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7 Unforgettable Small Towns to Spend Christmas

Woodstock, Vermont

If you have ever been to Woodstock, VT you already know that its a classic New England town. But unless you have been there during Christmas, you might not believe it also offers one of the most picturesque Christmas experiences, complete with snowy village and horses and buggies. To get the full Woodstock Christmas experience, you'll want to be sure to visit during Woodstock Wassail Weekend, during which the locals get together for the annual Christmas tree lightings and Yule log. Plan your trip to Woodstock, Vermont

Jackson, Wyoming

Jackson, WY captures the essense of the MidWest, and is surrounded by the beautiful scenery, being at the base of the great Tetons. And at the center of Jackson is an amazing town square with tremendous arches made from hundreds of elk antlers at each of the four corners that are illuminated with christmas lights giving the square a magical Christmasy glow. It also doesn't hurt that Jackson is a resort town, and you can enjoy some skiing while in town for the Christmas festivities. Plan your trip to Jackson

Durango, Colorado

"All aboard"! Ever wanted to have your own real life Polar Express experience? This historic mining town turns the local Durango & Silverton narrow gauge train into a Polar Express-inspired experience during December. Passengers are taken on a magical snowy ride along the Animas River through the surrounding mountains. Additinally, the train runs on weekends, taking passengers into the mountains to cut their own Christmas tree, then bring it back into town on the train, giving a time tranporting experience in the process. Plan your trip to Durango

Oxford, Mississippi

This is one Christmas town that knows how to bring the Christmas spirit to life. Every year, local volunteers make elaborate gingerbread structures from scratch, The Gingerbread Village, and donate proceeds to local food banks. Oxford also holds annual auction selling ornaments and other unique holiday decorations made by local artists, to help promote and raise money for the arts. Plan your trip to Oxford

Asheville, NC

The iconic Biltmore Mansion is, not surprisingly, a big part of Asheville's holiday focus. The mansion is, of course, decorated lavishly and sparkles with thousands and thousands of lights. And then there is Chimney Rock, where Santa rapels down the mountain as a kind of opening to the Christmas Eve festivities. A visit to the well established River Arts District is a sure win to find a unique and crafty Christmas gift. Plan your trip to Asheville

Red Wing, Minnesota

Red Wing, of course famous for the shoe brand, is also popular for their Christmas festivities. Their annual Holiday Red Wing Stroll kicks off the season the Friday after Thanksgiving, and is an all day event. Starting with a delicious pancake breakfast, the Red Wing Stroll festivities throughout the day include cute baby reindeer, live penguins, sleigh rides, and a beautiful live Nativity scene. Plan your trip to Red Wing

Newport Beach, California

We've all seen and enjoy a typical Christmas parade, but have you ever seen a parade on the water? Every year, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, consisting of over 100 boats ranging from a canoe to a yacht are decorated and covered in sparkling Christmas lights. The boats light up the 14 miles of Newport Harbor five nights in a row to give parade goers a greater opportunity to enjoy the show. Boat owners have been known to spend months decorating, and some upwards of fifty thousand dollars in decorating costs. Prizes are awared in multiple categories. Plan your trip to New Port