The most decorated cities for Christmas in the USA

If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle, Christmas is the ideal time of year to travel. During this season, cities large and small across the USA are imbued with a festive spirit. We've identified some of the most festive cities in the US, each elevating the holiday to a whole new level.

Christmas holidays and decorations in the USA

Christmas is a time of magic, when cities around the world come alive with glittering lights, festive decorations, and a joyful mood. The United States of America is particularly renowned for its unique and diverse way of celebrating this winter event. From the East Coast to the West, from snowy mountain peaks to lush southern plantations, each city contributes its special touch to the Christmas atmosphere.

In this article, we invite you on an exciting journey through the ten most Christmassy cities in the USA. We will introduce you to cities where Christmas is not just a holiday – it is an art form, where every street, every house, and every square is enveloped in festive magic. These cities not only amaze with their light shows and Christmas markets but also embody the true spirit of Christmas — a time of joy, family warmth, and endless hope.

Join our festive journey and discover amazing places that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime to truly feel the Christmas spirit.

Top 10 most beautiful US cities before Christmas

1. 01.Boothbay, Maine. People from all over the world travel to Maine to see the festival of lights Boothbay. The whole city falls into the Christmas spirit, culminating in the annual Harbor Lights Festival, where all the local boat captains are sailing through the harbor on festively decorated ships. And in parallel, during the parade, Santa and Mrs. Klaus come out to the people.
2. 02.Durango, Colorado. If you want to enjoy nature while celebrating Christmas, Durango is a city worth visiting. You can ride a sleigh in the quiet forests or the Polar Express train. If you feel really adventurous, you can travel by train to the Christmas tree farm, where you will buy your own tree.
3. 03.Woodstock, Vermont. Woodstock is the perfect place to spend Christmas holidays if you want to relax and enjoy the hospitality of a small town. The Woodstock Inn welcomes guests with all the warmth and Christmas spirit you’ll expect in New England. In the town square, you can ride horses and buggies, and Christmas carols sing classic Christmas songs. You have to catch a weekend where you can enjoy a festive Christmas parade.
4. 04.Frankenmuth, MI. If you like to shop, visit the annual Christkindlmarkt Frankenmuth Fair, where local vendors sell everything from roasted chestnuts to hand-made Christmas sweaters. While there, go on a tour of the six Christmas houses in the city or watch the magic show of Santa Claus.
5. 05.Leavenworth, WA. The annual Christmas Lighting Festival draws people from all over the world to the city. After Thanksgiving, the whole city turns into a winter wonderland with themed music and characters of Christmas fairy tales, who happily walk the streets.
6. 06.Asheville, North Carolina. Do you like gingerbread houses? Then visit Asheville, the birthplace of the national competition Gingerbread House Competition & Display. Although you will not take part here for obvious reasons, but it’s worth a look at the works of the winners.
7. 07.Natchitoches, LA. Natchitoches is known as the “City of Lights”. Every year thousands of people make their way here to see the bright Christmas lights that illuminate the city. The annual Christmas festival starts before Thanksgiving and takes place during the first week of January.
8. 08.North Pole, Alaska. It can be a long journey, but try to go to the North Pole, where Christmas takes place all year round. You can go check out Santa Claus's house, where the letters sent to Santa will get your answer.
9. 09.West Frankfort, IL. In the part of the city, called Candy Cane Lane, more than 500 Christmas characters and almost 30,000 lights are represented. The best part is that each house is decorated by the owners in their own way.
10. 10.Branson, Missouri. If you want a family Christmas holiday, then Branson is the place to go on holidays. The city surprises every day with its parades, Christmas tours and their annual festival An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City.