Top 3 Places in America to Experience the Wonder of Christmas

If you’re looking for a last-minute trip to soak in all the wonder and glory of Christmas – we’ve got just the place for you!

Whether you’re looking to walk through a sea of dazzling lights – or witness a national gingerbread house contest – these cities know how to do Christmas right.

So, take a moment and check out our top 3 places in America to experience Christmas – and see if your hometown made our list.

Asheville, North Carolina

Yes, they may have the reputation of being a “hipster town” (and the most liberal city in the South) …

… but they definitely know how to do Christmas right!

Whether you want to find quirky gifts for “that one cousin” in their downtown boutiques – or soak in the magnificent décor at the Biltmore Estates (they have over 100 hand-decorated Christmas trees) – there truly is something for every traveler.

In fact, Asheville even hosts the National Gingerbread House Competition – where people come from all over the country to compete to win $25,000!

You’ll see every size and type of Gingerbread House – from castles decorated with gumdrops to quirky submissions like “reindeers playing poker” (a previous 3^rd place winner).

If going to a liberal city discourages you – remember – you don’t have to live there – you’re just visiting!

Stowe, Vermont

If you are more of the adventure type and want to spend your vacation exploring the great outdoors – Stowe, Vermont is where it’s at.

You can go skiing at Mount Mansfield or Spruce Peak and burn off those Christmas calories while soaking in the breathtaking snow-covered trees and rooftops.

There’s a reason Stowe earned the nickname “Snow Capital of the East” (some even argue it’s the best place in America) to ski.

From going on a sleigh ride (or even a dog sled) to sipping cider at Stowe Cider – this winter wonderland will not disappoint.

Leavenworth, Washington

Finally, if you simply want to enjoy a lot of lights and “Instagram” worthy photos – make the trek to Leavenworth.

Travel Pulse nicknamed Leavenworth the most “Christmassy” town in all of America – and we can see why.

Travel Pulse reported:

“The town is designed to resemble a Bavarian village and goes big for Christmas, with 21 miles of Christmas lights decorating the town.

It’s super popular on Instagram and is home to a whole host of fun holiday activities, like a reindeer farm, Christmas market and even an annual sledding competition. It also receives an average of 96 inches of snowfall a year”.

21 miles of lights reflecting in the snow AND a reindeer farm – sign me up!