Need a Getaway? Visit One of These Small Towns During the Holiday Season

By Margo Gothelf 2 min read

If you are looking to get the most out of your holiday vacation, you might want to check out one of these small towns.

Durango, Colorado

The small town of Durango, Colorado, offers a picture-perfect ride on their local steam engine. The ride along the Animas River will look like the inside of a snow globe.

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Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville, North Carolina, has tons of celebrations around the Biltmore, an 8000-acre grand estate built by George Vanderbilt. The decorations alone will be worth the trip.

Newport Beach, California

If you are looking for a holiday near the sea, you might want to check out Newport Beach, California. You won’t want to miss the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, during which 100 boats show off their Christmas decorations along the sea.

Leavenworth, Washington

Leavenworth, Washington, features an amazing trail of lights during the holiday season. The town strings together 21 miles of decorations along the peaked rooftops, showing off the Half-Timbered Village.

Jackson, Wyoming

If you are looking for something a bit more adventurous this holiday season, then check out Jackson, Wyoming. Ski lovers will be mesmerized by the ski instructors’ torch parade on New Years Eve. The instructors weave down the mountains at the two major ski resorts in an incredible fashion.

Natchitoches, Louisiana

The 18,000 people of Natchitoches, Louisiana, show off all of their lights during the holiday season. The quaint town displays sets of more than 100 pieces, making up 300,000 lights, along the Cane River Lake. Be sure to bring your camera to this one.

Williamsburg, Virginia

The historic town of Williamsburg, Virginia, puts a colonial spin on Christmas. The residents honor the history with the Grand Illumination celebration, including fireworks and a gun-salute display.