Celebrate the Holidays in These American Cities
Are you brimming with the holiday spirit? Or maybe you have time to visit one more Christmas village. Use this map as a reference to locate the Best U.S. Christmas Towns.
Best 25 Cities in America to Visit at Christmas Time [New Study]
Provided Courtesy of Amy Pritchett
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and to celebrate the season, the dating reviews website MyDatingAdviser.com has ranked the Best U.S. Christmas towns.
If you’re in the mood for cozy, wintry towns to get into the Christmas spirit, here are some of the best Christmas towns across the country to visit for some serious holiday cheer.
To determine the best Christmas towns in America, MyDatingAdviser compared 152 well-known Christmas towns across the country on 21 key metrics. They looked into festive activities, weather, dining, hotels, transport, among other indicators of a joyful Christmas break. Using the data points, each town has been given a ‘Christmas Town Index Score’. This represents the quality of the Christmas break you could have there.
Top 25 Christmas Towns in the USA:
Helen, Georgia
Index Score: 85
Blue Ridge, Georgia
Index Score: 82
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Index Score: 77
Leavenworth, Washington
Index Score: 76
New Hope, Pennsylvania
Index Score: 76
Pine Mountain, Georgia
Index Score: 74
Ligonier, Pennsylvania
Index Score: 74
Jacksonville, Oregon
Index Score: 73
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Index Score: 71
McAdenville, North Carolina
Index Score: 71
Dahlonega, Georgia
Index Score: 71
Bernville, Pennsylvania
Index Score: 71
Valley Junction, Iowa
Index Score: 70
Breckenridge, Colorado
Index Score: 70
Williamsburg, Virginia
Index Score: 69
Ogunquit, Maine
Index Score: 68
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Index Score: 67
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Index Score: 67
Galena, Illinois
Index Score: 67
Solvang, California
Index Score: 65
Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Index Score: 64
Virginia City, Nevada
Index Score: 64
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Index: Score: 64
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Index Score: 64
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Index Score: 64
Here are 10 tips for surviving Christmas this year:
Plan ahead. Many of us spend weeks worrying about Christmas shopping. Instead of worrying, start stocking up on supplies as soon as possible.
Don’t embarrass yourself at the work Christmas party. This is of course a time to let your hair down but not at any cost! Many people go too far and then regret it.
Don’t over-inflate your expectations. You can’t expect to create the ‘perfect’ Christmas as it will likely fall short of your expectations. Remember, the most important thing is for you and your family to have fun. But this doesn’t mean being in debt for the next year.
Don’t try to do everything. If you have the responsibility of hosting Christmas Day this year, don’t take it all upon yourself. You can ask other family members to bring parts of the meal such as salads, snacks, and desserts. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Everything in moderation. Christmas is a time of excess and indulgence. However, there is nothing enjoyable about feeling the size of a padded Santa suit or as stuffed as the festive turkey!
Rehydrate. If you’ve had too many festive drinks, it’s a good idea to have some non-alcoholic drinks in between. Drink plenty of water to help your liver recover!
Get active in the morning after. Get some exercise like a brisk walk, jog or swim to help work off those extra roast potatoes and all those second helpings you may have had.
Sleep. Sleeping will help you recover from the excesses of life. Drinking and eating a lot can severely affect your sleep patterns. Also, over the festive period, late nights can become a regular occurrence.
Take some time off. If you can, plan your holidays so you don’t have to go to work. Many burn the candle at both ends with parties and work and end up totally exhausted. Time off will help prevent you from being overworked and overstressed.
Have fun. Christmas should be a fun time of year. If previous years have not been enjoyable, you can try something different this year. One idea is to get away from it all (maybe visit a new Christmas town) and remove the majority of the hassle from the whole festive experience.
According to Amy Pritchett, Managing Editor at MyDatingAdviser, “If you’re planning a holiday getaway and looking for the best Christmas town to visit in the U.S., these Christmas villages are guaranteed to make you feel like you’re stepping inside your favorite holiday movie.”
She added, “I personally enjoy visiting Christmas villages in November and December with carolers, hot chocolate, and holiday decorations. Celebrating Christmas is an art form and small towns across America have perfected it.”
These small towns take celebrations to the next level with parades, unique trees, miles of ornate light displays, sleigh rides, and enough hot cocoa and chestnuts to send Santa’s helpers into hibernation. Just be sure to check for the latest updates on 2021 events, as some may still have coronavirus precautions in place, like requiring proof of vaccination.”
To view the top Christmas towns in the USA view: https://mydatingadviser.com/best-christmas-towns
For more information, please contact Amy Pritchett (amy@mydatingadviser.com).
MyDatingAdviser.com is a US dating website, committed to offering singles advice and reviews. Amy Pritchett started her website in March 2019 and has a passion for offering people love and relationship advice.
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