Many fairytales are inspired by US winter landscapes, that is why is one of the top destinations for Christmas Vacations. Communities across the country still get out of their homes to take advantage of the season, with activities like sleigh rides and even events to meet real reindeer.

The streets of the cities glow with brilliant colored lights.

Chicago, Ill.

It is the largest city in the Midwest and celebrates Christmas in a big way. An example of this is the more than one million sparkling white Christmas lights that decorate more than 150 trees that stretch along the famous Magnificent Mile, the most exclusive shopping avenue in Chicago.

Aspen, Colorado.

Ticks all the boxes to be considered a winter wonderland. This city in the Rocky Mountains, located 319 kilometers southwest of Denver, is famous for being a great place to practice skiing and for its luxury life; however, it is its Christmas charm that convinces those who visit it during this time of year. The annual 12 Days in Aspen celebration features events such as Victorian Christmas carols in the lobby of the Hotel Jerome, free family skating parties, and Christmas card and ornament-making parties. Kids will love meeting one of Santa’s reindeer, drinking hot cocoa, and eating free cookies at the busy Cooper Avenue Mall.

Door County, Wisconsin.

The rural peninsula of Door County draws visitors in the summer for its famous cherry pies and fish boils and its more than 300 miles of coastline. However, winter brings entirely cozier and snowier attractions to this area, located about 250 kilometers north of Milwaukee. Small communities, from Sturgeon Bay in the south to Sister Bay in the north, host events ranging from gingerbread house classes to holiday parades.

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Taos, New Mexico.

Different cultures mingle in the city of Taos, New Mexico, a community located in the high desert and home to artist colonies and outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy skiing. The results of the parties are pure magic. Yuletide in Taos, as it’s known, combines Hispanic traditions, such as the brightly lit luminaries that adorn historic Ledoux Street, with Mexican traditions like Las Posadas. With a representation of María and José in search of lodging, the singers sing the carols house to house asking for refuge, followed by a crowd of people carrying candles. The community is the host during Christmas Eve, led by the Archbishop of Santa Fe, followed by the torchlight procession of the Virgin Mary.