7 Christmas Towns In New York That Will Fill Your Heart With Holiday Cheer

There is no shortage of Christmas spirit in the state of New York. For those looking for a fun small town getaway this holiday season, we have selected five of our favorite charming towns. Are they the best Christmas towns in New York State? We think so. To learn more, keep reading below.

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For those looking for the ultimate Christmas destination in New York, it might just be a little place called North Pole. The small hamlet is located in the town of Wilmington, which is within Essex County and in the greater Adirondack Mountains region. It’s home of Santa’s Workshop. Need we say any more? To find out more information, visit our past coverage of North Pole.

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Visit Lake George

The beautiful town of Lake George is truly a winter wonderland. Happening on November 24th and 24th, the town’s Lite Up the Village event is a great way to start the holiday season. At the event, the village of Lake George comes alive with lights of all stripes. It’s simply beautiful. Take a look at the website of Lite Up The Village to learn more.

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Lights On The Lake

Liverpool is home to the yearly Lights On The Lake festival, which this year runs from November 2023 to January 2024. It’s a display of dazzling lights that is two whole miles long, and it’s a must-see for any lovers of Christmas lights. For more information, check out our past coverage of Lights on the Lake for more info.

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Town of Skaneateles

In December, Skaneateles is the home of the annual Dickens Christmas festival, which features over 50 characters from Dickens books walking around the street. There’s horse-drawn carriage rides, and, of course, plenty of Christmas directions everywhere. For more information on the festival, head over to our past coverage of Skaneateles.

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For those that love the iconic Christmas film “It’s A Wonderful Life,” a visit to Seneca Falls this season is a must. There’s the It’s A Wonderful Life festival, which takes part at the Seneca Falls “It’s A Wonderful Life” museum and celebrates all things that have to do with the film, including an autograph signing from cast members. Head over to the It's A Wonderful Life Museum website for more details.

Village of Rhinebeck

The village of Rhinebeck is an excellent place to spend a holiday weekend. It’s full of old-time charm. You will feel as if you have entered a different era.

Corning Finger Lakes

The town of corning has plenty of holiday cheer to pass around; namely, A Crystal City Christmas, an event that turns the town’s downtown into a winter destination. Check out our past coverage of Crystal City Christmas for more information.

For Christmas fun, any of the above five towns will be a surefire hit. If you are going on a road trip to any of these destinations, we made a handy packing list for just that purpose. Have a good Christmas!