10 Enchanting Oregon Towns That Feel Like You’ve Fallen Into A Snow Globe
Can you believe that Christmas is right around the corner? With snow falling from the sky and dazzling light displays everywhere you turn, Oregon is beginning to look a lot like the inside of a snow globe. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to step inside one of these beloved holiday toys, head to one of these 10 enchanting Oregon towns this season.

This charming coastal town is filled with holiday cheer. The annual Sea of Lights at the Oregon Coast Aquarium and the festive lighted boat parade in Yaquina Bay are just a few of the fun seasonal offerings you'll find in this community.

This tiny town may be small, but its holiday celebrations are larger than life. You can climb aboard a Christmas train, watch the annual holiday parade and pick up one-of-a-kind crafts at the holiday bazaar.
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Oregon City is pure delight at Christmastime. Take a walk through the lighted Fantasy Trail decorated with thousands of lights, or catch the magical tree lighting ceremony downtown.
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This historic town comes alive during the winter months with an old-fashioned Christmas celebration and dazzling downtown light displays. Click here for more information.

Ashland sure knows how to celebrate the season right. The downtown area boasts more than 1 million glittering Christmas lights, an outdoor ice skating rink and carolling every Saturday. For more information, click here.

This riverfront town transforms into a holiday winter wonderland during the month of December. You can journey to the North Pole on the Mt. Hood Railroad, or enjoy a tree lighting ceremony, holiday parade and more in this snow globe-worthy town. Click here for more information.

From the magical holiday lights on Peacock Lane to the Christmas ship parade in the Willamette River, Portland is filled with unique holiday traditions. Throughout the city you'll find festive light displays, gorgeous Christmas trees, a holiday ale festival and even a Santa convention.

During the winter months, Baker City's Main Street looks like something straight out of a fairytale. The downtown area is decorated with red and green ribbons, wreaths and twinkling lights. Stroll the picturesque streets, check out the Christmas market and enjoy the Festival of Trees. Click here for more information.
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For over 30 years the annual Pastega Christmas Light Display in Corvallis has been warming hearts young and old. This beloved holiday tradition is open through January 1. For more information, click here.

Located between Estacada and Molalla in Clackamas County, Colton is a quaint small town with with one of the best holiday light displays in the entire state. Aspen Meadow Celebration of Light features over 150,000 lights, carollers, a miniature train village and an interactive children's area. For more information, click here.
Have you visited any of these towns during the holiday season? What’s your favorite town in Oregon at Christmastime?
For more holiday cheer in the Beaver State, check out our magical Gingerbread House Road Trip.
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