10 Most Magical Christmas Towns in the U.S.

The lovely North Pole, Alaska, is named after Santa's residence and has Christmas activities.

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Leavenworth, Washington: A Bavarian hamlet with The Nutcracker Museum and beautiful Christmas lights.

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Frankenmuth, Michigan: Home to Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, the world's largest Christmas store, and Bavarian Christmas celebrations.

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Santa Claus, Indiana: Holiday World & Splashin' Safari and Christmas-themed streets.

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The oldest city in the Louisiana Purchase, Natchitoches is known for its Festival of Lights.

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Asheville, North Carolina: The Biltmore Estate is a winter wonderland.

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St. Augustine, Florida: The Nights of Lights celebration illuminates the historic neighborhood with millions of small white lights.

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McAdenville, North Carolina: "Christmas Town, USA," its streets and residences are lit up.

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In Durango, Colorado, take a snowy Polar Express train journey.

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Solvang, California: A Danish community takes Julefest seriously.

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