Christmas vacation is a great excuse for family travel. If you decide to take a vacation between December 24 and January 1, we've picked out 8 places for you to travel to together with children. Trust me - the adults won't be bored either!
New York.
The king of Christmas shopping - famous for festive department store windows, beautifully decorated ice skating rinks in city parks and a giant Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center. First, visit the holiday fair in Bryant Park, skate there and purchase handmade gifts and souvenirs. Next, take a bus tour of Brooklyn and Kings County to admire the Christmas decorations on local homes and streets. And lastly, you're sure to be impressed by the lightscapes at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Moreover, kids will love the train show at the New York Botanical Garden.
Chicago.
Tourists come to Chicago at Christmas to experience the big-city atmosphere and enjoy the many attractions. For example, there are millions of lights on the Magnificent Mile. In addition, immerse yourself in Chicago's German heritage at the famous Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market featuring holiday crafts, traditional wooden toys, and a variety of food and drinks. Visit the Christmas tree in Millenium Park in the heart of the city and go ice skating there. We are sure it will be an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
Aspen, Colorado.
The perfect place for an active vacation at a ski resort with 76 varied slopes. Here are a few options that kids will love. Aspen New Year's Eve Festival in 12 Days, featuring a variety of workshops and a holiday fireworks display. Skate at several rinks: Silver Circle, Aspen Ice Arena, Lewis Ice Arena. And also take part in night tubing rides in the vicinity of Snowmass resort.
Bay Lake, Florida.
What about spending a "White Christmas" made up of sand, not snow, at a warm beach resort? Where to go with the kids: Visit Walt Disney World, the largest amusement center in the world, decorated in true Disney style. You can probably stay here all weekend long! Go to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, where guests can expect grand fireworks, a snowfall parade on Main Street, and unlimited cookies and hot chocolate. Little and adult Lego lovers alike - it is vital to visit Legoland during the Christmas vacations, because there they install a huge Christmas tree completely assembled from Lego parts.
Jackson, New Hampshire.
If you want to feel the atmosphere of good old New England, go here. Surrounded by villages with cozy cottages and churches, you'll be transported to a Christmas fairy tale. You can also spend a classic winter weekend here. For example, you can admire the panorama of the surroundings from the ski peaks. It's probably a good idea to go sledding. sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing, hot cocoa and marshmallows. А you can stay at the Christmas Farm Inn.
Santa Claus, Indiana.
A small town in Indiana that has been called "the birthplace of the American Christmas". The main street is called Christmas Boulevard, the other three are named after the Magi Melchior, Balthazar and Caspar. What is a must visit with kids. Santa Claus Museum and Village - open all year round, so you don't have to feel bad if you don't get to visit it during Christmas vacation. You can write a letter to Santa Claus and mail it immediately at Santa's post office. Tested - the helper elves answer all the kids! Holiday World theme park with entertainment for all ages. Santa's Candy Castle with an impressive assortment of candies and the main treat - frozen hot chocolate.
Andalucia, Alabama.
For New Year's Eve, residents and tourists attend the Candyland Village Festival. The main thing is that admission to the festival is free. Here you can meet Santa Claus and other fairy tale characters who enjoy playing with children. In addition, you can go ice skating and tubing
Alaska.
For those who are not afraid of the cold, there are many Christmas celebrations and festivals in this region. How to stay warm in this state? The first thing to do is to go for a dog sledding ride. Next, visit the Christmas-themed ice sculpture exhibit. And, of course, to see the aurora borealis, which is often observed at this time of year in the skies above the state
Plan your routes in advance for an unforgettable time with your family!
