The main draw in Jefferson is the adorable Santa’s Village, which is open weekends through November and up to December 17-18. This themed amusement park offers pure joy for young and young-at-heart all year, including locating elf statues throughout the park, feeding actual reindeer, and sliding down the Yule Log Flume ride. Lodge at the fancy Omni Mount Washington Resort nearby where presidents have stayed, with its spectacular White Mountain views and access to 60 miles of cross-country ski trails and plenty of alpine skiing and riding. Finally, take a ride on the Cog Railway which operates even in winter to create that unforgettable memory.
Sometimes, although we’ve decked our own halls and put up the light displays, we still want to have an adventure at Christmas. That’s why nearly 47 percent of Americans are going to be traveling at Christmas time this December. For many, that trip includes going to see family in far-flung places, but for some of us, there’s a pull to see a new destination, to experience the holidays in a fresh and beautiful setting. Maybe we want to see snow – or we want to leave snow behind. Maybe we’re up for a city Christmas with skyscrapers aglow, or we want to exchange busy streets for a quiet Christmas town. For those who are up for something new, here are our favorite Christmas vacations in the USA.
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