10 Small Town Winter Wonderlands in the U.S.
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What is a winter wonderland? It’s a place with a chill in the air that’s covered in snow (sorry, that puts most of Arizona, California and Florida out of the running). There’s a seasonal exuberance during the frostier months with events like Christmas markets and festivals of light. Houses are bedecked with twinkling lights and the smell of mulled wine lingers. Access to nostalgic winter activities such as sledding and ice skating comes with the territory, too. Basically, these are spots that capture the essence of the quaint North Pole-esque destinations we’ve seen depicted in holiday movies. Scroll on for the charming small towns across the United States that fit that festive description.
Lindsay Cohn
Freelance PureWow Editor
Lindsay Cohn is a travel writer and serial trip planner who has visited 46 countries across six continents (and counting). When not globetrotting, she’s most likely either doing yoga, chasing around her toddler or booking flights somewhere.
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