Whether it's a small town that looks like it should be on a Christmas card, a big city dressed in bows or a spot that starred in a beloved Holiday film, America is full of Christmassy-places. The following are 50 of the best, all perfect for getting into that festive spirit this year.

Yep, that's the one, the genuine article, the real house where Ralphie fantasized about a Red Rider BB gun and his dad dreamed about the glow from his Major Award Leg Lamp in the window. Visit this house in Cleveland to be whisked away to a world of memorabilia, props and costumes and to have all those A Christmas Story marathons come rushing back.

While it might not technically be located inside the Arctic Circle, this small village in Alaska is far enough north to look the part. Situated near Fairbanks, North Pole stays merry all year long with a Santa Claus house and a myriad of bright decorations and lights.

You'll be greeted by a giant Santa Claus when you enter this small town on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and well, that's exactly what you'd expect to see in a place called Christmas. All the shops and stores have a holiday theme here, but just driving through offers a thrill, especially for the younger set.

Head to this street in Baltimore's Hampden district for the much-beloved "Miracle on 34th Street". Here, neighboring houses team up to put on an unforgettable Christmas light display and fill all who visit with holiday spirit.

Orlando's weather may be warm and sunny, but the four parks at Walt Disney World don't miss a beat when it comes to creating magical wintry scenes. At the Magic Kingdon, holiday events have been adjusted for social-distancing, but will still feature characters decked out in a seasonal dress, elaborate holiday decorations and festive lights & parades. EPCOT will put a global spin on the holidays with help from Frozen characters and over at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Santa will be the star of a motorcade up Hollywood Boulevard.

While some events have been scaled back, the much-beloved holiday cruises on Lake Coeur d'Alene will still be whisking visitors away to the North Pole, with extra precautions in place of course. After you've experienced that special holiday experience, head for the surrounding backcountry for some socially-distant snowmobiling.

This cute Michigan town served as the setting of Prancer, a beloved 1989 film about a little girl and a reindeer. While the movie trucks and stars have long left Three Oaks, the small-town Christmas magic on Main Street has remained.

Georgetown's famous annual Christmas Market has been cancelled for 2020, but the town will still feel like something out of a holiday fairytale. Peruse the antique storefronts before heading for the snow in the surrounding hills.

The famous Christkindlmarket has gone virtual this year, but that doesn't mean you can't get into the wonders of the season in the Windy City. No, the stores on the Magnificent Mile are decorated to the "holiday nines" and the outdoor skating rinks are open (be sure to check out the cool Ice Ribbon at Maggie Daley Park), with special requirements for social-distancing.

You won't even have to get out of the car to enjoy the "The Christmas City", as Wyoming's famous canopy of festive lights has once again been hung with care. Rest assured, the usual celebrations that help make this place the holiday capital of the Hawkeye State are expected back next year.

The atmospheric small town of Kennebunkport manages to feel like a coastal Christmas card all year round, but it takes things to a whole new level during its Christmas Prelude each December. They have altered things this year, including an outstanding online offering, but you'll still feel the magic when you take a stroll through the town past the gorgeously-lit Christmas trees-some even floating in the harbor.

The setting for one of Norman Rockwell's most atmospheric paintings of seasonal cheer (Home for Christmas), Stockbridge's main street looks just as Christmassy as it did when he painted it. In addition, the town is home to the Norman Rockwell Museum, where you can learn all about this iconic All-American artist.

Many of the most popular Christmas events have been canceled in 2020, but Olde Mistick Village will still be shining bright with over half a million twinkling bulbs and the Mystic Seaport Museum will be glowing during the Lantern Light Village-a fun, free-roaming experience on the grounds of this beloved historic attraction.

There's something special about Christmas in Santa Fe, as streets are lined with paper lanterns and bonfires, lighting up the dark winter sky. This year will be different-as many processions and concerts have been postponed-but the warmth of the season is certain to shine through.

Solvang is proud of its Danish heritage, and it spreads the spirit of the season-with a Scandinavian twist-all year long. Their famous Julefest is still happening this year, but it has been scaled down and will include a scavenger hunt for mischievous Danish elves. The famous Jule Hus is open and selling all of its usual lovely decorations, while the town itself will be bedecked with cheer and lit up as usual.

Arizona's Christmas City, Prescott meshes together timeless Christmas traditions with an Old West flair. Admire the brilliant holiday lights on the historic courthouse and surrounding trees before getting warm by the fire-cool December nights are very common at this elevation.

America's grandest house gets fully into the season each year, but you don't even have to go inside to be swept away by the spirit. Just walking the grounds, and taking in the lit trees and dramatic Blue Ridge backdrop is enough to put you in the Christmas spirit.

Portsmouth is once again celebrating a vintage Christmas, with a few tweaks for 2020. The Strawberry Banke museum will be hosting an outdoor ice skating and the "Candlelight Stroll Under the Stars", which will feature wreaths, lights and actors playing historical roles, all under the crisp night sky. You will also be able to admire gingerbread houses at the town's shop windows.

Sure, the name makes it a shoo-in for any compilation of America's most Christmassy places, but Bethelem backs up its biblical name big time. This lovely Lehigh Valley city hosts a fantastic Christmas market-famous for its handcrafted goods-every year, decorates itself in brilliant lights and, in 2020, will also be sponsoring socially-distanced storytelling with Santa.

New York City's other famous sheet of ice, Wollman Rink sits in Central Park and boasts a spectacular city skyline backdrop. The rink has featured in holiday films Home Alone 2 and Serendipity, witha spin on the ice followed by a hot chocolate being a quintessential Big Apple Christmas experience.

Once the snow starts to fall on Temple Square, the spirit of Christmas fills the air in Salt Lake City. Some of the most cherished Christmas events have been postponed due to the pandemic, but the lights will still be shining and many of the concerts will be shown online.

Dollywood always fills hearts with warmth at Christmastime, and this year the five million-strong holiday lights are back and better than ever. There will also be fireworks displays on select nights through the season and the signature line-up of Smoky Mountain holiday shows, all featuring safety measures for the times.

This historic town on the outskirts of St. Louis owns a charming cobbled Main Street and each December, you can find period actors filling its bricks with cheer. This year there will be some changes and expect to see your favorite characters wearing masks, but you'll still be able to shop, collect character cards and enjoy roasted chestnuts.

You haven't experienced a proper Christmas on the Classic Coast until you've seen the mansions of Newport decked out for the season. Inside, homes like the Breakers and The Elms will be festooned with festive decorations while their exteriors will be bathed in sparkling holiday lights. And while the lighting ceremony was postponed, the Bowen's Wharf Christmas tree will still be shining bright all season.

This Bavarian-inspired town in Washington State may not be holding their annual Christmas market this year, but it will still look the part of an Alpine winter wonderland. Visit to safely admire the gorgeous Christmas lights and mountain backdrop.

The Cornhusker State's "Christmas City" has been crowning its courthouse with colorful lights for well over a century now, giving rise to Minden's reputation as the merriest place in the state. Stop by to admire the lights and no matter the weather, you'll immediately feel the warmth of the season.

The "Lit Poinsettia Capital of Texas" brings the Christmas spirit in the form of a festive trail of lights beloved by all in the region. Each year, Comanche Park is filled with lit poinsettias and this year is no different, and rest assured, there's plenty of space for social-distancing.

Frankenmuth is known as Michigan's "Little Bavaria", and they pull out all of the stops to offer an Old World holiday to visitors. Stop by the world's largest Christmas store to stock up on everything from gifts to tree trimmings before admiring the town Christmas tree, snapping a pic of the quaint wooden bridge or taking a carriage ride.

When the weather gets frigid, Minnesotans head to the far north of the state to be warmed by the glow of Duluth's festive spirit. The star attraction is the Bentleyville Tour of Lights, a display of over four million bulbs which depicts both beloved state icons and timeless symbols of the holiday in twinkling lights. Another reason families flock here is the Christmas City Express train ride, which it should be noted, will be running at reduced capacity this year.

Woodstock comes alive each December with the sounds and smells of Wassail Weekend in the early part of the month and general festive cheer the rest of December. Admire the handsome wreaths hanging on the doors throughout town and the brand new moving Memory Tree on the Village Green.

You'll have to wait until next year to watch the characters in red frolic during the beloved Race of the Santas, but Breck hasn't missed a beat when it comes to being Christmassy. The town will be gleaming with over 15,000 LED lights and a forest of exquisitely decorated Christmas trees tucked alongside the Blue River Recreation Path.

In addition to a bevy of beautiful decorations and lights in downtown Boise, the city's business will be turning their windows into magical wintry scenes. The region is also home to the drive-through experience Christmas in Color, which features over a million multicoloured dancing lights.

The 12th annual Reindeer Festival is taking place all throughout December at the Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses in Greenwich, and while Santa will be staying in the North Pole due to social distancing, a few of his best reindeer team will be on hand to meet and greet revelers. The city's beloved Holiday Stroll has gone virtual for 2020, providing an especially safe shopping experience.

Yes, the 'Silver Tuna' was a real house and it's still proudly standing on Lincoln Avenue in the north Chicago suburb of Winnetka. There's a fence around it now, but you are still free to walk past and admire the grandeur of this All-American abode and remember all the hijinx that went down in Home Alone. Quietly singing "Somewhere in My Memory" isn't mandatory, but it will certainly enhance the experience.

Walking the historic streets of Lewes, admiring the twinkling lights before getting into the car and driving to Winter WonderFEST, Delaware's most celebrated Christmas event. This year's fest will only be able to be enjoyed from your vehicle, but will more than make up for it with over a mile of dazzling lights.

The shining beacon of Christmas spirit in Bernville has been lighting up the Pennsylvania countryside since 1948. Due to social distancing, prime nights require timed-entry passes, but the 2020 light magic will be as reassuringly familiar as it is a feast for the eyes.

This Kansas town has had the title of "Christmas City of the High Plains" for nearly 70 years and each season they top themselves with a festive light display and tree that shows off the best of American small towns. The town is especially enchanting at night after a snowfall.

Start your capital Christmas experience at the Festival of Lights at the DC Mormon Temple before taking in the National Christmas Tree near the White House. Then head to the town of Alexandria in Northern Virginia to walk the charming cobblestoned streets and soak in an old fashioned Christmas atmosphere.

SA pulls out all the stops when it comes to Christmas, lighting their famous Riverwalk with thousands of glimmering bulbs and hosting carol singers on boats as well as presenting a celebration of holiday lanterns. Sea World is also renowned for its special holiday offerings.

Inspired by the architecture of the Spanish city of Seville, The Plaza in Kansas City is one of the country's best outdoor shopping malls, and it's known the world over for its atmospheric Christmas lights. Kansas City is also home to scores of fountains, with many serving as the backdrop to heavenly-lit Christmas trees.

Sometimes, it's all in the name. This Indiana town has one of the most Christmassy monikers of them all and there's plenty of cheery things to do here, too. Spot the statues of St. Nick himself before heading to the post office to pick up the sought-after Santa Claus, Indiana postmark.

Branson's beloved theme park is limiting attendance to ensure social distancing, but this year's An Old Time Christmas celebration will be bigger and better than ever. Expect over six million twinkling lights, more outdoor shows than previous editions and a jolly parade featuring Rudolph and friends.

Head straight for the Austin Trail of Lights to get into the spirit as for here you will find millions of shimmering bulbs and nearly 100 lovingly decorated Christmas trees. It's a drive-through only this year to provide the safest experience possible.

For two months, over three million lights will once again illuminate the atmospheric, historic streets of St. Augustine, turning it into Florida's finest winter wonderland. The best way to experience the lights is on an Old Town Trolleys Nights of Lights Tour, which will be enacting safety measures for 2020.

If you have any doubts that a Southern Californian beach town can hold its own when it comes to the festive spirit, visit Newport Beach in December. The Christmas Boat Parade has been going on for over 100 years and seeing the lights reflecting off the water is enough to leave Santa speechless.

Featured in countless films and television shows, the Rockefeller Center skating rink and Christmas tree are the ultimate symbols of Christmas in New York City. If you visit this year, expect social-distancing tweaks to the tree viewing and ice skating experiences, while there's always the option of just staying home and viewing a live stream of the gorgeous Norway Spruce tree from the comfort of your couch.

While the already-an-icon Enchant Festival has moved virtual this year, downtown Seattle will be filled with festive cheer in the form of beautifully lit bulbs and gorgeously decorated Christmas trees. After you've experienced the special atmosphere downtown, head to Candy Cane Lane (N.E. Park Road) to see a series of dazzling residential light displays.

The Mile High City loves Christmas and its wonderful German Christmas market will be celebrating its 20th year in 2020. It has been moved to Civic Center Park this year in order to ensure safe social distancing but it hasn't lost a bit of its charm. The Colorado Rail Museum will also be hosting a magical Polar Express experience, too, to say nothing of the snowy magic awaiting in the Rockies just outside of Denver.

You didn't think Vegas would be left out of the festive fun, did you? Sin City embraces the Holidays with light-strewn Christmas trees dotted all over the Strip and elaborate decorations inside nearly all of the casinos, none more fabulous than the Bellagio Conservatory.

Oh, admit it, you've always wanted to tell someone "Mele Kalikimaka" on a bright, Hawaiian Christmas day. While visiting is a little tricker than it was before the pandemic, those that make it here this December will swoon at the Honolulu City Lights, which are offering a dazzling drive-through experience this year.