America’s Favorite Christmas Town Is Found Here In Colorado

When I hear from friends or family who are struggling to find their 'Christmas Spirit' this time of year, I invite them to come spend a weekend in Colorado. Several of America's favorite 'Christmas Towns' are all located right here in the Centennial State.

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TravelandLeisure.com just released their list of 'America's Best Christmas Towns,' with Aspen, Colorado sitting on top at #1. Keep reading to learn more about Colorado's most popular Christmas Towns and take a closer look at the city of Aspen, all dressed up for the holidays.

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Christmas Lights In Aspen, Colorado

Aspen is Colorado's go-to destination for small-town charm blended with luxury and all the extras. A visit to Aspen during the holidays gets you cookie exchanges, elf meet and greets, and public s'mores roasts, all surrounded by Christmas lights and holiday decorations. Aspen's iconic Hotel Jerome is a great place to find carolers singing holiday favorites.

The Fun of Winter Sports

As if Christmas wasn't enough fun by itself, spending Christmas in Aspen means you can also enjoy Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Buttermilk, and Aspen Highlands making it a dream destination for snow sports enthusiasts. Aspen also offers ice skating, horse-drawn carriage rides, and incredible mountain scenery helping you to capture the ultimate holiday photos.

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The Aspen Christmas Tree Lighting

One of the best parts of the holiday season is to be in downtown Aspen for one of the Christmas Tree lightings. Guests can attend the Little Nell's Tree Lighting Ceremony, the St. Regis Aspen Resort's Tree Lighting Ritual, or the Sardy House Tree Lighting. 

Take a virtual tour of Aspen during the holidays below.