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The bestChristmas vacationscan be found right here in the South.
Forgo the big presents this year, and plan a family trip instead.
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The memories made are the gifts that keep on giving.
ItsOld-Fashioned Christmasfestival lasts all month long and includes everything from a Christmas parade to a lovely tree lighting ceremony.
Dahlonega also is surrounded by wineries that make the perfect day destination for seasonal sipping.
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While drifting down the magnificently lit River Walk, floating carolers serenade revelers with holiday favorites.
It’s a must-see area in a city packed with festivities.
Then there is thePearl’sholiday night market, which is held at a former brewery constructed in 1883.
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Two popular spectacular drive-thru light displays can be found atPrairie Lightsand theDallas Zoo.
Atlanta, Georgia
Find holiday festivities in abundance throughout December inAtlanta.
With so many things to do in Atlanta during Christmas and the holidays, the possibilities are boundless.
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Louisville, Kentucky
See the bright lights inLouisvilleduring the holiday season.
Twenty-five miles east of city center on U.S. 60, the Lake Forest area lights up with holiday cheer.
At least 1,200 homeowners light lawns and houses beginning the first week of December.
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Long-loved restaurants hung with garlands and lights offer up seafood and good times on 30A.
Washington, D.C.
For a lively Christmas celebration,Washington, D.C.is unbeatable.
Both the National Christmas Tree and the US Capitol Christmas Tree are magnificent displays of lights and holiday cheer.
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Consider this an excellent place to find one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones.
There really is no better time to be in D.C. than the holidays.
The town is strung with lights and filled with festivities throughout the season.
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Horse-drawn carriages run throughout town, whisking you through the twinkling, picturesque landscape in holiday style.
There are also tree lightings, candlelight tours, and train rides.
Kids can meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer or pay a visit to Santa in the Wild Arctic.
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And the whole family can enjoy award-winning entertainment such asWinter Wonderland on Ice, a spectacular ice-skating extravaganza.
See the Frog Choir put a holiday spin on their performances, and even enjoy a hot butterbeer.
It’s like living inside the movies for the holidays.
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Christmas is a big deal in this small Louisiana community.
A road trip to experience this small riverfront town’s many Christmas festivities is well worth your time.
The state senate issued a proclamation more than a decade ago declaring this town theChristmas Capital of Texas.
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You’ll see enough string lights to outshine the runway at DFW Airport.
And at Christmastime, the whole town gets into the holiday spirit.
Because you’re free to’t miss Santa on his Bavarian sleigh, now can you?
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