It’s the most wonderful time of the year, especially if you happen to visit a small town this holiday season. While the larger cities certainly know how to celebrate in style, there’s nothing quite like a small town for a healthy dose of Christmas cheer. That’s especially true for these Hallmark towns in Virginia, which all fully embrace the holiday season. You’ll spot thousands of twinkle lights, festive storefronts, carolers, and perhaps even Old Saint Nick himself when you visit the following towns:
- Lexington
Lexington, Virginia/Facebook Charming any time of year, Lexington might just take the cake for the most festive small town during the holidays. Not only will you find the historic downtown district lined with lights and wreaths, but there’s an annual tree-lighting ceremony that draws nearly every resident to the main square for this candlelit tradition. Lexington, VA 24450, USA
- Alexandria
Visit Alexandria VA/Facebook Alexandria, VA, USA
Visit Alexandria VA/Facebook Not far from the nation’s capital, you’ll find the town of Alexandria, one of the best places to spend Christmas in Virginia. This town embraces its waterfront culture with an annual boat festival as well as the tree lighting ceremony. The shops in Old Town are also notorious for their holiday decor. To read more about Christmas in Alexandria, click here. Alexandria, VA, USA
- Charlottesville
Experience Charlottesville/Facebook
Experience Charlottesville/Facebook Annual traditions like the Lighting of the Lawn on the University of Virginia’s campus bring hundreds to Charlottesville each season. Yet there are plenty of other ways to fall into the spirit in Albermarle County. Visit any number of the nearby wineries and you’re bound to find a wintery scene much like the one photographed above. Charlottesville, VA, USA
- Abingdon
Visit Abingdon VA/Facebook
Visit Abingdon VA/Facebook There’s a reason Abingdon is considered to be one of the most picturesque small towns in America. Its beautiful natural surroundings and lively culture are all the more magical in the wintertime. Whether you’re out for a quick shopping trip or are delighting in the hundreds of lights, you’ll feel ready for your Hallmark close-up. Plus, you can head to the Barter Theatre for a Christmas show, one of the most beloved holiday events in Virginia. Abington, PA, USA
- Front Royal
Town of Front Royal, Virginia
Town of Front Royal, Virginia The town of Front Royal is perhaps best known as being the gateway to Virginia’s famous Shenandoah National Park. This time of year, it’s also the gateway to the holiday season and one of the best towns in Virginia to visit during Christmas. This beloved town in the Shenandoah Valley offers impeccable Christmas decor and looks positively perfect under a blanket of snow. Front Royal, VA 22630, USA
- Fredericksburg
fredericksburg.com/Facebook One of the most iconic Hallmark towns in Virginia, it doesn’t get much more classic than the town of Fredericksburg during the holidays. Santa and his full sleigh make a trip down Main Street each year in an unforgettable parade. Plus, each storefront and small business is decked out for the occasion. Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA
- Winchester
Old Town Winchester, Virginia/Facebook
Old Town Winchester/Facebook With horse-drawn carriage rides, a trimmed Christmas tree, wreaths on light posts, and countless lights, the town of Winchester pulls out all the stops for the holiday season. One of the best towns to spend Christmas in Virginia, head to Old Town this time of year and you won’t help but feel like you’re in your very own Christmas movie. Winchester, VA 22601, USA
What are some of your favorite small towns in Virginia to visit during the holidays? We’d love to hear from you! For related content, learn about how you can Skate Under A Canopy Of Lights At This Magical Rink In Virginia.
Lexington, Virginia/Facebook
Charming any time of year, Lexington might just take the cake for the most festive small town during the holidays. Not only will you find the historic downtown district lined with lights and wreaths, but there’s an annual tree-lighting ceremony that draws nearly every resident to the main square for this candlelit tradition.
Lexington, VA 24450, USA
Visit Alexandria VA/Facebook
Alexandria, VA, USA
Not far from the nation’s capital, you’ll find the town of Alexandria, one of the best places to spend Christmas in Virginia. This town embraces its waterfront culture with an annual boat festival as well as the tree lighting ceremony. The shops in Old Town are also notorious for their holiday decor. To read more about Christmas in Alexandria, click here.
Experience Charlottesville/Facebook
Annual traditions like the Lighting of the Lawn on the University of Virginia’s campus bring hundreds to Charlottesville each season. Yet there are plenty of other ways to fall into the spirit in Albermarle County. Visit any number of the nearby wineries and you’re bound to find a wintery scene much like the one photographed above.
Charlottesville, VA, USA
Visit Abingdon VA/Facebook
There’s a reason Abingdon is considered to be one of the most picturesque small towns in America. Its beautiful natural surroundings and lively culture are all the more magical in the wintertime. Whether you’re out for a quick shopping trip or are delighting in the hundreds of lights, you’ll feel ready for your Hallmark close-up. Plus, you can head to the Barter Theatre for a Christmas show, one of the most beloved holiday events in Virginia.
Abington, PA, USA
Town of Front Royal, Virginia
The town of Front Royal is perhaps best known as being the gateway to Virginia’s famous Shenandoah National Park. This time of year, it’s also the gateway to the holiday season and one of the best towns in Virginia to visit during Christmas. This beloved town in the Shenandoah Valley offers impeccable Christmas decor and looks positively perfect under a blanket of snow.
Front Royal, VA 22630, USA
fredericksburg.com/Facebook
One of the most iconic Hallmark towns in Virginia, it doesn’t get much more classic than the town of Fredericksburg during the holidays. Santa and his full sleigh make a trip down Main Street each year in an unforgettable parade. Plus, each storefront and small business is decked out for the occasion.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA
Old Town Winchester, Virginia/Facebook
Old Town Winchester/Facebook
With horse-drawn carriage rides, a trimmed Christmas tree, wreaths on light posts, and countless lights, the town of Winchester pulls out all the stops for the holiday season. One of the best towns to spend Christmas in Virginia, head to Old Town this time of year and you won’t help but feel like you’re in your very own Christmas movie.
Winchester, VA 22601, USA
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Hallmark towns in Virginia November 04, 2022 Jackie Ann What are the best holiday events in Virginia? Few holiday events in Virginia are more iconic than lacing up a pair of skates and going ice skating. Head over to the Reston Town Center this season, which transforms into a festive winter wonderland including an ice skating rink. No skates? No problem! You can rent a pair! If ice skating isn’t going to put you into the holiday spirit, a visit to the Homestead Resort sure will. One of the most dazzling holiday events in Virginia, this hotel goes all out for the holiday season. From the 23-foot-tall Christmas tree to the larger-than-life gingerbread house, this festive attraction would even make the Grinch crack a smile. What are the best Christmas towns in Virginia? While any of the seven towns above would make for a memorable spot to spend Christmas in Virginia, there are so many delightfully charming Christmas towns in Virginia. Larger towns like Richmond and Fredericksburg pull out all the stops every year, as well as coastal towns like Virginia Beach. Check out this list of some of our favorite Christmas towns in Virginia for even more holiday cheer. Where can I see the best light displays in Virginia? One of the best ways to spend Christmas in Virginia is by checking out all of the incredible Christmas lights peppered around the state. There are so many incredible light displays in Virginia, we’ve created a road trip that will take you straight to some of the best light shows in the state. Some of our not-to-be-missed-favorite Christmas light displays in Virginia include the Celebration in Lights at Newport News Park, McDonald’s Holiday Lights on the Beach at Virginia Beach, and the Dominion Festival of Lights at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in Richmond.
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Hallmark towns in Virginia
November 04, 2022
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What are the best holiday events in Virginia? Few holiday events in Virginia are more iconic than lacing up a pair of skates and going ice skating. Head over to the Reston Town Center this season, which transforms into a festive winter wonderland including an ice skating rink. No skates? No problem! You can rent a pair! If ice skating isn’t going to put you into the holiday spirit, a visit to the Homestead Resort sure will. One of the most dazzling holiday events in Virginia, this hotel goes all out for the holiday season. From the 23-foot-tall Christmas tree to the larger-than-life gingerbread house, this festive attraction would even make the Grinch crack a smile. What are the best Christmas towns in Virginia? While any of the seven towns above would make for a memorable spot to spend Christmas in Virginia, there are so many delightfully charming Christmas towns in Virginia. Larger towns like Richmond and Fredericksburg pull out all the stops every year, as well as coastal towns like Virginia Beach. Check out this list of some of our favorite Christmas towns in Virginia for even more holiday cheer. Where can I see the best light displays in Virginia? One of the best ways to spend Christmas in Virginia is by checking out all of the incredible Christmas lights peppered around the state. There are so many incredible light displays in Virginia, we’ve created a road trip that will take you straight to some of the best light shows in the state. Some of our not-to-be-missed-favorite Christmas light displays in Virginia include the Celebration in Lights at Newport News Park, McDonald’s Holiday Lights on the Beach at Virginia Beach, and the Dominion Festival of Lights at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in Richmond.
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Few holiday events in Virginia are more iconic than lacing up a pair of skates and going ice skating. Head over to the Reston Town Center this season, which transforms into a festive winter wonderland including an ice skating rink. No skates? No problem! You can rent a pair! If ice skating isn’t going to put you into the holiday spirit, a visit to the Homestead Resort sure will. One of the most dazzling holiday events in Virginia, this hotel goes all out for the holiday season. From the 23-foot-tall Christmas tree to the larger-than-life gingerbread house, this festive attraction would even make the Grinch crack a smile.
What are the best Christmas towns in Virginia?
While any of the seven towns above would make for a memorable spot to spend Christmas in Virginia, there are so many delightfully charming Christmas towns in Virginia. Larger towns like Richmond and Fredericksburg pull out all the stops every year, as well as coastal towns like Virginia Beach. Check out this list of some of our favorite Christmas towns in Virginia for even more holiday cheer.
Where can I see the best light displays in Virginia?
One of the best ways to spend Christmas in Virginia is by checking out all of the incredible Christmas lights peppered around the state. There are so many incredible light displays in Virginia, we’ve created a road trip that will take you straight to some of the best light shows in the state. Some of our not-to-be-missed-favorite Christmas light displays in Virginia include the Celebration in Lights at Newport News Park, McDonald’s Holiday Lights on the Beach at Virginia Beach, and the Dominion Festival of Lights at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in Richmond.
