Wisconsin has a lot of beautiful towns, but when you visit a little village in Northern Door County, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a painting. Ephraim is a timeless destination that’s beautiful all year long, but it’s especially gorgeous during the holidays. Here’s why the village of Ephraim is Wisconsin’s best Christmas town.
Ephraim is a tiny village on Highway 42 with just 288 residents. It was founded in 1853 as a Moravian religious community.
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Simple but beautiful white buildings were constructed along the bluff during the village’s early days. These landmark buildings still stand proudly and add to the town’s historic character.
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While Ephraim is often packed with visitors on summer weekends, it’s decidedly slower around the holidays. Because the town is so quiet, it’s safe to drive a little faster – the village actually changes the speed limit each winter!
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But even though the car traffic is slightly brisker, the village is still a tranquil place. It’s a town where you can slow down, relax, and enjoy the winter beauty of the lakeshore.
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The village delivers plenty of throwback holiday charm. In December each year, Santa arrives via a fire truck and meets his elves outside of the village hall. He then helps the village light the community tree. Then, everyone heads to a bonfire where s’mores are waiting!
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If you miss Santa, you can still enjoy this Christmas town – just bring someone special to Ephraim and enjoy a quiet holiday getaway.
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Learn more about the holiday events in Ephraim and find places to stay and more things to do on the Village of Ephraim website. There’s a lot of holiday magic to be found in Wisconsin this year if you know where to look. Here’s where to see the very best Christmas lights.
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