Ah, yes. Winter. Some say it’s the most wonderful time of the year. With sleigh bells jingling and Santa Claus out there somewhere with his jolly laugh, the atmosphere feels merry and bright. Soak up the sights and sounds of the season at some of the best Christmas towns in Connecticut. These festive places really know how to celebrate, and we love it.
- Milford
Patrick Franzis/Flickr Milford’s gorgeous town square twinkles with light, and it’ll spark a sense of childlike wonder. With so many fantastic boutiques and local shops, it’s easy to find items for everyone on your list. Milford might even be the best winter town ever! Milford, CT, USA
- Greenwich
Greenwich Holiday Stroll/Facebook Home to an annual reindeer festival, the town of Greenwich bursts with holiday cheer. After you’ve said hello to Dasher and Dancer, shop for unique gifts and absorb the seasonal magic all around you. Greenwich, CT, USA
- Old Lyme
Florence Griswold Museum/Facebook Every year, the Florence Griswold Museum comes alive with eye-catching displays. Carve out some time to enjoy priceless works of art and spectacular holiday ornaments. This destination delights visitors of all ages - from one to 100. Old Lyme, CT, USA
- Torrington
Carl Bozenski’s Christmas Village/Facebook You don’t have to travel all the way to the North Pole to experience Santa’s magical workshop! Just pay a visit to Carl Bozenski’s Christmas Village in Torrington. Watch lights sparkle into the night, say hello to the hard-working elves, and share your wish list with Santa. There’s nothing quite as jolly as this family-friendly attraction. 150 Church St, Torrington, CT 06790, USA
- Thomaston
Railroad Museum of New England/Facebook Home to the Railroad Museum of New England, Thomaston will ignite your imagination. After riding the rails with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, explore the town square and immerse yourself in pure holiday bliss in this Connecticut Christmas town. Thomaston, CT, USA
- Branford
Jason D. Neely/Moment Collection via Getty Images When Branford lights up for the holidays, a wave of holiday spirit will wash over. Families eagerly anticipate the parade and tree lighting ceremony every year. Branford, CT, USA
- Mystic
shunyufan/E+ Collection via Getty Images The charming seaside town of Mystic really comes alive this time of year. The annual illuminated boat parade looks like a scene from a movie, and the shops in Olde Mistick Village burst with seasonal cheer. Mystic, Stonington, CT, USA
Visiting one of these charming towns is sure to make Christmas in Connecticut special. Have you visited any of these Christmas towns in Connecticut? What are your favorite holiday traditions? Feel free to share your thoughts with us – we love hearing from you.
Patrick Franzis/Flickr
Milford’s gorgeous town square twinkles with light, and it’ll spark a sense of childlike wonder. With so many fantastic boutiques and local shops, it’s easy to find items for everyone on your list. Milford might even be the best winter town ever!
Milford, CT, USA
Greenwich Holiday Stroll/Facebook
Home to an annual reindeer festival, the town of Greenwich bursts with holiday cheer. After you’ve said hello to Dasher and Dancer, shop for unique gifts and absorb the seasonal magic all around you.
Greenwich, CT, USA
Florence Griswold Museum/Facebook
Every year, the Florence Griswold Museum comes alive with eye-catching displays. Carve out some time to enjoy priceless works of art and spectacular holiday ornaments. This destination delights visitors of all ages - from one to 100.
Old Lyme, CT, USA
Carl Bozenski’s Christmas Village/Facebook
You don’t have to travel all the way to the North Pole to experience Santa’s magical workshop! Just pay a visit to Carl Bozenski’s Christmas Village in Torrington. Watch lights sparkle into the night, say hello to the hard-working elves, and share your wish list with Santa. There’s nothing quite as jolly as this family-friendly attraction.
150 Church St, Torrington, CT 06790, USA
Railroad Museum of New England/Facebook
Home to the Railroad Museum of New England, Thomaston will ignite your imagination. After riding the rails with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, explore the town square and immerse yourself in pure holiday bliss in this Connecticut Christmas town.
Thomaston, CT, USA
Jason D. Neely/Moment Collection via Getty Images
When Branford lights up for the holidays, a wave of holiday spirit will wash over. Families eagerly anticipate the parade and tree lighting ceremony every year.
Branford, CT, USA
shunyufan/E+ Collection via Getty Images
The charming seaside town of Mystic really comes alive this time of year. The annual illuminated boat parade looks like a scene from a movie, and the shops in Olde Mistick Village burst with seasonal cheer.
Mystic, Stonington, CT, USA
For another festive outing, pay a visit to this spectacular Christmas tree farm in Connecticut.
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Best Christmas Towns in Connecticut November 22, 2021 Tori Jane Where is the best place to spend Christmas in Connecticut? Connecticut is pretty lucky, when you think about it. We’ve got all the Christmas joy here that anyone would ever need; it seems like every single town and city loves to go all-out with holiday joy. There are a few towns, however, that are just a little bit (and in some cases, a lot) fuller of holiday cheer, and you’ll see them pop up in “best of” lists fairly often. For example, the town of Milford loves decking its town green in thousands of lights, and the shopping there is fabulous. Hartford is absolutely breathtaking when covered in lights, and in Thomaston, you can even hitch a ride on a Christmas express train. In Greenwich, you can find a delightful reindeer festival that lasts an entire month! For more ideas and inspiration, take a look at this article. We have no doubt you’ll fall in love with this beautiful state via its contagious holiday spirit! Connecticut is a wonderful state to call home during the holiday season. Whether you live here or are just visiting, you’re going to love this place. What is Connecticut at Christmas like? Connecticut is a verifiable Christmas paradise. Year after year, plentiful snow and cold (sometimes frigid) temperatures make for the ideal, picture-perfect Christmas season, especially considering just how many cities, towns, and neighborhoods love going all-out with the décor and the cheer. It may be cold, but hearts are warm; it seems like everyone is just a little kinder during this magical season. The spirit of Christmas is everywhere in this beautiful state. Christmases here are such a delight that we’ve even had movies centered around it, like the appropriately-named Christmas in Connecticut. No matter where you turn, you’re sure to find the glow of happy hearts and grateful friends.
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Best Christmas Towns in Connecticut
November 22, 2021
Tori Jane
Where is the best place to spend Christmas in Connecticut? Connecticut is pretty lucky, when you think about it. We’ve got all the Christmas joy here that anyone would ever need; it seems like every single town and city loves to go all-out with holiday joy. There are a few towns, however, that are just a little bit (and in some cases, a lot) fuller of holiday cheer, and you’ll see them pop up in “best of” lists fairly often. For example, the town of Milford loves decking its town green in thousands of lights, and the shopping there is fabulous. Hartford is absolutely breathtaking when covered in lights, and in Thomaston, you can even hitch a ride on a Christmas express train. In Greenwich, you can find a delightful reindeer festival that lasts an entire month! For more ideas and inspiration, take a look at this article. We have no doubt you’ll fall in love with this beautiful state via its contagious holiday spirit! Connecticut is a wonderful state to call home during the holiday season. Whether you live here or are just visiting, you’re going to love this place. What is Connecticut at Christmas like? Connecticut is a verifiable Christmas paradise. Year after year, plentiful snow and cold (sometimes frigid) temperatures make for the ideal, picture-perfect Christmas season, especially considering just how many cities, towns, and neighborhoods love going all-out with the décor and the cheer. It may be cold, but hearts are warm; it seems like everyone is just a little kinder during this magical season. The spirit of Christmas is everywhere in this beautiful state. Christmases here are such a delight that we’ve even had movies centered around it, like the appropriately-named Christmas in Connecticut. No matter where you turn, you’re sure to find the glow of happy hearts and grateful friends.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Connecticut is pretty lucky, when you think about it. We’ve got all the Christmas joy here that anyone would ever need; it seems like every single town and city loves to go all-out with holiday joy. There are a few towns, however, that are just a little bit (and in some cases, a lot) fuller of holiday cheer, and you’ll see them pop up in “best of” lists fairly often. For example, the town of Milford loves decking its town green in thousands of lights, and the shopping there is fabulous. Hartford is absolutely breathtaking when covered in lights, and in Thomaston, you can even hitch a ride on a Christmas express train. In Greenwich, you can find a delightful reindeer festival that lasts an entire month! For more ideas and inspiration, take a look at this article. We have no doubt you’ll fall in love with this beautiful state via its contagious holiday spirit! Connecticut is a wonderful state to call home during the holiday season. Whether you live here or are just visiting, you’re going to love this place.
What is Connecticut at Christmas like?
Connecticut is a verifiable Christmas paradise. Year after year, plentiful snow and cold (sometimes frigid) temperatures make for the ideal, picture-perfect Christmas season, especially considering just how many cities, towns, and neighborhoods love going all-out with the décor and the cheer. It may be cold, but hearts are warm; it seems like everyone is just a little kinder during this magical season. The spirit of Christmas is everywhere in this beautiful state. Christmases here are such a delight that we’ve even had movies centered around it, like the appropriately-named Christmas in Connecticut. No matter where you turn, you’re sure to find the glow of happy hearts and grateful friends.
