What? Leavenworth Not A Top 25 Christmas Town?
Mixbook Recently published their list of the top 75 Most Christmassy Towns in the U.S. We were surprised that Leavenworth didn’t make the TOP TEN.
There were three Pacific Northwest locations listed (and two from Montana.)
The four most popular Christmas towns from our region were:
* Ashland, Oregon #15
* Sun Valley Idaho #17
* Leavenworth, Washington #30
* Whitefish, Montana #51
* Bozeman, Montana #57
3,000 people across the country were asked to name the town in America with the best Christmas vibes.
A brand that makes Photo books - Mixbook posted the results of their poll - and named the 75 most “Christmassy” towns in the nation.
Looking at the results, We can tell that a large number of people haven’t been to Leavenworth in December.
So where did Leavenworth end up on the TOP 75 Christmas Towns in America?
Leavenworth came in as the 30th best Christmas town in the USA. 30th? Yep.
Here are the cute places that made the TOP 5 Christmas towns in America
1. Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
This picturesque town transforms into a winter wonderland, draped in millions of twinkling lights and festive decorations, Pigeon Forge is home to Dollywood, Dolly Parton's famed theme park, which features its spectacular holiday celebrations.
2. Durango, Colorado.
Known for being the Mountain & Gravel bike soul of US pro cycling. It also has the famous Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Polar Express train ride, which brings to life the magic of the classic Christmas story.
3. Lake Placid, New York.
Home to the famous 1980 Winter Olympics where the US Men's Hockey team had the miracle on Ice and won gold. It also boasts the Holiday Village Stroll, featuring carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and festive markets. The combo of its Olympic legacy and breathtaking natural beauty makes it worthy of a top-ten listing.
4. Stowe, Vermont.
Know for its iconic ski slopes - the town’s setting is nestled in the Green Mountains. The picturesque village is perfect for a Christmas card or a Hallmark Christmas romance episode.
5. Alexandria, Virginia.
Its rich colonial history adds to the many twinkling Christmas lights. The town hosts traditional candlelight tours and the iconic Scottish Christmas Walk Parade. Home to the namesake of the State of Washington and father of our country: George Washington.
Christmas towns 6 through 75 according to Mixbook:
6. Old Saybrook, Connecticut.
7. Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
8. Holland, Michigan.
9. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
10. North Pole, Alaska.
Ranking | Town/City | State |
11 | Truckee | California |
12 | Taos | New Mexico |
13 | Foley | Alabama |
14 | Kennebunkport | Maine |
15 | Ashland | Oregon |
16 | Mammoth Lakes | California |
17 | Sun Valley | Idaho |
18 | Santa Claus | Indiana |
19 | Hershey | Pennsylvania |
20 | Frankenmuth | Michigan |
21 | Bardstown | Kentucky |
22 | Prescott | Arizona |
23 | Rhinebeck | New York |
24 | Deadwood | South Dakota |
25 | Andalusia | Alabama |
26 | Frederick | Maryland |
27 | Overland Park | Kansas |
28 | Theodore | Alabama |
29 | Clearwater | Florida |
30 | Leavenworth | Washington |
31 | Amana Colonies | Iowa |
32 | Dubuque | Iowa |
33 | Oxford | Mississippi |
34 | Bethesda | Maryland |
35 | Conway | Arkansas |
36 | Lawrence | Kansas |
37 | McAdenville | North Carolina |
38 | Williamsburg | Virginia |
39 | Rehoboth Beach | Delaware |
40 | Winston-Salem | North Carolina |
41 | Benton | Arkansas |
42 | Breckenridge | Colorado |
43 | Grapevine | Texas |
44 | Van Buren | Arkansas |
45 | Branson | Missouri |
46 | Savannah | Georgia |
47 | Greenville | South Carolina |
48 | Rockland | Maine |
49 | Galena | Illinois |
50 | Vicksburg | Mississippi |
51 | Whitefish | Montana |
52 | Lewes | Delaware |
53 | Cape May | New Jersey |
54 | St. Augustine | Florida |
55 | Woodstock | Vermont |
56 | Clifton | Ohio |
57 | Bozeman | Montana |
58 | Naperville | Illinois |
59 | Sheridan | Wyoming |
60 | Harpers Ferry | West Virginia |
61 | Helen | Georgia |
62 | Henderson | Nevada |
63 | Medora | North Dakota |
64 | Morristown | New Jersey |
65 | Cedarburg | Wisconsin |
66 | Midway | Utah |
67 | Westerly | Rhode Island |
68 | Stillwater | Minnesota |
69 | Wheeling | West Virginia |
70 | Wicksburg | Alabama |
71 | Guthrie | Oklahoma |
72 | Minden | Nebraska |
73 | Skaneateles | New York |
74 | Shipshewana | Indiana |
75 | North Conway | New Hampshire |
INFO: Mixbook
Leavenworth, Washington - One Of The Best Christmas Towns
Gallery Credit: Kyle Matthews