North Carolina Christmas Towns
For those looking for a snow-covered cabin hidden deep in the upper altitudes of Appalachia, there is no shortage of stunning scenery and charming villages nestled away in the west end of North Carolina.
The first established colony in the United States, “Old Dominion,” is a beautiful stretch of creation, covered in breathtaking forests, fertile rivers, and charming towns nestled into deceptively cyan mountain ranges. For those looking for an escape this Christmas, there are plenty of nooks to hide in throughout Virginia.
The mountain state is often the victim of a bad reputation, perhaps unfairly given. The state has natural beauty to spare, a fascinating history that extends back to the Civil War and is home to more folktales and legends than perhaps any other place in the country.
The Volunteer State is home to some of the best vacation getaways in the South, though it is often overlooked when considering remote winter getaways. While native Tennesseeans may want to keep the awe-inspiring beauty of their wonderful state a secret, we are here to blow the lid off several gorgeous Christmas destinations.
Illinois is an often overlooked “Fly over” state that would be forgotten by most if it wasn’t for Chicago. To locals, however, it has several comfortable cutouts of Christmas cheer where you can warm yourself up from the unforgiving Midwestern winter.