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Michigan Has One of America’s Most Festive Christmas Towns

Author Kayla Morgan

Once you’ve finished decorating your living space, crafted some holiday gifts and decorations, and organized your party, you may want to set aside a few days to unwind before Christmas arrives. For many, the holiday season is about spending quality time with friends and family and taking a break.

There are several destinations where you can take a short getaway to recharge, do some Christmas shopping, or relax. These places offer beautiful scenery, charming inns, and a unique small-town atmosphere. This year, if you’re considering a getaway, House Beautiful magazine has compiled a list of festive Christmas towns in the U.S.

Michigan’s Frankenmuth makes the list.

Frankenmuth, a town known for its main attraction, Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, earned a spot on the list. The magazine highlights the significance of this attraction by mentioning that it’s the “world’s largest Christmas store,” making it a “must-visit.” Bronner’s offers many features, including light displays, a Christmas market, and the chance to eat with “Santa and Mrs. Claus” at a German-inspired restaurant.

According to the store’s official website, Bronner’s opened its doors in 1945 and continues to draw over two million visitors annually. Shoppers can explore an array of 350 Christmas trees, each decorated with religious, traditional, and toyland themes, showcasing an extensive collection of over 6,000 types of ornaments. Many of these items are exclusive Bronner designs, and the store displays over 500 different nativities alongside an array of 50,000 trims and gifts. Year-round illuminated Christmas displays throughout the premises further enhance this festive wonderland.

Frankenmuth undergoes a festive transformation during the holiday season, too. Beginning in mid-November, the town comes alive with a vibrant Christmas spirit. They have over 150 trees, spanning from the north to south ends of Main Street and everywhere in between with lights. At every corner, visitors will see colorful light displays featuring beloved Christmas characters, buildings adorned with decorations, and a 40-foot Christmas tree positioned at the town’s center.

Kayla is the midday host on Detroit’s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She's made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She’s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it. She’s a true Michigander, born and raised. So, you can catch her camping or vacationing up north to exploring the downtown Detroit or maybe even catching a sports game. During her free time, Kayla enjoys watching movies, roller-skating, crafting, and music festivals. She and her husband together dip into many of the great things Michigan has to offer. Together they also like to travel. A few hobbies of hers include wine and beer tastings, crafting, hiking, roller skating, movies, home improvement projects, gardening, and festivals. She’s always looking to take on more local events happening in the community. She loves connecting with the community. When writing, Kayla covers topics including lifestyle, pop culture, trending stories, hacks, and urban culture.
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