If you’re staring down a long winter and wondering the best places to visit at Christmas, let us put a few Midwest destinations on your bucket list! While the Midwest is worth visiting at any time, this region really shines during the holidays. With its mix of small towns filled with twinkling lights and traditions, and larger cities that put on world-class holiday celebrations, this part of the country captures the magic of the season in a way few other places can.
From snowy streets lined with festive displays to historic town squares hosting the most charming Christmas markets, the Midwest offers the perfect mix of cozy experiences in December. Some of the best places to visit at Christmas are already well-known, like Chicago with its Christkindlmarket and festive Navy Pier attractions, or Frankenmuth, Michigan, home to Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland. But there are plenty of hidden gems across the Midwest that make a December getaway unforgettable, too.
Towns like Galena, Illinois, with its holiday festival weekends, and Lanesboro, Minnesota, where you’ll find a storybook small-town Christmas, add to the list of must-visit Christmas towns. Whether you want to sip hot cocoa at a holiday market, enjoy a snowy carriage ride, or see dazzling light displays, the Midwest brings us some of the best places to visit in December. The only thing that can make your Midwest Christmast getaways better is to find lodging that’s as magical and vibrant as the season.
Our Midwest Bed and Breakfasts offer incomparable lodging across the region. With locally owned and carefully curated inns across the region, you’ll find authentic hospitality, elevated comfort, and stays that reflect the character of the Christmas towns you visit. From romantic, elaborately decorated escapes in historic inns to family-friendly lodging near Christmas markets and lit displays, our Bed and Breakfasts are your best resource for turning a holiday trip into a memorable Christmas getaway filled with warmth and wonder. Book your December getaways today!