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Readers' Choice Awards: Best Christmas Towns

Deck the halls.

by Angela Melero

Some towns take decking the halls to a whole new level. Think streets that invite you to linger, holiday charm around every corner, and enough festive spirit to inspire a December getaway. For The Zoe Report’s Readers’ Choice Awards, Aspen, Colorado; Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; and Cape May, New Jersey, are in the running for Best Christmas Towns. Which destination makes you feel like you’ve stepped into your favorite holiday movie?

Voting for this contest has now concluded. Thank you to these fantastic brands for participating and to our readers for letting their voices be heard. Our Best Christmas Towns winners will be officially released on this page 19 November 2026.

Have questions? Read the official Readers’ Choice rules.

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