25 Best Places to Celebrate
These Midwest destinations herald the season with an attention to detail that could give Santa himself a few lessons.
More resorts that do it right
French Lick/West Baden Southern Indiana (pictured) These two beautifully restored Gilded Age beauties shine at Christmas. A grand scale touches every holiday activity, from Thanksgiving dinner under the West Baden Hotel’s huge domed atrium to an arts fair, breakfasts with Santa, strolling Dickens characters, caroling and a huge gingerbread house at the French Lick Hotel. From $169. See reviews and ratings. (888) 936-9360; frenchlick.com
Big Cedar Lodge Ridgedale, Missouri Nestled among limestone cliffs 12 miles south of Branson, Big Cedar presents a luxe Ozark Christmas getaway. Horse-drawn wagons rumble by lakeside cabins wearing full-on holiday decor. Look for the huge gingerbread house and elves that read bedtime stories. From $169. See reviews and ratings. (800) 225-6343; bigcedar.com
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