Try to name one person who doesn’t like candles. You just can’t do it, can you? Much like pizza, cozy sweatshirts, and sunny days, candles are basically universally loved. So, if you’re looking for an inexpensive road trip destination in Massachusetts that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser, well, boy, do we have the one for you.

Yankee Candle Village in South Deerfield Metropolis is a candle-lover’s heaven: There are hundreds of candles here (including plenty of limited-edition ones) in addition to a Bavarian village where it’s Christmas all year round, delicious candy stores, and more. Best of all, it’s free to walk around and explore the village — and sniff the candles!

Yankee Candle Village in South Deerfield, Massachusetts is the home of the flagship Yankee Store — and best of all, it’s totally free to visit.

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First off, there are obviously hundreds of candles to smell and admire in the village. (And if you have some extra cash, you’ll be taking a pretty delightful souvenir home with you.)

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Oh, and did we mention it’s basically Christmas all the time here? There’s a little Bavarian village and you can meet Santa Claus himself.

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Inside the Bavarian village there’s even a space where snow falls down from the skies.

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But the Yankee Candle Village also celebrates other holidays too — you’ll find all sorts of adorable seasonal displays here.

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There are also chocolate and candy shops on the premises, as well as clothing stores.

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Basically, Yankee Candle Village is the perfect tourist destination — free to visit and plenty of fun!

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As you can see, Yankee Candle Village in South Deerfield is an ideal spot to visit regardless of the season, so add it to your road trip itinerary stat!

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Address: Yankee Candle Way, Deerfield, MA 01373, USA