Colorado is known near and far for its beautiful towns, but did you know that our mountain, plains, and Front Range communities manage to come to life even more during the holiday season? Take, for instance, these seven small towns that always honor Christmas in the most magical way.
- Cascade
Santa’s Workshop North Pole, Colorado Facebook How can we start a list of the most magical small towns for Christmas without mentioning the North Pole’s home? Located just 10 miles northwest of Colorado Springs, Cascade is home to Santa’s Workshop, a North Pole-themed amusement park that houses 28 rides, shows, shops, restaurants, and other holiday fun.
- Georgetown
Visit Georgetown, Colorado Facebook For 60+ years, Georgetown, Colorado has delighted guests of all ages with its many Christmastime attractions and activities, including the fabulous Georgetown Christmas Market, parades, and other special events, plus festive decorations and lights. When you visit, be sure also to keep your eyes, ears, and nose peeled for such magic as carolers and chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Yum!
- Salida
Christmas Mountain U.S.A Facebook Your eyes do not deceive you: this Salida mountain is indeed decorated like a Christmas tree! If you think Salida and its one-of-a-kind Christmas mountain is charming, wait until you check out the rest of the town, which also hosts a special tree lighting, parades, and other Only in Salida decor.
- Golden
Visit Golden, CO Facebook If you enjoy visiting this small Denver suburb during the summer, wait until you get a load of it during the most wonderful time of the year. Home to the Olde Golden Christmas, Christmastime in Golden lasts the entire month of December and offers such festive fun as window displays and various decorations, plus Victorian-era events like carolers, hayrides, shopping, and other old-time favorites. (Please note: This photo was taken before the Covid-19 pandemic.)
- Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek, Colorado Facebook You know Cripple Creek as being a former mining town turned gambling destination, but did you know that the small mountain town also goes all out for the holiday season? Now that you do, make plans to take in a concert, shop the Christmas Craft Fair, tour the area light displays via trolley… or all of the above!
- Durango
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Facebook Have you ever dreamed of climbing aboard the REAL Polar Express? Thanks to the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, you can! Beginning at the Durango & Silverton Depot in Durango and ending at the North Pole, guests of the Polar Express will enjoy an interactive reading of the popular book, visits with Santa, and cookies and hot chocolate.
7. Limon
Limon Chamber of Commerce Facebook Last but certainly not least is the Eastern Plains town of Limon, which may only have a population of around 2,000, but packs a punch when it comes to holiday fun. Whether you shop around Main Street, take in the parade of lights, or visit Santa at the senior center, you will never forget your Christmastime visit to Limon.
Are you looking for even more holiday magic? Check out The Garden Christmas Lights Display At Denver Botanic Gardens In Colorado Is Pure Holiday Magic.
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- Cascade
Santa’s Workshop North Pole, Colorado Facebook How can we start a list of the most magical small towns for Christmas without mentioning the North Pole’s home? Located just 10 miles northwest of Colorado Springs, Cascade is home to Santa’s Workshop, a North Pole-themed amusement park that houses 28 rides, shows, shops, restaurants, and other holiday fun.
- Georgetown
Visit Georgetown, Colorado Facebook For 60+ years, Georgetown, Colorado has delighted guests of all ages with its many Christmastime attractions and activities, including the fabulous Georgetown Christmas Market, parades, and other special events, plus festive decorations and lights. When you visit, be sure also to keep your eyes, ears, and nose peeled for such magic as carolers and chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Yum!
- Salida
Christmas Mountain U.S.A Facebook Your eyes do not deceive you: this Salida mountain is indeed decorated like a Christmas tree! If you think Salida and its one-of-a-kind Christmas mountain is charming, wait until you check out the rest of the town, which also hosts a special tree lighting, parades, and other Only in Salida decor.
- Golden
Visit Golden, CO Facebook If you enjoy visiting this small Denver suburb during the summer, wait until you get a load of it during the most wonderful time of the year. Home to the Olde Golden Christmas, Christmastime in Golden lasts the entire month of December and offers such festive fun as window displays and various decorations, plus Victorian-era events like carolers, hayrides, shopping, and other old-time favorites. (Please note: This photo was taken before the Covid-19 pandemic.)
- Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek, Colorado Facebook You know Cripple Creek as being a former mining town turned gambling destination, but did you know that the small mountain town also goes all out for the holiday season? Now that you do, make plans to take in a concert, shop the Christmas Craft Fair, tour the area light displays via trolley… or all of the above!
- Durango
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Facebook Have you ever dreamed of climbing aboard the REAL Polar Express? Thanks to the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, you can! Beginning at the Durango & Silverton Depot in Durango and ending at the North Pole, guests of the Polar Express will enjoy an interactive reading of the popular book, visits with Santa, and cookies and hot chocolate.
7. Limon
Limon Chamber of Commerce Facebook Last but certainly not least is the Eastern Plains town of Limon, which may only have a population of around 2,000, but packs a punch when it comes to holiday fun. Whether you shop around Main Street, take in the parade of lights, or visit Santa at the senior center, you will never forget your Christmastime visit to Limon.
Are you looking for even more holiday magic? Check out The Garden Christmas Lights Display At Denver Botanic Gardens In Colorado Is Pure Holiday Magic.
Santa’s Workshop North Pole, Colorado Facebook
How can we start a list of the most magical small towns for Christmas without mentioning the North Pole’s home? Located just 10 miles northwest of Colorado Springs, Cascade is home to Santa’s Workshop, a North Pole-themed amusement park that houses 28 rides, shows, shops, restaurants, and other holiday fun.
Visit Georgetown, Colorado Facebook
For 60+ years, Georgetown, Colorado has delighted guests of all ages with its many Christmastime attractions and activities, including the fabulous Georgetown Christmas Market, parades, and other special events, plus festive decorations and lights. When you visit, be sure also to keep your eyes, ears, and nose peeled for such magic as carolers and chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Yum!
Christmas Mountain U.S.A Facebook
Your eyes do not deceive you: this Salida mountain is indeed decorated like a Christmas tree! If you think Salida and its one-of-a-kind Christmas mountain is charming, wait until you check out the rest of the town, which also hosts a special tree lighting, parades, and other Only in Salida decor.
Visit Golden, CO Facebook
If you enjoy visiting this small Denver suburb during the summer, wait until you get a load of it during the most wonderful time of the year. Home to the Olde Golden Christmas, Christmastime in Golden lasts the entire month of December and offers such festive fun as window displays and various decorations, plus Victorian-era events like carolers, hayrides, shopping, and other old-time favorites. (Please note: This photo was taken before the Covid-19 pandemic.)
Cripple Creek, Colorado Facebook
You know Cripple Creek as being a former mining town turned gambling destination, but did you know that the small mountain town also goes all out for the holiday season? Now that you do, make plans to take in a concert, shop the Christmas Craft Fair, tour the area light displays via trolley… or all of the above!
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Facebook
Have you ever dreamed of climbing aboard the REAL Polar Express? Thanks to the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, you can! Beginning at the Durango & Silverton Depot in Durango and ending at the North Pole, guests of the Polar Express will enjoy an interactive reading of the popular book, visits with Santa, and cookies and hot chocolate.
Limon Chamber of Commerce Facebook
Last but certainly not least is the Eastern Plains town of Limon, which may only have a population of around 2,000, but packs a punch when it comes to holiday fun. Whether you shop around Main Street, take in the parade of lights, or visit Santa at the senior center, you will never forget your Christmastime visit to Limon.
