The events include live entertainment, a Village Marketplace and dozens of decorated Christmas Trees lining the streets. The celebration continues with Christmas Stroll Weekend beginning the next day. Kicks off the holiday festivities the day after Thanksgiving with an annual tree lighting ceremony. But the holiday season holds something special. Thousands of visitors are drawn to its quaint cobblestoned Main Street and iconic lighthouses. Located 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Nantucket is touted as the world’s whaling capital. Then enjoy a spectacular holiday parade featuring dancers, performers, marching bands and Santa himself.ħ Best New England Christmas Towns: Nantucket, Massachusetts (Credit: Shackleford Photography/Shutterstock) The event kicks off with a tree lighting in Market Square. TheĬelebration includes outdoor ice skating and an annual Gingerbread House Contest delighting visitors each year. Portsmouth’s vibrant working seaport celebrates Christmas all December long in true New England style. As holiday music fills the air, visitors past trees lit with thousands of colored lights.ħ Best New England Christmas Towns: Portsmouth, New Hampshire (Credit: Richard Cavalleri/Shutterstock) The Breakers hosts Sparkling Lights, an outdoor holiday light event covering six acres of outdoor gardens. But the main attraction is The Breakers, where guests are greeted by a 15-foot tall poinsettia tree in the Great Hall. From mid-November through December, visitors can tour Marble House and The Elm mansions, all decked out for the holidays. In addition to Santa’s unique entrance, the celebration includes a tree lighting, a Christmas market, caroling and plenty of spiked cider.ħ Best New England Christmas Towns: Newport, Rhode Island (Credit: Dan Hanscom/Shutterstock)ĭubbed The Classic Coast, Newport attracts visitors year-round with its scenic seaport and opulent mansions. The event’s main attraction is Santa’s arrival via lobster boat, accompanied by his lobster elves.

During the first two weeks of December, this historic shipbuilding and fishing village comes alive with holiday spirit like only Maine can deliver. The quaint seaside town of Kennebunkport carries that coastal vibe into their Christmas celebration duringĬhristmas Prelude. 7 Best New England Christmas Towns: Kennebunkport, Maine (Credit: Danita Delimont/Shutterstock)

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