Best Christmas Towns near Asheville, North Carolina
Your Guide To: Best Christmas Towns near Asheville, North Carolina. Looking for nearby towns decorated for the holiday season? Check out our round up of nearby Christmas towns ⤵️
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1. Black Mountain, NC
Distance from AVL: 13 miles
"The festivities continue throughout December with extended shopping hours on Fridays and Saturdays before Christmas, as well as holiday performers and storytellers throughout the downtown area. Black Mountains many galleries, antique stores and boutiques are ideal for crossing the last few names off your shopping list.
2. Hendersonville, NC
Distance from AVL: 19 miles
"The unique stores along Main Street are decked out with Christmas decorations for the season. Large wreaths with big red bows hang from streetlights, along with twinkling lights and decorations in the planters that line the serpentine street."
3. Rutherfordton, NC
Distance from AVL: 37 miles
"The downtown decorations painted on the windows and the lights shining from the rooftops enhance our community's charm, and with the variety of fabulous shopping and delightful restaurants, it's no wonder so many people come back to Rutherfordton to celebrate the season year after year."
4. Forest City, North Carolina
Distance from AVL: 42 miles
"The Town of Forest City is honored to continue the tradition of over one million Christmas lights along historic Main Street in 2021. Voted the #1 Christmas town in the greater Asheville, NC area and the #1 place to see Christmas lights in Western North Carolina"
5. Bryson City, NC
Distance from AVL: 52 miles
"Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure such as a ride on the Polar Express™ Train, a bit of holiday shopping from local artisans, a spirited community event, or a cup of something warm from a nearby cafe, your time spent in this Great Smoky Mountains town will be infused with magic."
6. Blowing Rock, NC
Distance from AVL: 62 miles
"Like stepping into a Norman Rockwell painting, Blowing Rock is the destination if you want to experience a picturesque small town Christmas. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Blowing Rock is a great place to make holiday memories while shopping, dining and taking in the lights and music of the season."
7. McAdenville, NC
Distance from AVL: 86 miles
"The Town of Forest City is honored to continue the tradition of over one million Christmas lights along historic Main Street in 2021. Voted the #1 Christmas town in the greater Asheville, NC area and the #1 place to see Christmas lights in Western North Carolina"
8. Belmont, NC
Distance from AVL: 118 miles
"Stowe Park and Historic Downtown Belmont will be filled with extra Christmas cheer during the 4th annual Festival of Trees. Brightly lit Christmas trees will fill Main Street and Stowe Park during this event, so make sure to bring your friends and family to stroll through and enjoy the holiday display!"
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