The holiday season is truly the most wonderful time of the year! In Delaware, that means decorated storefronts, historic home tours, and lights around every corner. A few Christmas towns in Delaware take holiday decorating to the next level, and wandering through their downtowns will make you feel like you're in a Hallmark Movie. Check them all out below.
1. New Castle
With colonial-era homes all decorated for the holiday, spending Christmas in the historic city of New Castle feels like a step back in time. Enjoy shopping at small businesses in the historic district or book yourself a Victorian Tea with the New Castle Historical Society. You may also want to check out Jessop's Tavern while you're there, an interesting and unique colonial-themed restaurant.
2. Milford
Downtown Milford goes all out with the holiday decor, and this tiny town really feels like it's straight off of a movie set. Head here for dinner at the Georgia House if you need an excuse to make the drive to one of the best Hallmark Christmas towns in Delaware.
3. Lewes
Not only does Lewes proper decorate homes and host light displays, parades, and celebrations — but Lewes' biggest park, Cape Henlopen, is home to Winter Wonderfest! This magical Christmas Village is the best place to go to feel like you're at the North Pole.
4. Newark
Newark is a great place to shop and dine this holiday season. Cross your fingers for snow, which turns the normally bustling areas of the city into a quiet and serene winter wonderland.
5. Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth might boast the brightest tree in the state, and the Bandstand lights up, too. Visit Santa's House on the boardwalk and enjoy brunch at Victoria's for a beautiful weekend adventure.
6. Dover
Our capital city really gets into the holiday spirit with caroling, a giant tree, and light displays around every corner. Particularly around the green, this old-fashioned Christmas town will be your own little paradise. Dine at the historic Governor's Cafe, a Delaware institution, while you're there.
7. Wilmington
Wilmington becomes a holiday wonderland starting right after Thanksgiving. With small businesses up and down Market St. decorating their storefronts and the River Rink giving Delawareans a place to enjoy some winter magic, Wilmington is a fairytale town this time of year.
There's so much to do in Delaware that doesn't involve standing in long lines to see Santa — if you're looking for some cold-weather inspiration, check out 11 family-friendly winter attractions in Delaware.
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