Kansas is positively magical this time of year (and year round, if we are being completely honest.) It seems as though towns both big and small pull out all the stops with beautiful displays, parades, and other special events, which makes the holiday season even more special. When it comes to these 10 towns, however, Christmas is taken to a whole new level, which is why we find them to be the most enchanting of them all:
1. WaKeeney
Nicknamed the "Christmas City of the High Plains," it's no wonder WaKeeney (with its 4 blocks worth of lights, annual tree lighting celebration, and Christmastime bazaars) is once again topping our list of Kansas Christmas towns.
2. Kansas City
10 Perfect Christmas Shopping Getaways, both sides of Kansas City (Kansas and Missouri) are home to remarkable lights and shopping— or both, like at the Legends Outlets Kansas City (pictured).
3. Russell
It's no wonder Bob Dole loved his hometown so much; Russell pulls out all the stops for Christmas with its beautiful shops, Winter Wonderland festivities, and other happenings along charming Main Street.
4. Baldwin City
All you need to know about Baldwin City is that it is home to the famous Midland Railway (and the festive Santa Claus Express).
5. Garden City
Garden City isn't just a Christmas town; in fact, it is chock-full of beautiful and historic holiday homes that can be viewed during the town's annual Christmas home tour.
6. Atchison
If you think this picture looks pretty, you should see the Atchison Parade of Lights in person during the town's annual (and festivity packed) Sights & Sounds of Christmas celebration on December 3rd.
7. Lindsborg
Discover a new way to celebrate Christmas in Little Sweden U.S.A, which features a number of unique events including a Jultide Concert, Julotta Christmas service, and St. Lucia Festival (pictured).
8. Overland Park
Who says that big cities can't also be quaint Christmas towns? Iconic Overland Park attractions, (such as the pictured Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead and Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens), get in on the Christmas light action every year.
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9. Sharon Springs
Think of Sharon Springs as your own personal time machine and travel back to a simpler time with their annual Victorian Holiday Celebration, which takes place December 9th through the 11th.
10. Council Grove
When they say "There's always something to do in the Flint Hills" (like the town's holiday kickoff, the Candlelight Charm event), they mean it!
Curious to see which towns made our 2015 Christmas town list? Click on Here Are The Top 12 Christmas Towns In Kansas. They’re Magical.
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