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The 15 Best Christmas Trips in the USA

106 tours  ·  from $21 a head

American Christmas is a lighting arms race with a theatre habit. The 15 below run from the Dyker Heights lawns to the Ozark show halls and the colonial candlelight, priced, timed and clear about how much of the night is spent on a bus.

From Manhattan: 4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour - Meeting in Midtown and settling onto the bus
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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour

1.4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,426 reviews · 4 hours · from $63Our pick

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights on a modern coach, then walk for about an hour among spectacular Christmas displays. Guides such as Matt, Antonio, and Jorge add New York stories along the way. Finish with skyline and Brooklyn Bridge views at DUMBO before returning to Bryant Park.

“Excellent, mick was a fab tour guide, very informative about the tour and city! Really enjoyed our time”

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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour - Battery Park City brings the first big view
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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

2.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,192 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Ride from Midtown to Dyker Heights with a live English or German-speaking guide, then walk among Brooklyn’s famous Christmas displays. The tour also stops at Battery Park City and Brooklyn Bridge Park for sunset and skyline photos. Guides such as Stefan and Glen add city stories along the way.

“Stefan and Mr George were great! was after a unique tour and was not disappointed, got some great photos and stories from our guide. Definitely recommend”

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour - What the one-hour Dyker Heights walk feels like
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

3.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 920 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Brooklyn with a local guide, walk Dyker Heights for an hour of extravagant decorations, pause for Brooklyn Bridge views, then finish at Bryant Park Winter Village. Guides such as Jorge, Gary, Mike, and Antonio add city stories along the way.

“I have mixed feelings about this tour. Objectively, the tour operating company was good. Easy to locate and get on the tour bus. Our driver was fantastic. Wayne navigated the traffic and streets safely. Our tour guide Jimmy was awesome. I loved all of the knowledge he gave us. My husband and I talked about it for hours afterwards. He is truly passionate and an amazing guide. I would love to have him on a historical walking tour! Where I am torn is on some of the logistics. First, you get a bathroom break early on in the drive, you stop and have a few minutes before heading to Dyker…”

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New York City: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour - Starting in Midtown and crossing Manhattan
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New York City: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

4.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 838 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Ride from Midtown Manhattan through Hudson Yards and Brooklyn to Dyker Heights, where you walk among lavish Christmas displays. Guides such as Jay, Jorge, Tanya, and Emily add local history and humor, while stops at Bay Ridge and DUMBO provide skyline views. Spanish and English tours are available.

“Augustine was a good tour guide in making sure everyone was in attendance following along. His light saber was a great idea and was able to be seen from a distance. I appreciated the bus and the bus driver Amari because it was cold outside and to have a warm bus available to take us to and back was convenient. The Christmas music was great. I was thinking it would be nice if there were some Christmas snacks. But overall, it was worth the bus ride in the cold with Bay Ridge and DUMBO included.”

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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour - From the Hope Sculpture through Manhattan
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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour

5.4-Hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 606 reviews · 4 hours · from $54

Travel from Midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights and Dumbo with a live English or Spanish guide. Walk one hour among extravagant Christmas displays, then stop beneath Brooklyn Bridge for skyline photos. Guides such as Steve and Sebastian are known for lively commentary and careful group management.

“Very enjoyable. It was quite busy but our very experienced guide ( and his light up hat) made sure we saw everything and also stayed safe.”

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Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour - The Midtown departure and ride to Brooklyn
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Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour

6.Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 591 reviews · from $60

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge with a professional guide, then walk among extravagant Christmas displays before a Brooklyn Bridge or DUMBO photo stop. Guides such as Camila, Daniel, Steve, and Alan are known for lively commentary, music, and local stories.

“It’s was beautiful very beautiful place, but every year it’s more and more people on the street. The bus was nice, The tour guide was cheerful, joked a lot, and stopped us at beautiful locations.”

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Niagara Falls Winter Wonderland Small Group Tour - Cave of the Winds puts you below the falls
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Niagara Falls Winter Wonderland Small Group Tour

7.Niagara Falls Winter Wonderland Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $96Top rated

You’ll spend 3 to 4 hours exploring the American side of Niagara Falls with a guide such as Dayna, Nancy, or Tim. Expect five stops, winter views, the Cave of the Winds, an observation tower, pickup, and a maximum group size of 16.

“Great winter viewing. Looks like art. Tour guide, Kevin, was very good. Didn’t care for the attitude of the Staff at the Bakery where we stopped to grab lunch - arrogant women.”

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Grand Teton and National Elk Refuge Winter Wonderland Full Day Adventure - Grand Teton in winter: four hours of patient searching
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Grand Teton and National Elk Refuge Winter Wonderland Full Day Adventure

8.Grand Teton and National Elk Refuge Winter Wonderland Full Day Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 314 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $219

Spend about eight hours exploring Grand Teton and the National Elk Refuge with a small group and a naturalist guide such as Kevin, Kyle, or Mark. Look for moose, bison, wolves, eagles, and elk, then ride a horse-drawn sleigh and stop for lunch in Jackson.

“Incredible, extremely informative tour! The BrushBuck Tour Guide, Hailey, was so knowledgeable and able to find us lots of great wildlife sightings. The National Elk Refuge was also amazing, and the sleigh operator fantastic. A highlight of our trip!”

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour - Walking through Dyker Heights after dark
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

9.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Ride from midtown Manhattan through Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, then walk Dyker Heights with guides such as Dave, Fred, or Jay. You’ll see decorated homes, take skyline photos at Fulton Ferry Landing, visit Washington Square Park, and finish by Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree.

“I expected more. The tour itself was nice but I think overpriced. Although some of the Christmas decorations were nice I have seen better in Austin neighborhoods. The bus had loud rattling buzzing noises so we couldn’t hear clearly what was being said by the tour guide. I did not use the bathroom on board but overhead several people grumble about no running water.”

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Brooklyn: Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour - The 15-Minute Walk Into the Lights
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Brooklyn: Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour

10.Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 249 reviews · 1h 30m · from $21Best value

Walk about 3 miles through Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights with an English-speaking guide such as Derek, Max, Nick, or Rose. You’ll hear how Lucy Spata helped shape the tradition, learn the neighborhood’s unwritten rules, and see extravagant homes glowing at night.

“Derek our tour guide was fantastic. he was enthusiastic, entertaining and made sure the whole group was safe and well looked after. he happily took photos for us and others. The decorated houses themselves have to be seen to be believed. They are amazing. Fun tour!”

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Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour - Lower Manhattan arrives in a quick succession of landmarks
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Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour

11.Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Ride from Midtown Manhattan through waterfront sights, Lower Manhattan, and Brooklyn to Dyker Heights, where you spend about an hour walking among extravagant Christmas displays. Guides such as Sebastian, Steve, and Millie add city history, while a short DUMBO stop brings excellent Brooklyn Bridge views.

“Sebastian was a terrific tour guide around the Dyker Heights neighborhood. My husband and I did this tour to try something different for Christmas in NYC and were so glad we did. It was a lovely evening and the houses were spectacular.”

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New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride - Rockefeller Center and the Christmas Tree
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New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

12.New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 237 reviews · 45 to 50 minutes (approx.)

Spend 45 to 50 minutes in a private horse carriage for up to four people, beginning in Central Park and continuing along Fifth Avenue. Your driver points out holiday displays, Saks Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Rockefeller Center. Blankets are supplied, and drivers such as Omer, Atakan, and Muhammad may stop for photos.

“Had a wonderful evening carriage ride to see the Christmas lights on Christmas evening. Atakan was our driver and Freddie was our horse. Atakan did an awesome job showing us the window displays and light shows. Great vantage point without being in the crowds. My husband and I were given a blanket to keep warm in the temps and the selected Christmas music was perfect. Atakan took our photo while in the carriage and got to take a few pics with Freddie afterward and even fed him a couple of carrots. It was the quintessential NYC experience. Highly recommend! A must do activity. Thank you Atakan & Freddie!”

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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour - The ride begins at Greeley Square Park
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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour

13.4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 222 reviews · 4 hours · from $95

Ride a heated bus from Herald Square through Manhattan to Dyker Heights, then walk past lavish Christmas displays with a licensed NYC guide. Guides such as Fred, Ray, Dave, and Jared are known for city stories. The evening includes Brooklyn Bridge Park and a finish near Rockefeller Center.

“Tom, Dave and Richie the driver were absolute stars. Tom your knowledge and one liners had us in stitches. You're a brilliant tour guide! Thanks to all of you for looking after my mother-in-law too, really appreciated! see you again when we're in New York!”

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Savannah Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour - Savannah’s historic squares by trolley
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Savannah Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour

14.Savannah Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 179 reviews · from $38

Ride a decorated Old Town Trolley through Savannah’s historic center with singing conductors, holiday stories, and a 30-minute Prohibition Museum visit. Finish at festive City Market, where Father Christmas may be waiting. The tone depends heavily on your conductor, with Biscuit and Crystal the Pistol earning special praise.

“Our tour guide was especially helpful. We are elderly and walked to the trolley station. When the tour was over, she dropped us off closer to our hotel. We appreciated this greatly, as it was a very cold night. She was funny, knowledgeable, and most of all caring. A great asset to your company. We really enjoyed the whole experience.”

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Hughes Brothers Christmas Show in Branson - What happens inside the Hughes Brothers Theatre
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Hughes Brothers Christmas Show in Branson

15.Hughes Brothers Christmas Show in Branson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $50

Spend about two hours with the Hughes family at their Branson theater for Christmas harmonies, dancing, handbells, violin, humor, and a moving Santa presentation focused on the meaning of Christmas. Admission costs $50 per person, and the show suits families and Christmas fans.

“We really enjoyed the violin song and the baby Jesus song. The dancing was also very good. The humor wasn't bad. The family connections were sweet.”

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★ 4.6Christmas in Central Park: Horse Carriage Holiday Tour7 reviews
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★ 4.5Lights of Joy Christmas Drive-Thru11 reviews
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