I’m in full holiday mode after returning from Spain last week. (There’s something about palm trees and warm weather that will never feel like Christmas to me.) For this week, we've rounded up holiday celebrations closer to home, including light displays, Christmas markets, and festive New Year's celebrations. We're also sharing cozy cabins for a winter escape, as well as Midwest towns with European flair. Happy holidays, and safe travels!
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Scuba Santa
At Wonders of Wildlife's SEAson of Wonder, the holiday season is paired with wildlife encounters. Guests can chill with penguins and see Santa scuba dive alongside 35,000 live animals in a 1.5 million-gallon tank.
Holiday Stays
The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection is offering a Christkindlmarket package through December 26. The package includes two Christkindlmarket souvenir mugs and two drink coupons for Gluhwein.
Renewal & Relaxation
Hotel Verdant opened its doors in Racine, Wisconsin, earlier this year in what was once a department store, which sat vacant for 40 years. The hotel embraces its natural surroundings by Lake Michigan with a sustainable design created from renewed materials. The hotel is dog-friendly, allows guests to borrow bikes, and has a collaborative program with the Racine Art Museum.
5 Midwest holiday celebrations worth the drive from St. Louis
Explore a German-style market, view millions of holiday lights, or dance your way into 2024.
Memories are waiting to be made on Alabama Beaches. With 32 miles of pristine beaches, incredible coastal cuisine, and exciting outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone in the family.
Visit Winterfest and enjoy ice skating, twinkling lights, a New Year’s Eve fireworks display, and more family-friendly festivities in the shadow of the Gateway Arch. Extended hours December 26–31. Learn more.
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