11 Magical New York Towns Perfect for a Hallmark-Style Christmas

There's nothing quite like spending the holidays in New York City at Christmas time.

From the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and all the beautiful decorations to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, the Big Apple is a must-visit during the holiday season, at least once in your lifetime.

Several smaller towns all across the Empire State transform into a Hallmark Christmas movie to put you and the entire family in the holiday spirit, too, and they are all worth the trip.

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Winter Wonderlands

Lake Placid and Skaneateles have both been named among the Top 50 Most Magical Winter Wonderland Towns in the U.S. by Trips to Discover.

Breathtaking surroundings and often charming streets lined with historical buildings or perhaps simply an ideal eatery for sitting next to a roaring fire, a glass of wine, or a cup of hot cocoa in hand.

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Lake Placid was also recognized as one of the Most Beautiful Upstate New York towns to visit in the winter by The Travel.

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Christmas in Style

But those are just two of many spots across New York State where you can celebrate the Christmas season in style.

Here are 11 festive towns in the Empire State that are decked out for the holidays in a big way.

It's never too early to start making those holiday plans, especially if you want to spend more than a day.