These 10 Small Towns Have the Most Christmas Spirit

Corning & Hornell, New York

Dotted with delightful settlements between stretches of magnificent forest and all that deep blue water, the southern Finger Lakes region transports visitors back to a simpler era during the holidays. Hornell is transformed into Whoville starting on December 2, with a Grinch-themed parade and townsfolk dressing as their favorite Dr. Seuss characters; there’s a Whoville Hair Contest on Dec. 3. Also on Dec. 3, the nearby town of Corning hosts Sparkle, with free carriage rides, carolers and photos with Santa in his Crystal House. (How well do you know the lyrics to the “Mr. Grinch” song? Find out!)