5 of Minnesota’s Most Charming Christmas Towns

During the holidays, I like to attend at least one holiday-themed event. My husband and I have been to two so far, the European Christmas Market and the Holidazzle. But there are so many different places in Minnesota to visit during the holiday season.

Based on my biases and events happening in some of these towns, I’ve put together my list (in no particular order) of the 5 Most Charming Christmas Towns in Minnesota. Some are close to you and others are more by car, so it depends on your commitment to check them out. I would recommend going to one of them before the end of the season!

Still water

One of my favorite towns in Minnesota has to be Stillwater. And I think it’s one of the best Christmas towns in Minnesota because of two things: they are well decorated for the holidays and they have an amazing Christmas shop called Kathe Wohlfahrt with tons of beautiful ornaments and other decors that you must check out.

mankato

I had to add Mankato to this list because they are home to the longest driving light display in the state! Check Kiwanis Christmas Lights before Christmas if you can.

red wing

Another town in Minnesota that I love is Red Wing. Downtown is so cute and to me it’s definitely a place that could be the setting for a Hallmark Christmas movie.

Duluth

If Duluth wasn’t on that list, I’d have to show up out of state Minnesota. Sure, there’s Bentleyville, but Duluth is also exactly what you imagine when you think of “Christmas Town.”

winona

And last but not least, I have Winona on my list of charming Christmas towns in Minnesota. My reasoning is the same as Red Wing, I feel like this town is the perfect setting for a Christmas movie.