Aspen, Colorado
Where to fly: Denver International Airport
While yes, Aspen is a top skiing destination during the winter months, this town in Colorado also offers a number of other Christmas-related activities that have nothing to do with the surrounding slopes.
The annual Winterskol festival, taking place between January 10th and 13th, showcases some of the world’s best ice sculptures, while the accompanying torchlight parade brings a bit of cheer and warmth into the ice-laden activities.
If you’re looking to please the younger crowd, paying a visit to the St. Regis’ massive gingerbread resort replica will hold their attention long enough to steal a sip from one of the area’s many delicious breweries.
Pro tip: Sitting at the base of the Silver Queen Gondola in Aspen is The Little Nell—a chic ski resort with impressive sweeping landscapes and all the winter charm that you could ever desire during the holiday season.
