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“Discover free activities and things to do at Orleans City Park. 1,300 acres of family fun including Storyland, Carousel Gardens, playgrounds, and scenic trails.”
— neworleanscitypark.com
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Condé Nast TravelerJan 16

23 Best New Orleans Airbnbs for Mardi Gras Trips, Jazz Weekends, and Food Crawls

Whether you're visiting for Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, or a food crawl, here's where to bed down.

walkable to the bayou's calm waters

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 26, 2025

25 Best Cities to Spend Christmas in America

You never have to venture far across the States to find holiday cheer.

Becomes a wonderland for the entire month with Celebration in the Oaks.

25 things in this story
  • City ParkParkBecomes a wonderland for the entire month with Celebration in the Oaks.
  • Celebration in the OaksFestivalFestival with vendors, food, and decorations in City Park.
  • The Ritz-Carlton, New OrleansHotelOffers holiday offerings like gingerbread house building and Christmas Eve dinner.
  • Elsewhere
  • Magnificent MileNeighborhoodChicago, United StatesIt divides the neighborhood of Streeterville, on its east, from River North, on its west.
  • Grand Ole OpryTheatreNashville, United StatesIt was founded on November 28, 1925, by George D.
  • Cosmopolitan of Las VegasHotelLas Vegas, United StatesOffers rooftop ice skating.
  • Millennium ParkParkChicago, United StatesLocation of the 51-foot Christmas tree.
  • Canyon Road Farolito WalkFestivalSanta Fe, United StatesChristmas Eve event with farolitos lining streets and adobe buildings.
  • Rosewood Inn of the AnasaziHotelSanta Fe, United StatesCondé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Award favorite with kiva fireplaces.
  • Holiday at the ArboretumFestivalDallas, United StatesChristmas village with millions of lights and visits with Santa.
  • Dallas Zoo LightsFestivalDallas, United StatesDrive-through light route at the Dallas Zoo.
  • Galleria Dallas Ice Skating CenterSightDallas, United StatesSkate next to the country’s tallest indoor Christmas tree.
  • MiraclePlace of worshipDallas, United StatesChristmas-themed pop-up bar at Royal 38.
  • Rosewood Mansion on Turtle CreekHotelDallas, United StatesHotel with beautiful grounds and tasty food.
  • ChristkindlmarketMarketChicago, United StatesEuropean-inspired holiday market.
  • Let It ShineFestivalChicago, United StatesDrive-through Christmas lights display.
  • The Godfrey HotelHotelChicago, United StatesOffers heated igloos.
  • ZooLightsFestivalChicago, United StatesAnnual light festival at Lincoln Park Zoo with 2.5 million LEDs.
  • Lincoln Park ZooZooChicago, United StatesHosts the ZooLights annual light festival.
  • The Langham, ChicagoHotelChicago, United StatesHoused in a landmark Mies van der Rohe building along the Chicago River.
  • Country ChristmasFestivalNashville, United StatesChristmas shows, ice skating, and light displays at Gaylord Opryland.
  • Gaylord OprylandHotelNashville, United StatesHosts "Country Christmas" with shows, ice skating, and lights.
  • Jingle BeatFestivalNashville, United StatesTwo-mile drive-through light show at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
  • NoelleHotelNashville, United StatesHotel with a Holiday Glow Package and Sugar & Vice pop-up bar.
  • Sugar & ViceRestaurantNashville, United StatesGlitter-soaked pop-up bar with seasonal bites and drinks.
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