Lonely PlanetAug 13
9 of the best Christmas markets in the USA
Visit the best festive European-style markets without leaving the US.
Location of the Winter Village and an ice-skating rink.
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- New York Public LibraryMuseumCombine a visit with the Winter Village at Bryant Park.
- Winter Village at Bryant ParkMarketAnchored by a picturesque outdoor ice-skating rink.
- Columbus Circle Holiday MarketMarketFeatures over 100 vendors and tasty treats.
- Union Square Holiday MarketMarketOffers a different mix of vendors than Columbus Circle.
- Bryant ParkParkLocation of the Winter Village and an ice-skating rink.
- Elsewhere
- Philadelphia Museum of ArtMuseumPhiladelphia, United StatesA 10-minute drive from Christmas Village.
- ChristkindlmarketMarketChicago, United StatesFeels like walking through a holiday market in Germany.
- Daley PlazaSightChicago, United StatesHome of a Picasso sculpture and the Christkindlmarket.
- Downtown DC Holiday MarketMarketWashington, United StatesFeatures over 100 vendors near the National Portrait Gallery.
- National Portrait GalleryMuseumWashington, United StatesA Smithsonian Institution museum that is free to visit.
- Old Blue BarbecueRestaurantWashington, United StatesSample local barbecue at this market vendor.
- Roaming Coyote TacoRestaurantWashington, United StatesGrab a taco from this food truck at the market.
- JaleoRestaurantWashington, United StatesWe accept reservations for lunch and dinner.
- ZaytinyaRestaurantWashington, United StatesUnder the direction of chef José Andrés, Zaytinya…
- Downcity PVD Holiday MarketMarketProvidence, United StatesBrings local retailers and artists together.
- Christmas Village in PhiladelphiaMarketPhiladelphia, United StatesOpen-air market in JFK Plaza with bratwurst and waffles.
- JFK PlazaSightPhiladelphia, United StatesHome to Philadelphia's iconic LOVE sculpture and Christmas Village.
- Independence Visitor CenterMuseumPhiladelphia, United StatesHome to the historic Liberty Bell.
- JulefestFestivalSolvang, United StatesA monthlong Danish-style holiday celebration in Solvang.
- Texas Christkindl MarketMarketArlington, United StatesLargest open-air holiday market in the Southwest.
- Great Dickens Christmas FairMarketSan Francisco, United StatesImmersive event recreating Victorian London.
- Carmine'sRestaurantWashington, United States
- KerstmarktMarketHolland, United States