The Best Christmas Markets in the USA (2025 Edition) DISCOVER MORE: travel advice going out fairs markets new york washington dc miami ✨ Sleigh the States Hot cocoa in one hand, Christmas chaos in the air — the U.S. turns up the festive energy like nowhere else. Think skating under city skylines, sipping cider by the waterfront, and snacking your way through markets that feel straight out of a movie. Pure sparkle, American-style. 🗽 New York City – Big Lights, Bigger Christmas Energy Snow falling over Bryant Park, lights twinkling across the skyline, and the tree shining at Rockefeller Center — NYC turns the holidays into a movie set. The Winter Village at Bryant Park is a must, with over 100 local vendors, an ice rink, and skyline views that make your hot chocolate taste better. Stroll through Union Square's holiday market for indie gifts and handmade art, or hit Columbus Circle for the fancy festive vibes near Central Park. Finish the night at Generator NYC with a drink in hand and the city still buzzing below. 🗓 Bryant Park: 25 Oct 2025 – 5 Jan 2026 🗓 Union Square: 21 Nov – 24 Dec 2025 🗓 Columbus Circle: 28 Nov – 31 Dec 2025 🏛 Washington, D.C. – Classic Cheer with Capitol Views Festive, but make it historic. D.C. brings cozy charm to its iconic monuments — think twinkling lights against marble and a holiday market right by the Smithsonian museums. The Downtown Holiday Market on F Street is the main event: live music, art, and locally made everything. Plus, there’s hot cider and doughnuts that’ll ruin you for regular snacks. Head back to Generator Washington D.C., just a quick walk or scooter ride from Dupont Circle — social, central, and built for post market catch-ups and pre-night-out plans. 🗓 Downtown Holiday Market: 15 Nov – 23 Dec 2025 🌴 Miami – A Sunny Spin on the Season Who says Christmas needs snow? In Miami, palm trees wear fairy lights, beach bars serve eggnog with a kick, and Santa swaps the sleigh for a surfboard. Hit the Christmas Near the Beach in Hollywood for live music, art, and that Florida glow, or theNightGarden at Fairchild for glowing installations that feel straight out of a dream. Stay at Generator Miami — where festive means poolside cocktails, neon nights, and zero frostbite. 🗓 Christmas Near the Beach: 14 Dec 2025 🗓 NightGarden: November 15 2025 – January 12 2026 🎅 Bonus Round: Worth the Detour You won’t find a Generator there (yet), but these Christmas markets are worth going the extra mile: 🎁 Chicago – Christkindlmarket 🗓 20 November – 25 December 2025 A German-style winter village surrounded by skyscrapers. 🎠 Philadelphia – Christmas Village 🗓 22 November – 24 December 2025 Festive food, city lights, and a side of history. 🕯 Leavenworth, Washington – Christmastown Village of Lights 🗓 28 November – 24 December 2025 A Bavarian mountain town that looks straight out of a Christmas movie. When the lights fade and the road trip ends, our doors are open — and the beds are warm. Pick your next destination