It’s likely that you’re familiar with the holiday movies that pepper our screens starting from right after Thanksgiving all the way through January. These movies usually highlight a small town that is darn near perfect in every way. We’re talking towns that really go all out for the holidays, between the decorations, town square tree, and tons of festive lights throughout. Just when we thought these fictional movie towns didn’t exist, we see Dahlonega, one of the best holiday towns in Georgia, dressed up in all its glory and the magic of Christmas ignites. There’s nothing quite like a Christmas in Dahlonega, Georgia.

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What are the most festive Christmas towns in Georgia?

The most festive Christmas towns in Georgia include:

  • Gainesville. This small town decks out its Main Street with lights and wreaths and has events light Swim With Santa and the Annual Christmas Festival Concerts.
  • Dahlonega. This little town has lit-up trees all over the town and its annual Old Fashioned Christmas event shouldn’t be missed.
  • Blue Ridge. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway has a Polar Express train that you should put on your bucket list.
  • Helen. This town is already full of German culture and decor and it really comes alive during the holidays.

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What are the best winter festivals in Georgia?

The best winter festivals in Georgia include:

  • Ugly Sweater Run. Every year in Atlanta locals get together and run a race in the silliest and ugliest holiday sweaters they can find.
  • Hometown Holiday Christmas Celebration. This festival in Tifton includes ice skating, carnival rides, zip lining, and more.
  • Christmas Jubilee. The people of Woodstock put on an annual parade with amazing floats and there’s lots of delicious food.
  • Dublin Christkindlmarket. This German holiday festival includes amazing food and drink and brings the community together.

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What are the most magical Christmas light displays in Georgia?

The most magical Christmas light displays in Georgia include:

  • Fantasy in Lights. Every year, Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain lights up the trees with over 8 million sparking lights.
  • Garden Lights. Atlanta Botanical Garden becomes a magical wonderland with light displays like Orchestral Orbs and Radiant Rainforest.
  • Enchanted Garden of Lights. Rock City has one of the largest and most spectacular holiday light displays in the state.
  • Six Flags Holiday in the Park. Imagine riding rollercoasters and getting an amazing view of the whole park lit up with multicolored lights.

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