At Christmastime, This Nevada Town Has The Most Enchanting Main Street In The Country
The holiday season is a magical time of year where no matter how young or old you are, you can rejoice in the excitement of the holiday. There’s truly no better way to celebrate such a joyous season than by heading out and exploring one of our small towns. Boasting dazzling light displays and picturesque snowy landscapes, the town featured here truly comes alive during the winter.You might just find that you’ll never want to leave after exploring this magical Christmas town. Take a look:
The little town of Genoa is often lauded as "Nevada's Oldest Town". Boasting a delightful Old West vibe in a remote region of the Carson River Valley, it's a wonderful place to visit all year long. However, it truly shines as the holiday season approaches.
With a population of just 939, it's safe to say that life in Genoa is nice and quiet. It's the type of place where everyone knows everyone, and time just seems to move slower.
Simply put, Genoa is the type of town that could easily be the setting of a Hallmark Christmas movie! Every year, the town's main street boasts prominent light displays and cheerful decor.
Christmas is a pretty big deal here. As December kicks off, the community finds a variety of ways to celebrate including a Breakfast With Santa event, Christmas caroling, and an evening of cookies and hot cocoa. With such a small town, these events feel more like big family gatherings.
The annual Christmas tree lighting is also a sight to see. Lovingly referred to as "The Genoa Tree", it is strung with a mesmerizing array of lights and illuminates the town with Christmas cheer.
Not to mention, snow is a pretty common occurrence here in Genoa and it creates a postcard-perfect winter landscape that is bound to put you in the mood for the holidays.
There's something undeniably magical about spending Christmas in such a small town. Maybe it's the tight-knit community or perfect scenery, but the holiday vibe here is just different.
It's towns like Genoa that show us what Christmas is truly all about. It's not about presents, or food, or even the magical light displays. It's about community and family. Come visit Genoa and feel the real Christmas spirit.
This Christmas town is the perfect holiday destination! Have you been during the holiday season? Be sure to take a look at our list of 10 Enchanting Christmas Towns In Nevada for more great destinations to check out this season.
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