Christmas in These 10 Arkansas Towns Looks Like Something From a Hallmark Movie

Christmas in Arkansas can be downright magical and should be seen by all. Fortunately, the best Christmas towns in Arkansas take the holiday magic to the next level and you may just feel like you are a star in a Hallmark movie. Whether they have a cozy romantic feel or inspire families with holiday light magic, these Arkansas Christmas towns truly feel like a Hallmark movie.

1. Batesville

The small town of Batesville could be an unexpected winter wonderland for Hallmark's next holiday hit. The hundreds of displays are festive, but the park's magical atmosphere is what makes this Christmas town in Arkansas worth the trip.

2. Fayetteville

Fayetteville's town square is the ultimate backdrop for any Hallmark movie during Christmas in Arkansas. Couples could share a romantic moment in a horse-drawn carriage around the square or while taking a helicopter tour above the lights. Families can also reconnect while searching for Santa's lost reindeer (Prancer is known to visit the square). Fayetteville is truly one of the best places to spend Christmas in Arkansas.

3. Newport

It wouldn't be surprising to watch Hallmark turn Newport's giant nutcrackers into real festive soldiers. Even without movie magic, Newport has any Arkansas Christmas covered. While in town, consider stopping by the Museum of Funeral Services and browsing its interesting items.

4. Searcy

One of the best Christmas towns in Arkansas, we're pretty certain Searcy uses some sort of Christmas magic to create such a dazzling display of lights. Over a million are used throughout the town. And the lights are just the beginning of the events in this Arkansas town. Throughout the holiday season, there are events for everyone from nativities and concerts to visits from Santa.

5. Eureka Springs

Plenty of Christmas magic happens at the Crescent Hotel & Spa in Eureka Springs, from ice skating to a dazzling tree trail. The entire town of Eureka Springs turns into a splendid holiday wonderland for the season and could get any Scrooge into the holiday spirit.

6. Ponca

There's nowhere better to get snowed in than at a cabin in Ponca. And there are quite a few secluded cabins near the Buffalo National River for a nature-infused Arkansas Christmas. This is one of the best Christmas towns in Arkansas if you are dreaming of a quiet, cozy, white Christmas.

7. Van Buren

Van Buren is another great Christmas town in Arkansas. Celebrate a classic Christmas by strolling Van Buren's historic Main Street. Catch a seasonal show at the King Opera House or just enjoy searching for different goodies in the many shops.

8. Piggott

What Hallmark couple wouldn't want to slow dance in Piggott's town square? During the holidays, its 1930s-style gazebo is adorned with horses to create an oversized Christmas carousel, making this one of the best Christmas towns in Arkansas.

9. Conway

We may not have the Rockefeller Christmas Tree for protagonists to reunite under, but we do have a 54-foot tree that could definitely suffice. An Arkansas Christmas in Conway features the state's largest tree right next to a full-sized Ferris wheel.

10. Paris

We've already thought of the plot for this Hallmark movie: imagine a couple mistakenly booking a trip to Paris, AR, and still getting to enjoy Christmas in the smaller "City of Love." Stroll around the courthouse, kiss in front of the Eiffel Tower, and declare your love on the Love Lock Fence during Christmas in Arkansas.

What do you think are the best Christmas towns in Arkansas? What are your favorite things to do in the winter in Arkansas? Let me know. I'd love to hear from you. And if you are like me and need the perfect gift for that special someone in your life this holiday, check out our traveler's gift guide for some inspiration.