According to a new study released by WalletHub, Atlanta is officially the top city in the United States for celebrating the festivities and fun of Christmas! And with so many amazing things to do this holiday season in Atlanta, it’s no surprise to us!
How did WalletHub find the best Christmas cities in the U.S.?
By comparing the 100 most-populated cities in the country across five key dimensions, they came up with a comprehensive list of all the best spots in the U.S. to celebrate Christmas!
WalletHub ranked each city using “28 relevant metrics” across the themes of:
- Traditions & Fun
- Observance
- Generosity
- Shopping
- Costs
Overall, Atlanta scored a 63.65/100, with a particularly high ranking in traditions & fun and shopping!
What other cities ranked in the top 5 best Christmas spots in the U.S.?
Atlanta ranked in first place, but there are lots of other Christmas hotspots around the country!
Top 5 Cities for Christmas in 2024
- Atlanta
- Pittsburgh
- Seattle
- Las Vegas
- Orlando
What is there to do in Atlanta this Christmas?
Atlanta is FULL of fun holiday festivities! If you want to check out our full round up of fun things to do, you can take a look here!
You can also find all the best places for:
- ice skating
- holiday treats
- gift shopping
- holiday lights
- local Christmas tree farms/spots
- things to do with kids
- holiday pop-up bars
So if you’re looking for the best spot to celebrate Christmas this year, you don’t need to leave home at all! (In other words… we got Christmas at home, y’all!)
And this ranking comes just after Chase announced the state of Georgia in the top 25 travel destinations for 2025! In other words… we’re lucky to live right here in the best city ever (we’re not biased!), Atlanta!