Great Places to See Santa

By Teresa Plowright, About.com Guide

Not so much a place to see Santa, but plenty of Christmas spirit:

Colonial Williamsburg is fun throughout the year, with a beautifully restored historic district peopled by real-life actors bringing to life the days just before the American Revolution.

Christmas is an especially good time to visit, with many special events, including:

• The Grand Illumination, a spectacle of fireworks (18th century style), music, and lights;
• Christmas tree lighting;
• Live theatre for children;
• Music performances on period instruments;
• Kids' Weekend: explore what an 18th century Christmas was like, with storytelling, carolling, dressing up, an 18th century popular card game, and more

Expect to also find special walking tours, special dining... Read more at About.com's Washington, DC website, or check Colonial Williamsburg. Also, read more about Colonial Williamsburg for families.

Check prices for hotels near Colonial Williamsburg, at Kayak.com

- continue to Holiday Windows in New York City