There is the Stateline and South Lake Tahoe areas that should have your downtown'ish Christmas shopping. There is also historic Carson City that will have Christmas shopping. And then finally there is Truckee which will have truck stops with the cheap Christmas gifts for the friends and family you really don't like but are obligated to get something for.
My buddy who lives in Germany says no one does Christmas better than the Germans. They have shops and festivals year around and really go crazy around the holidays. Probably farther than you want to go, but Leavenworth could be a good compromise.
Not a fan of vegas in the winter. Without the pools can get boring. Been many times arpund holidays, not really the vibe I'm looking for.
Dude, you're married now. It's not about what you like or don't like. You just have to say, "yes dear" and agree to what she wants.
THAT'S PERFECT! Now you have something to put on the list to help steer her to what you want. Honey, he's my Christmas idea! 1. Las Vegas 2. Cancun 3. Lake Tahoe
Walk through a tunnel of lights? I saw that last year I think (didn't go in) There is all kinds of that stuff in LA.
@EL PRESIDENTE This should be one of your choices. https://www.tourismvictoria.com/see-do/festivals-events/holidays/christmas
We were just in Vancouver like 2 months ago and she was in Ottowa last month when her mom got covid. Doesn't seem to be a Christmas market (I went to one in Vancouver in the past). Roasted chestnuts, hot chocolate,etc. She liked the vibe out in Ottowa and I heard Quebec City or Montreal is really dope. Expensive to fly there though.
I'll probably be out and about shopping in Portland on black Friday. Probably Hawthorne or Mississippi
Wifey likes thrift shops. Downtown seems too sketch. Maybe check out snow peak flagship. NW 23rd good too. Went there last year.
The downtown pawn shops will have your best deals on swords. Saturday Market should be safe. Take her there. Also the lobby of the Benson is pretty cool for Christmas. https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2...isplay-the-apprentice-becomes-the-master.html But if you really want that Christmas spirit take her to Timberline lodge for a night. https://traveloregon.com/plan-your-trip/places-to-stay/get-holiday-spirit-timberline-lodge/
Iceland has a "North Pole". Not sure it's an ideal spot in November-December though. Might be a little cold and dark.
