Jaunted

· "...dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh..."
For those in snowy climates, it shouldn’t be that hard to find a horse and sleigh to drag you and your crew through the woods. One great opportunity to find yourself in a song is at Borges Sleigh Rides near Lake Tahoe. They’ve got a few antique sleighs kicking around, and $20 per adult will provide you with 30 minutes of classic Christmas comfort. If you and your honey want to do things together, don’t worry, they have one sleigh that accommodates just two. Best of all, each sleigh has warm blankets for snuggling—their words, not ours.

· "...chestnuts roasting on an open fire..."
The Big Apple does a great job celebrating the season. They’ve got the best Christmas tree going, and tourists and locals line up to take in the decorations on display for the holidays. While stumbling through the city in your holiday stupor you’ll never be far from chestnuts roasting on a somewhat open fire. Street vendors have traded in the dirty water dogs for something a little more seasonal. Although we’re not the biggest fans of the roasted nuts, they’re still a classic, and worth the couple bucks for a snack.

· "...like a picture print by Currier and Ives..."
Massachusetts gets their share of winter weather, so if you need to warm up, head indoors to check out some Currier & Ives prints. The D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts in Springfield has an exhibit dedicated to the role of animals in many of the famous prints. It runs through the end of January, but if you miss it, don’t worry. The museum has the country’s only permanent gallery of Currier & Ives prints. Admission is $12.50, but one ticket will get you into many of the city’s museums. Just make sure you go soon if you need your fix before Friday, as the place is closed on Christmas Eve as well.

· "...take a look in the five-and-ten..."
Amazon has tons of toys, gifts, and games for everyone on your list; however, they usually cost a little more than a nickel or a dime. That’s why we recommend that you point your GPS to Ashton's 5¢ and 10¢ Store in Carrollton, Ohio. The place isn’t selling stuff for nearly free anymore, but they were at one point, so we say it still counts. They’ve been around since the 1930s, so they’ve seen a couple of holiday seasons. Just make sure to visit their site to snag a coupon, it’s 15% off your next order!

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· Borges Sleigh Rides - Lake Tahoe [Official Site]
· Campanile Restaurant [Official Site]
· Springfield Museums - Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts [Official Site]
· Ashton's 5 and 10 Store [Official Site]
· The Top Five Places To Have A Drive-Thru Christmas [Jaunted]

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