Kentucky Christian University's Young Library The 12 Towns of Christmas Virtual Vacation

After a relatively short drive from Colorado to Utah, you arrive near Christmas City, Utah.

Alright, that was a nice visit. Doesn't seem like much is going on in this old-timey, defunct mining town. Let's move on...

I'm just teasing you! Although Christmas City's days of operation are long gone, it is an incorporated section of the larger, very chic city of Provo.

Provo is a happening place and a cultural hub. It has a booming Arts community, with tons of skilled artists, actors, craftsmen and vendors. The dining and resorts are amazing, and you can't compete with its outdoor offerings of snowboarding, skiing, hiking, climbing, and all other sorts of sports and leisure.

The state of Utah is a major Christmas destination at large. Many movies with winter scenes, ice skating, and other snow sport activities are filmed throughout Utah. Check out all the movies filmed at Utah here.

Provo Downtown Christmas Market:

The Nutcracker at the Utah Metropolitan Ballet:

Go Outside and Play!

Christmas Cruise:

Looking for something a bit more magical this Christmas? Look no further than the Christmas Cruise offered at CLAS Ropes Course. This has become a family favorite for those visiting Christmas City and greater Provo.

Christmas Lights:

You can also keep it classic and check out the beautiful lights display Provo provides each year. Check them out in the video below!

Crepes

Utah, another state that prizes breakfast! For our visit to Christmas City, let's enjoy some crepes. If you watched Talladega Nights, you'll know those are essentially thin pancakes. However, they are much more versatile, often filled with whipped creams and fruits. Let's keep things simple with this delish.com recipe, though.

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• fresh fruit for serving
• powdered sugar for serving

Directions:

• In a large mixing bowl whisk the flour, sugar and salt until combined. Then create a well with flour and add the eggs. Gradually pour in milk, whisking to combine after each addition. Let batter stand at room temperature until slightly bubbly on top, 15 to 20 minutes.
• In a small skillet over medium heat, melt butter. About 1/4 cup at a time, drop batter evenly onto pan, swirling it to evenly coat.
• Cook 2 minutes, then flip and cook 1 minute more. Repeat with remaining batter. 
• Serve crepes warm with fresh fruit and powdered sugar.

The Midwest really knows how to do Christmas. Let's see how they do it on the West Coast. Let us begin the journey to our penultimate destination, Christmas Valley, Oregon.