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7 US cities that will make you feel like you jetted off to Europe for the holidays without the pricey airfare

Elizabeth HeathNov 11, 2022, 18:02 IST

You may not find Alpenhorn musicians like these outside of the Swiss Alps, but you can enjoy a Swiss-style holiday in Midway, Utah.Elizabeth Heath

  • Skip a pricey international trip this winter for one of these European-inspired towns in the US.
  • They're filled with architecture and holiday festivities that feel right out of a Christmas movie.
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Airfare prices are high this holiday season and expected to climb even higher as year-end travel kicks in.

There are various small towns in the US that offer a European feel without the cost of an international flight.Brady MacDonald/Insider

Swap San Francisco's North Beach for Southern Italy to get your fill of Italian holiday treats.

Enjoy classic Italian eats in San Francisco's North Beach.Elizabeth Heath
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For cobblestoned streets and architecture reminiscent of London, visit Charleston, South Carolina.

Exploring Charleston's graceful architecture and holidays markets will feel like a slice of London.Shutterstock

Hop over to Oahu, Hawaii, for a tropical escape that feels like the Portuguese Azores.

In Kauai there are fun winter activities like the Waikiki Holiday Parade and a Christmas trolley light tour.Dudarev Mikhail/Shutterstock
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Visit Charlottesville, Virginia, for a stateside taste of Provence, France.

Charlottesville's colonial architecture feels especially festive when decked out for the holidays.Visit Virginia

Instead of Switzerland, head to Midway, Utah, for an abundance of skiing and snow sports.

Many buildings in Midway, Utah, are designed in the Swiss chalet-style of architecture.Monica Humphries/Insider
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For a Danish holiday experience right out of the storybooks, go to Solvang, California.

Homes and commercial buildings throughout Solvang are built in the traditional half-timber style from Denmark.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Had to St. Augustine, Florida for winter warmth that feels like sunny Spain.

St. Augustine embraces the holiday spirit with light displays throughout town and a Christmas parade.FloridasHistoricCoast.com
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