5 Best Cities for a Southern Christmas

Folks in San Antonio, Atlanta, Louisville, Orlando, and Washington, D.C. know how to spice up the holidays with just the right mix of tradition and surprise. Here, our picks for what to see, do, and buy in each city.

Southern Christmas Vacations: Kentucky Derby 2010 Posters
Photos Courtesy of Tamara Reynolds

Gifts from Louisville

The Gift That Says Louisville: The Official Art of the Kentucky Derby poster
The 2010 version, by Parisian artist Linda LeKinff, is available for $40 at The Derby Store at Churchill Downs, thederbystore.com; The Finish Line Gift Shop at the Derby Museum, giftshop.derbymuseum.org; A Taste of Kentucky, atasteofkentucky.com; and derbyartgifts.com.

For the Kids: Sleigh Rides With Santa
The Summit, 15 minutes from downtown
Free horse-drawn trips around the shopping center parking lot. The annual treat includes a complimentary photo with Saint Nick; a $5 charge for additional photos goes to local charities. The Summit features more than 60 shops and restaurants. Noon-5 p.m. December 5-6, 12-13, and 18-20.
 


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