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Georgia City Has One Of The Best Holiday Markets

The ringing bells, smell of peppermint, and sparkling lights are just some of the joyful qualities you will find at your local pop-up holiday fair. To fully enjoy this festive…

A family together during winter holiday market- with takeaway drinks at Christmas market on town hall square
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The ringing bells, smell of peppermint, and sparkling lights are just some of the joyful qualities you will find at your local pop-up holiday fair. To fully enjoy this festive spirit USA 10BEST named the best cities for holiday markets and a Georgia city was recognized.

"This holiday tradition from Europe was brought over to North America by immigrants, and today, cities and towns across the country host holiday markets inspired by the originals, complete with traditional food, music, and holiday treats," 10BEST says.

There are many reasons why visitors love holiday markets. To simply spread joy and get into a festive spirit is good enough. However, holiday markets also give small businesses the opportunity to showcase their products, services, or art to their local communities. For guests, holiday markets are a great place to grab that last-minute gift.

Lastly, these outdoor holiday pop-ups allow residents the time to celebrate with each other in their own neighborhoods.

In Georgia, the market that was recognized for having one of the best holiday markets has festivities booked through New Year's Eve.

Savannah Christmas Market

Located in the Plant Riverside District, this Christmas Market in Savannah is fun for the entire family. There is live music, children’s activities, food, and photo opportunities with Santa. In fact, there are still meet and greets with Santa every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until Christmas. In addition, you can browse the Savannah Christmas Market until 9 pm most nights (closed Christmas day, however). On New Year's Eve, the Studio 24 Disco celebration will go until 1 am.

As for the vendors, 32 different local businesses are present. This is where you will find a wide-range of items. From earrings to salts to sneakers, you can explore everything all while walking with a fresh cup of hot cocoa in hand. You can learn more about how the "Plant Riverside District is spreading good tidings and holiday cheer throughout Savannah," here.

Georgia Destination Named A Best Tiny House Hotel

A recent report by Shermans Travel detailed the 10 best Tiny House hotels in America, and a Georgia destination made the list. "Tiny homes are one of the hottest residential design trends right now," they explain.

In addition, Realtor.com published a story last year that gave readers a glimpse of what exactly is going on with the Tiny House trend in America. But what is a Tiny House? Typically, they are 100 to 400 square feet. Many of them (though not a requirement) are situated in quieter areas. It is very common to find tiny home communities tucked within nature, in a peaceful and serene setting.

Other common attributes include creative ways to establish storage space and loft beds. They are often energy-efficient simply due to the smaller footprint requiring less utility power.

"If you’re considering the tiny-home lifestyle, take it for a test drive before you hire a builder and go all-in," Realtor explained. That is another reason why having such Tiny House hotel options is helpful. It gives those who are interested a chance to try it out.

Live A Little Chatt - Rising Fawn, Georgia

Located just 30 miles outside Chattanooga, Live A Little Chatt has three Tiny Houses on the property to stay at. "It’s evident that each was built with love and intention," Shermans Travel explains. The Old Blue Chair house accommodates up to five guests, while the Shangri-Little and Wandering Gypsy can sleep three people.

Visitors to Rising Fawn Georgia are in close proximity to Cloudland Canyon State Park. That's where you will find hiking trails and two waterfalls. However, there is also nothing wrong with staying on the hotel grounds to embrace the simple environment around you to unwind fully.

Each of the three options at this Georgia destination that was named in the list of best Tiny House hotels is uniquely different from each other. "We strive to give you the place to find your bliss and live deliberately." Live A Little Chatt says.

Old Blue Chair Tiny House

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An evening view of the Old Blue Chair tiny house. Sit out back, light campfire and take in some fresh air. This house cedar siding, handcrafted dutch-door, and cozy reading nook hidden under the stairs. Photo courtesy of Live A Little Chatt.


Queen Loft

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An interior view of the accommodations where you will find a queen loft bed that comfortably sleeps one or two people. There are also hidden nooks and closets for storage in each house. Photo courtesy of Live A Little Chatt.


Shangri-Little Tiny House

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An nighttime, backyard view of the Shangri-Little Tiny House. This is one of the first tiny houses in the state of Georgia,. It was built by a hang glider pilot. It was handcrafted with recycled materials, and contains a roofdeck and humidor. Photo courtesy of Live A Little Chatt.


An aerial view from the Live A Little Chatt Grounds

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"It is quiet, serene, and happens to be next to a world famous hang-gliding site, creating an unrivaled scene in the sky above," Live A Little Chatt says of their property. You can see this view from the 45 different windows on the grounds, skylights, portholes, or deck attached to each unit. Photo courtesy of Live A Little Chatt.

Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.