There has been a lot of talk this year about Hallmark movies leading up to the holidays. Most of it is because of the movie that they did, which focused on the Buffalo Bills called “Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story.” A lot of it was filmed right here in Western New York, and it’s not a stretch to believe that there are plenty of other towns that deserve the same kind of love from the network.
What makes a town perfect for a Hallmark movie?
These towns aren’t just picked at random. They’re scouted for months (maybe even years) before they decide to settle on an area to film, and they’ve got a couple of things in common. Here are some of the characteristics that you’ll notice from the towns that are highlighted in the movies:
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- They’ve got small-town charm – Normally, they’re not big towns. They’ve got one traffic light (at most), and one general store. They’re not close to the city, and the locals tend to keep to…