December is rapidly approaching, and Christmas will be here before you know it. There are so many holiday-related activities to do around Kentucky, but if you’re looking for something a little bit more unique that the kids will absolutely love, try out the Polar Express train ride in Kentucky on the Big South Fork Scenic Railway in Stearns. This popular excursion is the only official Polar Express ride in the state and it’s about time to hop aboard.

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This enchanting Christmas train in Kentucky will certainly be a memorable experience for your child, and it just might become a new family tradition. Remember, this is a popular ride and tickets go fast, so get them while you still can. You can purchase tickets and learn more about this favorite Christmas event in Kentucky on its website here.

Have you taken a ride on the Polar Express train ride in Kentucky? We’d love to hear about your magical experience!

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What other Christmas train rides can I take in Kentucky?

Train rides are a favorite outing in Kentucky, so it makes sense that many enjoy continuing this tradition during the holidays. Trains always feel festive, but there is something about boarding on a chilly night and singing carols as you whisk past the countryside. If this sounds like the perfect Christmas event in Kentucky and you can't make the Polar Express ride described above, you are in luck. Check with the Bluegrass Railroad Museum, the Louisville Railway Museum, the Kentucky Railway Museum, or My Old Kentucky Home Dinner train, all of which typically offer train rides around the holidays.

What are the best holiday events in Kentucky for families?

Kentucky is such a festive place to be during the holidays! In addition to a Christmas train in Kentucky, you can attend another Christmas event in Kentucky that is just as festive. Some of our favorites include a Christmas Cave (with drive-thru lights!), Patti's impressive display, or any of the magical towns that really know how to do Christmas.

Where can I see the best Christmas light displays in Kentucky?

You can see amazing light displays all over Kentucky during the holidays. In addition to the Christmas Cave and Patti's mentioned above, you can embark on this Christmas Lights Road Trip through Kentucky to see more of the best in the state. They are all sure to put you in the holiday spirit!

 

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