There are a lot of Kentucky towns that have amazing holiday festivals and definitely know how to do Christmas right. Grand Rivers, Louisville, Lexington, and Newport, to name just a few, are all pretty spectacular and have plenty to do to get into the holiday spirit. However, one town in Kentucky goes all out and celebrates for almost two straight months. That town is Ashland, and it transforms itself into a winter wonderland every year and is arguably the best winter town in Kentucky.

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It’s fairly obvious that Ashland is in the running as the best winter town in Kentucky. If you’re looking for places to visit in winter in Kentucky, add this magical town and all of its festivities to your list. And if Ashland is too far of a drive, check out our list of enchanting Christmas towns to find one closer to you.

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What other places are the most festive towns in Kentucky?

As the holidays approach, Kentucky has many towns that transform into winter wonderlands. Of course it's always more festive when there is snow on the ground, but no matter what the weather is like, these are the best places to visit in winter in Kentucky. If you are looking for another best winter town in Kentucky, you can always try the bigger cities such as Louisville and its huge tree, Newport and its ice skating rink, or Lexington and its charm and light displays. Also check out 12 other Christmas towns in Kentucky that are always festive, featured in our previous article here.

What are the best things to do for Christmas in Kentucky?

There is no shortage of festive things to do for Christmas in Kentucky. Check out a local light display, have breakfast with Santa, take a ride on the Polar Express, or even drive through an underground light show at the Louisville Mega Cavern. This is just the beginning of the festive fun you can have in Kentucky during the holidays. Check out a variety of our Christmas articles featuring places in Kentucky here.

What kinds of activities can I do in winter in Kentucky?

Many of the things to do in winter in Kentucky revolve around the holidays, but there are other options once the festivities are over. Go horse back riding in the snow, take a hike, or consider a visit to an ice skating rink.

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