The people of Kentucky get festive during both the seasons and the holidays. That means there are some unforgettable places to visit during the winter. All across the state people have begun to decorate and celebrate Jack Frost’s season. Since we don’t always get snow, some places off unique indoor celebrations, others just have a natural beauty that is awe inspiring in itself. Here are some unforgettable places in Kentucky that everyone should visit this winter:

1. Crestwood Festival of Nativities

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 6401 Westwind Way will fuel the Christmas spirit with over 500 unique nativity scenes, including live models, making it a must-visit place during the winter in Kentucky.

2. My Old Kentucky Home

My Old Kentucky Home State Park is another must-visit place in Bardstown, Kentucky, especially during the holidays. During select special events, the Federal Hill Mansion at 501 Stephen Foster will be ablaze with holiday spirit and décor. The carolers will be singing festive holiday songs as the era decorations take us back in time. The traditional spirit of the holiday seems to burst from every corner of this historic mansion and grounds in beautiful Bardstown, Kentucky.

3. Kentucky Horse Park

No matter what season you visit the Kentucky Horse Park in Georgetown, you will find that it holds a special type of beauty. The winter time is especially pretty. This is when the lovely fields of green, or white if it happens to snow, are lit up with the season’s unbridled holiday spirit, and it's one of the best holiday lights displays in Kentucky!

4. Maysville

The OIK readers in Maysville reported how beautiful their town was each Christmas season. This picture is when we actually got a little snow, and I thought it made the gorgeous street decorations stand out so much better in this beautiful Kentucky Christmas town.

5. Garden of Lights

The Creation Museum at 2200 Bullittsburg Church Road in Petersberg offers a beautiful garden of lights and illumination. Strolling through this festive, yet serene environment is uplifting on a variety of levels. Not to mention, this Christmas lights display in Kentucky is available free of charge.

5. Winter Wonderland of Lights

A few of our readers commented on the festivities of Ashland’s Central Park during the winter. The ladies spoke so highly I had to make sure and mention the breathtaking decorations and amazing displays of Christmas spirit. This video provides an interesting walk through that gets better with each passing moment.

4. Lexington

Lexington’s Fire Station #20 puts their heart into showing the good people of Kentucky a festive holiday spirit with their beautiful light show set to music each year. This is an older video, but the holiday light show continues to brighten the Lexington nights each year. We just adore this Kentucky Christmas town!

3. Lebanon

In the lovely county of Marion, Kentucky Farm Bureau helps turn a dairy farm into a magical light show that couldn’t be better if Santa himself did the decorating. The first minute or so offers the view of Santa’s local helpers making sure things are in place. After that, things get bright and festive.

2. Light Up Louisville

The Light Up Louisville festival gives this city an incredibly festive holiday feel. The Downtown area is brightly lit with flashing lights, holiday décor and a huge Christmas tree. There is also an ice skating rink under the lights, allowing people to experience some traditional holiday activities under the vibrant colored "electric" snowflakes.

1. 146 Dunn Street in Georgetown

If you happen to be out riding around in Georgetown, take a moment to drive down Dunn Street. The festive light show is sure to brighten up your evening. So much so, that a couple of readers recommended it for viewing. The video is an array of vibrant colors and Christmas spirit, completely backing the opinion of OIK readers. The fun starts after the 27-second mark.

Each one of these charming Kentucky towns or places offers a warm, inviting, friendly holiday spirit to those wanting to appreciate the festivities. The warm glow of the lights, candles, Christmas trees and displays just seem to invoke the holiday spirit, even in the biggest Grinch. I think each one offers us something special for the season, and there are many other places just bursting with Yuletide greetings. What are your favorite things to do during the winter in Kentucky?