The Christmas Lights Road Trip Around Louisville That’s Nothing Short Of Magical
Is there a better holiday tradition than piling in the car to check out the city’s best Christmas lights? Probably not, and luckily there are some really great destinations within and near Louisville that will surely impress. Have one amazing evening and hit up all four of these spots, or split them up for enchanting fun all season long. This Christmas Lights Road Trip around Louisville is nothing short of magical.
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Bardstown is a small town gem near Louisville that is absolutely idyllic at Christmas time. Walk along the glowing streets and feel like you've been transported into a Christmas movie. The town hosts many events throughout the season to make your visit even more memorable.
Louisville Mega Cavern hosts the most popular light display in the city as you drive your car into the only underground event of its kind in the entire world. You'll spend 30 minutes meandering through millions of lights, all while inside this unique Louisville destination.
Just north of Louisville, across the river in the small town of Charlestown, you'll find one of the most charming holiday events in the area. Charlestown City Square becomes a winter wonderland with animated lights, ice skating, visits with Santa and memorable rides on the glowing train. It's a unique can't-miss holiday attraction.
Visit Holiday in the City at Fourth and Jefferson now through January 1st. Holiday Square is lit up with beautiful, twinkling lights and you can enjoy them while ice skating on the delightful outdoor rink.
These four stops around Louisville will make for many happy holiday memories. Where do you head around town for the best Christmas lights? Let us know in the comments!
And for another spectacular light display in Kentucky, check out our previous article here.
A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
