Posted in Louisville
December 04, 2017
It’s Not Christmas In Louisville Until You Do These 8 Enchanting Things
The holidays are a busy time of year and at times it is difficult to narrow down the countless options for festive fun in Louisville. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the options, we’ve narrowed it down to 8 enchanting things to do around the city that will surely put you in the holiday spirit. It’s not Christmas in Louisville until you’ve done the 8 best holiday attractions in the city.
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Downtown Louisville is one of the most festive spots in the city, beginning the night after Thanksgiving. Holiday in the City is a family tradition with thousands of twinkling lights, ice skating and plenty of holiday memories. For more details, visit here.
There is no other place in the entire world where you can drive through an underground light display! Louisville Mega Cavern is illuminated with over 3 million lights for the most epic light display in the city. For more details, visit here.
Enjoy a beautiful light display as you drive through Freeman Lake Park in Elizabethtown. This is a free event (donations are welcome) and has become an area tradition. For more details, visit here.
A walk across Louisville's most popular bridge is a fun activity any time of year, but it's especially festive during the holidays. Bundle up and enjoy the stunning lights as you cross the 1/4 mile pedestrian bridge. For more details, visit here.
We are lucky in Louisville to have the incredible Louisville Ballet that always gives a memorable performance of The Nutcracker every holiday season. For more details, visit here.
Santa's Safari takes place at the zoo during the second and third weekends of December. Make a craft, enjoy storytime with Mrs. Claus, pictures with Santa, and a festive safari throughout the zoo. For more details, visit here.
Bardstown is a lovely day trip from Louisville and during the month of December is especially enchanting. Visit My Old Kentucky Home for a number of Christmas activities and stroll along Main Street for a magical experience. For more details, visit here.
It's not Christmas without a visit with man in red himself. There are a number of places throughout Louisville to visit with Santa, and one of the best spots is at Fourth Street Live's Winter Wonderland. For more details, visit here.
Christmas is a magical time in Louisville, filled with festive fun. Did your favorite holiday tradition make the list? Anything to add? Let us know in the comments!
And if you want to stick to just Christmas lights, check out our holiday display road trip around Louisville here.
