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Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! It can also be the most hectic time of the year. It doesn’t have to be, though. You can escape the craziness of the season by embarking on an unforgettable Christmas vacation. Planning a great getaway might seem like too much to take on during the holiday rush, but that’s where we come in. We’ve planned the perfect Christmas vacation, which begins with a festive train ride and concludes with an overnight stay at a Christmas tree farm. It’s a holly jolly adventure that’s sure to evolve into a beloved annual tradition.

Kick off your holly jolly adventure at Hattiesburg Zoo, which, during the holiday season, hosts an annual light show, Lights of the Wild.
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The unique holiday display is comprised of hundreds of glowing lanterns that showcase festive holiday scenes as well as the diverse wildlife and flora found around the globe.
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In addition to dazzling light-up displays, Lights of the Wild features lots of fun events and activities, including unlimited rides on the Candy Cane Carousel and the Northern Lights Express Train.
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The train traverses the zoo grounds continually throughout the event, making it a great way to take in the festive sights.
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There will be holiday treat stations, too. Located throughout the zoo, the treat stations make it easy to fill up on the best treats of the season, including hot cocoa and roasted marshmallows.
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After you’re done exploring Lights of the Wild, head to your next stop – a cozy Airbnb on a Christmas tree farm!
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Also located in Hattiesburg, Thomley’s Christmas Tree Farm has been helping people get into the spirit of the season for more than 50 years!
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The 10-acre farm is brimming with beautiful Christmas trees, but that’s not all.
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The grounds also include an Airbnb. Perfect for a family gathering, the 2,600-square-foot rental sleeps up to eight guests.
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You won't be confined to the Airbnb during your stay, though. You can explore the grounds, where you'll find plenty of photo-ops and, possibly, run into some of the resident goats.
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There's also an on-site shop that carries décor and gifts, which means you can get some shopping done on your Christmas vacation.
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Ready to embark on this holly jolly adventure? For more information on the Northern Lights Express Train and Lights of the Wild, visit the Hattiesburg Zoo website. Want to book a stay at Thomley’s Christmas Tree Farm? Learn more about these festive accommodations in Mississippi on Airbnb.

So, what do you think? Is this the perfect Christmas vacation or what? Have you attended Lights of the Wild in the past? If so, what’d you think of the dazzling displays? What about the train ride? Ever been to Thomley’s Christmas Tree Farm? If you answered yes, we want to know all about your experience? Tell us!

This Christmas vacation is just one way to have some holiday fun in the Magnolia State. This holiday home tour in Mississippi is another.

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Hattiesburg Zoo, 107 S 17th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, USA
Thomley's Christmas Tree Farm, 50 Hegwood Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, USA