Posted in North Carolina July 20, 2019 by

This Amazing Christmas Theme Park In North Carolina Has Loads Of Unforgettable Fun

If your family has small children in the mix, then a surprise summertime visit to this Christmas theme park in North Carolina will be the time of their (young) life. For one price, everyone can enjoy Christmas in July – or any month from May through November… because everyone knows Santa is busy after November.

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Nothing quite compares to seeing a child's face light up on Santa's lap at Christmas when they tell Jolly old Saint Nick they've been good this year and then spill the beans on what they want him to bring them for Christmas.
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At Santa's Land in Cherokee, kids (particularly those under the age of 10) cherish a summertime trip to Santa's house in North Carolina, where they can sit on his lap, personally deliver the year's wish list, and meet Mrs Claus. After all, it never hurts to get a jump on that Christmas wish list!
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Santa's Land Fun Park and Zoo has a variety of Christmas-themed attractions the kids will love. Mom and Dad can take a family photo in Santa's official sleigh — a replica, since all of the reindeer that PULL the sleigh are...
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...over in the petting zoo. There are small cut-outs in the fence where you can pet them and they'll also eat out of your hand. (Just remember they only eat special reindeer food available at the gift shop.) The petting zoo is also home to other exotic animals.
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Want to take a ride on a sleigh pulled by Rudolph?
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Grab everyone and hop on Rudy's Roller Coaster for a spin on the tracks that'll make you smile and the kids think you're extra special for this Christmas in July (or any month from May to November) celebration.
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Prefer something a little closer to the ground? Head over to Santa's Express for a miniature train ride to see the sights in the park.
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Your admission to the park includes unlimited rides all day long. So come prepared to try every last one of them.
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And when you get hungry or need a little refreshment, head to Depot Diner for hot dogs, nachos, burgers, fries, and more. Or, pop into the gift shop for some delicious homemade fudge!
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Santa’s Land Fun Park & Zoo has been celebrating Christmas seven months out of the year (mid-May to November 3, 2019) for the last 53 years. Generations of families even make it a tradition to return year after year while the children are still small. Have you ever been to this fun Christmas theme park in North Carolina? We’d love to know!

The hours are Sunday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $23.25 (+ tax) per person. Children under the age of 2 are free. Learn more on their official website, or call (828) 497-9191.

Address: 571 Wolfetown Road, Cherokee, NC 28719

For more reasons to love Cherokee, North Carolina, keep reading here to learn about a one-of-a-kind horseback waterfall tour and here to get more information about a mile-high campground with amazing views!