You May Not Know That Cincinnati’s Most Incredible Haunted House Transforms Into A Glowing Winter Wonderland
When we transition from haunted house season to Christmas light season, you may wonder what happens to all of those incredible haunted houses and experiences that frightened us all autumn long. Well, this year, one of the most popular haunted attractions in the Cincinnati area has transformed itself into a glowing winter wonderland. Land of Illusion in Middletown is delighting visitors (rather than scaring them) with their Christmas Glow and Christmas Village this season.
We originally published this article in 2017, but we’ve updated it with all the latest details for 2018!
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
This year, Land of Illusion in Middletown has undergone a transformation from a spooky haunted attraction to a magical winter wonderland.
This property is popular during the fall for its variety of haunted features, concerts, and restaurant/bar area. It's basically a one stop shop for Halloween fun. Last year, the decided to add Christmas cheer to their repertoire, and they've continued this new tradition for 2018.
The main feature is a mile-long drive-thru display that includes over three million twinkling lights!
Visit with Santa Thursday through Sunday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., which is a free activity (you can purchase photos for $10). The kids can also enjoy hot chocolate and crafts. The event runs nightly through December 30th (closed on Christmas Day) from 6pm to 11pm and costs $16 per regular vehicle Monday through Wednesday; $20 per regular vehicle Thursday through Sunday. Get $2 off when you bring a can of food to donate to the Hope House Mission!
Check out this video for an even more detailed look at what to expect from this new holiday event!
Land of Illusion may just become a favorite Christmas tradition, along with its popularity around Halloween. Had you heard of this new holiday attraction? Let us know what you think in the comments!
Land of Illusion is located at 8762 Thomas Road, Middletown, OH 45042. For more information, visit their website here.
And for more of the best holiday light displays around Cincinnati, check out our Christmas Lights Road Trip!
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.
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