Metamora's Old Fashioned Christmas Walk Is A Wonderful Event Near Cincinnati

In a day and age when most people do their holiday shopping online and carolers rarely knock on your front door, it’s nice to find an event that celebrates all of the classic Christmas experiences. In the historic town of Metamora, Indiana, just a short drive from Cincinnati, Main Street transforms into a scene straight out of a charming holiday movie. The town hosts an old-fashioned Christmas walk throughout the season, and it’s a timeless tradition and event that you’ll want to experience.

Metamora is a wonderful day trip destination from Cincinnati and the historic town is particularly special during the holidays. If you've ever wondered if those Hallmark movie towns actually exist, then you need to check out the Old Fashioned Christmas Walk in Metamora.

This timeless event begins the day after Thanksgiving and takes place through December 16th. It runs on Fridays and Saturdays until 10 p.m. and on Sundays until 5 p.m. Different activities take place and shops are open at varying times, but the town is always illuminated with holiday cheer.

Metamora is known for its canal and canal boat and historic mill that take you back in time. During the Christmas Walk, you can visit both, which are also decorated for the season.

In fact, the entire town surrounding Main Street is filled with trees, garland, lights, lanterns, and festive red bows that make you feel as if you've stepped into a Christmas painting. Stroll through the town and just try not to hum a carol or two - it's next to impossible.

The town's tree will also be lit up with countless colorful lights and it's a great spot for a photo op. You can also visit Santa at the Santa House on Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m to 9 p.m.

Be sure to walk along the canal and admire the historic boat. For another experience, keep an eye out for horse and carriage rides that will carry you around town.

Another excursion you can enjoy and a great way to make this into a day-long event is to book a ticket on the Holiday Special train ride with Whitewater Valley Railroad. These rides book up fast, and you can learn more about them here.

If you enjoy nostalgic scenes from Christmas movies or those depicted in a Currier & Ives print, then bring it all to life at Metamora's Old Fashioned Christmas Walk. Visit the shops, warm up by the fire, and wander the illuminated sidewalks of this historic town near Cincinnati.

Metamora, Indiana is a charming town to visit all year long, but it truly comes alive at Christmas with its old-fashioned walk along the canal and Main Street. At just under an hour’s drive from Cincinnati, it’s the perfect distance for a quick trip to take part in something magical. Have you participated in Metamora’s Christmas Walk? What other timeless events in Cincinnati do you love? Let us know in the comments!

For more information on the Old Fashioned Christmas Walk and everything else happening in Metamora, visit its website here.

And for more about the canal that runs through the town and the history behind it, check out our previous article here.

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The Old Fashioned Christmas Walk Near Cincinnati You'll Want To Experience This Season

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