The Winter Walk In Cincinnati That Will Positively Enchant You
The holiday season is upon us and that means winter is also right around the corner. This time of year, there’s nothing better than bundling up and heading out into the city in search of the best light displays. It’s no secret, but we’ll save you some searching, because there is really only one choice when it comes to the best walk through light display in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s PNC Festival of Lights is back and better than ever this year, and it will positively enchant you.
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Cincinnati's most popular winter light display is now open and it's more enchanting than ever!
The Festival of Lights includes 3 million glittering LED lights, as the zoo turns into a magical winter wonderland. From glowing Christmas trees, to tunnels of lights, walking around this Cincinnati destination is a must this season.
The Festival of Lights is open November 18th - January 1st, 2018. It is closed the evenings of Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, and closed all day on Christmas.
On Sundays - Thursdays, it is open 5pm - 9pm , and on Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm - 10pm. The already beautiful scenery around the zoo is decorated with countless lights, creating several unforgettable scenes throughout.
Aside from the festive walkways and rainbow arches, there's even more to enjoy this year.
There are carolers, puppet shows, photos with Santa, and, of course, several indoor, heated buildings where you can visit with some of your favorite animals.
Give yourself plenty of time to visit, as there really is so much to do.
It's a magical winter walk that will surely get you into the holiday spirit!
The PNC Festival of Lights is a treasured Cincinnati tradition that provides one of the most enchanting winter experiences in town. Do you have plans to attend this year? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
The Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo is located at 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220. For more details and information, visit their website here.
And if you need to grab dinner nearby, check out this suggestion from a previous article here.
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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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