Posted in Oregon Events December 11, 2019 by

Drive Through 250 Holiday Light Displays At Winter Wonderland In Oregon

The holiday season is in full swing, and if you haven’t caught the holiday spirit yet, you definitely need some inspiration. We have just the place for you – the Portland International Raceway. Yup – this racetrack turns into a winter wonderland every year, and you can drive right through it.

If you've never visited Winter Wonderland at the Portland International Raceway, this is the year to put it on your calendar.
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With more than 250 Christmas displays, it claims to be the largest light display west of the Mississippi, and we're certainly not going to argue - it's definitely amazing!
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2019 marks this immense display's 27th year, and it's gotten more elaborate and detailed every year since it started, so we're excited to see what they have in store this year.
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Since the beginning of Winter Wonderland in 1993, more than 200 million visitors have enjoyed this spectacular holiday venue.
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The brightly-lit tunnels are favorites...
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...and visitors of all ages are delighted with the cheerful, festive displays.
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Not only is Winter Wonderland a magical holiday event, it's also a fundraiser for Sunshine Division - a charitable organization that provides food and clothing assistance to those who need a little extra help throughout the year.
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Over the years, more than 43 tons of food have been donated to Sunshine Division via the Winter Wonderland light display. Bring some canned food donations to Winter Wonderland - there are donation barrels at the gate. All proceeds from tickets sales also go to this wonderful organization.
Winter Wonderland is a very popular attractions, and weekend nights are especially busy. For fewer crowds, try to visit early in the month on a weeknight.
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Tickets Sunday through Friday are $22 per car when purchased online; $24 per car when purchased at the gate. Saturday tickets are $25 (online and at the gate).

Do you agree that Winter Wonderland is the best light display west of the Mississippi, or do you have a different favorite? Tell us in the comments!

Learn more about Winter Wonderland and get your tickets on its website, then follow the light display’s Facebook page for even more pretty Christmas light pics.

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Address: Portland International Raceway, 1940 N Victory Blvd, Portland, OR 97217, USA