Posted in Texas Hiking, Nature, Winter November 21, 2020 by

This Christmas Tree Trail In Texas Is Like Walking In A Winter Wonderland

Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit quite like a Christmas tree all trimmed up with lights, ornaments, and the all-important gold star on top. At Lions Club Park in Jefferson, you can stroll through a trail of over 100 Christmas trees elegantly decorated for the season. This festive forest just might be the most magical thing you do this Christmas.

Nestled in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Jefferson is a charming small town with a population of just under 2,000.
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Despite being little more than a blip on the map, this close-knit community sure knows how to celebrate Christmas.
Every year, right around Thanksgiving, the sleepy, slow-paced streets transform into a holiday wonderland of epic proportions.
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From the old-fashioned general store to timeless bed and breakfasts, no hall is left undecked.
No matter how festive downtown may be, Christmas in Jefferson simply isn't complete without the Candlelight Tour of Homes.
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This annual self-guided stroll showcases some of the town's most historic, Victorian-style homes that have been lavishly decorated for the holidays.
Tickets are $22.50 for adults, and children 12 and under can tag along at no charge. You'll tour the homes—usually about four or so—both inside and out, learning all about their architectural styles and rich histories.
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Perhaps you'll even see some snow! It's pretty rare in East Texas, but not unheard of by any means.
After the tour, stop by Lions Park and frolic through the Enchanted Forest, presented by the Jefferson Lions Club. The attraction is free to visit.
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Over 100 lighted trees illuminate the darkness, evoking a childhood sense of wide-eyed wonderment in all who behold them.
Each tree has been hand-decorated by a local family or business, in keeping with the small-town spirit so prevalent throughout Jefferson.
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Take a moment to marvel at them one by one before admiring the whimsical scene as a whole.
We can't imagine a better ending to an already magical night.
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This Christmas tree trail promises to make your holiday season even more merry and bright than usual.

Visit the Jefferson Lions Club website or Facebook page to learn more. Click here for the Jefferson Candlelight Tour of Homes website, and here for Facebook.

Have you ever been to the Enchanted Forest? If so, tell us all the holly jolly details! Check out our previous article for another can’t-miss holiday attraction that belongs on your bucket list for this season.

Address: Lions Club Park, TX-43, Tatum, TX 75691, USA

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