Touring The Christmas City Of The High Plains Is The Jolliest Adventure You Can Take In Kansas

If you're looking for a unique way to celebrate the holidays with your family and friends, plan an outing to Wakeneey, Kansas, during the festive season to see the largest display of lights in the area. Known as The Christmas City of the High Plains, Wakeeney attracts visitors from near and far who come to see the city sparkling with nearly 7,000 lights and a massive Christmas tree in the heart of the downtown area. Read on to learn more about why we think you'll experience the best Christmas in Kansas magic here over the holidays!

To begin your holiday adventure in Wakeeney, take 1-70 West if you're coming from Topeka or Kansas City.

Also, remember to bring your camera to get some awesome scenic photos on your way to The Christmas City of the High Plains.

Since 1950, the town of Wakeeney has worked together to put on this annual Christmas tradition for locals and guests from all over to enjoy.

This popular holiday tradition showcasing the city in lights starts the Saturday after Thanksgiving and goes through the New Year.

Once you arrive and drive into town, you'll feel as if you've transported into another world.

And while you won't see reindeer or elves wandering around the plains in Kansas...

... keep an eye out for horses (they almost look like the famous Budweiser Clydesdale horses) like these.

The lights throughout the city go on each night, at 6 p.m., during the holiday season. Before you leave this marvelous display of holiday cheer, remember to make a wish upon a star!

And you'll enjoy a wealth of holiday activities on Saturday, opening day as well.

These activities offer great fun for the entire family:

The annual Christmas Bazaar, North Pole Treasure Quest, a Wreath Silent Auction and of course, a visit with Santa Claus!

For more information, check out the Wakeeney, Kansas website as well as the Get Wakeeney Facebook page.

Have you ever been to Wakeeney? If so, what was your favorite part? Would you agree that is among the best Christmas towns in Kansas? Where do you like to see Christmas lights in Kansas?? We'd love to read about your experiences in the comments section below!

After you've enjoyed marveling at all the holiday lights in Wakeeney, how about visiting some more towns in Kansas that are also spreading holiday cheer. For more ways to celebrate Christmas in Kansas, take a look at these 9 Kansas towns that look like something from a Hallmark movie.

If you’d like to explore winter hikes in and around the area, you can find some great trails by going to the AllTrails website.

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