Festivities abound in Virginia this time of year. Whether it’s a small-town festival, a drive-thru lights display, or something else altogether, you’ll find that there’s no shortage of ways to embrace the magic of the holiday season. Perhaps one of the most epic traditions in our state is known as Christmas Town in Williamsburg, Virginia. Like the set of a Hallmark movie, this incredible Christmas display includes millions of lights, shops, attractions, activities, and more that will make all ages feel jolly and bright. Here’s more on what you can expect when you visit the annual Christmas Town at Busch Gardens in Virginia.

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While not a city you can pack up and move to, this jolly little “community” is something special! Have you ever experienced Christmas Town in Virginia? What are some of your favorite memories from this event? Feel free to share them with us in the comments – we’d love to hear from you!

Christmas Town typically runs from mid-November through the first week of January, but for more information, be sure to check out the official Christmas Town at Busch Gardens website. You can also follow Christmas Town at Busch Gardens for exciting updates and more photos.

If you want to see more dazzling Christmas lights in Virginia, take a drive on our Christmas lights road trip! Or, just hop on over to some of our favorite real-life Virginia Christmas towns for even more holiday festivities. Next, snuggle up in this warm and inviting cabin right near the park!

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What are the best Christmas lights displays to see in Virginia?

While Busch Gardens is the best of all in the state, there are quite a few honorable mention light displays well worth seeing!

The charming town of Doswell has a drive-through lights display set to music known as the Illuminate Light Show. Several hundreds of thousands of lights adorn an 80’ tunnel and majestic trees that are 50 feet tall!

In Duffield, there’s a natural wonder known as Natural Tunnels which becomes a magical wonderland as it is decorated with sparkling lights that can be enjoyed from a chairlift, many of them animated. 

What are Virginia’s most festive Christmas towns?

Virginia’s beautiful and charming towns become truly impressive during the holiday season when they become aglow with Christmas cheer.

Williamsburg, VA isn’t just home to Busch Gardens, but the town itself becomes a magical destination with detailed lights and decorations that honor local history. Several colonial re-enactments take place and there are parades and other events all season long.

For a coastal Christmas, check out Virginia Beach, VA where you can sail with Santa at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, visit the Christmas Market for amazing shopping, and enjoy several other festive events you won’t want to miss.

What are Virginia’s best winter festivals?

Virginia becomes so much fun during the holidays with so many wonderful events in which we can take part. Virginia is famous for its Chesapeake Oysters, and here, they’re a Christmas tradition at Oysters & Oldies in Heathsville where you can enjoy old-fashioned Christmas tunes while you slurp down this local delicacy.

In Rocky Mount, there’s an annual event called A Franklin County Christmas where the Biggest Little Christmas Parade takes place downtown, which is itself decked out in holiday lights. The local pies and pastries should not be missed!

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