Everyone loves horses and tours, and there’s something you can do in this state that combines them both. Nothing is more magical that these six horse-drawn sleigh rides in Illinois that will take you through a winter wonderland.
Grab that special someone or your whole household for a fabulous night you’ll never forget. Keep scrolling for all the best sleigh rides.
- Ben’s Christmas Tree Farm (Harvard)
Facebook/Ben’s Christmas Tree Farm Holiday weekends prior to Christmas are all about sleigh rides at this fabulous farm. Free and fun for the whole family, this ride will take you back in time. Don’t forget to grab your Christmas fir before you go.
- Go Sleigh (Harvard)
Facebook/Go Sleigh Immerse yourself in a country Christmas at this fun family event. Guests enjoy picturesque trails through the forest, passing a trout stream while gliding over snowy hills. Sleighs are pulled by big beautiful Belgian draft horses and feature music and souvenirs.
- Forest View Farms (Tinley Park)
Facebook/Forest View Farms This sleigh ride can take place at the farm or at a location of your choosing. There are also horse-drawn wagon rides for when conditions do no call for sleighing. Guests may go in groups or rent a two-person sleigh.
- Kline Creek Farm (West Chicago)
Facebook/Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Select dates in late December and early January, locals can take a 20-minute journey through a winter wonderland. Entry is first come, first serve, though private arrangements can be made. Sit along side your friends, family, and other locals for a joyous ride.
- Downtown Oak Park (December 16, 2017)
Facebook/Downtown Oak Park For one day only, this charming downtown will hold a holiday celebration that features free horse-drawn sleigh rides. Though there are wheels on this “sleigh,” it’s still pulled by horses and will take you on a magical Christmas adventure through the town.
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Facebook/Ben’s Christmas Tree Farm
Holiday weekends prior to Christmas are all about sleigh rides at this fabulous farm. Free and fun for the whole family, this ride will take you back in time. Don’t forget to grab your Christmas fir before you go.
Facebook/Go Sleigh
Immerse yourself in a country Christmas at this fun family event. Guests enjoy picturesque trails through the forest, passing a trout stream while gliding over snowy hills. Sleighs are pulled by big beautiful Belgian draft horses and feature music and souvenirs.
Facebook/Forest View Farms
This sleigh ride can take place at the farm or at a location of your choosing. There are also horse-drawn wagon rides for when conditions do no call for sleighing. Guests may go in groups or rent a two-person sleigh.
Facebook/Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Select dates in late December and early January, locals can take a 20-minute journey through a winter wonderland. Entry is first come, first serve, though private arrangements can be made. Sit along side your friends, family, and other locals for a joyous ride.
Facebook/Downtown Oak Park
For one day only, this charming downtown will hold a holiday celebration that features free horse-drawn sleigh rides. Though there are wheels on this “sleigh,” it’s still pulled by horses and will take you on a magical Christmas adventure through the town.
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