One of the most treasured activities to do during winter is to track down the best Christmas light displays and stand in awe of their magic. The best way to experience this enchanting pastime is by strolling along a snowy path, all bundled up with family, gazing at a beautifully lit-up destination. If this sounds like something you’d like to experience for yourself when you spend Christmas in Kentucky, then pay a visit to ChristmasTown at the Creation Museum in Petersburg. The gardens and property surrounding the museum are transformed into a winter wonderland that offers a winter walk that will positively enchant you and in its own way it is the best winter hike in Kentucky.
Starting in late November, the beautiful gardens and surroundings of the Creation Museum will turn into an enchanting Christmas Town.
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Facebook/Creation Museum The event typically runs until the end of December. The outdoor event is free to attend, but do keep in mind that there is a small fee for parking and there are extra charges for certain activities, as well as food and retail items. But with no admission charge, it’s a great spot to take the family for a winter hike in Kentucky, through a magical Christmas display.
The museum’s botanical gardens are decorated with thousands of lights, and the display varies somewhat from year to year, with new additions and even more lights this year!
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Facebook/Creation Museum Imagine glowing bridges and ponds, towering, colorful trees and pathways lit by sparkling plants and decorations.
Aside from the beautiful lights, there’s more you can experience during your visit.
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Facebook/Creation Museum There’s a live Nativity, and Bible characters who roam the garden and tell stories. And of course you can always purchase a ticket to enter the museum itself and check out the exhibits.
There’s also a spot to warm up with a good meal or add a little thrill to your visit with some zip lining.
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The lovely Christmas light hike in Kentucky through ChristmasTown is a great tradition to start as a family.
The Creation Museum To avoid crowds, you may want to visit during the week and parking can get hectic, so keep that in mind. But the beautiful display of enchanting lights is well worth your efforts to experience this unforgettable winter walk.
ChristmasTown is a unique, outdoor winter walk that is definitely a magical way to celebrate Christmas in Kentucky. Have you visited this Northern Kentucky Christmas tradition? Where do you visit in Kentucky to see the best Christmas light displays? What are your favorite things to do in winter in Kentucky? Let us know in the comments!
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The event typically runs until the end of December. The outdoor event is free to attend, but do keep in mind that there is a small fee for parking and there are extra charges for certain activities, as well as food and retail items. But with no admission charge, it’s a great spot to take the family for a winter hike in Kentucky, through a magical Christmas display.
Imagine glowing bridges and ponds, towering, colorful trees and pathways lit by sparkling plants and decorations.
There’s a live Nativity, and Bible characters who roam the garden and tell stories. And of course you can always purchase a ticket to enter the museum itself and check out the exhibits.
Noah’s Cafe is outdoors, but heated and enclosed and offers menu items, including a special turkey dinner. The museum offers zip lining year round, but during ChristmasTown (for an extra fee), you can fly over the Christmas lights on three exhilarating lines. This has to be one of the most unique things to do in winter in Kentucky.
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To avoid crowds, you may want to visit during the week and parking can get hectic, so keep that in mind. But the beautiful display of enchanting lights is well worth your efforts to experience this unforgettable winter walk.
ChristmasTown at the Creation Museum is located at 2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd., Petersburg, Kentucky 41080. For all of the up-to-date details, be sure to visit the ChristmasTown website.
For related content, check out this full-scale replica of Noah’s Ark that you can find right here in Kentucky.
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Address: Creation Museum, 2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd, Petersburg, KY 41080, USA
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Christmas in Kentucky October 11, 2019 Andrea Limke What are the best walk-through light displays in Kentucky? One of the best things to do in winter in Kentucky is to walk through a magical light display around the holidays. ChristmasTown at the Creation Museum is a wonderful free event that offers an enchanting experience as you hike around the property, through the illuminated gardens. If you’re looking for other similar experiences, consider a trip to Grand Rivers and walk around Patti’s. The Christmas light display here is unmatched! You can also choose a festive small town to visit in Kentucky. We’ve even put a list of our favorite Christmas towns in Kentucky. Can I go hiking in the winter in Kentucky? Not only can you go hiking in the winter in Kentucky, but it is also downright beautiful! There are so many choices when looking for the best winter hike in Kentucky. Of course, there are light displays like the one described above, but there are also traditional hiking trails that are stunning in the winter. You do have to be cautious when hiking in ice and snow, but it’s a unique experience to get out in nature, especially if you are treated to some snow. If you’d like to do some winter hiking in Kentucky, check out 10 of our favorite winter trails in Kentucky. What are the best parks to visit in the winter in Kentucky? There are many parks that can cure cabin fever when you need to get out and about in the winter in Kentucky. When deciding on a park to visit, especially if you want to do some hiking, pay attention to the park’s website for any closures or weather warnings. Also look for parks with paved trails and avoid icy ridges and other potentially dangerous hikes. One of the best places to visit in the winter is Cumberland Falls because Kentucky’s largest waterfall is typically rushing and spectacular this time of year.
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Christmas in Kentucky
October 11, 2019
Andrea Limke
What are the best walk-through light displays in Kentucky? One of the best things to do in winter in Kentucky is to walk through a magical light display around the holidays. ChristmasTown at the Creation Museum is a wonderful free event that offers an enchanting experience as you hike around the property, through the illuminated gardens. If you’re looking for other similar experiences, consider a trip to Grand Rivers and walk around Patti’s. The Christmas light display here is unmatched! You can also choose a festive small town to visit in Kentucky. We’ve even put a list of our favorite Christmas towns in Kentucky. Can I go hiking in the winter in Kentucky? Not only can you go hiking in the winter in Kentucky, but it is also downright beautiful! There are so many choices when looking for the best winter hike in Kentucky. Of course, there are light displays like the one described above, but there are also traditional hiking trails that are stunning in the winter. You do have to be cautious when hiking in ice and snow, but it’s a unique experience to get out in nature, especially if you are treated to some snow. If you’d like to do some winter hiking in Kentucky, check out 10 of our favorite winter trails in Kentucky. What are the best parks to visit in the winter in Kentucky? There are many parks that can cure cabin fever when you need to get out and about in the winter in Kentucky. When deciding on a park to visit, especially if you want to do some hiking, pay attention to the park’s website for any closures or weather warnings. Also look for parks with paved trails and avoid icy ridges and other potentially dangerous hikes. One of the best places to visit in the winter is Cumberland Falls because Kentucky’s largest waterfall is typically rushing and spectacular this time of year.
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One of the best things to do in winter in Kentucky is to walk through a magical light display around the holidays. ChristmasTown at the Creation Museum is a wonderful free event that offers an enchanting experience as you hike around the property, through the illuminated gardens. If you’re looking for other similar experiences, consider a trip to Grand Rivers and walk around Patti’s. The Christmas light display here is unmatched! You can also choose a festive small town to visit in Kentucky. We’ve even put a list of our favorite Christmas towns in Kentucky.
Can I go hiking in the winter in Kentucky?
Not only can you go hiking in the winter in Kentucky, but it is also downright beautiful! There are so many choices when looking for the best winter hike in Kentucky. Of course, there are light displays like the one described above, but there are also traditional hiking trails that are stunning in the winter. You do have to be cautious when hiking in ice and snow, but it’s a unique experience to get out in nature, especially if you are treated to some snow. If you’d like to do some winter hiking in Kentucky, check out 10 of our favorite winter trails in Kentucky.
What are the best parks to visit in the winter in Kentucky?
There are many parks that can cure cabin fever when you need to get out and about in the winter in Kentucky. When deciding on a park to visit, especially if you want to do some hiking, pay attention to the park’s website for any closures or weather warnings. Also look for parks with paved trails and avoid icy ridges and other potentially dangerous hikes. One of the best places to visit in the winter is Cumberland Falls because Kentucky’s largest waterfall is typically rushing and spectacular this time of year.
