In case you were looking for the perfect way to celebrate the holidays this year, this Christmas road trip will take you to see the best Christmas lights in West Virginia. There are light displays all over the state which really emphasize the beauty of the season and the magic of West Virginia at Christmas.
Rather than just seeing one or two holiday displays, level up your entire winter in West Virginia with this one-of-a-kind road trip. The entire trek takes just under 11 hours of driving time, so we recommend taking a long weekend and enjoying it at your leisure. We guarantee this will be one of the best road trips in West Virginia that you’ll experience.
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- The Greenbrier - White Sulphur Springs
The Greenbrier/Facebook The Greenbrier is stunning during the holiday season. You can attend weekly tree lighting ceremonies, take a trolley ride, or enjoy a horse and carriage ride to see the lights. Call (855) 453-4858 (option 1) for information and reservations. Read more about this West Virginia holiday light display. 300 W Main St, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986, USA
- Lotito City Park - Bluefield
Bluefield Holiday of Lights Lotito City Park in Bluefield has an impressive display of over 900,000 lights. You can also see a live nativity scene, and take a trolley or a hayride. The activities are free, but the park will accept donations for all who visit. 1780 Stadium Dr, Bluefield, VA 24605, USA
- Christmas Bramwell Tour of Homes
Ed Kennedy/Flickr These historic homes will be elaborately decorated for the holidays, and some even open up for visitors to tour the inside, too! What originally started in 1983 is now an annual tradition for many families in the Bramwell area. Bramwell, WV, USA
- Chief Logan State Park - Logan
WikiMedia Commons/Noumenon The park tends to go all out for Christmas, typically starting the festivities in late November through New Year’s Day. This event is free to the public and made possible by volunteers who help set up lights in October. 376 Little Buffalo Creek Rd, Logan, WV 25601, USA
- St. Albans - Albans
St. Albans Festival of Lights St. Albans has an impressive light show every year. It’s typically open from the end of November through the end of December and closed on major holidays within that time frame. City Park Road, City Park Rd, St Albans, WV 25177, USA
- Lacy’s Lights and Maples Display - Fayetteville
Chris_J/Flickr The Lacy’s Lights and Maples Display at Fayette County Park has been around for decades, becoming a delightful tradition for many. The famous “Lacy’s Lights” as they are known, typically start shining the first week of December and run throughout the month. Fayette County Park Road, Fayette County Park Rd, West Virginia 25840, USA
- Page-Vawter House - Ansted
Page-Vawter House This historic home in downtown Ansted was originally built back in 1889 and every year is decorated with lights for the holidays. Visitors enjoy the Victorian theme and the unique slice of holiday history. 20 Page St, Ansted, WV 25812, USA
- Celebration of Lights at Morris Park - Fairmont
Celebration of Lights WV Morris Park has a drive-through experience over a mile long featuring totally unique Christmas lights in West Virginia. The Celebration of Lights will illuminate you with the spirit of Christmas when you visit this annual celebration. Morris Park, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA
- Oglebay Resort - Wheeling
Oglebay Resort & Conference Center This massive light display has been called one of the best in the country. You can walk, drive, or take a trolley through acres of holiday lights. The Good Zoo will also have special hours and a light display. A per-car donation is requested and is valid for the entire festival season. The display is generally up starting in November, and you can visit the website (linked below) for specific dates and details. 465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, WV 26003, USA
West Virginia at Christmastime is a winter wonderland of sights, good cheer, and of course amazing celebrations of holiday spirit. What do you think about this Christmas road trip of twinkling holiday lights in West Virginia? Is this something you think you’d tackle with the family this year? Make sure to sound off in the comments section!
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Click here to open an interactive map that you can adjust to your needs.
The Greenbrier/Facebook
The Greenbrier is stunning during the holiday season. You can attend weekly tree lighting ceremonies, take a trolley ride, or enjoy a horse and carriage ride to see the lights. Call (855) 453-4858 (option 1) for information and reservations. Read more about this West Virginia holiday light display.
300 W Main St, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986, USA
Bluefield Holiday of Lights
Lotito City Park in Bluefield has an impressive display of over 900,000 lights. You can also see a live nativity scene, and take a trolley or a hayride. The activities are free, but the park will accept donations for all who visit.
1780 Stadium Dr, Bluefield, VA 24605, USA
Ed Kennedy/Flickr
These historic homes will be elaborately decorated for the holidays, and some even open up for visitors to tour the inside, too! What originally started in 1983 is now an annual tradition for many families in the Bramwell area.
Bramwell, WV, USA
WikiMedia Commons/Noumenon
The park tends to go all out for Christmas, typically starting the festivities in late November through New Year’s Day. This event is free to the public and made possible by volunteers who help set up lights in October.
376 Little Buffalo Creek Rd, Logan, WV 25601, USA
St. Albans Festival of Lights
St. Albans has an impressive light show every year. It’s typically open from the end of November through the end of December and closed on major holidays within that time frame.
City Park Road, City Park Rd, St Albans, WV 25177, USA
Chris_J/Flickr
The Lacy’s Lights and Maples Display at Fayette County Park has been around for decades, becoming a delightful tradition for many. The famous “Lacy’s Lights” as they are known, typically start shining the first week of December and run throughout the month.
Fayette County Park Road, Fayette County Park Rd, West Virginia 25840, USA
Page-Vawter House
This historic home in downtown Ansted was originally built back in 1889 and every year is decorated with lights for the holidays. Visitors enjoy the Victorian theme and the unique slice of holiday history.
20 Page St, Ansted, WV 25812, USA
Celebration of Lights WV
Morris Park has a drive-through experience over a mile long featuring totally unique Christmas lights in West Virginia. The Celebration of Lights will illuminate you with the spirit of Christmas when you visit this annual celebration.
Morris Park, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA
Oglebay Resort & Conference Center
This massive light display has been called one of the best in the country. You can walk, drive, or take a trolley through acres of holiday lights. The Good Zoo will also have special hours and a light display. A per-car donation is requested and is valid for the entire festival season. The display is generally up starting in November, and you can visit the website (linked below) for specific dates and details.
465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, WV 26003, USA
If you’d like to see even more Christmas lights in West Virginia that didn’t make it onto this route, check out these amazing light displays, or visit one of these holiday events where you can ride in a horse-drawn carriage.
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Christmas Lights In West Virginia November 02, 2021 Marisa Roman What are the best drive-thru light shows in West Virginia? Sometimes winter in West Virginia can be brutal. When the weather takes a dive and you don’t want to even get out of your car to see all the holiday lights, that’s when you check out the drive-through shows. Check out these six drive-thru Christmas light displays in West Virginia to celebrate the holidays this year. Is West Virginia a good place to visit in the winter? Celebrating the holiday season in West Virginia is always a good idea because this state comes to life during the winter with various outdoor attractions. Come enjoy the snow-capped mountains, the sledding parks, and the frozen waterfalls this year. Here are 8 incredible winter attractions in West Virginia you will fall in love with. Are there any Christmas tree farms in West Virginia? When you’re mulling over your holiday road trips in West Virginia this year, how about stopping at a Christmas tree farm? The Brushy Mountain Tree Farm in West Virginia sits at 140 acres and offers over 10,000 Christmas trees in the rolling countryside. Come choose a Christmas tree from this incredible farm this season.
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Christmas Lights In West Virginia
November 02, 2021
Marisa Roman
What are the best drive-thru light shows in West Virginia? Sometimes winter in West Virginia can be brutal. When the weather takes a dive and you don’t want to even get out of your car to see all the holiday lights, that’s when you check out the drive-through shows. Check out these six drive-thru Christmas light displays in West Virginia to celebrate the holidays this year. Is West Virginia a good place to visit in the winter? Celebrating the holiday season in West Virginia is always a good idea because this state comes to life during the winter with various outdoor attractions. Come enjoy the snow-capped mountains, the sledding parks, and the frozen waterfalls this year. Here are 8 incredible winter attractions in West Virginia you will fall in love with. Are there any Christmas tree farms in West Virginia? When you’re mulling over your holiday road trips in West Virginia this year, how about stopping at a Christmas tree farm? The Brushy Mountain Tree Farm in West Virginia sits at 140 acres and offers over 10,000 Christmas trees in the rolling countryside. Come choose a Christmas tree from this incredible farm this season.
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The OIYS Visitor Center
Sometimes winter in West Virginia can be brutal. When the weather takes a dive and you don’t want to even get out of your car to see all the holiday lights, that’s when you check out the drive-through shows. Check out these six drive-thru Christmas light displays in West Virginia to celebrate the holidays this year.
Is West Virginia a good place to visit in the winter?
Celebrating the holiday season in West Virginia is always a good idea because this state comes to life during the winter with various outdoor attractions. Come enjoy the snow-capped mountains, the sledding parks, and the frozen waterfalls this year. Here are 8 incredible winter attractions in West Virginia you will fall in love with.
Are there any Christmas tree farms in West Virginia?
When you’re mulling over your holiday road trips in West Virginia this year, how about stopping at a Christmas tree farm? The Brushy Mountain Tree Farm in West Virginia sits at 140 acres and offers over 10,000 Christmas trees in the rolling countryside. Come choose a Christmas tree from this incredible farm this season.
