While it's not too late to put your plans for a winter vacation in motion, time is running out. However, there are still a variety of options throughout the nation that can perfectly paint a winter wonderland for you and your family to enjoy. From faith-based productions in Lancaster, PA to the general cheer of the Ozarks and Smoky Mountains regions, we've highlighted a variety of areas that can offer wholesome, family fun that is centered on the holidays this winter!
Branson, MO is well-noted for its
Ozark Mountain Christmas, and can provide an enchanting setting for your next getaway. Throughout the city, businesses and locals join in with festive decorations, streets are adorned with lights and cheer, and many of the top attractions in the area take on decidedly seasonal themes. At
Silver Dollar City they'll be holding
An Old Time Christmas, featuring numerous special performances and decorations. Additionally, many of the popular shows in
Branson change their performances to fit in with the theme of an
Ozark Mountain Christmas. For instance,
Broadway — The Star Spangled Celebration will be putting on
Broadway's Spirit of Christmas Show, highlighting your favorite songs of the season in lively fashion.
Few cities offer an immersive look into the American experience on a larger level than New York City, NY, and Christmas is certainly a part of the American experience. New York in the winter offers a variety of activities to highlight the excitement and charm of the season, including such iconic offerings as The Rockettes Radio City Christmas Spectacular and Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. In addition to attractions centered around Christmas, simply exploring New York City during the holidays can offer a larger-than-life experience.
The Country Music Capital of the World lights up for the holidays with a variety of displays and special performances as well. In particular, the Gaylord Opryland will be hosting its A Country Christmas, hosting limited engagement shows and activities including ICE! at Gaylord Opryland, Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular and Louise Mandrell's "Joy to the World" Christmas Dinner and Show.
Headed east, the
Gatlinburg — Pigeon Forge area can offer a more natural look at a Tennessee Christmas while maintaining much of the same culture that
Nashville is noted for. The Smoky Mountains certainly offer a one-of-a-kind view when capped with snow, though many of the area attractions come alive with the spirit of the season as well. In particular,
Dollywood, the 125-acre theme park, will embrace the holidays with its
Smoky Mountain Christmas. 4 million lights will blanket the park as a variety of themed activities and shows are presented for an up-beat celebration of the season.
If you'd like your winter vacation to focus on the true meaning of Christmas, Lancaster, PA offers a variety of shows from faith-based Sight & Sound Theatre. One show, Miracle of Christmas, will present the Nativity story in larger-than-life fashion with live animals, special effects, and a thirty-foot Christmas tree! Another popular holiday offering, Voices of Christmas, will present a variety of scenes and carols as the importance and true meaning of Christmas are explored.
