Many Alabama towns host a variety of events each year during the Christmas season. One of these towns is Eufaula. There is no stopping Eufaula when it comes to the Christmas spirit. The Eufaula Christmas tour of homes is a cherished holiday tradition and may inspire you to decorate your own house even more. For information about Eufaula, including the famous Christmas event it hosts each year, take a look below.

Eufaula is a charming town that's located in Barbour County. It's well known for its beautiful historic homes, especially at Christmastime.
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It's no wonder the Eufaula Christmas tours are so popular, the historic homes go all out decorating in period style. And nothing makes a home (particularly a historic one) feel more charming than festive decorations.
Each year, the Eufaula Heritage Association hosts its Christmas Tour of Homes, which began in 2005. This year's event will take place typically in early December. A number of homes will be featured on the tour, including Shorter Mansion, its most famous home of all.
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Shorter Mansion is a classic Revival-style home that was built in 1884. Tragically, it burned down in 1900 and has to be restored to its original grandeur. It was occupied by descendants of the original owners until the 1950s when it became a historic preservation property.
A couple of other popular homes on the Christmas Tour of Homes are the Plummer Home and the...
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...Eufaula House.

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Being in these homes fully decorated helps visitors imagine how festive and charming the holidays must have been during these historic periods.
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You'll swear the homes on this tour have the most glittering Christmas lights in all of Alabama.
There is a small cost for the tour of the homes which goes back into the fund to preserve these buildings for many years to come. Keep an eye on the website for information about ticket prices and hours. Check out the historic home website for additional ticket information and the tour's complete schedule.
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If you're planning to visit Eufaula this Christmas season, especially on December 7th, consider attending it famous Christmas Tour of Homes. It's a fun event that'll most certainly put you in the holiday spirit.
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For more information about Eufaula's Christmas Tour of Homes check out their website. (Pictured is the Winkleblack Home.)

Have you ever attended Eufaula’s Christmas Tour of Homes? If so, please share your experience with us in the comments below. And don’t forget to check out our ultimate gift-giving guide this season!

Another popular Christmas event in Alabama is Andalusia’s Christmas in Candyland.

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What are other good Christmas towns in Alabama?

If you loved seeing the best Christmas lights in Alabama, consider visiting these other incredibly charming Christmas towns in Alabama as well.

  • Huntsville
  • Montgomery
  • Gadsden
  • Rogersville
  • Fairhope
  • Birmingham
  • Arab
  • Gulf Shores
  • Theodore
  • Andalusia

 

What are other Christmas activities in Alabama?

In addition to this fabulous historic home tour, check as many of these Christmas activities in Alabama off your list as possible.

  • Christmas Night in Lights - Hank Aaron Stadium (Mobile)
  • Galaxy of Lights - Huntsville Botanical Garden (Huntsville)
  • Winter Wonderland - Sportsman Lake Park (Cullman)
  • Wonderland Under Warrior - Rickwood Caverns State Park (Warrior)
  • Christmas at the Falls - Noccalula Falls Park (Gadsden)
  • Magic Christmas in Lights - Bellingrath Gardens and Home (Theodore)
  • Tinsel Trail - Big Spring Park (Huntsville)
  • Christmas in the Park - Arab City Park
  • Safari of Lights - Alabama Safari Park (Hope Hull)

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