The Tannenbaum Forest Festival In Iowa That's Straight Out Of A Hallmark Christmas Movie
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Hallmark Christmas movies. Surely you’ve heard of them. You may have even watched one or two — or twenty. They play around the holidays. They feature heartwarming stories with happy endings and lots of Christmas spirit. Did you know that there was even a Hallmark movie filmed in Iowa? But if we could ever convince the Hallmark Channel to come back for round two, there’s one spot we think they’d love. It’s an Iowa Christmas festival that’s straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie: Tannenbaum Forest in The Amana Colonies. If you’re looking to spend Christmas in Iowa, this is one magical event you certainly won’t want to miss.
This year’s festivities will take place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November 24th – December 17th, 2023.
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To learn more about the Tannenbaum Forest Festival and see a schedule of events for this Christmas in Iowa, head over to the Amana Colonies website event page. Need a place to stay while you explore the Amana Colonies? Try the massive Amana RV Park right in the middle of town.
And, for even more holiday joy, don’t forget to check out our ultimate gift-giving guide for this season. There’s something for everyone on your list!
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Christmas In Iowa
What is winter in Iowa like?
Winter in Iowa is typically cold and snowy. In January temperatures average around 14 degrees F. While there is snowfall, it's generally a smaller amount than other areas in the Midwest. If you're planning on traveling to Iowa during the winter, you'll definitely want to bundle up!
What should I put on my Iowa bucket list for winter?
There's plenty to do in Iowa during the wintertime. Below, we've outlined some activities that belong on your Iowa winter bucket list:
- Des Moines
- DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, Missouri Valley
- University of Iowa
- Marquette
- Iowa State University
- Palisades-Kepler State Park
- Mount Vernon
- Luther College
- Villages of Van Buren
- Dubuque
- Effigy Mounts National Monument
- Norwalk
Visit Iowa during the wintertime and you'll agree that it's simply magical. For more information about the day trip destinations in Iowa that we listed above, be sure to read our full article outlining some of the best places to visit in Iowa during the wintertime.
What are some Iowa Christmas towns?
If you're planning a trip to Iowa over the holiday season, you'll definitely want to make a point of visiting the following Iowa Christmas towns:
- Keokuk
- Wyoming
- Fairfield
- Winterset
- The Villages of Van Buren
- Le Mars
- Storm Lake
- Orange City
- The Amana Colonies
- Boone
For more information, be sure to check out what makes each of the above destinations such a magical Christmas town in Iowa.