Turn Up The Christmas Music For This Festive Holiday Road Trip Around Kentucky

The holidays are a busy time of the year. The chaos of gift shopping, meal planning, and travel preparation can leave many people feeling pressured to pack in all of the festive fun before the new year arrives. There are countless ways to celebrate the season in Kentucky, so planning which ones to experience can be a challenge. Let us help alleviate some of that stress by recommending this road trip through the best-of-the-best holiday attractions in the Bluegrass State. Depending on where you live, you can see them all in just one day!

You’ll see stunning decorations, marvel at lovely light shows, explore a charming town, and even visit with Santa. Gather up the family, hop in the car, and don’t forget to turn up the Christmas music on this festive holiday road trip around northern Kentucky!

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For the map and directions, click here. We selected Louisville as the starting point; however, the map is interactive and can be arranged and customized to accommodate your personal plans and preferences!

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Begin this festive road trip with a stop at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville. This landmark destination is beautifully situated on the river and is known for its Christmas decor and activities. All ages will enjoy the classic decorations, visits with Santa, and family-friendly events.

Learn more about all of the fun to be had at the Galt House Hotel here.

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The drive-thru underground light display at Louisville Mega Cavern is one of the most popular Christmas destinations in Kentucky. This year, you can also ride the Christmas Express; a 30-minute-long, open-air trailer ride through the lights that can be booked during the day.

Learn more about this unique experience here.

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Bardstown is a charming destination all year long, but during the holidays, the downtown area transforms into a scene that looks like a Hallmark movie. My Old Kentucky Home (shown above) is as picturesque as ever in the wintertime. There are also museums, shops, restaurants, and events to keep you busy during your time here.

Learn more about the festive city of Bardstown in our previous article here.

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Christmas may just be the perfect time to tour The Kentucky Castle in Versailles. This boutique hotel, restaurant, and event destination is hosting a number of special activities this month, in addition to regular tours, delicious food, and one-of-a-kind overnight accommodations.

Learn more about The Kentucky Castle in our previous article here.

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Southern Lights is a wonderful holiday event held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. There are many options for festive fun here, and it's the perfect place to wrap up this road trip. Drive through the enchanting light display and then be sure to get out of the car for the festival and other exciting activities.

You’ll find all of the details about Southern Lights in our previous article here.

Kentucky is such a great state for road trips and the holiday season is no exception! Is this a trip you’d like to take this year? Anything you would add to make it even more festive? Let us know in the comments!

And if you need one more suggestion to add to your time in Louisville, check out our previous article here.