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Christmastime usually means schedules filled to the brim with chores, activities, and events. We pack a whole lot into a relatively short time. Sometimes, among all the craziness of the season, we forget to just slow things down a bit to relax and enjoy. You only need a night for this unforgettable Missouri adventure, but it’s sure to fill you with the holiday spirit.

Start your Christmas adventure with a leisurely drive through Lights of Joy in Branson, a spectacular lights display that winds 1.5 miles.
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Even if you’ve been to this Branson classic before, you’re in for a whole new experience this year as the popular destination will feature all new lights displays.
Facebook/Lights of Joy Christmas Drive-Thru
Take your time as you make your way through the lights display. In addition to the approximately 300 displays, there is also interactive video. It shows the Christmas story and includes some Christmas trivia if you want to play along.
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Tickets for Lights of Joy are available online, or you can buy them at the gate. The beloved Christmas lights display runs through the beginning of the New Year.
Lights of Joy Christmas Drive-Thru, 700 Expressway Ln, Branson, MO 65616, USA
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All those twinkling lights are sure to get you ready for Santa’s big day. However, the merry fun keeps on going at our next stop – Still Waters Lakefront Resort, also in Branson.
Still Waters Resort – Branson, Missouri

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Guests enjoy the resort’s Winter Wonderland, which features a magical menu of fun. The kiddos will love, for example, the Christmas-themed inflatable park.
Facebook/Still Waters Resort – Branson, Missouri
The whole family can channel their inner creativity with a variety of Christmas crafts – from wreaths made out of pool noodles to mason jar snow globes.
The whole family can channel their inner creativity with a variety of Christmas crafts – from wreaths made out of pool noodles to mason jar snow globes.
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The man of the season, Santa, will also be on hand to pose for photos and listen to Christmas wishes.
Still Waters Resort, 21 Stillwater Trail, Branson, MO 65616, USA
Facebook/Still Waters Resort – Branson, Missouri
For an added bonus, consider making it a weekend and heading to nearby Silver Dollar City for its annual An Old Time Christmas. The epic celebration features more than 6.5 million lights, seasonal treats, and familiar faces – like Rudolph.
Silver Dollar City
Learn more on the Lights of Joy website, the Still Waters Resort website, and the Silver Dollar City website.
Silver Dollar City, Sunset Cove Township, MO, USA
Silver Dollar City

What is your favorite Missouri adventure at Christmastime? Tell us about it in the comments! Then, if you’ve still got room on your holiday to-do list, how about adding a visit to one or more of these Christmas towns in Missouri?

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