Have An Old West Christmas Right Here In Ohio At Christmas At Dogwood Pass
April Dray
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Have you ever wondered what Christmas would be like in an Old West town? Here in Ohio, Christmas at Dogwood Pass is a magical month-long event that takes place in a life-size replica of an Old West town in the small town of Beaver. The Dogwood Pass Christmas event is the perfect holiday activity in Ohio to take with the whole family.
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Have you ever been to Dogwood Pass during Christmastime? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
For more Old West fun at Dogwood Pass throughout the year, check out our previous article: The Unique Town In Ohio That’s Anything But Ordinary.
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Christmas In Ohio
What are the best Christmas towns to visit in Ohio?
Ohio’s towns know how to celebrate Christmas in style:
- The little town of Medina has Castle Noel, known as “America's Largest Indoor Christmas Entertainment Attraction”. It’s not just open during the holidays, but all year long! There are tours to celebrate everything having to do with Christmas, especially beloved Christmas movies.
- Kirtland has one of the largest collections of nativity scenes anywhere. With over 500 nativity scenes from all over the world and an outdoor display of over 100,000 lights, this is the place to be for the holiday season.
What are the most dazzling Christmas light displays in Ohio?
When it comes to Christmas light displays, Ohio really shines:
- The Columbus Zoo hosts its annual WildLights with millions of lights all over the zoo with many displays in the shapes of the animals that call this place home. There’s also a Polar Bear Express train to tour the whole zoo!
- The Scioto Mile Grand Illumination in Columbus makes the riverside park glow every year with tons of lighted trees all along this popular local walkway. This little park is the heart of Columbus and locals flock here all year long to soak in the beauty, which is made even more spectacular when it is decorated with tons of multicolored lights.
What are the best winter festivals in Ohio?
Ohio really comes alive during the holidays with several holiday festivals to celebrate the season:
- The Steubenville Nutcracker Village has more nutcrackers in one place than anywhere else in the country, many of them life-size.
- Fort Steuben Park becomes filled with vendor booths offering crafts and delicious treats, and carolers make the rounds to entertain the crowd.
- For something with real old-fashioned appeal, head to Lebanon for the Lebanon Horse Drawn Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival, where you can see a parade of charming, beautifully decorated carriages making their merry way downtown. Best of all, it’s free!