The Drive-Thru Christmas Lights Display In West Virginia The Whole Family Will Enjoy
Lea Monroe
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The St. Albans Festival of Lights is easily one of the best Christmas lights displays in West Virginia, and it’s one you won’t want to miss. With so many exciting events and festivities happening around Christmas in West Virginia, you’ll find that your calendar is quickly filling up with things to do. Giving you one more thing to tack onto your to-do list, see why you’ll want to make a trip out to Kanawha County before this winter’s over!
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What do you think — is the St. Albans Festival of Lights not one of the best places to see drive-thru Christmas lights in West Virginia? Let us know what you think about this drive-thru Christmas lights display in West Virginia in the comments below! Wondering what other magical holiday adventures await you in the Mountain State this season? Then be sure to also read about the West Virginia Christmas-themed Hotel!
Take a look at this YouTube video by St. Albans Parks & Recreation to see the light display from a previous year (and to get you excited for this year!):
Before heading out to the festival, check out our winter packing list for everything you need to stay warm and cozy this year (it is a drive-thru event, but even walking to and from the car can be chilly during a West Virginia winter!).
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Drive-Thru Holiday Lights In West Virginia
What are some other places to go for drive-thru holiday lights in West Virginia?
Do you enjoy drive-thru holiday lights in West Virginia? What's not to love? These festive events allow guests to experience the magic of the season -- minus the cold temps! West Virginia has a long list of Christmas light displays, but our favorites include:
At six miles long, this display has the honor of being the biggest in the state. This 320-acre winter wonderland boasts over one million lights and more than 90 delightful scenes, with lighted tunnels that create the illusion of driving into a magical Christmas fantasyland. It is not only a local favorite, but it is considered one of the best light displays in the country. After the drive through the lights, you can stretch your legs and enjoy the gardens of lights and nativity.
- WV State Farm Museum Christmas Light Show Drive-Thru, Point Pleasant
See historic buildings decked out in dazzling lights when you attend this festive event.
Are there any Christmas towns in West Virginia?
If you are looking for the best Christmas towns in West Virginia, here are our top picks:
- Huntington
The Heritage Farm & Village will put some holiday cheer in your step. This village is an actual 19th-century village that operates year-round. During Christmastime, it takes you on a magical journey to Christmases past. You can purchase unique historical gifts and modern handcrafts, and Mr. and Mrs. Claus travel the village handing out treats to kids from a horse-drawn carriage. There is also a petting zoo, nativity scene, and holiday baked goods.
On the first and second weekend of December each year, Harpers Ferry hosts its annual Harpers Ferry & Bolivar Olde Tyme Christmas event. This family-friendly festival features live entertainment, wagon rides, a holiday market, and more.
The Greenbrier is one of West Virginia's most beautiful accommodations. Widely considered to be one of the best resorts in all of America, The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs is the most magical getaway that you can take here in West Virginia during the holiday season. Sitting on 11,000 acres of gorgeous land in the Allegheny Mountains, The Greenbrier is amazing to experience all throughout the year but come Christmastime, this hotel transforms into something even more picture-perfect.
- Visit Bluefield
Bluefield is West Virginia's official Christmas city, and every year, it comes alive with lights, an ice rink, a drive-thru light show, festive food and drinks, and so much more.