Celebrate National Christmas Lights Day on the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail

COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Spectacular displays, dazzling drive-through shows, movie-worthy main streets, and one-of-a-kind traditions are all featured on TourismOhio's 2024 Ohio Holiday Lights Trail. With 73 stops, this year's trail brings together Ohio's most beloved displays and exciting new additions, inviting Ohioans and visitors to experience brilliance of the holidays.

While destinations on the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail will be enchanting visitors all season long, TourismOhio is encouraging visits this weekend in honor of National Christmas Lights Day on December 1.

"If you're looking to experience the magic of the season with the best light displays in the state, the Holiday Lights Trail is a great place to start," said Governor Mike DeWine. "Following the trail gives families the opportunity to bundle up and explore some of the most enchanting holiday experiences in the heart of it all."

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The Ohio Holiday Lights Trail can be viewed onlineor downloadedon the Holidays in Ohio featured pageon TourismOhio's website Ohio.org.

"The magic of the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail lies in the dedication of the communities that help bring these displays to life," said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development, which oversees TourismOhio. "Each display reflects the creativity and passion of the many Ohioans who are spreading holiday joy and helping families make memories together."

Displays along the self-guided trail include the impressive seven million lights at Winterfest at Kings Island, the nationally recognized and locally beloved Steubenville Nutcracker Village, six beautifully lit botanical gardens to stroll through, five illuminated zoos to explore, and four museums and historical parks to wander.

TourismOhio welcomes new stops to the trail, including:

• Lucy Depp Park Light Show in Powell (Delaware County)

• Everal Barn & Homestead in Westerville (Franklin County)

• Christmas in the Village in McConnelsville (Morgan County)

• Hartville Winter Wonderfest in Hartville (Stark County)

• Candy Cane Trail at Freer Field in Ashland (Ashland County)

Nearly all the displays have over 100,000 lights, with many exceeding one million.

For even more festival holiday cheer, TourismOhio encourages Ohioans and visitors to download the newly released Ohio Holiday Events Guide. The guide spotlights five events from each of Ohio's 88 counties.

"Ohio's Holiday Lights Trail is a twinkling treasure hunt full of festive surprises that light up the season in unexpected ways," said Sarah Wickham, Ohio state tourism director. "It's the perfect way for Ohioans and visitors to experience our state's holiday spirit and make spirits bright, one sparkling light at a time."

This year's featured photo includes a family enjoying the multi-colored lively display at Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo, one of the featured stops on the trail.

TourismOhio opens the call for applications for the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail annually in late summer. TourismOhio staff review each submission to ensure attractions meet trail criteria and that all regions of the state are well represented.

Operating within the Ohio Department of Development, TourismOhio works to showcase all Ohio has to offer as a place of adventure, a place of promise, and the place for you.   

The Ohio Department of Development empowers communities to succeed by investing in Ohio's people, places, and businesses. Learn more about our work at development.ohio.gov.

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