It’s always a treat when our museums and attractions throughout the Cincinnati area decorate for the holidays. Many landmarks, parks, and gardens add twinkling lights to their already lovely scenery. If you’d like to experience the most magical Christmas lights near Cincinnati, then check out ChristmasTown at the Creation Museum. This Northern Kentucky destination is one of the most beautiful displays in our area and its botanical gardens are illuminated this season, creating the most magical scene.

The gardens on the property of the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky are beautiful all year long.
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During the Christmas season, this area becomes ChristmasTown, a magical Christmas light garden near Cincinnati. It's a popular family tradition for folks from all over the region.
Those garden views are illuminated at night with dazzling lights and decor.
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The event runs nightly from November 29th to December 30th and is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. You can visit ChristmasTown between 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
This walk-through display winds its way through the gardens around the exterior of the museum.
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It is truly one of the most breathtaking displays in the Tristate. And best of all, the event is free and the only cost is $5/car for parking.
All ages will enjoy strolling through the lights and taking it all in.
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If you do wish to visit the museum, it is open during the day, as well as extended hours during ChristmasTown. There are also camel rides and even ziplining available at an extra cost.
The bridges and water features throughout the gardens make for countless photo opportunities.
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There is also a live nativity, singing, food, shopping, and more available throughout the event.
Don't forget to stop by the petting zoo to visit with the most adorable animals.
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The kids will also love the playground that sits on the outskirts of the garden. It is unique and filled with fun, even in the cold.
A walk through ChristmasTown is a family tradition for many throughout the Cincinnati area.
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If you'd like to avoid the crowds, try and visit on a weeknight and arrive early for the best parking spots. And for more details and information, be sure to check out the ChristmasTown website, linked below.

This Christmas light garden near Cincinnati offers one of the most dazzling displays in the Tristate and with so many other things to see and do, it’s a great destination to consider this holiday season. Is this free event a tradition for your family this year? Tell us your favorite thing about it in the comments.

For more information on this Christmas light garden near Cincinnati, visit the ChristmasTown website.

And for another nearby place with an over-the-top display that many consider the best Christmas lights near Cincinnati, don’t miss the Legendary Lights at Clifton Mill!

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Creation Museum, 2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd, Petersburg, KY 41080, USA