5 National Parks That Feel Extra Magical During the Holidays With Dazzling Lights

While Cuyahoga doesn’t host any exclusive lighting show, every trip along its railroads and fairgrounds is a scenic drive through a trail of razzle-dazzle. Sculptures and trees come aglow in colorful fairy light. Festive trains are sparkling like glitter upon the winter snow. To make the visit even more enticing, there is the 90-minute event called North Pole Adventure that takes the visitors on a trail punctuated with Comfy & Cozy, Santa’s Workshop, Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, Snowy Escape, Gingerbread Village, Nutcracker, Candy Cane Lane, Inside the Tree, and the 12 Days of Christmas, each section illuminated in festive vibes, describes CVSR.

Otherwise known as a fascinating geological storybook nestling in the lap of the Colorado River, Grand Canyon National Park wakes up to an entirely new perspective during the winter, especially the South Rim. About 65 miles south of the South Rim in Williams, Arizona, a festive train ride (Polar Express with the Grand Canyon Railway) invites visitors to whisk along on brightly lit trails in their pajamas while enjoying cookies, cocoa, and interactions with Santa Claus. From Christmas lights on red rock trees to clouds of mist reflecting the faint glow of sunset, everything is brushed with the touch of pure holiday magic.

Like the Smokies, Gateway Arch National Park is also hosting Winterfest this year from November 22 through January 11 as part of the holiday celebration. Underneath the Gateway Arch, the cute igloos will be illuminated by over 100,000 twinkling lights. Beneath the remarkable dance of light and shadows, visitors can enjoy ice skating and DJ nights.

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