Spreading Christmas Cheer in Las Vegas

Help out a local charity group this holiday season when vacationing in Las Vegas with The Magical Forest at Opportunity Village that runs from November 22 – December 30. Warming hearts since 1992, Opportunity Village has created a winter wonderland where all of the proceeds go to the mentally disabled. With a vocational training site, employment opportunities, and recreation service on-site for more than 800 individuals, Opportunity Village lives up to its name. The Magical Forest is put together by the individuals of Opportunity Village and they help bring the holiday spirit to the City of Lights with different rides, festive displays, thousands of lights! Bring the children along because Santa Claus is sure to make an appearance. Take advantage of a nightly tour through The Magical Forest and help a local charity with your support.

See all of the popular sites in Las Vegas during your holiday getaway with the Las Vegas Power Pass. With one to five day options available, you can take in some of the popular attractions for one conveniently low price. Admission to the Las Vegas Zoo, Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, the Hoover Dam Tour, The Adventuredome Theme Park, and many more are included with your pass. Instead of trying to hunt out tickets to each of the popular attractions individually, purchase one convenient pass and experience what you want in Las Vegas!

Catch up on your holiday shopping while you’re in the Vegas area with the Las Vegas Shopper’s Ticket. With VIP treatment and great savings, this pass makes shopping for your loved ones a breeze. You can choose from top shopping locations like the Fashion Show Mall or the Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas where you’ll find over 250 stores like Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Nordstrom, and more. You can try out the Miracle Mile Shops at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino with one-of-a-kind stores and restaurants. No matter what you choose, you will find up to 75% off on select items and more that make shopping for Christmas so much more manageable!

Christmas at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel

The Christmas season is always a joyous affair in Nashville and you can experience it at its finest with A Country Christmas at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel from November 19-21. Besides the typical luxuries that the resort offers, guests can enjoy a holiday carriage ride through the decorations and various shows dedicated to spreading holiday cheer. From ice sculpture displays to musical performances and a holiday meal, you can bring the family out to the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and enjoy the holiday season in the style that only Opryland can provide.

One of the shows offered at the resort this holiday season is ICE! at Gaylord’s Opryland Nashville. This interactive display brings the outdoor winter wonderland inside with different ice sculptures from the popular Christmas story How the Grinch Stole Christmas. These different sculptures range from human-size to more than 25 feet! More than 40 different artisans came together to create these frozen masterpieces from all over the world and they used more than 1.5 million pounds of ice! Don’t miss out on this gigantic winter wonderland inside the Gaylord Opryland Hotel!

After touring the ice exhibits, settle down for a filling holiday meal with Louise Mandrell’s “Joy to the World” Christmas Dinner & Show. Enjoy Louise Mandrell’s music stylings as you feast on roasted sleigh bell chicken roulades, beef tenderloin pot pie, and more! The host of the show is Mandrell’s nephew, Mathew Dundey, and he will be filling the evening will light-hearted humor and holiday cheer. Louise and her band will also take to the stage for dancing and traditional holiday music. Celebrate the Christmas season in Nashville with the Gaylord Opyland Hotel’s wide host of performers dedicated to bring Christmas joy to guests.

The Christmas Village in Nashville, TN

Celebrate the Christmas season in Nashville by visiting the Christmas Village at the Tennessee State Fair Grounds from November 14-November 16. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping where there will be over 260 merchants selling things like toys, furnishings, art, crafts, clothes, and knick knacks! There will also be plenty of food and entertainment to enjoy as you shop til you drop! With over 20,000 guests likely to attend, you want to make sure that you’re one of them. Bring the kids to enjoy different activities set up for their enjoyment as well as the kid-friendly entertainment. Plan your vacation to Nashville around the Christmas Village at the Tennessee State Fair Grounds.

While you’re in town for the holidays, why don’t you check out the Christmas Lights Tour of Nashville? You can take a guided ride through the different neighborhoods where the stars live to see how the residents of Nashville go all out in their decorations! This three and a half hour tour takes you past animatronics and giant light displays while listening to carols. One homestead in particular that is a must-see is the George Jones Nestledown Farms which is completely covered in holiday cheer.  

Take a journey through ice exhibits at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel while you’re in the area as well. Get tickets to Ice! at Gaylord Opryland Nashville for an interactive tour through ice sculptures through sculptures from How the Grinch Stole Christmas. From Who-ville to the Grinch’s lair, you can see replicas of the story in sculptures of ice that reach 25-feet in length! With over 1.5 million pounds of ice which is kept at 16 degrees Fahrenheit, this is truly a marvel to experience.

Starting the Christmas Season in Branson, MO

The Christmas season in Branson is quickly approaching with light displays and Christmas shows starting the weekend of November 1. You’ll find plenty of holiday cheer in Branson with popular Christmas programs like Andy Williams, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, Trail of Lights, and many more. Whether you want to hear some Christmas carols or to enjoy a filling holiday meal, you’ll find plenty of attractions that keep the holiday season going all winter long. Check out some of the popular holiday choices for Branson visitors below!

Trail of Lights

Journey to the Shepherd of the Hills once the sun goes down to travel on the 160-acre homestead turned winter wonderland known as the Trail of Lights. Complete with holiday music, you drive through different themed lands that go from patriotic colors to fantasy worlds. See your favorite holiday characters as well as larger than life animatronics that make your experience with the kids truly memorable. The weather may be cold outside, but you can keep warm inside your vehicle as you wonder the lit trails of Shepherd of the Hills.

Tony Orlando & The Lennon Sisters, Christmas Celebration!

Come and see the harmonics and musical styling of Tony Orlando and The Lennon Sisters with this Christmas show that provides all of your favorite carols with talent only they can provide. With comedy, music and dancing, this show delivers all of the geared-up fun with that holiday kick that helps you get into the giving spirit. Take the family and unwind with Tony Orlando and The Lennon Sisters as they serenade you into the holiday cheer that surrounds Branson during the season.

Andy Williams Christmas Show

Join one of Branson’s most famous performers as he brings your favorite Christmas carols to life. With his family-friendly performances and smooth melodies, Andy Williams has charmed Branson visitors for over 60 years. Known for his duets with performers like Glen Campbell and Charo, this show is a must-see. Come and visit the famous Moon River Theater during the Christmas season to see the musical talent and charm of Andy Williams.