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Here's where to find Louisville's best neighborhood Christmas light displays (with a map)! Grab your warmest hat and gloves, throw on your coziest PJs, grab a thermos of hot chocolate, and get the car warmed up - you’re going on a magical sleigh (er, car) ride!

Where to Find the Best Christmas Lights in Louisville (with a map!)

It's gift giving season, y'all! We have rounded up the best Louisville- and Kentucky-themed gifts to give a loved one (or yourself!) this holiday season. Pick from Louisville-themed decor, bourbon like ...everything, or stunning Kentucky artwork, we have all the best gifts to help you shop local for everyone on your list.

Ultimate Louisville Gift Guide: Kentucky-Themed Art, Gifts, & More

There are so many ways to celebrate the holiday season in Kentucky, but checking out all the best Louisville Christmas bars is a time-honored tradition you won’t want to miss! After all, aren’t holiday shotskis the best way to bond with your in-laws or reconnect with your out-of-town college besties? (Wondering what shotskis are? Don’t worry. We’ll get to that and we promise you won’t be disappointed.)

12 Best Christmas Bars in Louisville, Kentucky

Indiana is kind of the home of Christmas... I mean, they have a town called Santa Claus for Rudolph's sake! Not only that, but an authentic German Christmas market, a magical historical home with its halls properly decked, and even a toboggan run that will bring out anyone's inner child. So let's check out some of the best things to do in Indiana in winter!

12 Cozy Things To Do in Indiana in Winter

Sledding and snowy hikes and sparkly lights, oh my! While many of us associate wintertime with hibernation, seasonal depression, and spending way too long scraping off our cars in the morning (ugh!), Kentucky in winter is an exceptionally cozy time filled with so many opportunities to get out and have some fun! Whether it’s enjoying a smooth glass of bourbon, admiring a gorgeous light display, or exploring snowy state parks, there is plenty of charm to go around in Kentucky in winter!

14 Cozy Things To Do in Kentucky in Winter

Holiday markets. Dazzling light displays. Towering Christmas trees. Caves filled with holiday lights. Hang on, did we say caves? If you’re looking for some holiday fun this Christmas in Louisville, then look no further than these must-see Christmas events that will help you get into the holiday spirit! In this post, you'll find the best Christmas events in Louisville.

15 Magical Christmas Events in Louisville (Updated for 2024)

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Fall in Kentucky means crunchy colorful leaves, crisp breezy air, apple stack cake, pumpkins, bourbon, and apple cider. From scenic railroads winding through fall foliage to haunted houses and pumpkin farms, fall in Kentucky has it all! Autumn in Kentucky | KY fall | KY fall foliage | Fall foliage in KY | What to do in Kentucky in fall | Things to do in Kentucky in Fall | Fall in Lexington KY | Fall in Louisville