If you're looking to get into the holiday spirit and happen to be around the Cincinnati area, their parks have decked out their halls, and it's worth taking a peek. The City of Cincinnati’s parks are buzzing with festive activities, from botanical beauties to German-American markets, enough to put you in a merry mood despite the winter chill. And when you've seen enough twinkling lights to light up your entire year, you can always take refuge with some seasonal hot beverages.
Among these holiday offerings, the Krohn Conservatory Festival of Ferns lets you walk through an Applied Imagination-crafted botanical Cincinnati, complete with classic trains and iconic landmarks. Surrounded by a sea of green ferns and vibrant poinsettias, visitors can easily find themselves forgetting to just stroll through without stopping every few feet to gawk and awe at the displays. Tickets to this fern wonderland are available at the door, but for more details, hours, and that crucial info, you'll have to click through their website.
For those who fancy a spin or two, Carol Ann's Carousel is open with special holiday hours, conveniently during the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt - because nothing screams holiday joy like merry-go-round laughter echoing through cold air. If you're looking for tickets and hours, they've been kind enough to put all that online, making planning your trip as smooth as eggnog.
Speaking of the Christkindlmarkt, held at the Moerlein Lager House, this all-ages event promises to seriously deck out the holiday atmosphere. Think food, beverages, merchandise, and a tapestry of lights accompanied by choirs, train rides, and musical entertainment. To get the full scoop on this European-meets-Cincinnati vibe event, make sure to visit their site for the lowdown.
