If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate the holidays with your family and friends, plan an outing to Wakeneey, Kansas during the festive season to see the largest display of lights in the area. Known as The Christmas City of the High Plains, Wakeeney attracts visitors from near and far who come to see their city sparkling with nearly 7000 lights and a massive Christmas tree in the heart of the downtown area.
Read on to learn more about the magic you’ll experience with you visit this part of Kansas over the holidays!
To begin your holiday adventure in Wakeeney, take 1-70 West if you’re coming from Topeka or Kansas City. Also, remember to bring your camera before you head out to The Christmas City of the High Plains.
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Since 1950, the town of Wakeeney has worked together to put on this annual Christmas tradition for locals and guests from all over to enjoy. This tradition showcasing the city in lights starts the Saturday after Thanksgiving and goes through the New Year.
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Once you arrive and drive into town, you’ll feel as if you’ve transported into another world.
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And while you won’t see reindeer or elves wandering around the plains in Kansas, keep an eye out for horses like these.
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The lights throughout the city go on each night, at 6 p.m., during the holiday season.
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Before you leave this marvelous display of holiday cheer, remember to make a wish upon a star!
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After you’ve enjoyed marveling at all the holiday lights in Wakeeney, how about visiting some more towns in Kansas that are also spreading holiday cheer. For ideas of where else to visit, take a look at this article: Christmas In These 9 Kansas Towns Looks Like Something From A Hallmark Movie.
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Address: WaKeeney, KS 67672, USA
