Some of Utah’s towns seriously pull out their A-games when it comes to decorating for Christmas. In fact, one Utah town gets so into the celebration that it bills itself as ‘Utah’s Christmas Town!‘ We thought it might be fun to plan a road trip that will take you through 10 of our most Christmasy towns. While you can technically drive this whole thing from Ogden to Helper (or vice-versa) in around four hours, we can’t imagine why you’d want to. Instead, plan at least one overnight spot along the way so you can take your time in each town.
If you live in the Salt Lake area, you might break this up into two road trips – one going north; the other going south.
Click here for the map and complete driving directions.
Ogden
Ogden’s Christmas Village/Facebook Ogden’s Christmas Village is a winter wonderland that you’ve just got to experience first-hand. It’s free to walk through, and you’ll be charmed by all all the little Christmas cottages - 70 in all! Click here to see our article about the Christmas Village.
Roy
Roy City/Facebook Roy’s municipal complex dresses up in Christmas lights like nowhere else. Walk through the forest of lit trees and make sure to bring your camera!
Layton
Burger Stop/Facebook The lights at Layton City Park are beautiful any night, but if you take this road trip on the 9th-10th or 16th-17th, you can take a hayride tour through the park. Stop by Burger Stop for dinner, then hop on the hay wagon - the small fee of $2 is donated to charity. Click here to read more about Burger Stop and its hayrides.
Salt Lake City
kathylc63/Trip Advisor You’ll want to plan several hours (at least) for Salt Lake City. Ice skate at Gallivan, wander through Temple Square, say hello to the animals at Zoo Lights and more.
Park City
Visit Park City/Facebook Park City’s Main Street is quaint during the day or night at Christmastime. If you have time to hit the slopes during your road trip, do it! If not, enjoy a meal on Main Street, or just take awhile to stroll up and down this adorable street. Click here to see more about this historic town.
Midway
Ken Lund/flickr Visit the charming town of Midway to see the adorable Swiss-influenced homes and buildings that look even more sweet when they’re accentuated with a blanket of snow.
Heber
Heber Valley/Facebook Heber is another cute Christmas town, and if you have the chance to ride the North Pole Express on the Heber Valley Railroad, we highly recommend it! Click here to read our article about this magical journey.
Provo
Provo City/Facebook Not only will you find Santa and tons of twinkling lights at the Shops at Riverwoods, you’ll also see tons of residential Christmas light displays everywhere!
Spanish Fork
Spanish Fork City/Facebook Drive through Canyon View Park at 3300 E. Powerhouse Road to see the Festival of Lights now through New Years Day. You’ll stay all warm and snuggly in your car while you enjoy a fabulous light show.
Helper
Utah’s Christmas Town/Facebook Helper really IS Utah’s Christmas Town! Click here to read about all the festivities in this amazing little town.
Our road trip map only allows us to add 10 destinations, but we know there are a LOT more along the way! What else could our readers see along this trip? Let us know!
Ogden’s Christmas Village/Facebook
Ogden’s Christmas Village is a winter wonderland that you’ve just got to experience first-hand. It’s free to walk through, and you’ll be charmed by all all the little Christmas cottages - 70 in all! Click here to see our article about the Christmas Village.
Roy City/Facebook
Roy’s municipal complex dresses up in Christmas lights like nowhere else. Walk through the forest of lit trees and make sure to bring your camera!
Burger Stop/Facebook
The lights at Layton City Park are beautiful any night, but if you take this road trip on the 9th-10th or 16th-17th, you can take a hayride tour through the park. Stop by Burger Stop for dinner, then hop on the hay wagon - the small fee of $2 is donated to charity. Click here to read more about Burger Stop and its hayrides.
kathylc63/Trip Advisor
You’ll want to plan several hours (at least) for Salt Lake City. Ice skate at Gallivan, wander through Temple Square, say hello to the animals at Zoo Lights and more.
Visit Park City/Facebook
Park City’s Main Street is quaint during the day or night at Christmastime. If you have time to hit the slopes during your road trip, do it! If not, enjoy a meal on Main Street, or just take awhile to stroll up and down this adorable street. Click here to see more about this historic town.
Ken Lund/flickr
Visit the charming town of Midway to see the adorable Swiss-influenced homes and buildings that look even more sweet when they’re accentuated with a blanket of snow.
Heber Valley/Facebook
Heber is another cute Christmas town, and if you have the chance to ride the North Pole Express on the Heber Valley Railroad, we highly recommend it! Click here to read our article about this magical journey.
Provo City/Facebook
Not only will you find Santa and tons of twinkling lights at the Shops at Riverwoods, you’ll also see tons of residential Christmas light displays everywhere!
Spanish Fork City/Facebook
Drive through Canyon View Park at 3300 E. Powerhouse Road to see the Festival of Lights now through New Years Day. You’ll stay all warm and snuggly in your car while you enjoy a fabulous light show.
Utah’s Christmas Town/Facebook
Helper really IS Utah’s Christmas Town! Click here to read about all the festivities in this amazing little town.
Also, check out these Christmas Light Displays around the state.
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