The Christmas season is here, and New Hampshire has come alive with all the fun things to do in celebration. While life tends to get busy this time of year, we think it's important to make time for special family-friendly events. So, between the shopping trips, meal-planning and travel preparations, be sure to plan a visit to Journey to the North Pole in New Hampshire, located in North Conway and Lincoln. This combination of train rides and live performances is truly unforgettable. Even better, it benefits the literacy programs of The Believe in Books Literacy Foundation - a great cause. This might just be the best way to celebrate Christmas traditions in New Hampshire - and the 2023 train is loading soon!
The annual Journey to the North Pole event is back up and running for 2023, and it's shaping up to be the best one yet.
The fun starts at the train depot in either North Conway or LIncoln, where you'll take your seats for the journey to Santa's workshop. There are a number of different seat types, ranging from coach class to upper dome seats.
Trains depart twice a day from each station, either in the afternoon at 4:30 p.m. or evening at 7 p.m.
Once night falls, lanterns and lights make things feel truly magical.
And aboard the train the magic turns delicious as each rider is served decadent hot chocolate and special treats sent right from Santa.
Visitors are encouraged to wear their coziest pajamas in anticipation of meeting the big guy.
And, while this event takes place on multiple days between Thanksgiving and New Years, each night feels just as special as the first.
As the train approaches the North Pole, there's one very important stop! Everyone has the chance to drop off a letter to Santa at the post office.
Upon arrival at the workshop, Santa's special helpers read “The Night Before Christmas.”
And the spirited elves help lead fun singalongs.
By the end of the two-hour event, even adults will feel the magic of Christmas!
Want to get a sneak preview at what Journey to the North Pole will look like when the trains start rolling? YouTube account Simply Trains took this video of the 2022 voyage last year, and it looks absolutely enchanting.
The 2023 Journey to North Pole takes place in both North Conway and Lincoln. You can learn more about it on the Journey to the North Pole website. And, you can keep up with the latest information through the Journey to the North Pole Facebook page. Tickets range from $58 for coach seats to $78 for upper dome seats. Departures take place twice daily. Afternoon departures are at 4:15 p.m. and evening departures are at 7 p.m. Voyages begin on November 24th, and run three days a week from both North Conway and Lincoln through December 23.
Want more holiday celebration? Hundreds of Santas descend upon Manchester every year during the Santa Claus Shuffle in New Hampshire and it's a great way to get into the spirit! And if you're looking for the perfect holiday gift for that traveler in your life, check out Only In Your State's ultimate gift guide for travelers.
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