A Merry Prairie Holiday

Visit 1800s Prairietown this holiday to see the grounds glowing in festive lights. Read More

Christmas at the Zoo

Wish a happy holiday to your furry friends at the Indianapolis Zoo. Read More

Circle of Lights

Every year the Soldiers and Sailors Monument gets strung with lights for create a holiday spectacle that must be seen.

Indianapolis Holiday Attractions

Seasons Greetings from the Circle City

Indianapolis is a city of tradition, and the holiday season is no exception. Join thousands of spectators for Circle of Lights, where Monument Circle becomes one of the most iconic Christmas trees in Indy. Or be a part of a newer tradition and see the grounds of Newfields decorated with more than one million dazzling lights. From old to new, here are a few of our favorite holiday traditions and attractions.

Jingle Rails

Jingle Rails is a journey to the Great American West - the real West and the West of the imagination. With over 1,200 feet of railroad, watch seven trains wind past the local treasures of downtown Indianapolis, including the Eiteljorg Museum, Monument Circle, Union Station, and Lucas Oil Stadium, as well as historical sites including Mt. Rushmore, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite Falls, and Old Faithful. New this year, see the magical landscape of San Francisco, CA, mapped out before your eyes.

November 16 - January 20

Jingle Rails

Circle of Lights

Circle of Lights is the world's largest Christmas tree, complete with nearly 5,000 lights and 52 garland strands streaming from Indy's beloved 284-foot-tall Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Travelocity named this tree one of the top five must-see Christmas trees in the nation.

November 29 - January 11

Square - Circle of Lights