Drive Through Christmas Light Tour in Branson

With temperatures dropping to chilly lows, now is the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of an Ozark Mountain Christmas from the warmth of your car! Check out these drive-through light tours in Branson:

Branson's Lights of Joy

November 1, 2024 - January 5, 2025 | 5pm - 11pm

Lights of Joy Christmas Drive-Thru comes to life with millions of sparkling lights! This one-of-a-kind drive through features hundreds of animated larger-than-life displays set in various themes. All new lighting and themes for 2024 include Western Christmas, Santa's Mailroom, North Pole, Pirate Christmas, Season of Joy, Poinsettias, and Nutcracker while the classics such as 12 Days of Christmas are still reminiscent of the joy of the holidays. This Ozark Mountain Christmas journey features a spectacular RGB color changing tunnel along with all LED lighting throughout which creates a vibrant glow. Lights of Joy is located at 700 Expressway Lane, near the entrance to Sight and Sound Theatre. Each car that visits Lights of Joy Christmas Drive-Thru also receives a free packet of Branson information. The free program book contains incredible savings on area shows where you can save anywhere from $6 to $40 per show! Santa will be there most Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights too. Check our website for exact times.

Trail of Lights at Shepherd of the Hills

November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

One of Branson's most treasured holiday traditions will be back again this Christmas. The Trail of Lights is celebrating over 30 years as Branson’s longest running and favorite drive-thru! This attraction is filled with millions of multi-colored animated and themed Christmas lights and historic displays, winding its way through part of the beautiful Shepherd of the Hills Farm. Displays from Under the Sea to Santa & his Reindeer will have your whole family in the Christmas Spirit as you drive through the trail. The Travel Channel calls the Shepherd of the Hills Trail of Lights, "One of the Most Dazzling Christmas Spots in America." 

Let There Be Lights!

November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

A unique display will be illuminating Branson again this Christmas. Promised Land Zoo's Let There Be Lights! is a two-mile drive-thru Christmas tour filled with LED lights and views of animals in the zoo. You'll also see a Christmas village with a living nativity scene and Santa with his real reindeer team. You can even venture onto Santa's Safari, a VIP guided tram tour, and complete your journey with a snack of cookies and hot chocolate.

Lost Canyon "Nature at Night" Christmas Cart Tour at Top of the Rock

November 5, 2024 - December 31, 2024

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Top of the Rock Ozark’s Heritage Preserve! Experience the Ozarks after dark and join us for a 2.5-mile nighttime journey through illuminated, awe-inspiring displays resembling historic Native American scenes from Chief Seattle’s letter of 1854. Sip on hot beverages and be surrounded by twinkling lights and holiday magic while connecting to the great outdoors. Make this December one to remember and start a new family tradition at the Lost Canyon "Nature at Night" Christmas Cart Tour this holiday season!

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