Christmas Has Arrived At Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Christmas has officially arrived at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

I was surprised right after Halloween that retail stores wasted no time getting Christmas decor set up. I haven't decked the halls quite yet, I usually wait until the day after Thanksgiving. But if you're ready to start getting into the Christmas spirit, Busch Gardens Christmas Town is back in Tampa Bay. The holiday celebration runs through January 7th. Not only will you get to enjoy all the animals and coasters that Busch Gardens has to offer, but the park transforms into a beautiful winter wonderland.

It wouldn't be a Christmas celebration without the big man himself, so make sure to visit Santa's North Pole Experience to visit Santa and his elves. Enjoy Storytime with Mrs. Claus and meet and greet the most famous reindeer of all at Rudolph's Winter Wonderland. There are some great shows to check out too! The ice skaters in "Christmas on Ice" will wow you with their talent. "Elmo's Christmas Wish" is a fun sing-along featuring all your favorites including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Rosita, Grover, and Zoe. And speaking of sing-along's, the Holly Jolly Express will not only take you on a train ride, but you're encouraged to sing-along to your favorite holiday tunes. And to close the night, it's “Holiday in the Sky, a Nighttime Spectacular”, a festive fireworks display.

In addition, light displays will be set up throughout the park, including a light-up walkthrough dragon. In the Bird Gardens area, take a stroll through a light tunnel with thousands of lights synchronized to Christmas music. And keep an eye out for wandering characters throughout the park. Make sure you come hungry, because there's a great holiday menu with dishes like Chicken coq-au-vin, Holiday Poutine, Red curry shrimp, Festive Cheese & Berries and more. Signature Christmas cocktails include Mistletoe Margarita, South for the Winter, Jack Frost, Ginger Snap Mule and Candy Cane Lane.

For more information about Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and to purchase tickets, click here

Christmas is a special time of year, filled with fun, friends and family. The holidays are also a great time to travel. Also, if you're really in the festive spirit, why not travel to see one of the most iconic Christmas trees in America? Here are some of the most iconic Christmas trees that always draw a crowd, and for good reason. They're simply spectacular. Oh, and one Florida tree is on this list, because it's really that awesome.

Before we get into some of the smaller, yet still fantastic, Christmas trees across America, let's look at the big two. The White House Christmas Tree, Washington, D.C. is really the quintessential Christmas tree for America. The White House Christmas Tree is simply iconic. It's a representation of the holidays in the U.S. Each year, the White House staff displays the tree in the Blue Room. Lots of decorating goes into it, too. What's more, as for this year's tree, a press release explains, "Christmas tree growers Amber Scott and Alex Church, Cline Church Nursery, Fleetwood, NC waited for the arrival of special guests from our nation's capital who were sent to select the 2023 White House Christmas tree."

Also, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York City is iconic. Next to the White House Christmas Tree, the Rockefeller Center in New York City is the next most iconic Christmas tree in America. Each year, the selected tree towers over New York City, placed right in the Rockefeller Center. Furthermore, it's definitely one of the most iconic Christmas trees in America.

So, what are some of the other most iconic Christmas trees in America? Read on for the list. What's your favorite holiday display and Christmas tree? Reach out to us on social media with your picks for all things Christmas. Happy holidays.

Boston is a major city, and it needs some major holiday spirit in December. Also, the Christmas tree at the Faneuil Hall Marketplace is simply dazzling. While you're there, shop, eat and enjoy other activities. Find more information via this link.

https://faneuilhallmarketplace.com/

If you're looking for a beautiful, old-fashioned Christmas tree, look no further than Perkasie Borough, Pennsylvania. What's more, the spot says they host America's oldest community tree lighting ceremony, and it draws a huge crowd every year. For more information, go here.

https://perkasieborough.org

The Atlanta airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. After all, it's a Delta hub. Each holiday season, travelers come through this airport, so they also deck it out with a great, festive Christmas tree.

The Christmas season in Detroit always starts with the Detroit Tree Lighting at Campus Martius Park, presented by Downtown Detroit Partnership and DTE Energy Foundation. The ceremony always takes place the Friday before thanksgiving. Find more information here.

The 100 foot Christmas Tree on Delray Beach is always exciting. Moreover, Santa helps light the tree every season. What's more, it's been going on for 30 years. Find more information here.