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 this combination train ride and live performance. It’s unforgettable and it benefits literacy programs of The Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, a great cause.
This year marks the 25th annual Journey to the North Pole event and it’s shaping up to be the best one yet.
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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.
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Trains depart twice a day from each station, either in the afternoon at 4:15 p.m. or evening at 7 p.m.
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Once night falls, lanterns and lights make things feel truly magical.
Journey to the North Pole / Facebook
And aboard the train the magic turns delicious as each rider is served decadent hot chocolate and special treats sent right from Santa.
Journey to the North Pole / Facebook
Visitors are encouraged to wear their coziest pajamas in anticipation of meeting the big guy.
Journey to the North Pole / Facebook
And, while this event takes place on multiple days between Thanksgiving and New Years, each night feels just as special as the first.
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As the train approaches the North Pole, there’s one very important stop! Everyone has the chance to drop of a letter to Santa at the post office.
Journey to the North Pole / Facebook
Upon arrival at the workshop, Santa’s special helpers read “The Night Before Christmas.”
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And the spirited elves help lead fun singalongs.
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By the end of the two-hour event, even adults will feel the magic of Christmas!
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The 2019 Journey to North Pole takes place in both North Conway and Lincoln. You can learn more about it here. And, you can keep up with the latest information through Facebook. Tickets range from $48 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.
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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!
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