Festive Sights and Lights

One Day Tour Ideas

One Night, Two Days Tour Ideas

Morning: Visit one of the beautiful historic mansions of the Dayton Lane Historic District in Hamilton. You'll be swept away by the history, architecture, and grandness of the area. Dayton Lane is open for private group tours with special holiday displays. 

Experience a warm holiday glow you'll never forget at EnterTRAINment Junction's Christmas at the Junction! Enjoy holiday walk-through experiences and holiday decor, meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and shop at the Hobby Shop where you can find something for everyone on your list!

Lunch: Lunch at EnterTRAINment Junction, the world's largest indoor train display. Or dine at Barn-n-Bunk, a unique shopping spot for Amish specialties, crafts, candles and antiques. After lunch create a holiday themed "make and take" centerpiece, or shop for that special holiday gift among their many homemade items. 

 A visit to the area's newest outlet mall, the Cincinnati Premium Outlets, in Monroe is a fashionista must! Join in the excitement of discovering collections from over 100 designers and finding bargains in name brand outlet stores including Michael Kors, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, and many more.

Evening: Complete your visit to Butler County with a drive through the fantastic holiday light display Light Up Middletown. This magical event features animated characters, swans floating in the reflecting pools, deer leaping over the roadway, and many other displays celebrating the holiday spirit.

Butler County offers many other holiday attractions that your group will love. Enjoy a historic holiday walking tour, a Christmas parade, holiday festivals, and more! Visit our events page to see what's going on in The BC while you're here!

Day One

With an early afternoon arrival, stop by Barn-n-Bunk, a unique shopping spot for Amish specialties, crafts, candles and antiques.  Create a holiday themed "make and take" centerpiece, or shop for that special holiday gift among their homemade items.

Visit one of the beautiful historic mansions of Dayton Lane Historic District. You'll be swept away by the history, architecture, and grandness of the area. Dayton Lane is open for private group tours with special holiday displays. 

Check into your area hotel and freshen up. Then take a driving tour through the fantastic holiday light display of Light Up Middletown. This magical event features animated characters, swans floating in the reflecting pools, deer leaping over the roadway, and many other displays celebrating the holiday spirit. 

Day Two

Morning: Begin your day with breakfast at your hotel. Next, visit the Kings Mills General Store and Christmas Shop, a family owned business for 23 years where you'll find special gifts and collectibles and everything ‘Christmasy' that you could imagine.

Experience a warm holiday glow you'll never forget at EnterTRAINment Junction's Christmas at the Junction! Enjoy holiday walk-through experiences and holiday decor, meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and shop at the Hobby Shop where you can find something for everyone on your list!

Lunch: Stay at EnterTRAINment Junction, the world's largest indoor train display, for lunch. Or stop at the Voice of America Shopping Center for a choice of many fine dining options.

Afternoon: A visit to the area's newest outlet mall, the Cincinnati Premium Outlets in Monroe, is a fashionista must! Join in the excitement of discovering collections from over 100 designers and finding bargains in name brand outlet stores including Michael Kors, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, and many more. 

Depart for home after your shopping stop. With so many great itinerary possibilities, you are guaranteed to find something for everyone during your next trip to The BC.