Oregon
Mt . Hood Railroad - Mt . Hood Christmas Train
Hood River , Oregon www . mthoodrr . com / train-rides / the-train-to-christmas-town /
Themed after the book , “ The Mount Hood Railroad Christmas Train ,” your family is sure to have an especially memorable time during this holiday train ride . Don your pajamas and set out for Christmas Town ! During the hour-long roundtrip , you ’ ll be served cocoa and cookies , be greeted by Santa and his elves , have a one-on-one visit and receive a special gift from Santa , and finally , on the way back from Christmas Town , enjoy traditional Christmas songs and interactions with characters brought to life from the pages of the book . Make a day of it by shopping in the gift store for holiday gifts or memorabilia to commemorate your train ride , and by having a lovely meal at one of the nearby restaurants .
A Pittock Mansion Christmas
Portland , Oregon www . pittockmansion . org
For some , decorating their home for the holidays is a top priority . It can be an extension of their personality , and they painstakingly deliberate over every ornament and piece of decor , and where to perfectly place each . They are enamored with the vision of a beautifully decorated space , and in that vein , a visit to a historic mansion , decked out in holiday glamour , may be just the thing to inspire their own decorating style . The Pittock Mansion , built in 1912 , is operated by Portland Parks & Recreation . The mansion , which is now a museum , offers special events throughout the year to include the Pittock
Mansion Christmas , painstakingly themed and decorated for your viewing pleasure . It ’ s truly a sight to behold !
Washington
Christmastime in Leavenworth
Leavenworth , Washington www . leavenworth . org
Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum
Visit Leavenworth , located in the Cascade Mountains , any time of year and you ’ re sure to be enchanted with the picturesque town that looks like you ’ ve stepped into a Bavarian village , but during the holidays , it ’ s truly a magical sight to behold . With its Alpine-style buildings , Leavenworth has been called “ the most enchanting Christmastime Mainstreet in the country .” Indeed , you may feel as though you stepped onto the set of a classic Christmas movie .
A highlight is the Annual Village of Lights , which receives national and international attention . Along with seasonal events , there is sledding and tubing , live entertainment , holiday characters , Santa costumes from around the world , photo stations , a gingerbread house display , and of course , the big guy himself , Santa . Make sure to book hotels early because everyone , and I mean everyone , wants to experience the magic of the season in the most magical of locations .
Christmas Tree Elegance
Spokane , Washington www . spokanesymphonyassoc . org
Christmas Tree Elegance , sponsored by the Spokane Symphony Association , is a fundraiser for the Spokane Symphony , and is held over thirteen days at the historic downtown Davenport Hotel and River Park Square . This event attracts people from all over the Northwest and Canada to the tune of over 100,000 attendees .
Try your hand at winning one of the 16 themed decorated trees by purchasing raffle tickets for
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