Christmastime at the Crescent Hotel
Thousands of lights illuminate the grounds of the historic hotel. Lighted pathways lead visitors through the gardens to family photo backdrops and the Christmas Tree Forest. Guests can also walk along the Crescent Trail as it winds down into the valley of Glennwood Hollow.
What to Expect
Thousands of lights illuminate the historic hotel grounds and garden pathways.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Organizer
1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families looking for festive lights and photo opportunities
Vibe
Festive and scenic
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Voting donations start at $1; each dollar contributed counts as one vote. The trees begin with a $100 donation from Brashear’s Furniture.
Tips & Advice
- Call ahead to reserve the Green Eggs & Grinch Breakfast on December 12 or the Breakfast Feast on December 19, since both take reservations.
- Get to the front of the hotel early for the Friday and Saturday sleigh rides, because rides are first-come, first-served.
- If you have a child under 5 who wants to skate on Ozzy's Ice Pond, arrive early and fill out the waiver, because skate sizes are limited.
- Sign up through the Resort Pass for the Sunday stories with Mrs. Claus by the lobby fireplace.
- The real frozen-pond rink depends on the weather and is expected to open in the last week of December or the first week of January.
Special Events & Promotions
- Christmas Tree Forest lighting ceremony on November 27
- Gingerbread decorating with the hotel baker in the lobby on December 3
- Santa's Mountain Village on December 12 and 19, with sledding, gingerbread decorating, crafts, hot cocoa and s'mores
- Green Eggs & Grinch Breakfast Feast on December 12 with a Grinch appearance; reservations by phone
- Stories with Mrs. Claus by the lobby fireplace on Sundays in December; sign up through the Resort Pass
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the lights and photo spots?
Thousands of lights cover the grounds. Lit pathways run through the gardens to the Christmas Tree Forest on the back side of the hotel, which has family photo backdrops. From the front of the hotel, the Crescent Trail winds down into Glennwood Hollow.
How does voting in the Christmas Tree Forest work?
Each tree is decorated by a local charity. You vote by donating to the tree you like, and every dollar counts as one vote. You can also give to a fund that's split among all the trees. The top three trees win prizes.
How do the sleigh rides work?
Rides leave from the front of the hotel on Friday and Saturday evenings starting December 6. Each one is a 20-minute trip through the lights of Glenwood Hollow, first-come, first-served.
Is there anything for little kids?
Yes. Kids under 5 skate free on Ozzy's Ice Pond. Skates are available in limited sizes, first-come, first-served, and parents fill out a waiver. On Sundays, Mrs. Claus reads Christmas stories by the lobby fireplace.
Where can we get food and drinks?
The Holiday Hangout at the Top of the Crest, on the 4th floor, serves food and holiday-themed drinks every day from November 27. Daily extras include cookies and milk in the evenings and s'mores around the campfire.
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