This holiday season, escape to Hampshire County in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, where festive lights, enchanting train rides, and cozy town vibes create a winter wonderland perfect for families and friends. From the magical North Pole Express to twinkling light displays and historic celebrations, discover the perfect destination for creating new traditions and joyful memories. North Pole Express: Potomac Eagle Saves Christmas Step aboard the North Pole Express at Wappocomo Station, Romney, WV, where the spirit of Christmas comes alive through heartwarming storytelling, delightful carols, and Santa Claus himself.
This train ride transforms the scenic winter landscape into a page from a storybook, complete with festive decor and a holiday activity barn at the journey’s end. Provided Courtesy/Hampshire County Convention & Visitors Bureau North Pole Express Christmas Festival of Lights Illuminate your holiday spirit at the Christmas Festival of Lights, held at Central Hampshire Park, Augusta, WV. With over 225 vibrant light exhibits transforming the park into a dazzling winter spectacle starting November 29, this drive-through light show invites you to bask in the glow of holiday scenes and characters from the comfort of your car.
Open daily from 5:30 PM to 10 PM until January 1, the festival is a free celebration that brings the community and visitors together under a canopy of lights. Provided Courtesy/Hampshire County Convention & Visitors Bureau Christmas Festiva.