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 There are many great holiday activities to keep ones spirit up around the holidays in Las Vegas.

To start with lets start with the lights. The Springs Preserve is one of Las Vegas newest light attractions to check out in the coming weeks. I have not been there yet so the holiday lights give me great reason to check out the preserve. There is a free child’s admission with each clothing donation.

The Ethel M. Chocolate Factory lights  up its tremendous Cactus Garden for the holiday. This is a free attraction but I have never escaped without having to buy the kids some chocolates.

Then there is the Gift of Lights at Sunset Park. Admission is $13 dollars per car, however there is a $2 discount with the donation bag for Goodwill.

There are also a few good Ice Skating opportunities around the Holidays. Lake Las Vegas sets up a floating rink for the Holidays. More information can be found at Vegas.Com

The Galleria at Sunset also has a ice skating rink set up for the Holidays with the grand opening this Friday December 7th. You will also find the Santa Times on this website.  Also check the other mall websites for Santa times at Fashion Show Mall, The Boulevard Mall, The Meadows Mall, Caesars Shopping Forum.

At the District at Green Valley Ranch there are Carolers beautiful lights and a Menorah Lighting.(This is one of my wife’s favorite place)

Another great activity I enjoy this time of year is a trip to Mount Charleston. There are some good sledding opportunities in and around Kyle and Lee Canyons. I always enjoy a trip to the Mount Charleston Lodge(the old lodge all the way at th top) here you will find dining, dancing, live entertainment cabin rentals and sleigh rides. Oh and my favorite a Mount Charleston Coffee.

If you would like a ride on the Santa Train you can visit nearby Boulder City. For the Polar Express there are two oppurtunites within a easy 3-4 hour drive of Las Vegas. The Grand Canyon Railway offers a unique experience and the option for an overnight package. The Northern Nevada Railway in Ely Nevada(my hometown) also offers the Polar Express experience. Ely is a great small town nestled at 6400 feet in the mountains of Northeast Nevada. There is many great sledding,  snowshoeing and cross country skiing opportunities in Ely this time of year.

Well there you go for now. I am sure when my wife gets home she will remind me of many ones I have forgotten. Happy Holidays to All!

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