The sights, sounds, and smells of the historic Wade House Stagecoach Hotel will transport you back to the holidays of yesteryear, when the season held a stronger focus on family gatherings and time together. The halls of the picturesque inn will be decorated in the spirit of the holidays, showcasing how the Wade family and their many visitors would have celebrated a classic 19th-century Yankee and German-influenced Christmas.

Enjoy classic holiday treats, crafts, live music and a reading of “The Night Before Christmas” at the beautiful Stagecoach Inn, visit the Blacksmith Shop and watch as a talented artisan forges special holiday ornaments. Next, head to a charming white cottage beautifully decorated with fresh boughs and ribbons and, as an additional purchase, snap a festive holiday picture. Father Christmas, straight out of the Victorian era, will await guests in a 19th-century green sleigh with red runners ready to welcome families. The $7 photo experience can be purchased on-site.

After, festivities continue in the Wade House Visitor Center and Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum, where seasonal décor, a scavenger hunt, live music and children’s activities will add to the festive spirit.