The House From 'A Christmas Story' Is Now Accepting Guests

Dec 09, 2018 by apost team

Put down those fuzzy slippers and bow ties because this might be just the Christmas present to beat all Christmas presents.

Have you ever watched the iconic Christmas movies on television and wondered what it would be like to live that Christmas story for a night? If so, you’ll be happy to know you can, or at least if one of your favorites is “A Christmas Story.”

“A Christmas Story” is a 1983 Christmas movie classic that takes place on 11th Street in Cleveland, Ohio. Set in the 1940s, little Ralphie Parker tries to persuade his parents to buy him a Red Ryder range-model BB gun for his Christmas gift. While you may remember the lick the icy-cold pole scene best, much of the film surrounds the Parker household.

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Now, you can live out your own Christmas story in the Parker house. In 2004, the Parker home was bought and restored to look identical to the the film’s presentation. But, the owners didn’t just make a Graceland-style museum of home. No, they opened it to overnight guests.

That’s right... You can sleep in Ralphie’s bedroom. Bring up to six guests with you. You’ll have access to the third floor bathroom and kitchen, downstairs living room, and all other areas of the house. Sit down and immerse yourself in the view, including the leg lamp, Ralphie’s official Red Rider, bowling ball, Christmas tree, and other props.

Want Christmas in July? No problem since the house is open year round to overnight and tour guests. An overnight stay averages $395, but pricing is noted to vary based on the length of stay, number of guests, and season. To stay on Christmas Eve and Day is a little more costly at almost $2,000. Officials recommend to call in advance for bookings, especially holiday bookings.

Overnight guests get free entry to the Christmas Story museum directly across from the house, which has even more official props and memorabilia to absorb. If an overnight stay in the Christmas Story house isn’t in the budget, you can always take advantage of the day tours that operate from 10am-5pm.

What do you think about staying at the Christmas Story house - weird or neat? Are you super excited to visit? Maybe, you know a die-hard fan that would love this adventure? Tell us your thoughts!