20 Christmas light displays across America you need to see
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Theodore, Alabama: Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens
Better break out your best walking shoes! With more than 65 acres featuring 3 million lights, 15 displays and over 1,000 pieces, there's a lot of ground to cover at the in . Tickets start at $16 for adults and $8 for children.
Denver, Colorado: Blossoms of Lights at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Get ready for lights of all kinds, colors and magnitudes at the in . With larger-than-life displays, 3-D experiences and much more, you'll be entertained for hours. Admission starts at $16 for adults and $13 for kids.
Woodland Hills, California: Candy Cane Lane
For six decades, local homeowners on Lubao and Oxnard Streets in , have teamed up to create an eight-block holiday light extravaganza now known as . A little neighborly competition ensures each home's display gets even bigger and brighter year after year. The free event tends to wind down every night at 10 p.m.
Portland, Oregon: The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights
Stop by in , to take a stroll under the lights while taking in the sounds of the season. Throughout December, the destination will host over 190 Yuletide concerts on its grounds, making it one of the best places to see live music and performances this December. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for kids.
PHOTO: Courtesy of The Grotto
Danvers, Massachusetts: Danvers Lights on Arthur Street
Every holiday season, one local , resident makes it their mission to make Arthur Street extra merry and bright with a dazzling light display that takes over two properties. The stunning set up is open to the public and free to see, though donations are encouraged.
Brooklyn, New York: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights
Head on over to Brooklyn's iconic to check out their renowned and over-the-top light displays. The impressive homemade features draw thousands of visitors every year, so expect some crowds when you walk through. Walking by is free, while guided tours cost $50 for adults and $40 for kids.
Leavenworth, Washington: Christmas Lighting Festival
Pacific Northwest residents should be sure to make a trip to 's, quaint town center to check out over half a million twinkling lights that take over the trees, buildings, structures and more. Starting in late November, the townspeople come together every Saturday and Sunday at 4:45 p.m. to turn on the lights, giving you plenty of opportunities to take in the magnificent display.
Natchitoches, Louisiana: Festival of Lights
What New Orleans is to Mardi Gras, Louisiana's, small town of is to Christmas, which is why it's considered one of the best places to see holiday lights come December. Drop by any evening to see displays all over town or check out the iconic on December 1.
Bernville, Pennsylvania: Koziar’s Christmas Village
Why see a decorated house or two when you can explore an entire Yuletide village? This , attractions boasts dozens of outdoor displays that shine bright enough to see from miles away.
Caldwell, Idaho: Winter Wonderland Festival
While most light attractions tend to power down right after Christmas, the continues to shine bright through January 15, making it the perfect thing to do when you're feeling those post-holiday blues. Swing by any evening to check out the free attraction.
St. Augustine, Florida: Night of Lights
Hop on the Nights of Lights trolley tour or stroll through the now through January 31 to take in three million holiday lights at . Walking around the area is free, while trolly tickets are $14 for adults and $6 for kids.
Syracuse, New York: Lights on the Lake
Planning to visit the this December? Better make your way to Onondaga Lake Park where you'll find that you can drive through. Admission is just $10 per car, $20 on weekends.
Austin, Texas: Trail of Lights
With four light tunnels, a giant ferris wheel, and 40 festive displays featuring over two million lights, this spectacular , event is bound to thrill everyone in your family. Check out the to see when you can visit for free, otherwise general admission costs just $3.
PHOTO: Getty Images
Charleston, South Carolina: Holiday Festival of Lights
Drive through this three-mile lakeside attraction and you'll see millions of lights, Christmas carolers, and more festive fun. The in , costs $15 per car.
Fort Worth, Texas: The Modern Lights Display
Now through January 6, you can check out by strolling around the , grounds, or from the comfort of the museum's interior, thanks to its new extended hours. Admission costs $10 per person, $4 for students and seniors, and is free for children under 12.
Las Vegas, Nevada: Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
You don't know how beautiful Christmas lights can be until you've made your way through complete with several tunnels of twinkling bulbs. Now through January 7, you can load up your car to see the show for just $20 per vehicle.
PHOTO: Gabe Ginsberg/Courtesy of Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Lexington, Kentucky: Southern Lights
Through December 31, families can drive through — complete with thousands of bulbs and animated scenes — at the . Monday through Thursday nights, admission costs $15 while weekend admission is $25.
Branson, Missouri: Christmas in Midtown at Silver Dollar City
Everywhere you look in this Midwest theme park, you'll be greeted by the sight of a colorful Christmas display. Through December 30, adults can take in "" at the for $62 per person, while kids can enter for $51.
PHOTO: Courtesy of Silver Dollar City
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Longwood Gardens
If you're looking for a Christmas experience that offers more than just lights, located just outside , is for you. Be sure to check out its Open Air Fountain show, which features water jets in tune with your favorite holiday songs in a sea of lights. Tickets start at $30 for adults, $16 for kids and teens, and children under 4 can enter for free.
PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons
Duluth, Minnesota: Bentleyville Tour of Lights
features four million lights displayed on a 20-acre park adjacent to Lake Superior in . The best part? It's free!
PHOTO: Northern Lights Photography/Courtesy of Bentleyville Tour of Lights
Theodore, Alabama: Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens
Better break out your best walking shoes! With more than 65 acres featuring 3 million lights, 15 displays and over 1,000 pieces, there's a lot of ground to cover at the in . Tickets start at $16 for adults and $8 for children.
Denver, Colorado: Blossoms of Lights at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Get ready for lights of all kinds, colors and magnitudes at the in . With larger-than-life displays, 3-D experiences and much more, you'll be entertained for hours. Admission starts at $16 for adults and $13 for kids.
Woodland Hills, California: Candy Cane Lane
For six decades, local homeowners on Lubao and Oxnard Streets in , have teamed up to create an eight-block holiday light extravaganza now known as . A little neighborly competition ensures each home's display gets even bigger and brighter year after year. The free event tends to wind down every night at 10 p.m.
Portland, Oregon: The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights
Stop by in , to take a stroll under the lights while taking in the sounds of the season. Throughout December, the destination will host over 190 Yuletide concerts on its grounds, making it one of the best places to see live music and performances this December. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for kids.
PHOTO: Courtesy of The Grotto
Danvers, Massachusetts: Danvers Lights on Arthur Street
Every holiday season, one local , resident makes it their mission to make Arthur Street extra merry and bright with a dazzling light display that takes over two properties. The stunning set up is open to the public and free to see, though donations are encouraged.
Brooklyn, New York: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights
Head on over to Brooklyn's iconic to check out their renowned and over-the-top light displays. The impressive homemade features draw thousands of visitors every year, so expect some crowds when you walk through. Walking by is free, while guided tours cost $50 for adults and $40 for kids.
Leavenworth, Washington: Christmas Lighting Festival
Pacific Northwest residents should be sure to make a trip to 's, quaint town center to check out over half a million twinkling lights that take over the trees, buildings, structures and more. Starting in late November, the townspeople come together every Saturday and Sunday at 4:45 p.m. to turn on the lights, giving you plenty of opportunities to take in the magnificent display.
Natchitoches, Louisiana: Festival of Lights
What New Orleans is to Mardi Gras, Louisiana's, small town of is to Christmas, which is why it's considered one of the best places to see holiday lights come December. Drop by any evening to see displays all over town or check out the iconic on December 1.
Bernville, Pennsylvania: Koziar’s Christmas Village
Why see a decorated house or two when you can explore an entire Yuletide village? This , attractions boasts dozens of outdoor displays that shine bright enough to see from miles away.
Caldwell, Idaho: Winter Wonderland Festival
While most light attractions tend to power down right after Christmas, the continues to shine bright through January 15, making it the perfect thing to do when you're feeling those post-holiday blues. Swing by any evening to check out the free attraction.
St. Augustine, Florida: Night of Lights
Hop on the Nights of Lights trolley tour or stroll through the now through January 31 to take in three million holiday lights at . Walking around the area is free, while trolly tickets are $14 for adults and $6 for kids.
Syracuse, New York: Lights on the Lake
Planning to visit the this December? Better make your way to Onondaga Lake Park where you'll find that you can drive through. Admission is just $10 per car, $20 on weekends.
Austin, Texas: Trail of Lights
With four light tunnels, a giant ferris wheel, and 40 festive displays featuring over two million lights, this spectacular , event is bound to thrill everyone in your family. Check out the to see when you can visit for free, otherwise general admission costs just $3.
PHOTO: Getty Images
Charleston, South Carolina: Holiday Festival of Lights
Drive through this three-mile lakeside attraction and you'll see millions of lights, Christmas carolers, and more festive fun. The in , costs $15 per car.
Fort Worth, Texas: The Modern Lights Display
Now through January 6, you can check out by strolling around the , grounds, or from the comfort of the museum's interior, thanks to its new extended hours. Admission costs $10 per person, $4 for students and seniors, and is free for children under 12.
Las Vegas, Nevada: Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
You don't know how beautiful Christmas lights can be until you've made your way through complete with several tunnels of twinkling bulbs. Now through January 7, you can load up your car to see the show for just $20 per vehicle.
PHOTO: Gabe Ginsberg/Courtesy of Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Lexington, Kentucky: Southern Lights
Through December 31, families can drive through — complete with thousands of bulbs and animated scenes — at the . Monday through Thursday nights, admission costs $15 while weekend admission is $25.
Branson, Missouri: Christmas in Midtown at Silver Dollar City
Everywhere you look in this Midwest theme park, you'll be greeted by the sight of a colorful Christmas display. Through December 30, adults can take in "" at the for $62 per person, while kids can enter for $51.
PHOTO: Courtesy of Silver Dollar City
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Longwood Gardens
If you're looking for a Christmas experience that offers more than just lights, located just outside , is for you. Be sure to check out its Open Air Fountain show, which features water jets in tune with your favorite holiday songs in a sea of lights. Tickets start at $30 for adults, $16 for kids and teens, and children under 4 can enter for free.
PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons
Duluth, Minnesota: Bentleyville Tour of Lights
features four million lights displayed on a 20-acre park adjacent to Lake Superior in . The best part? It's free!
PHOTO: Northern Lights Photography/Courtesy of Bentleyville Tour of Lights
Theodore, Alabama: Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens
Better break out your best walking shoes! With more than 65 acres featuring 3 million lights, 15 displays and over 1,000 pieces, there's a lot of ground to cover at the in . Tickets start at $16 for adults and $8 for children.
Denver, Colorado: Blossoms of Lights at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Get ready for lights of all kinds, colors and magnitudes at the in . With larger-than-life displays, 3-D experiences and much more, you'll be entertained for hours. Admission starts at $16 for adults and $13 for kids.
Woodland Hills, California: Candy Cane Lane
For six decades, local homeowners on Lubao and Oxnard Streets in , have teamed up to create an eight-block holiday light extravaganza now known as . A little neighborly competition ensures each home's display gets even bigger and brighter year after year. The free event tends to wind down every night at 10 p.m.
Portland, Oregon: The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights
Stop by in , to take a stroll under the lights while taking in the sounds of the season. Throughout December, the destination will host over 190 Yuletide concerts on its grounds, making it one of the best places to see live music and performances this December. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for kids.
PHOTO: Courtesy of The Grotto
Danvers, Massachusetts: Danvers Lights on Arthur Street
Every holiday season, one local , resident makes it their mission to make Arthur Street extra merry and bright with a dazzling light display that takes over two properties. The stunning set up is open to the public and free to see, though donations are encouraged.
Brooklyn, New York: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights
Head on over to Brooklyn's iconic to check out their renowned and over-the-top light displays. The impressive homemade features draw thousands of visitors every year, so expect some crowds when you walk through. Walking by is free, while guided tours cost $50 for adults and $40 for kids.
Leavenworth, Washington: Christmas Lighting Festival
Pacific Northwest residents should be sure to make a trip to 's, quaint town center to check out over half a million twinkling lights that take over the trees, buildings, structures and more. Starting in late November, the townspeople come together every Saturday and Sunday at 4:45 p.m. to turn on the lights, giving you plenty of opportunities to take in the magnificent display.
Natchitoches, Louisiana: Festival of Lights
What New Orleans is to Mardi Gras, Louisiana's, small town of is to Christmas, which is why it's considered one of the best places to see holiday lights come December. Drop by any evening to see displays all over town or check out the iconic on December 1.
Bernville, Pennsylvania: Koziar’s Christmas Village
Why see a decorated house or two when you can explore an entire Yuletide village? This , attractions boasts dozens of outdoor displays that shine bright enough to see from miles away.
Caldwell, Idaho: Winter Wonderland Festival
While most light attractions tend to power down right after Christmas, the continues to shine bright through January 15, making it the perfect thing to do when you're feeling those post-holiday blues. Swing by any evening to check out the free attraction.
St. Augustine, Florida: Night of Lights
Hop on the Nights of Lights trolley tour or stroll through the now through January 31 to take in three million holiday lights at . Walking around the area is free, while trolly tickets are $14 for adults and $6 for kids.
Syracuse, New York: Lights on the Lake
Planning to visit the this December? Better make your way to Onondaga Lake Park where you'll find that you can drive through. Admission is just $10 per car, $20 on weekends.
Austin, Texas: Trail of Lights
With four light tunnels, a giant ferris wheel, and 40 festive displays featuring over two million lights, this spectacular , event is bound to thrill everyone in your family. Check out the to see when you can visit for free, otherwise general admission costs just $3.
PHOTO: Getty Images
Charleston, South Carolina: Holiday Festival of Lights
Drive through this three-mile lakeside attraction and you'll see millions of lights, Christmas carolers, and more festive fun. The in , costs $15 per car.
Fort Worth, Texas: The Modern Lights Display
Now through January 6, you can check out by strolling around the , grounds, or from the comfort of the museum's interior, thanks to its new extended hours. Admission costs $10 per person, $4 for students and seniors, and is free for children under 12.
Las Vegas, Nevada: Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
You don't know how beautiful Christmas lights can be until you've made your way through complete with several tunnels of twinkling bulbs. Now through January 7, you can load up your car to see the show for just $20 per vehicle.
PHOTO: Gabe Ginsberg/Courtesy of Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Lexington, Kentucky: Southern Lights
Through December 31, families can drive through — complete with thousands of bulbs and animated scenes — at the . Monday through Thursday nights, admission costs $15 while weekend admission is $25.
Branson, Missouri: Christmas in Midtown at Silver Dollar City
Everywhere you look in this Midwest theme park, you'll be greeted by the sight of a colorful Christmas display. Through December 30, adults can take in "" at the for $62 per person, while kids can enter for $51.
PHOTO: Courtesy of Silver Dollar City
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Longwood Gardens
If you're looking for a Christmas experience that offers more than just lights, located just outside , is for you. Be sure to check out its Open Air Fountain show, which features water jets in tune with your favorite holiday songs in a sea of lights. Tickets start at $30 for adults, $16 for kids and teens, and children under 4 can enter for free.
PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons
Duluth, Minnesota: Bentleyville Tour of Lights
features four million lights displayed on a 20-acre park adjacent to Lake Superior in . The best part? It's free!
PHOTO: Northern Lights Photography/Courtesy of Bentleyville Tour of Lights
Find one near you
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a visit to one of these enchanting holiday light displays across the U.S., from a racetrack in Nevada and a museum in Texas, to gardens in Pennsylvania and a theme park in Missouri. Happy sightseeing lightseeing!