From coast to coast, we’ve rounded up the best Christmas light displays in the U.S.
It just wouldn’t be Christmastime without twinkling lights.
Some of the most stunning displays are right here in the U.S.
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Dates and prices:Nov. 29, 2024Jan.
5, 2025; closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Pick up some souvenir candies, chocolates, cookies, and fudge from the Sweet Shop.
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Simply make do with what you have.
It’s truly a sight to behold.
Dates and prices:The tree lighting and parade typically happen on the first Saturday in December.
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It’ll stay lit through Jan. 5, 2025.
Its annual holiday lights event features special art installations and several creatively themed worlds within the garden.
Dates and prices:Nov. 23Dec.
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Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children ages four to 12.
It’s completely constructed from donated skis even the star at the top is made of ski poles.
Prefer a more traditional display?
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Head to the Denver Botanic Gardens for its annualBlossoms of Light.
Blossoms of Light runs Nov. 20, 2024Jan.
12, 2025; closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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AtWinterfest and the Tunnel of Lights, the museum’s historic vehicles are resplendent with electric Christmas decorations.
Dates and prices:Nov. 29Dec.
The displays typically correspond with special exhibitions related to U.S. history.
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Dates and prices:Nov. 23, 2024Jan.
All events are free to attend.
The Washington Harbour Ice Rink is open Nov. 22, 2024Feb.
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Prices vary by venue and whether or not you bring your own ice skates.
Tickets forDisney Jollywood Nightsat Disney’s Hollywood Studios are still available for select dates Nov. 9Dec.
21, 2024, with prices varying by date.
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Dates and prices:Nov. 16, 2024Jan.
Dates and prices:Dec. 731, 2024.
For the best views, take one of the resort’s"Journey to the North Pole" cruises.
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Dates and prices:Four cruises available daily from Nov. 28, 2024Jan.
You’ll also find lots of fun family-friendly activities like holiday train rides and s’mores and hot cocoa stations.
Dates and prices:Nov. 29Dec.
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General admission is $16.95 per person.
Holiday train rides cost $3 extra per person.
Dates and prices:Santa Claus Land of Lights is open Friday through Sunday from Nov. 22Dec.
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8, 2024, then nightly Dec. 1323, 2024.
General admission is $20 per vehicle.
Check the Santa Claus Christmas Celebration’sscheduleas prices, dates, and times vary by event.
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Dates and prices:Nov. 29, 2024Jan.
Admission is $20 per car.
Each year, more than two million lights completely overhaul the gardens into a Christmas-themed show.
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While you’re there, ride the Khicha Family Carousel and get your photo taken with Santa.
Dates and prices:Nov. 29, 2024Jan.
Tickets cost $16 for adults and $10 for children ages three to 11.
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Kentucky: Lights Under Louisville
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Kentucky’s lights shine the brightest underground.
Expect to see everything from light tunnels to creative LED and laser effects.
Experience the Christmas lights spectacularby zip lineas you take on the cavern’s completely underground course.
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Dates and prices:Nov. 8, 2024Jan.
Admission is $42.99 per car or $21.99 per person to ride in the Christmas Express open-air tram.
The 2.5-hour zip line tour costs $99 per person.
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Dates and prices:Nov. 29, 2024Jan.
Dates and prices:Select dates Nov. 16Dec.
Families with two adults and two children can purchase a family pass for $54.
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Early-bird pricing and member discounts can also save you a few bucks.
Dates and prices:Nov. 24, 2024Jan.
Admission is $20 per car.
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Dates and prices:Nov. 27, 2024Jan.
General admission is from $23 per car; check the website for $10 Tuesday promotions.
Dates and prices:Select dates Nov. 29Dec.
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Drive-through costs $10 per car.
Add $10 more per person for combination tickets (to jump into the village and train).
In downtown Duluth, a sky-diving Santa is the opening-day tradition atBentleyville Tour of Lights.
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The event, which takes its name from founder Nathan Bentley.
is held each year in Bayfront Festival Park.
Dates and prices:Nov. 23Dec.
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Entry is free, but parking is $10 per car.
Dates and prices:Nov. 29Dec.
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Dates and prices:Nov. 2, 2024Jan.
Holiday lights are typically on display from late November through early January.
Dates and prices:Nov. 30, 2024Jan.
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Dates and prices:Nov. 8, 2024Jan.
Tickets are $39 per car or $25 per person for the Santa Tram.
Tour the historic houses after dark and meet costumed living history actors portraying the neighborhood’s former residents.
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Dates and prices:Candlelight Stroll is Dec. 68, 1315, and 2022, 2024.
Guests also have an opportunity to visit and chat with Santa until December 23.
Dates and prices:Nov. 1617, 2324, and 2930; Dec. 130, 2024.
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In nearby Sandia Heights, many of the upscale houses are lavishly decorated for the season.
Dates and prices:Nov. 30, 2024Jan.
Self-guided tours are free.
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Dates and prices:Nov. 15, 2024Jan.
Check the website for discount nights, where rates drop to $10 and $13, respectively.
Dates and prices:Nov. 30Dec.
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Admission is $5 per car.
The most unique element, however, is the spectacular 100-foot twinkling lights “waterfall.”
Dates and prices:Nov. 29Dec.
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Tickets are $15 per person for ages four and up.
Dates and prices:Nov. 27, 2024Jan.
Dates and prices:Nov. 24, 2024Jan.
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Admission is $10 per car.
Dates and prices:Nov. 2, 2024Jan.
Dates and prices:Nov. 22, 2024Jan.
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Dates and prices:Dec. 15, 2024Jan.
Tickets are $35 for adults and $17 for children ages four to 12.
The annual free event runs from mid-November to early January at Falls Park.
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Dates and prices:Nov. 22, 2024Jan.
Dates and prices:Nov. 8, 2024Jan.
Ticket prices vary by activity.
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Dates and prices:Dec. 1023, 2024.
VIP access and packages are also available (prices vary).
Dates and prices:Dec. 1, 2024Jan.
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Entry is $39.99 per car.
Dates and prices:Dec. 1315, 2024.
Admission is free, tickets vary by event.
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Since 1989, theRichmond Times-Dispatchhas published a list of thebest tacky lightsin town.
James Limousine runs its tours from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve (rates vary by vehicle).
Tune into the 101.9 FM as you drive for the perfect Christmas lights-viewing soundtrack.
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Visitors are advised to purchase tickets in advance, as it’s quite a popular event.
Dates and prices:Nov. 29Dec.
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Admission is $40 per car.
Cruise the six-mile route from the comfort of your car or join a guided trolley tour from Wilson Lodge.
Dates and prices:Nov. 7, 2024Jan.
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A portion of the proceeds goes toward the Salvation Army and other nonprofit organizations supporting local families.
Dates and prices:Nov. 29Dec.
Admission is $20 per car.
Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights
Dates and prices:Dec. 728, 2024.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children ages three to 12.
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