Best Christmas Lights Displays in US

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Looking for nice places to see the Christmas lights displays in America?


Walt Disney World is without a doubt, one of the most popular places to enjoy the annual Christmas celebrations, though small towns are certainly some of the most appealing places to spend an old-fashioned Christmas.

Below it’s a list of some of best Christmas towns and other beautiful places in the US where you can see some of the best holiday lights displays:

Leavenworth, Washington State

Leavenworth is easily one of the most beautiful Christmas town in the United States where you can enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas vacation. During the holiday season Leavenworth turns into a Christmas wonderland with carol singers on the streets, and street vendors selling delicious roasted chestnuts.

Leavenworth also boasts one of the best Christmas lights displays in US and one of the most magical lighting ceremonies you could ever attend. Leavenworth Christmas Festival also includes concerts, lantern parades, and classic Christmas  theater performances such as the “Three Kings” story.

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By the way, if you’re going to be in Seattle this holiday season you can easily visit the annual tree lighting festival in Leavenworth without having to drive. Alki tours operates a special Amtrak train on Saturdays-only called the “Snow Train” which takes you directly to Leavenworth. The train ride is definitely worth doing just for the glorious views of the snow-covered trees, and also being able to go under the famous Cascade Tunnel.

McAdenville, North Carolina

McAdenville is without question one of best Christmas towns in the US where you will find the old Christmas spirit! McAdenville is located a short drive west of Charlotte and truly lives up to its reputation as “Christmas Town USA” since all town residents come together in decorating trees and homes.

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McAdenville Christmas lighting ceremony is held on December 1st at 4:30pm at the Pharr Family YMCA, though the entire town will remain beautifully lit up throughout the month of December.

Breckenridge, Colorado

Breckenridge is a fantastic ski vacation spot in the US where you can spend the holiday season in Victorian style! Between the 3rd and 24th of December Breckenridge is home to the Victorian Winter Wonderland, which features special events such as the Lighting of Breckenridge (Dec 3rd), which is one of the best Christmas lights displays in US.

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The Victorian Winter Wonderland also features traditional German Christmas markets, as well as snow-sculpting contests, snowboarding competitions, and fun things for families to do such as fun races and children’s craft activities.

Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, Michigan

Bronner's Christmas Wonderland is one of the prettiest places in Michigan to see Christmas lights and soak in the Christmas atmosphere. Bronner's is located in Frankenmuth and definitely lives up to its name since the store is truly a Christmas wonderland attraction where families and children can enjoy fun activities like watching Christmas movies, Santa visits, and sing along Christmas carols.

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Bronner's Wonderland also happens to be one of the largest Christmas stores in the world so it’s a nice nifty place to buy your Christmas ornaments, accessories, stockings, gifts and that kind of stuff.

Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania

Longwood boasts one of the most beautiful gardens, water fountains and floral arrangements anywhere in the world! Longwood Gardens is located in Kennett Square and it’s is definitely one of the nicest and most romantic places to spend a day out and seeing the holiday lights display.

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Longwood Gardens Christmas lights are simply spectacular to view and you can appreciate the care that goes into the fanciful decorations of all the garden areas, walkways, trees, flowers, and plants. Longwood also hosts Christmas events such as organ sing-along and concerts, and choir singing from late November and early January so, it's also a great spot to ring in the New Year (things to do in New Years Eve).

James Island County Park, South Carolina

James Island County Park’s holiday festival of lights takes place between November 11th and January 1st, and it’s no doubt one of the most popular places in the southeast region to see Christmas displays and enjoy a fun Christmas time with the family.

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As soon as you enter the park you are greeted with hundreds of beautiful light displays. Besides seeing the lights, you'll be able to enjoy fun runs, light display design contests, gingerbread competitions, an old-fashioned carousel, rock climbing, and visiting Santa’s Village. The village is definitely the center piece attraction as it boats a railroad where you’ll be able to catch a fun train ride. The holiday festival of lights also features.

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