This parade of lights in the US will complete your family’s holiday spirits
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A celebration with the whole family this holiday season speaks volumes and to add up another agenda that will put a smile on their faces and the kids jumping for joy, here are some of the holiday attractions in the US promising a parade of lights.
From East to West Coast, these dazzling light displays are the perfect excuse to walk around and burn some of those calories from all the festive meals.
US holiday attractions illuminating your holidays
Put on your scarf and bring the whole family to marvel at these luminous displays of lights. Get this: some of them are free of charge.
Dyker Heights Lights – Brooklyn, New York
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- Price: Free
- Dates: Late November to early January
Brooklyn doesn’t just boast of its concrete jungle where dreams are made of. The city was completely transformed by its residents during the Christmas season.
Get to walk in a Christmas light display adorned with Santa statues, elf and snowman figures. Head onto the 11th and 13th avenues and from 83rd to 86th streets for the best displays.
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ZooLights at Smithsonian’s National Zoo – Washington D.C.
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- Price: $6
- Dates: Nov.24 – Dec.30
Animals may be the stars of the zoo but this Christmastime, 500,000 LED lights share the limelight. During holidays, the zoo was transformed into an illuminating wonderland.
Catch live music, walk the pathways and live on the holiday enchantment with lights shaped like animals.
Night of Lights – St. Augustine, Florida
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- Price: Free
- Dates: Nov.18 – Jan.28
Florida’s historic district takes a spin and transforms into a luminous masterpiece with over 3 million lights display. Explore solo or enjoy your trip with a tour guide. Also the St. George Street and the Lightner Museum are both a feast for the eyes.
Illumination of Tree Lights – Lisle, Ilinois
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- Price: $16 for adults, $10.50 for kids 3 years old and up
- Dates: Nov.18 – Jan. 6
Nestled 25 miles from Chicago, the orchestration of this symphony of lights is surely worth the drive. Sprawled across 50 acres of greens, the trees illuminate paired with music that will serenade your senses.
For visitors 18 years and older, their light displays are extended to late-night fun all blended with music at 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 29.
Enchanted Forest of Light – Descanso Gardens, Flintridge, California
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- Price: $35 for adults, $25 for kids
- Dates: Nov.19 to Jan. 7
A gem north of Los Angeles, Descanso Gardens unveils its enchanting forest filled with fields of color-changing lights. A stained glass village also awaits visitors offering a glimpse to the kaleidoscope world.
Glittering Lights – Las Vegas Motor Speedway
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- Price: $39 per vehicle
- Dates: Nov. 9 – Jan. 7
Las Vegas has always been glitzy all throughout the year but this sparkling spectacle features more than 5 million lights in the area, transforming it into a holiday oasis. This one-of-a-kind lights display tour will let you be mesmerized with the scene while riding a car.
Tip: Drive slowly so you can snap the perfect photos.
Village of Lights in Christmas Town – Leavenworth, Washington
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- Price: Free
- Dates: Nov. 24 – Dec. 24
Welcome to this Bavarian-style village complete with a display of lights — Christmas Town. Over 500,000 lights illuminate the town, creating a spectacular display.
Listen to Christmas carolers, live music and perhaps the kids will enjoy meeting Mr. And Mrs. Claus. Also, don’t forget to visit Festhalle for their charming gingerbread houses and some holiday snacks.
An Old Time Christmas — Silver Dollar City, Branson, Missouri
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- Price: One-day ticket for adults at $89 and $79 for kids age 4-11
- Dates: Nov. 4 – Dec.30
Your whole family would enjoy Rudolph’s parade, live shows and a showcase of 6.5 million lights. Aside from the festive display of lights, you can check out the rides, and shop.
Wrapping this tour of US holiday attractions, we’ll let you decide where your festive journey will begin.
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