Glowing Wonders: America's Best Holiday Light Experiences

Forget carols and cookies; the real Christmas magic is in the dazzling lights! Explore dazzling displays across the U.S. this season

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Koziar's Village: indoor/outdoor houses, shops, trains, and a bakery lit by 1 million lights.

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Open through January 1, kids free, adults $13.

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Fantasy in Lights: Drive/trolley through 7-mile display with 10 million lights.Open through Jan 1, $19.95-$39.95.

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Austin Trail of Lights: 2.5-mile walk with 2 million lights, Ferris wheel, carousel.

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Open Dec 8-23, free-$8 general admission, extra perks for special tickets.

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Enchanted: Forest of Light: artistic light show with stained glass village, geometric structures, and flower lights. Open through January 7, $20–$45.

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Winter Garden a Glow: Luminous lights, candy cane forest, gingerbread village, choirs, fire pits, holiday drinks.

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Open Wed-Sun through Dec 31, $18 adults, $14 children.

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