7 Christmas Light Displays In New York That Are Pure Holiday Magic
By John Williams|Published November 16, 2023
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John Williams is a writer based in New York City. He's been living in the state for over a decade. He loves nothing more than checking out some great regional cuisine and then taking a long walk in the park.
Looking for some dazzling Christmas light displays in New York State? Well, there are plenty to choose from. Truthfully, the seven we are presenting below just scratch the surface, but they are a great place to start. We think they might just be the best Christmas light displays in New York. To learn more, keep reading, below.
1. Westchester’s Winter Wonderland - Hudson Valley
This drive-thru blowout is over a mile long and features thousands of lights and plenty of amazing holiday animations. It’s an perfect way to see some great lights, all without having to leave your car.
To find out more, check out our past coverage of Westchester's Winter Wonderland website.
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2. Dyker Heights Christmas Lights - New York City
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights, 1072 80th St 1st. Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11228, USA
The Dyker Heights Christmas Lights, located in the Southern part of Brooklyn, is a New York City institution. Visitors will be amazed at just how throughly some of these blocks get decorated with dazzling displays. If you want to learn more, head to the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights website.
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3. Peace, Love & Lights Holiday Light Show - Catskills
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel, NY 12720, USA
Running from after Thanksgiving until New Years Day, the grounds of the Bethel Woods Center for The Arts turn into a feast for the eyes. It’s one of the best drive-thru lights attractions in the state—for those that prefer to walk, there is a weekly no drive-thru session on Mondays. Need more information? Go to the Peace, Love, and Lights Holiday Light Show website
For Lights on the Lake, visitors drive through two miles of incredible lights at Onondaga Lake Park. There is even a Land of Oz display! For those in the Syracuse area, it’s a must-see destination. To learn more about this event, go to our past coverage of Lights on the Lake.
5. Rockefeller Center Tree - New York City
Rockefeller Center, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111, USA
Is there anything more iconic than the tree at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan? All residents of New York need to experience it in person at least once. Why not do that this year? To learn additional information, head to our past coverage of The Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting.
6. Magic of Lights - Long Island
Jones Beach State Park, 1 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY 11793, USA
This family-friendly event turns Jones Beach State Park into a feast for the eyes. And it can be enjoyed from the comfort of a car. For more information, go to the website of Magic of Lights.
7. Broome County Festival of Lights - Binghamton
Otsiningo Park, 1 Otsiningo Park, Binghamton, NY 13905, USA
From November 19th to December 31st, residents of Binghampton will be able to see one of the best light displays in the state. In this presentation, Otsiningo Park truly shines. To learn more, check out the website of Broome County Festival of Lights.
There’s nothing better than Christmas lights. The days are already getting darker, earlier, so why not brighten them up by looking at some of the best displays in the state? And, for those looking for more ideas about places to visit in New York, we made a handy guide for just that purpose.
