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These 8 Places In Alaska Have The Most Unbelievable Christmas Decorations

With our long nights, Alaska is the perfect place to go Christmas light patrolling. Yes, that’s a thing. You load all your friends or the entire family into your car and go for a cruise to find the prettiest light display in the neighborhood! Some of the people in Alaska make a huge deal by decorating their entire yard while others keep it classy and simple. Check out some of the awesome places lit up with the best Christmas decorations in Alaska!

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1) Pioneer Park all lit up!
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The snow adds a nice touch, doesn't it? Read more details about the lovely details of this lighted Christmas stroll.
2) An impressive setup in South Anchorage.
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The candy canes tie the yard together look amazing. If you love this, you should check out this Christmas map of great places to see Christmas lights in Southeast Alaska.
3) Blue and classy.
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All blue looks pretty sweet, if I say so myself. If you’re looking for more stunning lights and to stretch your legs, head to the Alaska Botanical Gardens for their holiday light walk.
4) Decorate ALL of your house, even the driveway.
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Parking is not a necessity if you can get your house to look like this! If you want to see another house dressed up nicely, head to Eagle River for the Glidden’s Christmas Light Show.
5) Keep an eye out for the Grinch.
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These people brought their A game.
6) Might as well decorate your car, too!
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That 1950 DeSoto looks dang classy all lit up like that. And if you love being all warm and cozy in your car during Christmas time, head to Alaska’s largest drive-thru holiday light display.
7) Downtown Anchorage, what a sight!
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Town square is enchanting all lit up at night. And every year after Christmas, you may just see some ice sculptures!
8) Under the Zoo Lights.
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If you get a chance and you get tired of driving through neighborhoods, visit the Alaska Zoo for some fun Christmas light viewing! You can check out their hours and ticket prices on their website.

Where else can you find the best Christmas decorations in Alaska? Add your favorite spot to the list in the comments below, so we can all see them!

If you want to chase that festive feeling, Here Are The 11 Most Enchanting, Magical Christmas Towns In Alaska that you need to visit this holiday season!

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Best Christmas Decorations In Alaska

December 03, 2020
Megan McDonald

Is Alaska a good place to spend Christmas?

Absolutely! The state looks like it stepped right off the pages of a fairy tale book. Towering, snow capped mountains, dancing aurora borealis, and trees hung heavy with snow greet you at every turn. A holiday season in Alaska will make you squeal with joy!

What is the best thing to do in December in Alaska?

There are so many wonderful things to do in the month. You can check out the light displays up for the holiday season, celebrate winter solstice and the darkest day of the year, and get out and enjoy ice skating, skiing, and more. December is a magical month to be in Alaska.

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