Posted in Delaware
November 20, 2016
8 Christmas Light Displays In Delaware That Are Pure Magic
It’s almost Thanksgiving, and while I usually hold off on Christmas talk until after I’ve had my fill of turkey and stuffing, two of the best Christmas Light Displays in Delaware kicked off this weekend for the holiday season and I feel like it would be a disservice to keep this information to myself. There are some amazing Christmas Lights going up around the state right now, and they’ll continue to shine until after Santa’s come down every chimney. Which one is your favorite to see?
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After a year off, The Twinkling House is back! This home is the place of a popular light show that takes place every day until Christmas, from 5:00 until 9:30. This year, they've scaled back a little, but the famous muppets will be there, and that's the best part.

Smith's Lights at the top of the hill are popular with children who believe that this is Santa's house! The man himself, Santa Claus, is here from 6-8 every night until December 23rd.
Silverside Road & Prior Road, Wilmington
Silverside Road & Prior Road, Wilmington

This family puts up just about a MILLION lights to make it one of the most stunning Christmas Light displays in Delaware. Their estimated electric bill for the month is over $80,000!
1054 Red Lion Road, New Castle
1054 Red Lion Road, New Castle

Winterthur's holiday display is among the best in the state every year. The tree and decorations went up November 18th, so head to the museum for the coolest holiday display in Delaware while it's still around.
Winterthur Museum, 5105 Kennett Pike Winterthur, Delaware
Winterthur Museum, 5105 Kennett Pike Winterthur, Delaware

Cape Henlopen State Park puts on an one fo the best Christmas light displays in Delaware every year at the WinterWonderFEST. Don't miss it - there's a christmas village along with the light display, and it's really a wonderful experience. It opened on the 18th, so go enjoy it!
Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, Delaware
Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, Delaware

The vendors in the shopping alleys in Rehoboth Beach love decorating for Christmas, and the town puts up a giant Christmas tree by the famous bandstand. If you want to walk around, do some shopping, and grab a quick bite to eat all while seeing some of the best christmas light displays in Delaware, a trip to Rehoboth Beach is all you'll need.

Downtown Milford lights up its main streets with decorations, wreaths, trees and of course gorgeous Christmas Lights! It's a great town to stroll through when you're in the holiday spirit.

The Holiday Lights Express from the Wilmington and Western Railroad will take you to see some of the best Christmas lights in Delaware, all while you're surrounded by over 7,000 lights in a vintage Doodlebug train car. Read more about the train's hours, costs, and other information here.
If you’re getting in the holiday spirit already, you might want to check out these unique shops where you can find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts in Delaware, too!