Drive Through Millions Of Lights At Galaxy Of Lights In Alabama This Holiday Season

"Galaxy of Lights" at Huntsville Botanical Garden is a magical Christmas lights display featuring 1.25 million lights and nearly 200 displays.

Now that Christmas is just around the corner, we're starting to see several festive light displays throughout Alabama. While most of these light displays are in individual yards, others are located at some of the state's best-known attractions. One light display in particular is the super magical "Galaxy of Lights," which you can read all about below. Located at the Huntsville Botanical Garden, "Galaxy of Lights" happens to have some of the best Christmas lights in Alabama.

"Galaxy of Lights" is an annual Christmas lights display that's located at Huntsville Botanical Garden in Huntsville, Alabama. It's one of the state's most magical Christmas attractions and offers both walking and driving nights.

For Garden of Lights 2023, the season will run from Nov. 17 through Dec. 31, 2023. The nights designated for the drive-thru lights will be Dec. 4-14 and Dec. 26-31, 2023. Walking nights are Nov. 17-26, 27, and 29-30, 2023. And there are designated dog-walking nights every Monday and Tuesday during the walk-thru lights nights that include Nov. 20-21 and Dec. 18-19, 2023. For information, visit the Huntsville Botanical Garden website.

NOTE: Galaxy of Lights Alabama will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

During your 2.5-mile drive, you'll see numerous nursery characters, traditional holiday scenes, Santa, and so much more. "Galaxy of Lights" is the ultimate Christmas attraction for both kids and kids at heart.

Featuring 1.25 million lights, some of which are animated, and nearly 200 larger-than-life displays, you don't want to forget to add "Galaxy of Lights" to your bucket list this holiday season.

Each display is designed and carefully assembled by the "Galaxy Guys," which is a group of retirees that have volunteered their time to make "Galaxy of Lights" such a magical experience.

If you happen to be in Huntsville, Alabama and you're looking for "Christmas lights displays near me" this holiday season, be sure to stop by Huntsville Botanical Garden and take a drive through its "Galaxy of Lights" display. It's sure to fill you with holiday cheer!

For more information about Alabama's "Galaxy of Lights," including how to purchase tickets online, you can view the Huntsville Botanical Garden website and give the Huntsville Botanical Garden Facebook page a follow.

Take a look at this video by @NerdsOnTheGo:

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Have you ever taken a drive through the "Galaxy of Lights" Christmas lights in Alabama? If so, what do you think? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section.

Another Christmas attraction in Huntsville, Alabama you don't want to miss this holiday season is the city's annual Tinsel Trail. For information, be sure to take a look at the following article: Take A Stroll Down Alabama’s Tinsel Trail This Holiday Season For Some Christmas Magic.

If you're looking for the perfect gifts for friends and family this year, check out the OnlyInYourState Holiday Gift Guide!

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