Here Are The 10 Best Christmas Light Displays In Minnesota. They’re Magical.

Discover seven of the best Christmas light displays in Minnesota, each offering unique and festive experiences.

When the countdown to Christmas is on and everyone is feeling the holiday spirit, nowhere is it more evident than at some of the best Christmas light displays in Minnesota. We are blessed with a lot of amazing ways to celebrate the season, but nothing ever beats seeing some epic holiday lights synchronized to our favorite Christmas tunes! If you're looking for some extra cheer, head to the nearest Minnesota light show. Most of them (including all of these) run through the New Year so you can fit them all in. Here are some of our favorites, but we need to fill in the rest, so tell us about your favorite neighborhood shows on the Only In Minnesota Facebook Page.

1. Bentleyville "Tour of Lights," Duluth

The Tour of Lights in Bentleyville is one of our favorite Christmas light displays in Minnesota every year. It's at Bayfront Park in Duluth, and the entire community is involved in creating the light displays.

2. Christmas at the Fischer's Place, Plymouth

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3. Prairie Lights, Eden Prairie

With over 25,000 lights, it's worth the drive to Eden Prairie to see this show! Be sure to check out their Facebook page to help plan your visit, as some years the displays have had to remain dark.

4. Larson's Lights, New Hope

EDITOR'S NOTE: The family that created this light display has since moved to Wisconsin, but they brought their Christmas displays with them!

5. Celebrate the Light of the World, Willmar

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6. Waconia Christmas

EDITOR'S NOTE: The homeowners of this residential display have moved since the writing of this article.

7. Kiwanis Holiday Lights, Mankato

At Sibley Park, this amazing walk/drive-through light show is all you need to get into the holiday spirit!

8. Pederson Family Light Show, Carver

EDITOR'S NOTE: The residents of this house have moved and this display has closed.

9. Porter's Holiday Light Show, Apple Valley

In Apple Valley, you'll find an amazing lights display not just during Christmas, but Halloween as well. Visit their Facebook page to help plan your visit!

10. Holiday Lights in the Park, St. Paul.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This attraction has closed since the writing of this article.

What is your favorite way to get into the holiday spirit?! We would love to know what you think are some of the best Christmas light displays in Minnesota!

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