Every holiday season the state of Ohio lights up the night with dazzling Christmas lights the whole family can enjoy. Both walk-through and drive-through displays get you in the spirit---and the quality family time is truly priceless. Grab a hot chocolate and visit the closest light show near you (and as many others as you like, of course.) The following are 14 of our favorites and they just happen to be some of the best Christmas lights in Ohio this year that are pure magic.

1. The Christmas Ranch (Morrow)

This popular family fun attraction features a million dancing Christmas lights synchronized to holiday music, Christmas shops, pictures with Santa, wagon and train rides, and hot food and drinks. It is open from the third weekend of November until December 23rd. The Christmas Ranch is located at 3205 S Waynesville Rd., Morrow, OH, 45152. Learn more about one of the largest Christmas light displays in Ohio before you go!

2. Journey Borealis at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park (Hamilton)

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park transforms into a winter wonderland from the third weekend of November until early January. Journey Borealis will feature over one million lights and holiday art installations. It is one of the most magical places you can go during this holiday season in Ohio. It is located at 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Rd., Hamilton, OH, 45013.

3. The Legendary Lights of Historic Clifton Mill (Clifton)

The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill are featured nightly (weather permitting) starting the day after Thanksgiving until December 30. (On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day the display closes at 8 p.m.) Clifton Mill is located at 75 Water St., Clifton, OH, 45316.

4. The North Pole Express (Findlay)

Board a quarter-scale train and ride through holiday lights and decorations at this family fun destination, which also features a railroad gift shop, a decorated museum, and pictures with Santa. The display begins the day after Thanksgiving and is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Board the North Pole Express at 12505 County Rd. 99, Findlay, OH, 45840.

5. Upper's Winter Fantasy of Lights (Upper Sandusky)

Bring the whole family to enjoy this Christmas light extravaganza, which typically runs all December long.

6. Cleveland Public Square Christmas Light Display (Cleveland)

The free Ohio light display at Cleveland's Public Square will dazzle you and your family. Don't miss the magic in Cleveland this holiday season!

7. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Wildlights (Columbus)

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's Wildlights is also a popular destination for families during the holiday season. Typically running the third weekend of November until early January, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a magical winter wonderland. (It is open every day except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.)

8. Toledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas (Toledo)

Another amazing Ohio light display, Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo is fun for the whole family. The zoo features more than a million lights, making it a magical winter wonderland from late November until New Year's. Lights can be viewed daily except for on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

9. PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo (Cincinnati)

The PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden runs from the third weekend of November until early January. It is open daily except the lights won't be open on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. This is one of the best things to do at Christmas in Ohio.

10. Holiday In Lights (Sharonville)

Open nightly from the third weekend of November until the end of December, this family-favorite drive-thru light display in the Cincinnati area features more than a mile of dazzling lights. See them nightly including on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! Holiday In Lights is located at Sharon Woods Park (11450 Lebanon Rd., Route 42 Sharonville, OH, 45241).

11. Light Up Middletown (Middletown)

Light Up Middletown is open beginning Thanksgiving night through December 31st and features a drive-thru light display. (Donations are encouraged.) View the lights every night regardless of the weather (including holidays.) It is located at 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown, OH, 45042.

12. Woodland Lights Washington Township (Dayton)

This half-mile amazing Ohio light display and festival in Countryside Park is a popular holiday family fun attraction. Find out more about this enchanting holiday tradition, including dates and times, on the Washington Township website.

13. Gallipolis In Lights (Gallipolis)

The French City's park lights up the night during the holiday season. Visit this quaint small town along the Ohio River for a memorable holiday season. You'll find the city park at 2nd Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 and we write all about Gallipolis In Lights in this feature article!

14. Alum Creek Fantasy of Lights (Delaware)

This drive-thru light display also features pictures with Santa, free hot chocolate, and cookies and gift shops. It's one of the best things to do during Christmas in Ohio. This event is located at 2911 S Old State Rd., Delaware, OH, 43015.

Have you been to any of these displays before? What (and where) do you consider to be the best Christmas lights in Ohio? Share your photos, thoughts, and experiences with us!