‘Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la la la la la. Attention, Georgians! The holiday season is fast approaching, and if you need a bit of a kick in the pants to get your festive feet a-movin’, we may just have the perfect adventure for you. Gather up your family members and load them into the car, because this holiday road trip takes you to some of the best Christmas lights in Georgia.

Our Magical Christmas Lights Road Trip in Georgia is a one-of-a-kind adventure through some of the best holiday light displays our great state has to offer. Some displays are renowned projects that bring joy and cheer each and every year, while others are set up by devoted families looking to shed some light and love for their fellow Georgians. The entire road trip takes just under 14 hours to complete but features an eclectic mix of light displays that will be worthy of making a weekend trip out of it. Pack up the car, pack up the kids, and blast those Christmas carols! This is going to be a family adventure worthy of the Griswold family’s stamp of approval.

You can find the entire Georgia Christmas Lights road trip here.

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Georgia at Christmastime is truly something special. If you end up testing out this Christmas Lights road trip in Georgia, share your adventure with us on our Facebook Page! Otherwise, if holiday light displays in Georgia are what you’re after, then check out 9 Christmas Light Displays In Georgia That Are Pure Magic.

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Christmas Lights Road Trip In Georgia

What city has the best Christmas lights in Georgia?

If you want to start a quick fight between Georgians, start talking about which city has the best light displays in Georgia. There are plenty of places in Georgia that really go all out when it comes to lighting up their city for the holidays, but a few edge others out. Helen, Georgia, for instance, is on the road trip above and really dresses up their city to the nines in holiday decor. You'll find tons of lights, ornaments, decorated trees, and more when you visit this Alpine city. However, one city we want to highlight specifically as having the best Christmas lights display in Georgia is Dahlonega. This city is pretty much a holiday wonderland and has a spectacular light display every single year.

What is the one best light display in Georgia?

Depending on who you ask, there usually is one winner when it comes to having the best light display around. The best and biggest light display in Georgia takes place at the Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Every year the theme may change, but the light displays are just as brilliant. Purchase tickets in advance because this display happens to be one of the premier things to do at Christmas in Georgia.

What else can I do around the holidays in Georgia?

Beyond taking a road trip through the best light displays in Georgia, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy the holiday. Signature holiday events in Georgia become annual traditions, which is why you should start planning out your calendar now. A few of the best things to do in Georgia during the holidays include the Annual Illuminated Christmas Parade in Hinesville or the Dublin Christmas Parade, the Thomasville Victorian Christmas, Stone Mountain Christmas, Christmas at The Rock Ranch, and the Lighting of Downtown Dahlonega.

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