There’s simply nothing more delightful than bundling up, filling up mugs of hot cocoa, and walking (or driving) through a magical Christmas lights display in IN during the holiday season. No holiday season in the Hoosier State would ever be complete without a visit to the best Christmas light displays in Indiana! And we love them all: the big-name attractions, Christmas towns, and neighborhood displays. Get ready for some holiday magic; here are the best Christmas lights in Indiana sure to make the season merry and bright!

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It is always a pretty safe bet that you can enjoy an awesome display of Christmas lights in Santa Claus, Indiana. Right?

Well, what do you think:  are these not the best Christmas light displays in Indiana? Have you been to any of them before? Tell us: what do you like to do in the state of Indiana during the month of December? What kind of Christmas activities do you partake in? We love to hear from you – share your top picks for all things festive and fun in Indiana in the comments!

It’s not just Christmas in Indiana that shines bright. The Hoosier State is a fabulous place to be all year round, and you can peruse some of our favorite seasonal events and activities in the ultimate guide to seasonal activities in Indiana: pumpkin patches, Christmas lights, water parks, and more!

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What's the most magical Christmas event in Indiana?

Here in the Hoosier State, we go *big* for the holidays. We don't just have a magical Christmas event; we have an entire magical Christmas town: Santa Claus, Indiana! That's right; Indiana has a town named after Kris Kringle himself, and every year, it transforms into a Christmastime wonderland that you simply will not find anywhere else in the Midwest. It's a truly magical place, and you'll feel like you've stepped into a Hallmark holiday movie. There are countless Christmas-centric shenanigans to get yourself and the kids into, and we have no doubt you'll never want to leave. Every day is Christmas in Santa Claus, Indiana, the jolliest place on earth!

Are there any Christmas trains in Indiana?

There's really nothing more delightful than bundling up and setting out on an epic holiday adventure on the open rails. Luckily for us winter lovers, there's a special holiday train in Indiana waiting for us to board before it takes us on a thrilling, chilly adventure through Indiana's beautiful winter landscapes. This festive train was built in 1956, and ever since, it's been a bastion of holiday cheer. You'll want to bring the kids for the Christmas Caboose Ride; it's a short, 35-minute adventure to the North Pole. All aboard to holiday cheer!

What's the very best Christmas light display in Indiana?

The above list of amazing lights displays features some of our favorites, and if you're going to ask us to pick just one, it would have to be in good, old Santa Claus, Indiana, at the Land of Lights. This drive-thru display is perfect for the entire family, offering lots of festive (and warm!) fun in the most delightful environment. The lights are epic, too; the route is 1.2 miles and features over 300 different pieces -- some as large as 30 feet tall! It's held rain or shine; and if you're lucky, you might even get a little snowfall during your excursion!

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