Posted in Indiana
December 13, 2017
Here’s The Perfect Weekend Itinerary If You Love Seeing Indiana’s Magical Christmas Lights
Are you looking for fun ways to take in the best Christmas sights of the year? The Hoosier state has a ton of wonderful, winter opportunities, especially when it comes to holiday lights. Pack a change of clothes and some snacks, then pile in the car and prepare to be delighted on this scenic trip through Indiana’s most magical Christmas light displays.
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This traditional Christmas lights extravaganza is exploding with holiday fun. This Michigan City treasure is the largest free drive through holiday lights exhibit in the entire Midwest. It's no wonder they need over five million bulbs to get the show going every year! Visit at Six on the Lake, Michigan City, IN 46360.


You've never seen anything quite like this colorful light show in downtown Elwood. This city is the only one in the state to decorate their buildings with solid colors, creating an amazing looking holiday scene. Check it all out while riding the Elwood Express holiday trolley to get a great close up look. Visit in downtown Elwood, IN 46036.


This Hendricks County lights celebration has over one million sparkling Christmas lights to enjoy. You'll find over 100 themed exhibits to check out, and some are even set to music that you can enjoy on your radio. With a 30-foot-tall Christmas tree and visits from Santa, your kids will love this epic holiday lights celebration. Check it out at 600 E Main St, Danville, IN 46122.


This colorful event is a non-stop party for Christmas lovers. Enjoy incredible light displays (including animated exhibits), holiday light-covered train rides, a horse drawn wagon ride, visits from Santa, and so much more. You'll find this fun holiday lights adventure in downtown Charlestown, IN 47111.


Of course, no holiday lights road trip would be complete without a stop in the most magical Christmas town of all - Santa Claus, Indiana. Check out the largest campground holiday lights show in North America complete with storyboards and animations. This 1.2 mile light exhibit is the perfect way to end your Christmas lights road trip. You'll find it at 78 N Holiday Blvd, Santa Claus, IN 47579.
Will you be taking this epic Christmas lights road trip this holiday season? For another great holiday attraction, be sure to check out this German Christmas market in the Hoosier state!