Bright Nights at Forest Park in Massachusetts has been a holiday tradition since 1995. This spectacular light show will enchant you and your family with over three miles of dazzling colored lights and sculptures. Read on to learn more about how to visit one of the most mesmerizing Christmas attractions in the Northeast, and you’ll quickly learn why Bright Nights in Massachusetts belongs on your holiday bucket list!

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This is truly one of the holiday highlights of the season. Have you ever been to Bright Nights in Massachusetts? What did you think of the incredible displays? Feel free to share your experience with us — we would love to hear from you!

Bright Nights can be found at 300 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA. Check out the Bright Nights website to learn more about visiting. Looking for somewhere unique to stay in Springfield? Naomi’s Inn Bed & Breakfast is a charming and conveniently located B&B.

And if you’re looking for even more Christmas magic, check out these other magnificent displays of Christmas lights in Massachusetts.

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Where can I see the best light displays in Massachusetts?

Some of the best Christmas light displays in Massachusetts are:

  • Edaville Christmas Festival of Lights in South Carver. The spectacular lights display generally runs through the beginning of the New Year and boasts millions of twinkling lights.
  • Stockbridge's Main Street, for an old-fashioned Christmastime. Bathed in shimmering lights, the classic Main Street looks as though it’s stepped straight out of a Christmas card. It’s the perfect place to do a little bit of Christmas shopping, grab a bite to eat, and embrace the holiday spirit.
  • Taunton's lighting of the green, which has been a holiday tradition for over a century.

 

Christmastime is such a magical time in Massachusetts.

What are the best drive-thru light shows in Massachusetts?

While Bright Nights at Forest Park in Massachusetts might be the biggest holiday lights display in the state, it certainly isn’t the only one. The North Shore Holiday Light Show at Crescent Hill Farm in Haverfill, for example, features dozens of twinkling Christmas lights displays, some as high as three stories. Turn up the Christmas carols as you take a leisurely drive through the lights display. The experience generally lasts anywhere from 20 minutes to half an hour.

What are the best outdoor activities in winter in Massachusetts?

Some of the best outdoor activities in winter in Massachusetts are:

  • hiking or snowshoeing
  • skiing
  • sledding
  • sleigh rides
  • snow tubing

 

For fast-paced thrills all winter long, make your way to Nashoba Valley’s snow tubing park, the largest snow tubing park in Massachusetts. The snow tubing park boasts 18 lanes, so you can spend your two-hour slot zipping down the hill, taking the lift back to the top of the mountain, and flying down again.

Driving around the neighborhood to admire the homes twinkling with Christmas lights is the perfect way to spend an evening. However, before you go out looking at lights, consider braving the cold and taking part in some of these wonderful outdoor activities in winter in Massachusetts.

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