You spoke, and we listened! If you’re looking for an amazing and inspiring family outing this holiday season, you’re in luck. Michigan is home to all sorts of gorgeous Christmas light displays, and we’ve expanded upon our original list with eight more of the best Christmas lights in Michigan that are must-see spots for your holiday itinerary.

1. Petoskey
Petoskey, MI 49770, USA
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Downtown Petoskey is absolutely stunning during the holidays. Check out its well-decorated parks and the towering tree of lights this December -- you'll leave in a perfectly festive mood.
2. Binder Park Zoo
Binder Park Zoo, Binder Pk Zoo, Battle Creek, MI 49014, USA
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This beloved Michigan zoo is illuminated with some of the most whimsical Christmas light displays in Michigan. See some of your favorite animals as you wander alongside row after row of sparkling lights. Check out the zoo's website for dates.
3. Marshall
Marshall, MI 49068, USA
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Downtown Marshall is like something out of a Christmas storybook. Trees and signs are strewn with gorgeous lights — you’ll never want to leave this historic little town.
4. Holly
Holly, MI 48442, USA
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Come to town the first two weekends of December to check out the Holly Dickens Festival, or stop by anytime to bask in this town’s undeniable sense of Christmas in Michigan. There’s no shortage of glorious lights.
5. Howell
Howell, MI, USA
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Howell’s annual Fantasy of Lights Parade is really the star of the show for this charming town. There are still plenty of amazing displays to check out before and after the parade, like holiday shopping as you admire the glow of the city’s quaint downtown scene.
6. Manistee
Manistee, MI 49660, USA
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Whether you’re marveling at the town’s lovely Christmas tree or enjoying the illuminated windows of Guardian Angels Church, you'll be completely charmed by your holiday visit to Manistee.
7. A Hickmott Family Christmas, Metamora
Metamora, MI 48455, USA
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Each year, this festive family puts up approximately 70,000 holiday lights to entertain and inspire visitors. This is one house that certainly won’t disappoint with its annual display. Be sure to follow them on Facebook so you can stay up to date on the progress as they build the display!
8. Nite Lites, Jackson
Nite Lite, 145 W Pearl St, Jackson, MI 49201, USA
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Drive past a bright nativity, a reindeer scene, and other unique displays as you admire these epic drive-thru Christmas lights in Michigan. Throughout December, this amazing event brings joy to children and adults alike. Over five miles of lights!

Planning on checking out any of these Christmas lights displays in Michigan this year? Don’t forget to check out part one of this list of even more of the best Christmas lights in Michigan.

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