There’s nothing more magical than celebrating the holiday season here in the Great Lakes State, whether you’re spending a quiet evening making Christmas cookies at home or heading out to check out festive decorations in your neighborhood. This year, Michiganders have the chance to experience the joy of the season in an exciting way: by checking out the unique Winter Wonderland in Michigan event.

The Gilmore Car Museum is located off West Hickory Road in the community of Hickory Corners.
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If you’re a fan of automotive history, this family-friendly destination offers a little something for everyone. In addition to its typical exhibits, the museum will host its Winter Wonderland event from the end of November through December.
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This unique attraction allows guests to both drive and walk through an assortment of holiday-themed displays, both outdoors and inside the museum itself.
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Admission costs and details can be found on the Gilmore Car Museum website.
During the first portion of your visit, you’ll drive past 25 marvelous light displays, each with its own unique theme. You’ll even move past brightly decorated barns, vintage car dealerships, and so much more.
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Next, make your way into the museum to wander through a joyful collection of Christmas trees, which bring a sense of warmth and welcome to this educational destination. You’ll want to snap some photos.
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As if that weren’t enough, the trees are tucked in among Gilmore’s usual collection of amazing vintage cars and other vehicles. You might even see your dream ride in person during this exciting holiday excursion.
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Kids will appreciate the opportunity to step inside Santa’s Garage, while older visitors might be drawn in by a series of automotive-centric art pieces. You can even snag a hot cocoa or other beverage on-site.
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As you make plans for the coming weeks, be sure to keep this one-of-a-kind holiday adventure on your list of possibilities. Who knows: Winter Wonderland might just become a new favorite family tradition.
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Take a walk around the Gilmore Car Museum Winter Wonderland in this video from David Hartley:

For more information about Winter Wonderland in Michigan, visit the Gilmore Car Museum website. Are you planning to check out the Gilmore Car Museum for this event or another awesome outing? Are there any drive-thru Christmas lights near you? Share your discovery with us by leaving a comment or recommend another fun-filled Michigan adventure by completing our official nomination form.

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Drive-Thru Holiday Lights In Michigan

Chris Muras | October 29, 2023

What are some drive-thru Christmas lights in Michigan?
Michigan is well-known for its Christmas towns so it is no wonder there would be plenty of drive-thru light shows to enjoy. Here are a few places to see drive-thru Christmas lights in Michigan:

  • Lightfest, Westland, MI: Make sure you visit Hines Park in Westland, not too far from Detroit, for a Christmas light display filled with thousands of lights. For only $5 per car, you can enjoy this drive-thru event that is fun for the whole family.
  • Nite Lites, Brooklyn, MI: Head to the Michigan International Speedway for some speedy holiday lights — okay, so you can't actually race around the track, but you can enjoy a wonderful light show as you imagine you are gunning for the checkered flag. With over 500 light displays set up around the five-mile track, you have plenty of time to enjoy an evening of Christmas light fun.
  • Magic of Lights, Clarkston, MI: The Pine Knob Music Theatre hosts this 1.5-mile-long drive-thru light show. Enjoy spectacular tunnels of lights, holiday displays, and a sprinkling of Christmas magic at this drive-thru event near Detroit. Fill your car with holiday music and enjoy an evening of wonder at the Magic of Lights.
  • Christmas At Crossroads, Flint, MI: There is no need to travel far from Detroit to enjoy an epic Christmas light show. Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad put on this fun event surrounded by historical buildings and train rides. Its drive-thru light display lights up the evening sky after 5 p.m. on select nights during December.

If you really love holiday lights, make sure you grab an RV from RVShare and hit the open road for an epic holiday light show road trip through Michigan.

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Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners, MI 49060, USA