You have heard the song a million times, but have you really ever gone "walking in a winter wonderland?" While the snow atop the Black Hills may look and feel super enchanting (because, well, it really is!), there is nothing that beats the walking in a winter wonderland that is the garden Christmas light displays at McCrory Gardens, the best Christmas lights in South Dakota!
McCrory Gardens are located at 631 22nd Ave. on the campus of South Dakota State University in the town of Brookings.
Without a doubt, the annual McCrory Gardens Garden Glow is one of the most popular Christmas light displays in South Dakota.
This one-of-a-kind winter display is truly nothing short of magical.
While here, you'll wander through over 25 acres of spectacular display gardens and an additional 45 acres of arboretum space, all of which are made even more beautiful amidst the thousands of colorful lights. In general, it is one of the best places to visit in the state!
Once nighttime arrives, the Garden Glow takes on a storybook-like ambiance.
If you think about your favorite childhood or family outings in South Dakota, this ranks among the best of them!
There are so many enchanting places here to sit back and take it all in.
If you’re on a date, this is definitely ones of the most romantic places to come together.
This annual event is arguably one of the best holiday photo ops in the state.
So be sure to bring your camera and your best sense of holiday adventure!
In addition to the lights, the Garden Glow offers a number of other festive activities. including trolley rides, visits with Santa, tasty hot chocolate, and more.
Think trolley train rides, visits with Santa, tasty hot chocolate, and more.
Are you still looking for that perfect gift for that special someone?
You are sure to find it at the McCrory Gardens gift shop, which has everything from locally-made foods to books, home décor, and apparel.
Although it is magical here, winter is not the only time to visit the McCrory Gardens.
The $4.2-million facility Visitor Center here is in and of itself a wonderful cultural stop in South Dakota. You’ll find an auditorium, meeting spaces, and a coffee shop.
So if you’re looking to do Christmas in South Dakota, be sure that the McCrory Gardens Garden Glow is on your holiday itinerary! You can find out more about this and other events on their website, as well as on their Facebook page.
Have you had a chance to visit the McCrory Gardens' Garden Glow? We would love to see your pictures in the comments!
For even more colorful Christmas fun, be sure to check out the biggest Christmas store in the state: The Christmas Village.
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