Posted in New Jersey
November 27, 2016
The Christmas Lights Road Trip Through New Jersey That’s Nothing Short Of Magical
While heading to the nearest holiday lights display is always fun, why not make Christmas even more magical? A holiday lights road trip is the perfect way to make memories that will last a lifetime. Maybe it will become a new family tradition. Here’s a two-day trip that takes you through some of the best displays in New Jersey.
This drive-through display features over 2 million lights on a 1-mile course of pure magic. Lights go on at 4:30 and admission is $20 per carload on weekends and $17 on weekdays. Discount tickets can be bought at local Walgreens. Your admission includes access to the indoor Christmas Village with crafts, carolers, costumed characters, cocoa and more.
This holiday spectacular is absolutely free, though they are accepting donations of non-perishable food, new, unwrapped toys and gently used winter coats. Walk through a display of around 1,000,000 lights, making up 50 different animals and holiday figures. Each day brings different activities, from selfies with Santa to costumed characters.
This local light display is free, though donations are accepted for the Challenged Youth Sports organization. The 2015 show is pictured. Set to music, the Wall Christmas Lights are absolutely epic. Dates are limited, but currently include December 10th, 11th and 17th with shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m..
This charming bed and breakfast is hosting a holiday party on December 10th, which pairs well with the town's Victorian Holiday Festival on the 10th and 11th. If you visit that weekend, you can enjoy inn, home and tent tours in the morning before heading out for evening light shows.
You can also spend the morning shopping at Historic Smithville, offering a truly unique selection of goods and gifts. When night falls, watch the free light show on Lake Meone.
Come for the lights alone or enjoy the rides and games. Santa Claus lights up the park at 5 p.m.. Always a magical place, Storybook Land is even more whimsical in the winter.
The homes and inns are immaculately decorated and guests can take a holiday lights trolley tour of the town. For more on Christmas in Cape May, stay tuned for an upcoming article.
For a detailed map and directions, click here. Where is your favorite holiday lights display in New Jersey? For more Christmas lights, check out this list. For an indoor winter wonderland, check out this shop.
