These 12 Places In New Jersey Have The Most Unbelievable Christmas Decorations

Discover the best Christmas light displays in New Jersey, featuring spectacular decorations and festive holiday spirit.

If you're searching for epic Christmas displays in New Jersey, you've come to the right place. There are so many festive Christmas light displays throughout the state, and this guide features some of the most popular. There are hundreds of private homes that participate this season with spectacular decorations, and we've rounded up our favorite Christmas displays in New Jersey in this article. Read on, and be prepared for an abundance of holiday spirit!

1. Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May

If you're looking for a lovely Victorian Christmas display, this is the place to be. The entire town of Cape May is decked out, so be sure to take a holiday lights tour, which you can learn all about here.

2. Storybook Land, Egg Harbor Township

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3. The Quarter at Tropicana, Atlantic City

Visitors will enjoy a stunning 35-foot tree and a free holiday musical light show. This incredible experience combines interactive lights, holiday music, and indoor snow! Learn more at The Quarter website.

4. Skylands Stadium, Augusta

Drive through a one-mile course of holiday lights set to music. There will be over two million lights! Get dates, admission prices, and more information about one of the best Christmas decorations in New Jersey at the Skylands Stadium website.

5. The Christmas Light Show, Wall

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6. Historic Smithville Lights on the Lake, Galloway

Galloway is one of our favorite places to spend Christmas in New Jersey. The entire village is decorated for the holidays, but the light display on the lake is the icing on the cake. Over 120 Christmas trees constructed from over 50,000 Christmas lights appear to float on Lake Meone, dancing along to music from sunset, and it's an experience you won't soon forget! Learn more at the event's web page.

7. Johnson's Corner Farm, Medford

This photo does not do the event justice. It may be the most magical Christmas display in New Jersey we have ever seen! Enjoy holiday lights hayrides and a new light show on the lake. Learn more about this year's event, including dates and admission prices, here.

8. Sea of Lights at Jenkinson's Aquarium, Point Pleasant Beach

This unique holiday celebration includes lights, decorations, and even a swimming Santa Claus! This is such a lovely excuse to explore a very cool aquarium in New Jersey! Learn more here

9. The Cook's Christmas Lights, Jackson

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10. Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange

This fun seasonal event features over 100,000 lights and lit animal figures along with ice sculpture demonstrations on select nights. Visit the Zoo's website to learn more about this unique New Jersey Christmas event.

11. MacCary Christmas Lights, Ocean

This stunning display located at 8 Timber Drive in Ocean is synchronized to music. Learn more, including hours and upcoming season dates and details, at the MacCary Christmas Lights Facebook page.

12. Palmer Square, Princeton

Classically decorated, visitors will enjoy a spectacular 65-foot tree and holiday lights all around. Have you visited this enchanting Christmas display in New Jersey before?

This list is just the start of New Jersey's holiday light displays! What do you think -- have you visited any of these amazing Christmas displays in New Jersey before? Which was your favorite? Let us know about your favorite ways to spend Christmas in New Jersey. We love hearing from you!

For more New Jersey Christmas adventures, check out these incredible Christmas towns in New Jersey that will fill your heart with even more holiday cheer.

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