Posted in New York
December 21, 2020
5 Christmas Lights Displays In New York That The Whole Family Can Enjoy
While New York’s Christmas will certainly be quieter than usual this year, there are still plenty of safe ways to have fun with friends and family. Light shows are a New York mainstay come Christmastime, and luckily, most of them can be experienced from the warmth and safety of your car. Here are a few of the great holiday light shows around the state to check out this year, including a few that don’t even require you to leave your vehicle.
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This drive-thru light show in Bethel, NY, is a great festive and safe activity for the whole family.

Enjoy a whole mile of beautiful illuminations, a 120-foot "Twinkle Tunnel, an Enchanted Forest and more, all in the heart of the breathtaking Sullivan Catskills.

Smith Point Light Show is one of the best Christmas light shows on Long Island, so head down this 1.5-mile trail through Smith Point County Park for a stellar exhibition that makes for a great night out!

The Dyker Heights Christmas Lights are a heartwarming tradition in Brooklyn during the holidays, when a number of houses in the neighborhood are decked out with some of the best Christmas decorations you've ever seen. After strolling just a few blocks, it's easy to be in the Christmas Spirit in Dyker Heights.

This "drive-thru holiday light extravaganza" will have you in a trance for all 1.2 miles of this magical journey through Kensico Dam Plaza.

Experience a beautiful light tunnel, waving to Santa and Christmas music over the airwaves in one of the most exciting drive-through light shows around.

If you live in or around New York City but want to get out of the city for a relaxing holiday celebration, head to Jones Beach State Park for one of the most fun holiday light shows in the area. Enter through Candy Cane Lane to experience this magical world.
Many of the state’s best drive-thru Christmas light shows are requiring guests to buy tickets to shows in advance, so make sure to book a reservation before planning your trip.
Address: 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel, NY 12720, USA
Address: Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11228, USA
Address: 1 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley, NY 11967, USA
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Address: 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY 10595, USA