Old Westbury Gardens in Old Westbury in Nassau County is beautiful at any time of year. This former estate of businessman John Shaffer Phipps has been a museum since 1959. The home and gardens are open to the pubic and tours of the home are available. The formal gardens are truly breathtaking. However, Old Westbury Gardens comes alive in another way during the holiday season. Shimmering Solstice, which debuted in 2021, is a walk through holiday light show that will really get you into the spirit of the season with light and sound. Enjoy a walk through a winter wonderland of lights in New York at Old Westbury Gardens this year, and you’ll surely want to make it a family tradition evermore. Read on to learn more about it.

Shimmering Solstice may be a relatively new event, but the organizers really have it figured out. The lights and sights you'll see at this holiday display are really something special.
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Old Westbury Gardens partnered with Lightswitch, an internationally-recognized lighting, media, and visual design firm, to put together this amazing display.
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Anyone who went the first year will tell you that it was really impressive - and Old Westbury Gardens is taking it up another notch this year.
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You'll be surrounded by beautiful lights and holiday music everywhere you go. Some of the displays are even interactive!
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If you get cold, hungry, or thirsty during your visit, you can visit a concessions area to get warm and to purchase snacks and beverages.
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The creativity demonstrated in these light displays is next level. It will feel like you're in a winter dreamland.
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At the end of your walk through the display, you'll be treated to a grand finale projected onto the Westbury House itself.
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Shimmering Solstice is a holiday event like no other. You're going to love it. Plan your visit today!
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This event is truly a holiday spectacular! You’ll be so glad that you attended Shimmering Solstice this year that you’ll want to make it a family tradition every year. Buy tickets today; don’t miss out on this perfect holiday adventure.

Do you consider yourself to be a holiday lights enthusiast? If so, check out this list of other excellent lighting displays in New York: 7 Christmas Light Displays In New York That Are Pure Magic

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