The Christmas Lights Road Trip Through Washington That’s Nothing Short Of Magical

The holidays go by in the blink of an eye, and before you know it, it's January and the trees are sitting on the curb, next to this year's burned-out Christmas bulbs. So the time to start planning your holiday season in Washington is now! This little road trip route will take you to some of the best Christmas lights in Washington state, and it can easily be done in two days if you time it right. If you’re not in the holiday spirit yet, you will be after you make this journey.

1. Maytown’s Christmas Island

Christmas Island in Maytown is known as the Bethlehem of Thurston County. What started as a very small scene in 1998 has become one of the best places in Washington state at Christmas. Keep an eye on the linked Facebook page for the most up-to-date info on this year's festivities and fun.

2. ZooLights, Point Defiance Zoo, Tacoma

Next, head up to Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo to see it transformed into a colorful winter wonderland in Washington with over half a million lights.

3. Garden d’Lights, Bellevue Botanical Gardens, Bellevue

Your next stop is the beautiful Garden d’Lights display at Bellevue Botanical Gardens. The displays come on at dusk here, and it won’t take you too long to get a glimpse of the half a million lights that make this place look so magical. These holiday lights in Washington are a can't miss.

4. Wildlights, Woodland Park Zoo

Seattle’s zoo also gets into the holiday spirit with its Wildlights display. The sparkling lights and faux snowball fights are a perennial Evergreen State favorite and sure to put your family in the proper holiday spirit! It simply does not get better than Washington state at Christmas, don't you think?

5. The Lights of Christmas

The Lights of Christmas at Stanwood’s Warm Beach is the perfect place to end a Christmas Light road trip. You’ll step out of your car and be greeted by the smell of fresh hot donuts, the sound of caroling, and the sight of over one million lights. You'll feel like a kid again admiring these holiday lights in WA.

Where's your favorite place to go to see the best Christmas lights in Washington state? Did we miss any of your favorite spots? Tell us!

For more seasonal fun in the Evergreen State, be sure to bookmark the ultimate guide to seasonal activities in Washington for pumpkin patches, corn mazes, apple picking, and so much more.