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These 12 Places in Utah Have the Most Unbelievable Christmas Decorations

One of the best things about the holiday season in Utah is all of the beautiful lights and decorations. No matter where you go in the Beehive State, you’ll likely come across some magnificent light shows, such as Christmas at Temple Square. We’ve rounded up some of the best in the Beehive State for you to begin making your plans. Here are just 12 of the best places to view Christmas lights in Utah.

1. Temple Square, Salt Lake City
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Temple Square is one of the most well-known and popular places to view Christmas lights in Utah. Pay attention to the hundreds of lights on each tree and make sure you stop by the animated nativity in the Salt Lake Tabernacle. It is also free to see these holiday lights.
50 North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150, USA
2. Luminaria, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi
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One of the best ways to celebrate the holiday season in Utah is at Luminaria, a holiday light display at Thanksgiving Point. During this event, you'll take a bright and enchanting walk through the Ashton Gardens. You'll want to purchase your tickets to this event in advance as it's a popular holiday tradition.
Thanksgiving Point, 3003 Thanksgiving Wy, Lehi, UT 84043, USA
3. This is the Place Heritage Park
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Visit the past at Candlelight Christmas at This is the Place Heritage Park. Old-fashioned decorations, carolers, and homemade Christmas crafts are just a few of the activities at this seasonal event.
This Is The Place Heritage Park, 2601 Sunnyside Ave S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
4. Helper
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The best way to celebrate Christmas in Utah? Head to Helper, Utah's Christmas Town. Plan your visit to Helper during the annual parade and make sure to walk down Main Street to see the incredible lights as well.
Helper, UT 84526, USA
5. Hogle Zoo, Salt Lake City
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At Hogle Zoo, you can enjoy more than 200 animated light displays, life-size animal-shaped lanterns, treats, and so much more. These are considered some of the best Christmas lights in Utah.
Hogle Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Ave S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
6. Christmas in the Canyon, Tuacahn Amphitheater, Ivins
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Christmas in the Canyon offers lights, music, and activities for the entire family. Admission to see these Christmas lights in Utah is free but if you want to enjoy the live nativity, you will need to purchase a ticket.
1100 Tuacahn Dr, Ivins, UT 84738, USA
7. Ice Castles, Midway
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The Ice Castles in Midway features Incredible ice sculptures and lights. While this attraction won’t open until January, they’re still worth a mention here as they'd make a great post-Christmas activity for the whole family.
2002 Soldier Hollow Ln, Midway, UT 84049, USA
8. Willard Bay State Park
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For the perfect family-friendly activity during the holiday season in Utah, drive through the incredible light display at Willard Bay State Park.
Willard Bay State Park, 900 W 650 N, Willard, UT 84340, USA
9. Ogden City Christmas Village
Ogden City Official Website
For a wonderful holiday season in Utah, head to the Ogden City Christmas Village. Visit through the end of December and wander through Santa’s Christmas Village with adorable little cottages. Stop in at Santa’s Castle for a visit with The Man.
2549 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401, USA
10. CLAS Ropes Provo River Cruise
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Grab the entire family and take a Christmas Cruise on the Provo River with Santa. You'll see thousands of lights and some pretty incredible holiday scenes. Plus, the lights reflecting off the water are beautiful!
3606 W Center St, Provo, UT 84601, USA
11. Salem Pond Town Christmas
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Enjoy the beautiful lights along the pond this holiday season in Utah. This is another one of those family-friendly Christmas events that will become a favorite tradition.
Salem, UT, USA
12. Festival of Lights, Spanish Fork
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Listen to holiday music while you drive through this Christmas light display. Sit back and enjoy and thousands of lights — it's quite the sight! A visit to the Festival of Lights in Spanish Fork is sure to be a tradition for years to come.
Canyon View Park - Spanish Fork, 3300 E Powerhouse Rd, Spanish Fork, UT 84660, USA

Have you been to Christmas at Temple Square or any of these other light displays? Does your town have a cool holiday light display? If so, we’d love to know about it! Please add a photo or video to our comments section!

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What are the best things to do during winter in Utah?

If you love snow and being outdoors, there is no greater place to be than Utah. Winter in Utah is wonderful with a plethora of skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and other exciting outdoor activities. For a unique and memorable winter activity in the Beehive State, head to Hardware Ranch near Logan. Here, you can take a hayride and get up close with hundreds of elk. This is a family-friendly winter activity that you’ll want to participate in year after year.

If you don’t care for the snow, you can spend the holiday season in Utah (or all of the cold months in the year), in the southern part of the state. With the cooler temperatures, this is the ideal time to take advantage of many hikes and exploring opportunities in Zion National Park, Snow Canyon State Park, and even small towns like Kanab. Moab is also a wonderful place to visit during the winter months. While you can still experience some chilly weather, the crowds have significantly died down, making it much easier to explore this remarkable area in the Beehive State.

Where should I go to celebrate the holiday season in Utah?

Utah is truly the ultimate place to be during the holiday season. The Ice Castles in Midway are one of the more popular activities during the holiday season in Utah. This is one family-friendly activity in the state that will bring a smile to everyone’s face.

The entire family will also enjoy Zoo Lights at Hogle Zoo. At this popular zoo in Utah, you can enjoy more than 200 animal-themed light displays and many animals. It is a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas in Utah.

Of course, the holiday season in Utah wouldn’t be complete without attending one of the incredible holiday performances. Hale Center Theatre typically runs a production of “A Christmas Carol” each year in December. During this festive month, you may also catch a production of “The Nutcracker” by Ballet West.