“…walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland.”

That’s the song that will surely be in your head as you stroll through millions of twinkling holiday lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden this season. Dominion GardenFest of Lights in Virginia is an annual tradition that seems to only get better each year. It’s quite possibly the most dazzling Christmas event in central Virginia, and you won’t want to miss out. (Plus, we hear there’s even hot cocoa for purchase!) Here’s more on the annual Dominion GardenFest of Lights, a dazzling Christmas lights display in Virginia.

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Get a close-up look at this festive light display:

Have you ever experienced the Dominion GardenFest of Lights in Virginia at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden? If so, we’d love to hear all about your visit in the comments! For more information, including pricing and tickets, be sure to visit the official Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden website. To see more like this, take a holiday road trip to see some magnificent Virginia Christmas lights.

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What are the best winter festivals in Virginia?

The best winter festivals in Virginia include:

  • Oysters & Oldies in Heathsville is where you can enjoy old-fashioned Christmas tunes while you slurp down Virginia’s famous Chesapeake Oysters.
  • A Franklin County Christmas is where the Biggest Little Christmas Parade takes place downtown, which is itself decked out in holiday lights. The local pies and pastries should not be missed!

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What are the best Christmas light displays in Virginia?

The best Christmas light displays in Virginia include:

  • Illuminate Light Show. Several hundreds of thousands of lights adorn an 80’ tunnel and majestic trees that are 50 feet tall! It’s a drive-through lights display set to music.
  • Natural Tunnels is a natural wonder that becomes a magical wonderland as it is decorated with sparkling lights that can be enjoyed from a chairlift, many of them animated. 

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What are Virginia’s most festive Christmas towns?

Virginia's most festive Christmas towns include:

  • Williamsburg isn’t just home to Busch Gardens, but the town itself becomes a magical destination with detailed lights and decorations that honor local history. Several colonial re-enactments take place and there are parades and other events all season long. 
  • Virginia Beach is where you can sail with Santa at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, visit the Christmas Market for amazing shopping, and enjoy several other festive events you won’t want to miss.

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