The holiday season is upon us, and one of the best ways to get in the festive spirit is by checking out the spectacular Christmas light displays around Idaho. Whether you’re looking for a fun family activity or a romantic date night, Idaho’s best Christmas light displays are sure to light up your holiday season.
The Winter Garden aGlow at the Idaho Botanical Garden
The Winter Garden aGlow at the Idaho Botanical Garden is one of the most popular holiday light displays in Idaho. With over 400,000 twinkling lights decorating the garden, this display is sure to take your breath away. Visitors can stroll through the garden and enjoy the beautiful light displays, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and roast marshmallows over the fire pit.
Christmas at the Cathedral of the Rockies
The historic Cathedral of the Rockies in downtown Boise becomes a magical wonderland during the Christmas season. The church’s impressive architecture and stunning stained glass windows are dressed up with greenery, wreaths and twinkling lights. Visitors can enjoy free holiday concerts by the church’s choir and participate in carol singing.
Winter Wonderland in Twin Falls
Twin Falls’ Winter Wonderland is one of the biggest Christmas light displays in Idaho. The drive-through light show features over a million twinkling lights, animated displays, and colorful projections on water fountains along the Snake River Canyon. Visitors can also stop by Santa’s village for hot cocoa and to meet Santa himself.
Christmas Light Show in Nampa
If you’re looking for a unique Christmas light display, check out the Christmas Light Show at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. this drive-through light show dazzles visitors with over 3 million LED lights all synchronized to holiday music. The 1.5-mile route through the parking lot features over 100 different light displays, including a 40-foot Christmas tree.
Christmas in the Park in Twin Falls
Twin Falls’ Christmas in the Park is a festive and fun holiday event for the whole family. Centennial Park is transformed into a winter wonderland, with over 100,000 sparkling lights, a Christmas carnival, Santa’s Workshop, holiday movies, live music, and more. One of the highlights of the event is the Ice Palace, a life-sized ice castle that visitors can explore.
Conclusion
Idaho is home to some of the most impressive and magical Christmas light displays in the country. From the Winter Garden aGlow at the Idaho Botanical Garden to the Christmas Light Show at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa, these displays are sure to light up your holiday season. So grab your family or significant other, and head out to one of these holiday light displays to celebrate the holidays in style.