You Simply Have To See This Oregon Aquarium Decorated With Over 500,000 Christmas Lights
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This year, one of the best ways to celebrate the holiday season in OR is by diving into the Sea of Lights event at the Newport Aquarium in Oregon, the Oregon Coast Aquarium. This festive event features over half a million colorful Christmas lights, enchanting holiday decorations, and even a SCUBA Santa. How neat is that? Take a look:
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To see more of these joyful Oregon aquarium lights, check out this YouTube video from gpkeith, which provides a nice overview of what you'll experience when you visit. Because there's nothing like seeing these in person:
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is located at 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd, Newport, OR 97365. For more information, including updates on the food drive and more, visit the official Newport Aquarium in Oregon website.
Have you attended the Sea of Lights before? If so, we’d love to hear about your experience! Share your thoughts in the comments below.
If you’re looking for more ways to get into the spirit of the season, make sure to check out this magical Polar Express train ride.
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Where can I see the best light displays in Oregon?
Newport’s Lighted Boat Parade at Yaquina Bay is one of the most unique events for seeing Christmas lights. For a magical forest experience, be sure to visit The Grotto in Portland. The Oregon Garden in Silverton offers additional activities along with seeing lights, including ice skating, a Christmas market, reindeer, live music, and more. It’s an event people of all ages will enjoy. These are just a few of some of the best light displays in Oregon for making the most of the Christmas season.
Are there any Christmas tree farms in Oregon?
Some Christmas tree farms in Oregon include:
- Hladky's U Cut Christmas Tree Farm
- Furrow Farm in Hillsboro
- Sauvie Island Farms in Portland
There are lots of Christmas tree farms in Oregon for choosing a live tree. Just to highlight a few, if you’re looking for a larger-sized tree, the best one may be Hladky's U Cut Christmas Tree Farm in Pleasant Hill, which has hundreds of trees over nine feet tall. At Furrow Farm in Hillsboro, you can take a tractor ride and visit the farm animals while getting your tree. Sauvie Island Farms in Portland also offers fresh-cut wreaths for adding holiday cheer to your front door.
Where can I visit Santa in Oregon?
In addition to seeing SCUBA Santa at the Sea of Lights event, you can also visit Santa while taking an unforgettable ride on Oregon's Polar Express train at the Mt. Hood Railroad and while getting your Christmas tree at Loch Lolly Christmas Forest in North Plains.