Visit Festival Of Lights, A Mesmerizing Christmas Display Near Buffalo With Thousands Of Glittering Lights
One of the many pleasures of living here in the Buffalo area is that all around Erie County you can discover amazing events happening throughout the holiday season, including the magical Christmas lights displays near Buffalo. Some of us will stay inside cozy by the fire as we enjoy the sights of our own decorations, while others choose to seek out the biggest events happening in and around the city. If you’re ready to surround yourself with thousands of twinkling lights, then keep reading to see why making a quick trip down to Hamburg is a must this season!
To get a greater idea of the magical experience that awaits you at Hamburg’s Festival of Lights event, watch the spectacular footage.
For more information about one of the loveliest Christmas lights displays near Buffalo, visit the Festival of Lights web page. Have you already been to the Festival of Lights? If so, please tell us about your experience in the comments. And while you’re there, visit some attractions that prove there’s no better place than Buffalo in the wintertime. Before you go, be sure to pack some cold-weather gear.
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- Lake Placid: Nothing says the holidays like a sleigh ride through a winter wonderland in Lake Placid. This horse-drawn excursion in the Adirondack Park turns the ordinary into a romantic adventure. And it's not just for couples, everyone will enjoy an old-fashioned way of traveling through the snowy, rich woods. Then head on over to Lake Placid's Main Street for some scrumptious dinner and shopping at the charming boutiques offering one-of-a-kind items for the favorite people on your gift list.
- Skaneateles: For more than 25 years, the Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles begins the day after Thanksgiving. The quaint town on the northern end of Skaneateles Lake is always lovely and picturesque, but during the holidays, it is a trip into Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The free holiday extravaganza offers live theater performances, roasted chestnuts, old-fashioned caroling, photo opportunities with Father Christmas and 50 other Christmas characters. Imagine the memories you'll make by attending this event.
- Planting Fields Arboretum: Each year at Christmastime, folks can count on the festivities from unique wreath-making and holiday ornament workshops to self-guided tours of Coe Hall Mansion. Enjoy the Planting Field Arboretum's annual tree-lighting ceremony, stay warm by the roaring fire with a free cup of hot cocoa, visit Santa, and join in with the carolers. A food truck usually has some delicious cuisine for sale, and you'll enjoy other live performances during this festive celebration.