An Airline Used To Re-Route Flights Over This New Mexico Christmas Town To See Its Incredible Light Display
Courtnie Erickson
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When you think about the best places to visit in New Mexico, destinations like Taos, Santa Fe, and even White Sands National Park are usually at the top of that list. However, during the holiday season, Madrid, a small town in New Mexico, is the place to go. This small town turns into a Christmas wonderland with parades, events, and one of the best Christmas light displays in New Mexico.
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To learn more about this small town’s upcoming Christmas events, visit the Madrid, New Mexico official website.
Have you ever visited Madrid, New Mexico at Christmas?? Have you taken the time to drive around and see its Christmas light display? We’d love to hear about your experience and your thoughts in the comments.
Madrid is known as a small town filled with antiques, galleries, and more. In fact, it may be one of the best towns for antiquing in New Mexico. And, we always recommend a road trip to Madrid. However, if you do, make sure you are prepared with the right road trip gear and the best car-friendly snacks!
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Christmas Town in New Mexico
What is another New Mexico Christmas town I should visit?
There is nothing quite like New Mexico at Christmas. The Land of Enchantment is full of magic and wonder. While you can always find holiday events in some of the larger cities around the state, the smaller towns also boast tons of holiday cheer. Some of our favorite New Mexico Christmas towns include:
- Carlsbad
- Los Alamos
- Alto
- Taos
- Belen
- Las Cruces
Where can I view incredible Christmas lights in New Mexico?
If you are like me, Christmas light displays immediately put me into the holiday spirit. In fact, I firmly believe that the best Christmas lights in New Mexico can turn even the grumpiest Scrooge into a jolly person. While there are several different light displays you can enjoy throughout the state, check out some of the following:
- River of Lights, ABQ Bio Park Botanic Garden
- Christmas on the Pecos, Carlsbad
- Light Parade, Albuquerque
- Elephant Butte Luminaria Beachwalk, Elephant Butte Lake State Park
If you truly want to get into the holiday spirit, how about taking a holiday light road trip? Check out this Christmas light itinerary we created that takes you to several incredible light shows around the Land of Enchantment. Just make sure you don’t forget the road trip snacks for the journey!