Unless you’re related to the Grinch, most people love the holiday season. But there are others out there who REALLY LOVE the holidays. Those self-proclaimed Christmas lovers will do just about anything to show their seasonal cheer. From baking hundreds of decorated cookies to wearing Santa hats all month long, the seasonal celebration is the highlight of the year. One Connecticut resident shows his spirit by creating the most spellbinding lights display in the state. Welcome to Amarante’s Winter Wonderland, which boasts the best Christmas lights in Connecticut.
Located on Pratt Road in Dayville, Amarante's Winter Wonderland is an epic lights display that mesmerizes its visitors at first sight. Guests are invited to stroll on the pathways through the sparkling yard to enjoy the decorations throughout the season.
Every year the Christmas lights display in Connecticut grows even bigger. Check out its Facebook page each Christmas season to see how much it has grown.
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The house is so spectacular that the display was nationally recognized in 2017. It garnered a first-place win in the season premiere of the ABC show "The Great Christmas Light Fight."
While the lights extravaganza spreads joy throughout the season, Daniel Amarante also creates it as a memorial to his father and fellow Christmas lover who passed away in 2012.
It is free to walk the winter wonderland, but donations are appreciated. The seasonal display raises thousands of dollars each year to benefit local charities. Check out the donation boxes on the property to add to the fundraiser.
Before you start your stroll through this twinkling Christmas lights display in Connecticut, grab a cup of hot chocolate from the gift shop. Then, after your adventure (or before), check out the gift shop to do a bit of holiday shopping.
Are you in need of a little Christmas magic? This enchanting wonderland is just what you need to get into the spirit of the holidays.
Park your car on the same side of the street as the display. However, make sure you do not block anyone's driveway. Parking and turning around in driveways are not permitted either. You'll see signs directing you how to leave after your visit.
Visit Amarante's Winter Wonderland Tuesday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Keep up to date by following Amarante's Winter Wonderland on Facebook.
Have you ever visited this magnificent holiday lights display? Do you agree they are some of the best Christmas lights in Connecticut? Let us know in the comments! There are some other places in Connecticut that go all out with over-the-top decorations and sparkling lights. Check them out on this holiday lights trail in Connecticut.
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Where else can I see Christmas lights in Connecticut?
One of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit is to visit one of the many Christmas lights displays in Connecticut. Choose between a walk-thru or a drive-thru lights display, or try both. Here are some of the best Christmas lights displays in Connecticut:
Lake Compounce in Southington transforms into a winter wonderland of twinkling lights each Christmas season. The amusement park also offers visits with Santa.
Stroll through the Fantasy of Lights at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven.
Drive through Goodwin Park during the Holiday Light Fantasia, a majestic display that boasts more than one million lights.
