The Charming City In Florida Where You Can Still Experience An Old-Fashioned Christmas
Marisa Roman
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Every year, the city of St. Augustine, Florida, goes all out in terms of holiday decor. This charming spot, which also is said to be the oldest city in the country, is a must-visit travel spot when Christmas starts rolling around. With the event dubbed Nights of Lights, St. Augustine turns into the perfect place to enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas. Complete with horse-drawn carriage rides and everything! Let’s take a look at some of the best Christmas lights in Florida.
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Enjoy a tour of the Nights of Lights event in St. Augustine, FL in this video from BeyondTheThemePark:
Have you ever been to St. Augustine, Florida, during Christmastime? Was it as magical as you imagined? We’d love to hear from you in the comments section! You can even take a Nights of Lights guided tour on an Old Town Trolley to enjoy the best Christmas lights in Florida!
If you want to learn more about Nights of Lights in St. Augustine for this year, then check out the Visit St. Augustine Tourism page.
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Christmas In Florida
Where are the best holiday light displays in Florida?
Florida may not celebrate a white Christmas (unless you count the beaches) but it sure does know how to dress up for the holidays. Here are a few of the best holiday light displays in Florida:
- Holiday Lights in the Garden, Largo, FL: The Florida Botanical Gardens gets all dressed up for the holidays with magical twinkling lights and holiday decor. It is an enchanting experience walking through the gardens because there is something new around every corner. There is another surprise in the Wedding Garden - an 18-foot Christmas tree shining bright.
- Space Coast Lightfest, Melbourne, FL: From mid-November until the first week in January, Wickham Park has a drive-thru event that will fill you to the brim with holiday spirit. Over three million lights dance and twinkle to bring a smile to your lips. An even bigger joy is that proceeds from the event help out the Toys for Kids program if you bring an unwrapped gift - you can even get a discounted entrance fee for doing so.
- Christmas Spectacular!, DeLand, FL: Head to the Stetson Mansion with your hat in hand for a tour of this incredible 1886 Victorian mansion. Over 10,000 square feet of luxury lights, Christmas trees, and extravagant holiday decor await you. Take an enchanting guided tour through one of the most iconic mansions in Florida. You'll even be emailed a map of each room before your tour so you can learn all about this beautiful home.