Editor’s Note: After nearly a decade of delighting winter visitors, Rock Creek General Store in Hansen lit up for the last time in 2021 under its previous owners. However, with some love and support from the community, this annual Christmas lights display may still continue in the future! In the meantime, check out these nostalgic field trips and attractions in Idaho that are perfect for families.

Idaho is a state that is full of holiday spirit, and you’ll find a little bit of that spirit sprinkled all over the place. Whether you’re a city dweller or you live out in a rural area, there are plenty of dazzling Christmas light displays to be found throughout our state. In fact, the most marvelous Christmas lights display can be found at a very unexpected destination: Rock Creek General Store. Every year, this general store mesmerizes us with its epic show of glimmering lights. Even the Grinch himself would be wholly impressed with it! See it for yourself this year and treat yourself to some of that amazing Christmas spirit.

Located just six miles south of the small town of Hansen, Rock Creek General Store is a humble little convenience store that boasts a ton of charm. It may look like a pretty typical roadside business, but come Christmastime it transforms into something else entirely...
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Over the years, Rock Creek General Store has definitely made a name for itself as one of the most prominent Christmas lights displays in Southern Idaho. It's easy to see why! The epic show of string lights and Christmas decor is truly a spectacular sight to witness.
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The display itself spans three acres right next to the general store. The lights typically go up around Thanksgiving and stay up through Christmas, putting on a show every night from dusk to midnight.
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Believe it or not, the display started out as a humble family affair by Roy and Sam Wojcik. They ended up moving the display from their personal home to their business, the Rock Creek General Store, in 2013 and they've seen crazy support from the community ever since.
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They estimate that around 100,000 visitors come out every year to see the general store's magnificent display of lights. Boasting over half a million lights, it's definitely a display that's worth driving out of your way for. In fact, you may just want to make a tradition out of it.
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Admission to the display is free of charge. There is a short gravel trail that winds its way around the display. Visitors are welcome to traverse it either on foot or by car. Just remember to dress warmly for the frigid evening temperatures!
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Some Christmas memories are so worth driving off the beaten path for. The mesmerizing Christmas lights display at Rock Creek General Store is one of them. Don't miss out on Idaho's brightest and most surprising light displays and make a trip to see it for yourself.
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What’s your favorite Christmas lights display in Idaho? Let us know in the comments below! For more amazing displays like this one, take a look at This Christmas Lights Road Trip Through Idaho That’s Nothing Short Of Magical.

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