7 Christmas Light Displays In New Jersey That Are Pure Holiday Magic
By Raymond Goldfield|Published November 02, 2023
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
Halloween is over, the pumpkins and ghosts have gone back into storage – and that means it’s time for things to get merry and bright. As the weather gets cold, I always enjoy just walking around the neighborhood and seeing the holiday displays. There are usually some amazing Christmas lights near me – but to find the best Christmas lights in New Jersey, it’s well worth a trip. The Garden State takes the holiday season very seriously, with some of the most impressive holiday lights displays in the entire country. These range from drive-through spectacles, to small-town winter walks, to wild lantern shows, and even some of the most spectacular private home light displays anywhere. So come along with us and discover why no place in the country does Christmas lights like New Jersey!
Have you been to any of these Christmas light displays in New Jersey? Do you often find yourself searching “Christmas lights near me” during this festive time of year? Let us know about your holiday plans in the comments section! If you’re looking for another remarkable Christmas experience for the whole group this holiday season, check out this spectacular Cape May mansion on VRBO.