The Holiday Display At The Historic Filoli House In Northern California Is Delightfully Festive
Surrounded by 16 acres of gardens and sitting on a 654-acre estate, the Filoli House In Northern California is a sight to behold any time of year. Also known as the Bourn-Roth Estate, Filoli Historic House & Garden was built over a century ago in Woodside for the owner of one of California’s richest gold mines. The structure itself is a testament to the wealth that a select few enjoyed thanks to the California Gold Rush, and today it makes for an amazing place to visit…especially during the holidays! Home to one of the most dazzling holiday displays in NorCal, you’ll want to be sure to pay a visit to this festive historic house this season.
Have you seen the Filoli House In Northern California all lit up for Christmas before? Tell us about your experience in the comments below! For more information including ticket prices, visit the Fioli website.
While you’re in the charming town of Woodside, tucked away in the forest you’ll find Alice’s Restaurant with unforgettable cuisine. And something helpful for your holiday shopping expeditions, discover more than 75 of the best gift ideas for the traveler in your life on the OIYS Holiday Gift Guide.
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What are some of the best Christmas attractions in Northern California?
- Nevada City: If you're wondering about the sensational aroma in the air through December, it's the roasting of chestnuts. The authentic Victorian Christmas event warms the heart with the sight of vendors on gas lamp-lit streets filled with old-fashioned holiday decorations. You'll find other historic interpreters singing Christmas carols and sharing holiday cheer. Holiday activities are available for folks of all ages, including dancing to live music and snacking on some yummy treats. And we all want to meet Father Christmas.
- Christmas Light Displays: What better way to feel the warmth of the holidays than stumbling upon streets wrapped in thousands of twinkling lights? See the illuminated floats and vehicles at the 35th Annual Trucker's Christmas Parade in Eureka, or participate if you like. Visit the Rex & FriendsTruckers Parade website for more information. Schedule a tour of Imaginarium, the largest holiday light festival in Sacramento. Redding Garden of Lights is a fan-favorite for viewing the decorations among the 10 acres of light displays at Turtle Bay Exploration Park. Discover more about this delightful event on the Redding Garden of Lights website. The annual Lighted Boat Parade in Stockton is another must-see when it comes to holiday light displays. And the reflection in the water makes the decorated boats all the more luminescent.
- Alameda Christmas Island: This magical place lights up at Christmas. Located in Oakland in the San Francisco Bay, every evening in December this lovely island is on display, especially Christmas Tree Lane. Folks bring out their best to showcase homes and businesses, and even bring out the instruments for live entertainment. Stroll along while you take in the warmth of the season.