Holiday Light Displays in Georgia

Load everyone in the car, turn on the holiday tunes and hit the road for these spectacular sights in Georgia!

Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Resort & Gardens

Bundle up for a Jolly Trolley ride, or drive your own car through more than 8 million lights at Fantasy In Lights(link is external) at Callaway Resort & Gardens(link is external). Named one of the “Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights” by National Geographic Traveler, Callaway Resort & Gardens glistens with custom-built scenes.

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Garden

This adventure at the Atlanta Botanical Garden(link is external) thrills all of your senses! Orchestral Orbs glow harmoniously with holiday tunes. A Tunnel of Light from the radiant Ice Goddess to the Glittering Galaxy embraces visitors in enchanting light. Named one of the top 10 holiday light shows in the country by USA Today,
this monumental event in the heart of Midtown Atlanta is one not to miss.

Enchanted Garden of Lights at Rock City Gardens

Tour Rock City Garden’s(link is external) Enchanted Garden of Lights, aglow with holiday scenes encompassing more than 1 million lights. Stop in the pavilion for nightly entertainment, gingerbread cookie decorating and to warm up by the fire. Special VIP tickets are available for Dinner with Santa and early garden entrance.

Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands

Drive through larger-than-life holiday light displays at Lanier Islands(link is external) while you hear songs of the season on your radio or smartphone. Add to the experience with wintry fun at License to Chill Snow Island at Margaritaville(link is external). With one of the fastest snow rides in North America, ice skating, snow play area, fire pits and s’mores, carnival rides and more, Snow Island is one of the best Southern snow attractions and fun for all ages.

Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show

Bring a blanket and snuggle on the trains as they make their way along a 1.25-mile rail at the Okefenokee Swamp Park(link is external) Annual Light Show in Waycross, filled with thousands of lights. Walk through the park and enjoy a meal or snacks (including gator tail) at the Peach Pit Snack Shack.

Holiday Lights at Barnsley Resort

Visitors to Barnsley Resort(link is external) are welcome to view more than 1 million lights and festive décor in the historic 1800s manor house ruins, surrounding gardens and English-style village. There is a small fee for the self-guided tour.

Stone Mountain Christmas

Kids of all ages will have a holly jolly Christmas at Stone Mountain Park(link is external) when it’s dressed up for the holidays with millions of lights. Enjoy live Christmas shows, a nightly parade and visits with your favorite holiday characters, including Rudolph and Clarice. Feast your eyes on thousands of lights, projections and special effects in the immersive Skylights Spectacular, and don’t miss a ride on the Singalong Christmas Train.

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