Bright lights, big city indeed! Treat your family to a night at one of New York City’s best holiday lights displays
The beloved New York City holiday season is here! That means lots of festive light shows, Christmas displays, and decorations galore! Walk or drive through spectacular light sculptures, with miles of displays and millions of lights to marvel at. Whether you plan to travel to the light shows outside of the city, or stick to one of NYC’s classics—like Macy’s famous department store windows, botanical gardens and zoos, or, of course, Dyker Heights in Brooklyn—there’s something for everyone on this list of holiday lights in NYC in 2023.
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Walking Holiday Lights Displays in and around NYC
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Drive-Thru Holiday Lights Displays near NYC
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Department Store Holiday Window Displays
It’s a New York Christmas tradition to head to the big department stores to not only shop, but to check out the festive displays, which draw crowds all season long.
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