The holiday lights in Atlanta are spectacular! Here are some of the top rated places to see holiday light displays that are sure to please the whole family, from the youngest to the oldest.
Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta
Nothing says “holidays” in Atlanta like Centennial Olympic Park. With Atlanta’s only outdoor ice skating rink, and thousands of holiday lights, Centennial Olympic Park is a must-do for those in Atlanta who want to see holiday lights and celebrate the season.
Holiday in Lights:
Centennial Olympic Park is transformed on November 10th, becomes the epitomy of a winter wonderland. Thousands of holiday lights surround you as you are whisked away with the spectacular scenery. Holiday lighting displays change every year. The park is open every day and will provide hours of entertainment for the entire family. It’s free, so you can’t beat the cost.
Dates: Nov. 10 – Jan. 6 (Open Christmas Day)
Hours: 7am – 11pm
Location: Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, GA
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Cost: Free
Outdoor ice skating rink:
Enjoy the wonder of ice skating for yourself! This is Atlanta’s only outdoor rink, and is decked out in holiday lighting.
Dates/Times:
November 10 – Dec. 22: Mon – Thurs 4:30pm – 10pm; Fri. 4:30 – 11pm, Sat. 10am – 11pm, Sun 10am – 10pm
Dec. 23 – January 6 (except Christmas Day) hours: Sun. – Thurs. 10am – 10pm; Fri. & Sat. 10am – 11pm
Location: Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, GA
Cost: $6 for 90 minutes, plus $2 to rent ice skates
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Festival of Trees at the Atlanta History Center
Talk about w-o-w, here’s your opportunity to see holiday lights galore! Your eyes will feast on over 60 trees that have been decorated by a designer, an international village, an interactive model train, and a holiday gift shop! Proceeds from all sales will go to the Children’s Hospital in Atlanta, Georgai.
Dates: Dec. 1 – Dec. 19
Hours: Mon. – Sat. 10am – 5:30pm, Sun. Noon – 5:30pm
Location: Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta, GA
Cost: Adults $15; Seniors 65+ and Students 13+ $12; Children 4 – 12 $10; Children 3 and under Free
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Lake Lanier Holiday Lights
Lake Lanier Islands Park is about an hour north east of Atlanta, but it’s well worth every second of the drive to see this vast display of holiday lights. Lake Lanier has millions of holiday lights that you can see by taking a six-mile driving tour.
Special holiday lighting displays include Santa’s Elves at Work, an Animated Sliding Penguin, the 12 Days of Christmas, and more.
A nativity scene debuts this year, presented by the Blackshear Place Baptist Church. You’ll be delighted when you see real animals, live actors, a manager and an old-fashioned stable.
Dates/Times: Saturday, November 17th through Sunday, December 30th
Time: 5pm to 10pm
Location: Lake Lanier Islands, Georgia
(about an hour north east of Atlanta. Take I-95 to I-985)
Cost: Lake Lanier Islands charges a flat fee per vehicle.
Passenger cars that hold 1-9 people
Monday – Thursday (holidays excluded) $30
Friday – Saturday – Sunday & Holidays $40
Discounts: For $31.95, you can buy your ticket online and it’s good for a visit any day of the week.
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