Holiday lights · VA
Virginia celebrates with colonial-era traditions, fresh greenery on historic doorways and coastal gardens glowing along the Chesapeake Bay.
Historic district celebration Williamsburg, VA
Colonial Williamsburg's 18th-century streets are decorated with natural wreaths made of fruit and greenery, and the season is marked by fireworks over the Governor's Palace and the Capitol. Live music and holiday programs fill the historic area on illumination nights.
Visiting: Fireworks are held on select December Saturdays; check the official site for the program.
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Drive-through lights Norfolk, VA
Norfolk Botanical Garden lights its grounds with more than a million lights that visitors view by car, with walking nights offered in some seasons. It is one of the largest holiday displays in Hampton Roads.
Visiting: Runs nightly from early November into early January; tickets are required.
Seasons, hours, tickets and prices change every year — always check the official site before you go.
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