Best Places to See Christmas Lights in SWFL
When winter comes to Southwest Florida, the palm trees don't get snow, but they do get filled with Christmas lights. From beautiful neighborhood streets to historic estates, this area offers so many options for viewing high-quality, bright, and beautiful Christmas lights. Below are some of the best spots to view Christmas lights in Southwest Florida.
Victoria Park Naples
Victoria Park in Naples, located off Airport-Pulling Road, is one of the best and most popular communities for Christmas lights in the area. This community attracts many people, so be prepared for a slow drive through the neighborhood, especially on weekends.
Fisherman's Village Festival of Lights
The Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda is decorated with more than one million lights and many holiday decorations inside and outside the Village, and it's free to walk around. They are open daily and located at 1200 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950.
Holiday Nights at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates
If you're looking for some historical charm, you must check out Holiday Nights at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. You'll see thousands of lights and historic decorations at the Estates for this exceptional SWFL holiday experience. Holiday Nights runs from November 28th to December 23rd and December 26th to January 4th.
Naples Botanical Garden
If you love nature, don't miss the Naples Botanical Garden's Johnsonville Night Lights display. You can stroll along the garden paths that are illuminated with thousands of lights, listen to live music, and enjoy Christmas drinks and treats for purchase.
McQuade Family Christmas Lightshow
This local favorite home is beautifully decorated and features regular characters. The McQuades open their gates so families can walk through their Christmas light display. Their address is 11619 Ranchette Rd, Fort Myers. Check out their Facebook page for more information.
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium: Holiday Lights
The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium in Fort Myers features its Holiday Lights experience every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening, December 5-28. You can walk the fully decorated trail, enjoy holiday music, and view decorations around the nature center.
Cape Christian Christmas Village
Every year, Cape Christian in Cape Coral transforms its property into a lit-up, fully decorated Christmas Village. The Christmas Village runs from December 5th to December 23rd from 6pm-9 pm. Cape Christian is located at 21100 Chiquita Blvd. S. Cape Coral, FL 33991.
Babcock Ranch
The Babcock Ranch community and the downtown area are known for having beautiful Christmas lights. Many homes are decorated with lights, and the Founder's Square area and the boardwalk are beautifully lit and decorated.
Holiday Lights Map
If you're looking for the best areas to drive through to see Christmas lights, each year, the News-Press puts out its holiday-lights map to help people find the best-lighted homes, businesses, and venues in Fort Myers and Cape Coral. Here is the link to more information on this:
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