Maine has probably the greatest Christmas gentle shows within the U.S., in keeping with U.S. Information & World Report

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It options greater than 750,000 LED lights.

The seasonal pageant of lights referred to as Gardens Aglow returns to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

In case your Christmas want checklist consists of visiting a outstanding gentle show, Maine has probably the greatest within the nation, in keeping with U.S. Information & World Report.

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The publication not too long ago launched an inventory of the 25 greatest Christmas gentle shows + excursions for 2023 and included Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine, which options greater than 750,000 LED lights shining throughout 14 acres of gardens.

At Gardens Aglow, now in its ninth season, friends “expertise illuminated trails, nature-inspired sculptures, themed areas, and swaths of sunshine and undulating results all conspiring to create an immersive expertise,” in keeping with the occasion’s web site.

Right here’s what U.S. Information & World Report wrote about Gardens Aglow:

“Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is thrilling at any time of yr, in keeping with earlier vacationers, however they saved their greatest reward for the power’s annual Gardens Aglow occasion. Greater than 750,000 lights adorn 14 acres in shapes starting from Christmas bushes to spherical baubles to mushrooms. Lights lengthen past the gardens, too, because of the Gardens Aglow Lighting Contest. Communities round Boothbay will create their very own shows, and guests can drive round to see them (and vote for his or her favourite). Maps will probably be out there to seek out the shows.”

— U.S. Information & World Report

This yr’s show opened Nov. 18 and runs by Dec. 31. Tickets could be bought on-line or over the telephone and admission occasions are as follows: 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and seven:30 p.m. Tickets value $19 for adults and $10 for kids. Members obtain a reduction. Discover out extra on the occasion web site.

Take a look at the checklist of 25 greatest Christmas gentle shows + excursions for 2023.