Everyone loves a good light display during the holidays and seeing as Alaska has these long winter nights, it’s the best place to get some viewing in. From drive through displays with radio stations you can tune to for music while you tour, to whole streets being lit up for their community’s enjoyment, Alaska makes one great place to go Christmas light cruising. Check out some of these dazzling displays from around the state that will be sure to impress and entertain you.
- Christmas In Ice, North Pole
225santa | You Tube Visit the North Pole to enjoy lighted ice sculptures and holiday cheer!
- Ice slides
Paz Tor | Youtube Another great Christmas display with entertainment on the side is the slippery, carved-ice slides. The display opens Nov. 30, 2014, through Jan. 5, 2015. Don’t miss it!
- Light O Rama Christmas Lights, Fairbanks
zoedog32 | Youtube Keep this one for future reference - unfortunately, the house on Rex Lane was sold, so the new location will be at mile marker 23 on Chena Hot Springs Road starting next year. Don’t miss it!
- Alaska Zoo Lights
The Alaska Zoo Facebook Page Take a drive to the Alaska Zoo Lights if you live in Anchorage. They always put on a decent show and kids love it.
- The Santa House, North Pole
raider3_anime | Flickr Visit The Santa House in North Pole. The owner of the home says his goal is to increase the electricity bill by at least a little more every year.
- Wasilla Light Show
Vinnie Koch | Youtube A woman wishing to spread the cheer of the holidays has put on a wonderful light show the fast few years in Wasilla. Right across from Sears, you cant miss it.
- Don’t miss the Klimpke’s yard in Nikiski!
Leah Eskelin Facebook Page Christmas decorations fill their yard and will light up your holiday - I promise. John Klimpke swears he uses miles of extension cords.
- Downtown Anchorage
Wonderlane | Flickr Let’s face it, the square in downtown Anchorage is always a delight to walk through this time of year. It’s all lit up and often there are ice sculptures, like a big ice chair you can sit in for a picture.
- Decorated bush planes, who can resist?
Bush Flight Alaska - Hanger Talk Facebook Page Even Alaskan Bush pilots are getting into the holiday spirit. Check out these decorated planes on Bush Flight Alaska’s Facebook page.
Do you know of any other Christmas displays around the state? If so, add them in the comments so everyone else can get a chance to visit before the holidays are over.
225santa | You Tube
Visit the North Pole to enjoy lighted ice sculptures and holiday cheer!
Paz Tor | Youtube
Another great Christmas display with entertainment on the side is the slippery, carved-ice slides. The display opens Nov. 30, 2014, through Jan. 5, 2015. Don’t miss it!
zoedog32 | Youtube
Keep this one for future reference - unfortunately, the house on Rex Lane was sold, so the new location will be at mile marker 23 on Chena Hot Springs Road starting next year. Don’t miss it!
The Alaska Zoo Facebook Page
Take a drive to the Alaska Zoo Lights if you live in Anchorage. They always put on a decent show and kids love it.
raider3_anime | Flickr
Visit The Santa House in North Pole. The owner of the home says his goal is to increase the electricity bill by at least a little more every year.
Vinnie Koch | Youtube
A woman wishing to spread the cheer of the holidays has put on a wonderful light show the fast few years in Wasilla. Right across from Sears, you cant miss it.
Leah Eskelin Facebook Page
Christmas decorations fill their yard and will light up your holiday - I promise. John Klimpke swears he uses miles of extension cords.
Wonderlane | Flickr
Let’s face it, the square in downtown Anchorage is always a delight to walk through this time of year. It’s all lit up and often there are ice sculptures, like a big ice chair you can sit in for a picture.
Bush Flight Alaska - Hanger Talk Facebook Page
Even Alaskan Bush pilots are getting into the holiday spirit. Check out these decorated planes on Bush Flight Alaska’s Facebook page.
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