AUSTIN, Texas — Holiday lights and displays have become a seasonal celebration people across the nation are eager to take part in each year. Families and businesses create large, jubilant light shows, drawing big crowds. 

This year, U.S. News & World Report found the top light shows across the country and ranked them. Austin's beloved Trail of Lights landed in the top 20 must-see experiences, at No. 15. There are more than 70 displays and 90 trees decorated with a range of illuminating lights. With over 2 million lights, this holiday spectacular is one you don’t want to miss.

As you venture through the captivating light show, you can also enjoy experiences like Santa’s home and workshop. The display is open to the public  Dec. 8 through Dec. 23. You can find more information on how to purchase tickets at Austin Trail of Lights

Top 25 Light Displays in the U.S.

  1. Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens: Boothbay, Maine
  2. Dyker Heights light displays: Brooklyn, New York
  3. Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights: Bronx, New York
  4. ZooLights at the Smithsonian's National Zoo: Washington, D.C.
  5. Koziar's Christmas Village: Bernville, Pennsylvania
  6. Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens: Wheaton, Maryland
  7. Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Resort & Gardens: Pine Mountain, Georgia
  8. Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights: Various cities in Louisiana
  9. Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens: Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
  10. Nights of Lights: St. Augustine, Florida
  11. Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens and Home: Theodore, Alabama
  12. Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Garden: Atlanta
  13. Pigeon Forge Winterfest: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
  14. Christmas Town USA: McAdenville, North Carolina
  15. Austin Trail of Lights: Austin, Texas
  16. River of Lights at ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden: Albuquerque, New Mexico
  17. World of Illumination at Tempe Diablo Stadium: Tempe, Arizona
  18. Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum: Lisle, Illinois
  19. An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City: Branson, Missouri
  20. Blossoms of Light and Trail of Lights at Denver Botanic Gardens: Denver
  21. Zoo Lights at Oregon Zoo: Portland, Oregon
  22. Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens: Flintridge, California
  23. Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: Las Vegas
  24. Winter Garden aGlow at Idaho Botanical Garden: Boise, Idaho
  25. Village of Lights: Christmastown: Leavenworth, Washington