Giving gifts, baking sweets, and eating festive meals are all great holiday activities. But sometimes, it’s the simpler things that are the most memorable. And what’s simpler than taking a holiday lights in Minneapolis road trip to enjoy some of the best holiday lights displays in Minnesota? The creators of these beautiful displays go all out to add a little enchantment to your winter night.

These spots which are among the best holiday lights in Minneapolis are nothing short of magical.
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You’ll definitely get into the spirit of the season as you sojourn from Andover to New Hope, Excelsior, Shakopee, and St. Paul.
1. Christmas in Andover - Andover
3715 152nd Ln NW, Andover, MN 55304, USA
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The first stop is a small yet no less spectacular neighborhood light display in Andover that comes with a big surprise. Instead of being a static display, the lights dance across the house and yard. If you tune your radio to 107.5 FM, you'll discover the show is synced to music. The show typically takes place from mid-December to the New Year.

Address: 3715 152nd Lane Northwest, Andover.
2. Mellem Family Christmas Light Display - Andover
1662 145th Ave NW, Andover, MN 55304, USA
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While you're in Andover, you might as well stop at another great display. Mellem Family Christmas is a huge display that covers both the family's home and yard. From the fun Christmas tree to the arches that stretch across the yard, this light display has "festive event" written all over it. You can get more information about the Mellem Family Christmas Light Display on their Facebook page.

Address: 1662 145th Lane Northwest, Andover.
3. Larson's Lights - New Hope
3549 Ensign Ave N, New Hope, MN 55427, USA
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Next up, travel to New Hope, one of the most charming small towns in Minnesota, for another family light display. These are fun because, instead of being put on by a city with professional planners, you get to see other people's creativity in action. Larson's Lights does not disappoint. This house is decked out in beautiful lights, with many different figures in the yard adding a special touch. You can get more information about the Larson’s Lights - Holiday Lights on the Lake on their Facebook page.

Address: 3549 Ensign Avenue North, New Hope.
4. Plymouth Lights - Plymouth
16700 33rd Avenue North, Plymouth, MN, USA
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The Plymouth Lights in the peaceful small town of Plymouth is a huge display that you don't want to miss this year. With multicolored lights covering the house and yard, complete with lit holiday figures, it is one of the most impressive displays you'll see. It's synced to 103.3 FM too, so turn your radio on for an extra treat. You can get more information about the Plymouth Lights on their holiday website.

Address: 16700 33rd Avenue North, Plymouth.
5. Trista Lights - Minnetrista
4386 Trista Bnd, Excelsior, MN 55331, USA
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Next, travel to one of the best holiday lights in Minneapolis. This digital light display is so cool, in fact, that the owner now does special light displays for venues all around Minnesota and Illinois. You can find the lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, or you can go back to where it began in Minnetrista. Either way, you are guaranteed to be impressed by the rainbow of music-synced color awaiting you. The Trista Lights are also synced to 97.5 FM. You can get more information about the Trista Lights on their You can get more information about the Trista Lights on their Facebook page.

Address: 4386 Trista Bend, Minnetrista.
6. Shakopee Winter Wonderland - Shakopee
921 Shakopee Ave E, Shakopee, MN 55379, USA
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A bit south of town, Shakopee Winter Wonderland is an excellent interactive lights display and among the best holiday lights in Minneapolis. Instead of staying in your car, get out and explore the path that winds through thousands of of lights. Crafts and treats are available to guests, and you even have a chance to meet Santa. You can get more information about the Shakopee Winter Wonderland on their Facebook Page.

Address: 921 Shakopee Avenue East, Shakopee.
7. Holiday Lights on York Ave/Schultz Family Lights - St. Paul
1526 York Ave, St Paul, MN 55106, USA
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Another truly lovely holiday lights display in the Twin Cities area is the Holiday Lights on York Ave/Schultz Family Lights in St. Paul. It is set apart by the yard being filled to the brim with holiday figures. The glow of the figures combined with the lights strung along the house makes for a magical moment you won't forget. You can get more information about the Holiday Lights on York Ave/Schultz Family Lights Facebook Page.

Address: 1526 York Avenue, St. Paul.

Have you been to any of these wonderful holiday lights displays? What are your favorite Christmas lights displays in the Twin Cities area? We’d love to see your photos and have you share the best ones in the comments below!

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Minnesotans just love the great outdoors, so you can find tons of fun things to do in Minnesota in the winter. In addition to all of those awesome light displays above, there are lots of winter festivals like polar plunges (brrrr!), sled-riding, and ice fishing, just to name a few.

Where is a good place for a winter weekend getaway in Minnesota?

If you’re looking for a romantic weekend winter getaway, or at least something warm and cozy, you’ll find lots of amazing lodges dotted throughout the state. One of the most popular is the Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters in Grand Marais. The woods on the property are probably the most enchanting parts of the outdoors, and the inside of the lodge is beautiful.

Where can I go winter hiking in Minnesota?

Minnesota has some great hiking spots all year round and if you don’t mind the cold and like winter hiking, you’ll find plenty of great spots. Among them are the Upper Falls Trail in Gooseberry Falls State Park, the Hegman Lake Trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and the Thompson Trail in Jay Cooke State Park, just to name a few.

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