Stunning Christmas displays throughout DFW  illuminating neighborhoods!

It is a holiday tradition many begin as kids with their parents — piling into the car and riding around town looking at Christmas lights. Sometimes the excursion involves hot cocoa or cider. Typically it includes Christmas music on the radio. Some destinations merit a stop; others are best viewed as drive-bys. However it’s done in your family, there are many places to view beautiful seasonal displays 

Dallas: Highland Park

It’s obvious that many of the residents in Highland Park hire professionals to do their decorating. It’s one of the premiere neighborhoods for viewing holiday lights in Dallas.

Where: The best place to enter is at Armstrong Parkway and Preston Road. The homes are beautifully (and professional) dressed for the holidays. The area is bordered by Preston on the east side, Mockingbird to the north, the Dallas North Tollway to the west, and Armstrong Parkway for an entrance. There are a number of carriage services available for viewing the spectacular lights.

Dallas: Kessler Park

This is a wonderful neighborhood to view holiday lights.

Directions: From downtown Dallas: go West on I-30. Take the Sylvan exit – turn left (south) on Sylvan. Travel about a half a mile on Sylvan to Colorado – go right (west) on Colorado.  Travel another half mile on Colorado to the intersection of Colorado and Lausanne. Look for a big traffic triangle at that

Dallas: Preston Hollow

Preston Hollow is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Dallas. Named for the deep-wooded area with creeks and hollows, it is roughly bounded by Northwest Highway on the south, Royal Lane on the north, Preston Road on the east, and Midway Road on the west. It’s about five miles north of downtown Dallas. If you can afford the price tag, you can enjoy the luxury of privacy, security and the esteem that comes with living in Preston Hollow.

Frisco: Christmas in the Square

Christmas in the Square is a computerized light show featuring more than 175,000 lights choreographed to holiday music. It runs from November 29, 2013 through January 4, 2014. Visitors can drive or stroll through and enjoy the shops, restaurants and the amazing holiday display around the square.Frisco Square, Main Street at Coleman Blvd.

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