Gardens Aglow makes U.S. News’ list
U.S. News & World Report’s travel experts are sharing the 23 Best Christmas Lights Displays in the U.S. Gardens Aglow in Boothbay made the list.
Below is the description of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ Gardens Aglow on the website.
Previous travelers said Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is thrilling at any time of year, but they saved their biggest praise for the facility's annual Gardens Aglow event. More than 750,000 lights adorn 14 acres in shapes ranging from Christmas trees to round baubles. Lights extend beyond the gardens, too, thanks to the Gardens Aglow Lighting Contest. Communities around Boothbay will create their own displays, and visitors can drive around to see them (and vote for their favorite). Maps will be available to find the displays. Tickets cost $18 for adults, with discounts for children and seniors, and must be purchased in advance. You're welcome to walk the grounds from 4 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday to Sunday between Nov. 19 and Dec. 23, or any day between Dec. 26 and 31. It is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The property is located in Boothbay, a small town about 60 miles northeast of Portland. Learn more at the gardens' website.
The 23 displays cover the Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Midwest and West.