Stunning gardens and magical lights come together at this 200-acre oasis with 18 distinct garden spaces and two glass conservatories.
“Night Lights,” the botanical garden’s winter lights display decks the halls in over 500,000 dazzling lights. It’s a New England favorite, with thousands traveling hundreds of miles and several hours just to enjoy the wonderland—luckily for Bostonians, Night Lights is just under one hour from the city.
Nationally-acclaimed Night Lights return as the ‘Fantastical Forest’
Located in Boylston, Massachusetts, USA Today readers selected New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill’s winter lights display as the “most magical botanical holiday lights display” in America. Earning the top spot on the list of of the top 10, USA Today notes:
“Kick off your holiday season with a walk among half a million dazzling lights along with plenty of family-friendly festive activities, including s’mores roasting and themed costume nights, delicious goodies, and holiday shopping, plus 3D glasses to make everything look extra cheerful. At this New England Botanic Garden experience, visitors can discover enchanting light displays designed around themes that change annually and enjoy iconic favorites like a 100-foot Rainbow Tunnel and a tree constructed out of living bromeliads.”
This year’s theme is “Fantastical Forest.” Night Lights at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is the only New England destination to make the list.
Tickets go live on October 23 and the display runs from November 21 through January 3.