Below are a list of suggested tour locations; each has proven
delightful over the years for youngsters of all ages. You
may create your own itinerary by combining any of these destinations
and your other favorite locales.
| Name |
City |
Description |
| Highland Park |
Highland Park |
This beautiful city, known for its luxurious homes,
consistently ranks as one of the best lights shows in
the Metroplex. |
| Old City Park |
Dallas |
During the first two weekends of December the Candlelight
Celebration at Old City Park has historic homes and buildings
in full-blown decoration as well as carolers, refreshments,
children’s activities and much more. Check the calendar.
|
| West End |
Dallas |
The West End Marketplace, downtown, has one of the largest
Christmas trees in the entire state, an outdoor ice-skating
rink and a plethora of pubs and restaurants. |
| Arboretum |
Dallas |
The famous DeGolyer Mansion is extravagantly decorated;
visitors can enjoy the light show at both the house and
gardens. |
| Little Forest Hills |
East Dallas |
A hidden paradise in the Dallas area, Little Forest
Hills is a quirky, highly eccentric suburb with displays
ranging from the delightful to the bizarre. This neighborhood,
ranked by Dallas Observer readers as their favorite neighborhood
in the Metroplex, is sure to surprise. |
| Deerfield |
Plano |
Located in the vicinity of Preston Road at Legacy, Plano’s
answer to Highland Park provides for a refreshing alternative
to other well-known areas. |
| SpringPark |
Richardson |
This is a delightful mix of Christmas motifs among the
various Courts in this neighborhood. Frosty the Snowman,
Candy Land, Toontown, and Who-Ville/Grinch are some classic
themes. A Texas version of the Twelve Days of Christmas
(Stillwater Court), An Elvis Christmas (Beth Court), and
Santa on Vacation (Silver Maple Court) are unique attractions.
Combining this with a Deerfield visit makes for an excellent
tour. |
| Interlochen |
Arlington |
Tarrant County’s premier lights display draws
uncounted thousands of visitors every year. Many times
the very slow pace of traffic allows for hours of merriment. |
| Fielder House Museum |
Arlington |
Enjoy decorated trees from the past at the Fielder House
Museum in central Arlington. |
| Sundance |
Fort Worth |
A ride through downtown Fort Worth’s countless
decorated buildings culminates at Sundance Square. |
