The Best Christmas Lights in Colorado Springs

Christmas in Colorado Springs is filled with holiday-themed events, shopping, and the ideal backdrop for an amazing Christmas but, Christmas lights seem to make the magic of Christmas complete. Colorado Springs offers many different lighting displays all around the area, there is just something about Christmas lights that brings out the spirit of Christmas. Here are some of the best Christmas lights you won't want to miss in the Colorado Springs area.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's Electric Safari

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's Electric Safari is by far a family favorite with the perfect combination of lights, animals, and fun. An opportunity to walk the paths of the zoo at night, visit some of the animal exhibits, and enjoy the beautiful lights lighting up the sky. The Electric Safari has thousands of lights illuminating the night and features over sixty one-of-a-kind light sculptures and larger-than-life illuminated animals throughout the zoo. On the cold nights, the zoo has warming stations along the way and offers hot cocoa and smores for a small fee. The Sky Ride will be open, weather permitting, to transport guests in an open-air chairlift high enough to take in the spectacular views of the Zoo, Colorado Springs, and Cheyenne Mountain. Most importantly, Santa will be available for photos and for children to tell Santa what their Christmas wish is. The Electric Safari is a magical place to visit during the holiday season.

Holiday Lights in Old Colorado City

Old Colorado City is known to transport visitors back to another time, mix that with the holiday season and twinkling Christmas lights will make you feel like you are a part of a Dickens Christmas. The entire town dresses up in holiday decor, trimmed with lights aglow and Santa visits the park to greet children and listen to their Christmas wishes. Shopping throughout Old Colorado City for the opportunity to find the perfect holiday gift makes this old-time Christmas complete and you even run into the town carolers.

Cave of the Winds Christmas Celebration

Located in Manitou Springs, guests can enjoy a unique light display in a cave. You heard right, in a cave. Guests are invited to go on the adventure of a normal cave tour with the pathway illuminated with Christmas lights to guide you along your way. Christmas stories are told along the way and an opportunity to join in with some old-fashioned caroling makes the acoustic sound of the cave even more enticing.

Christmas Lights of Manitou Springs

Manitou Springs is at the top of the list of best places to enjoy Christmas lights. This small town loves to get festive for the holidays, they go all out during the Christmas season. The entire town shines with glimmering lights and garland throughout. On the weekends, visitors are greeted with music from strolling brass bands and carolers as you walk along the sidewalks. While taking in the lights, visitors can find unique gifts to complete their shopping and kids can visit Santa. The Christmas season in Manitou Springs is kicked off with the town's holiday parade, so you might want to time your visit right for the opportunity to enjoy everything that Manitou Springs has to offer.

 Enjoy the Christmas season this year with these light displays that will surely get you in the mood!