One of our favorite traditions as a family this time of year is getting some Starbucks hot chocolate and driving around to look at all the Christmas lights!
There are lots of beautiful displays, shows and tours in Colorado Springs, and we have gathered all the info for you so you can enjoy this wonderful season!
1. Colorado Springs Christmas Light Extravaganza! Take a tour through the city to see some of the best decorated homes in Colorado Springs. The whole tour takes about 2.5 hours, but you can go to as many or as few as you’d like! More details here: https://sites.google.com/site/csxmaslights/
2. Colorado Christmas: A private home display in 80916 – get all the details here: http://www.coloradoxmas.com/
3. Illumination Light Show in Larkspur at Jellystone Park: Drive through this display in the comfort of your vehicle. Come see over a quarter of a million lights, synchronized to music through Jan. 3rd. For more details please visit http://www.illuminationlightshow.com/
4. Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: Celebrate 24 years of holiday cheer during Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Electric Safari! Over one million glittering lights and 40+ animated light sculptures illuminate the Zoo and create dazzling memories for your family. Warming fires throughout the Zoo offer a reprieve from the chill, as do select indoor animal exhibits that remain open during the event. Top off this astounding display by gazing out at the city’s lights and watch all of Colorado Springs sparkle! More info: http://www.cmzoo.org/guestInformation/events/electricsafari.asp
5. Lights at The Broadmoor: With stunning grounds and views, The Historic Broodmoor Hotel is the perfect place to walk at night and take in their Holiday Light display! http://www.broadmoor.com/
6. Festival of Lights Parade in Downtown Colorado Springs: Come on down this Saturday, Dec. 6th starting at 5:50 pm for the 30th annual Festival of Lights Parade. For details visit http://www.coloradospringsfestivaloflights.org/index.html
7. Helicopter Christmas Light Tours: For the adventurer at heart, take a private helicopter tour over Colorado Springs at night time for a breathtaking view of light displays all over the city! Many packages available, but book soon!! For pricing and to book please visit Colorado Vertical Helicopter Tours: http://www.coloradovertical.com/colorado-helicopter-tours-and-rides.html
