“Our readers have voted for the 10 best, brightest and most beautiful holiday lights shows put on by neighborhoods, cities and park across the United States,” stated USA Today on its contest page.
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Clifton Mill was the only nominee from Ohio. It placed No. 3 in 2019 and No. 2 in 2018.
The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill are on display daily through Dec. 30, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hours Dec. 24 and 25 are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m.
Another holiday light display within driving distance of the Dayton area also made the top 10.
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Lights Under Louisville, an underground holiday light show in Kentucky, placed eighth on the list.
Families can enjoy the Louisville display safely from inside their own vehicle through Jan. 3, 2021.
The 30-minute drive takes visitors through underground passageways lined with 40 themed displays, mapping projections, 850 lit characters and 5 million lights.