Take a drive or a walk to some of these must-see holiday displays while sipping on an iced coffee. At Logan Airport Taxi Cab, we get frequent calls during the holiday season asking us for a city ride to the best places with X-ma light decorations in Boston. So, we have built a list this year based on our experience and our traveller’s location preference for holiday lights sightseeing.
The best way to experience these places is by foot. But all of them may not be in your neighbourhood. So, hiring a minivan or SUV can make the trip more enjoyable. However, remember that driving past these decorations is not as enjoyable as the walk. Our drivers drop travellers at the light display locations and wait for about 30 mins at a parking area nearby. Then they pick the customers again to visit the next location.
The list contains residences and other public places in Boston and surrounding areas. You may add your preferred places in the comments box below.
Long Wharf’s Waterfront Park
One of Boston’s waterfront’s most beautiful light shows is this one. If you’re not discouraged by the wind cold, go for a stroll in the park.
Pro tip: To escape traffic and the inevitable battle for parking, take the Blue Line to the Aquarium stop.
Faneuil Hall
Following the tree lighting event last month, a Christmas tree is lit up at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Image courtesy of Getty Images and Erin Clark of The Boston Globe
Last month saw the first Faneuil Hall tree lighting since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Quincy Market nearby is also illuminated.
Boston Common
That is a tree, indeed. Image: Steph Solis for Axios
Whether you’re looking for the Christmas tree or the menorah, Boston Common has a festive vibe.
Before exploring the common, get some hot chocolate from the Thinking Cup or Bakey on Tremont Street. Either that or a second iced coffee.
As an alternative, you might consider ice skating.
Zoo Lights at Stone Zoo
Experience the thousands of sparkling lights and animal lantern patterns spread over 20 acres of fancy Winterland at Stone Zoo. Visit reindeers, arctic foxes, black bears, and Canadian lynxes at the zoo in the daytime.
Timings: Available till January 8, from 4 to 9:30 pm, excluding Christmas and Christmas Eve.
Downtown Street Crossing
One of the few constants in downtown is the Macy’s Christmas tree. Check out the decorations along Summer Street in Downtown Crossing for a busier, cheerier scene. Along the way, you just could see a street performer.
Beacon Hill
Louisburg Square brownstones opted for chic lights and wreaths. The upscale, affluent neighbourhood goes all out for Christmas all year long.
Purchasing cookware, dog treats, novels, and other items can be done along Charles Street as you leave Beacon Hill.
Seventh Liberty Hotel
What a grand entrance. The upside-down trees hanging in the Liberty Hotel lobby put a novel twist on contemporary holiday décor.
Commonwealth Avenue Mall and Charlesgate Park trees
You will see a beautiful decoration of white lights at Charlesgate Avenue mal and a bright green lighting display at the Charlesgate park area. The latter is a special effort to highlight the awareness of the effort that is going on in the restoration of the park. Light display at the mall will continue till the 1st of April.
Christopher Columbus Park Trellis Lighting
Address: 110 Atlantic Ave, Boston
This year marks the 20th annual holiday tree lights in the North End’s Christopher Columbus Park, on Boston’s historic waterfront. Hosted by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, this display features the park’s 260 feet of trellis illuminated by 50,000 blue lights and flanked by over a dozen decorated trees.
Tour of the Somerville Illuminations
Address: Pembroke and Sycamore Streets intersection
There are even better locations around Boston. The enormous snowman of Sommerville is tough to miss. Take a stroll, drive, or ride your bike through Somerville to see these spectacular holiday decorations.
Somerville makes a place for enormous inflatable decorations for the Illuminations Bike Tour, which begins at 6 p.m. on Friday and starts with a meet-up at 5 p.m. at the Somerville High gate.
Remember Logan Airport Taxi Cab for your holiday taxi requirements. We have spacious and luxury SUVs, Minivans and Sedans for family trips or solo rides. Not just Boston, we are also serving Burlington, Lexington, Winchester, Arlington etc in Massachusetts.
Enjoy the most competitive rates in Boston and have a great holiday Happy New Year.
Image Credits- Boston at Night
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