This is one of the greatest times of year. The holidays bring such joy and fun.  Driving around the Amarillo area during the holidays is amazing.

Start Your Family Holiday Lights Tradition in Amarillo

Like most, my family and I have a tradition each Christmas season. We choose a night, usually a Friday or Saturday close to Christmas, and that's the night we go and look at Christmas lights.

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First of all, we load up in the truck, and that includes our dogs; they love going to see all the Christmas lights. They love hanging their heads out the windows. Then we drive to our favorite coffee shop and grab our favorite coffee or hot chocolate. Of course, we get the dogs their own very pup cups.

Once we are settled in, we crank up the Christmas music thanks to Mix 94.1, and we hit the road.

Amarillo Christmas Lights Map: Plan Your Route

We've used this nifty little map over the years to find some of the best places to see the Christmas lights. However, some of the map may have changed this year and may continue to change as the season progresses.

Best Amarillo Christmas Lights Neighborhoods to Visit

Just keep in mind, some of the best Christmas Light sights will be
1. Candy Cane Lane - Gainsborough between Coulter and Bell
2. Wolflin - it's the Wolflin Area between 34th and I-40 off Washington
3. The Colonies - they always have big, beautiful homes lit up.
4. Bishop Hills - this has been a light tradition for decades.
5. Amarillo Botanical Gardens - It's an amazing stroll through the Garden of Lights.

Don't forget they also light up Maxwell's; it transforms from a pumpkin farm to a Christmas wonderland.

Show Off Your Christmas Lights and WIN!: Show Us Amarillo's Best Holiday Lights 

If you haven't started this tradition with your family and pets, it's time to start this year.  Most of the neighborhoods are lit up the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Day and a few days after.

Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm Magical Christmas

Gallery Credit: Charlie Hardin

Amarillo Botanical Garden's Christmas in The Garden

Christmas time something magical happens at the Amarillo Botanical Gardens, over a million lights decorate the grounds of this majestic place.

Every year they open the gates over the holidays and thousands of people come through to see this magical holiday world.

If you have never experienced the Amarillo Botanical Gardens' Christmas in the Gardens, you are missing a magical Christmas experience complete with Santa Claus.

We'll give you a sneak peek and a tour of Christmas in the Gardens.

Gallery Credit: Lori Crofford

12 Best Christmas Light Installation Companies in Amarillo

Skip the ladders and let the pros handle your holiday glow! Explore Amarillo’s top 12 companies that design, install, and remove stunning Christmas light displays for homes and businesses. From full-service installations to custom designs, these local experts make your house shine this season.

Gallery Credit: Lori Crofford

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