Days have grown darker and shorter. The weather has turned cold. Winter is here, and the end-of-year chaos has officially begun. During these chilly months, it can be tempting to stay inside all day. After all, what can you do outside when it’s so dark and cold? Well, at botanical gardens across the United States, you can see some incredible holiday light displays.
Botanical gardens are great places to visit year-round, but they have a different kind of allure in the winter. When temperatures drop and many plants go dormant, gardens keep the magic alive with sparkling, colorful holiday lights. Find one to visit with this list of five of the best holiday light events going on at botanical gardens throughout the country.