Austin's veritable winter wonderland, the Trail of Lights, has once again blazed its way onto U.S. News & World Report's hot list of the top 25 Christmas light displays in the country for 2023 earns the capital city some serious holiday bragging rights. The Trail of Lights packs more than a mere festive punch—it's a knockout display of more than 2 million bulbs and 70 installations twinkling across Zilker Metropolitan Park's sprawling 2.5-mile vicinity, according to the experts at CBS Austin.
Not to be outshined, Texas State's eastern and western neighbors also snagged spots on the list—a statewide holiday display tour in Louisiana and Albuquerque, New Mexico's River of Lights, boldly illuminating the margins of the Texas border, as per KXAN.
The yearly Yuletide event is slated to run from December 8–23, flinging its gates open to eager eyes from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. daily, save for Mondays. While select nights promise free admission, those looking to indulge in the full splendor of Austin's luminary labyrinth can snag tickets ranging from $8 for general entry up to $95 for those special perks and experiences, as reported by CBS Austin.
