These 16 Upstate NY Lights Festivals Will Brighten Your Holidays

It wasn't that long ago that drive--through festival of lights were few and far between. Well, all of that has changed now and over 50 communities in New York State have drive-through Christmas events.

Here is a list of 16 that we especially like. As you can see these festivals are held in small communities (such as Morris, Round Lake, Harpursville, and Macedon) and big cities, such (Albany, Syracuse, Buffalo, etc.)

No matter the size it is such a pleasurable experience to slowly drive through thousands of twinkling lights, listening to holiday music and enjoying the surroundings from the comfort and warmth of your vehicle.

We hope you enjoy this list, which encompasses lights festivals from the Hudson Valley to western New York.

Light Up Your Holidays With These 16 Upstate "Festival of Lights"

It has become a holiday tradition for the whole family. More than 50 New York State communities have drive-through Christmas lights festivals which run (for the most part) all the way to New Years. It is great fun to ride in the comfort and warmth of your own vehicle as you gaze upon thousands of twinkling lights, animated characters, and lighted exhibits from local businesses. Here are some of the best. We hope you check them all out!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

Are These The 20 Most Stunning College Campuses in Upstate NY?

Throughout New York State, our college campuses run from the urban blocks-long, wooden and brick ones in New York City, to the sprawling college campuses which dot Upstate New York from the Hudson Valley to Buffalo. We list here the dozen most stunning campuses in Upstate.

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

Take a Look At These Beauties! Lights, Camera, Action! Dazzling Movie Marquees Across Upstate New York

Local movie theaters may be hard to find in recent years, but they have a beauty all their own. Check out a bunch of upstate theaters with some personality!

Before the big multi-plex movie houses came to be, it seems that almost every big city and small town had its own movie house. In this gallery we showcase so real old, and quite beautiful, movie houses in the Upstate New York region, some of them dating back more than a century!

And one thing you have to like, is the beauty which exudes from the movie house's old marquee. For many small towns and villages, the movie marquee was the most splendid, spectacular, dazzling thing about the whole town. This is a wonderful photo gallery of a bunch of great movie theatres and their magnificent marquee out front!

Of course, there are many others not listed here. So if your favorite movie house (and its dazzling movie marquee) did not make our list, we encourage you to visit our Facebook page and give it a shout out.

We really do want to hear from you!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

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