Wintertime’s just about one of the prettiest times of the year. Neighborhoods shine with glowing lights and house windows frame Christmas trees. Winter, and especially the holiday season, is also one of the busiest times of the year. The calendar’s often brimming with activities. Holiday Lights on the Lake near Pittsburgh, for example, promises a relaxing way to embrace the season and to admire more than one million twinkling lights.

Lakemont Park in Altoona, just over an hour and a half from downtown Pittsburgh, transforms into a magical winter wonderland of colorful lights every holiday season, and this year’s no different.

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Keep your car toasty warm, and turn on the Christmas carols for your journey along the 50-acre Holiday Lights on the Lake drive-thru experience.

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A popular Christmastime activity for more than two decades, Holiday Lights on the Lake boasts more than one million shimmering lights and jaw-dropping light displays.

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Slowly wander through the park that features a light tunnel, Santa on a motorcycle, reindeer pulling Santa, and old-fashioned sparkling Christmas trees.

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However, the drive-thru lights display is just the beginning of the Christmas fun at Lakemont Park.

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Be sure to stop by Santa’s Gift Shop, too, either before or after your drive. The Gift Shop features all kinds of goodies - from decorations to baked treats.

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Then head right next door from the gift shop to the model train display.

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The popular Christmas tradition runs from November 13, 2020 through January 3, 2021. Both one-time passes and an unlimited visits pass are available. Buy tickets or passes.

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Learn more on the official website of Lakemont Park. Or, go here for Facebook.

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Have you been to Holiday Lights on the Lake near Pittsburgh? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! Did you know that you can also embark on a holiday adventure at the Pittsburgh Zoo this season? Yep, the Zoo Lights in Pittsburgh runs from November 27, 2020 to January 3, 2021.

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