The holiday season in Massachusetts is always a magical time of year, but most people don’t know that you don’t have to plan an elaborate outing to fully experience the Christmas spirit. If you live in Boston, you’ll find an enchanting holiday attraction right in your backyard at Christopher Columbus Park. Every year, the signature trellis at this iconic park comes to life with over 50,000 lights. Next time you want to take a stroll through a winter wonderland, head to this Boston park and watch the trellis light up with thousands of beautiful twinkle lights.
If you’ve been to Boston’s Christopher Columbus Park, you’ve seen their beautiful trellis. Every holiday season, the signature trellis comes to life with over 50,000 lights.
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This Massachusetts park is a wonderful slice of nature to visit any time of year, but it truly comes to life during the holiday season.
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Every winter, 260 feet of this stunning trellis come to life with award-winning blue lights.
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Most years there is a lighting ceremony to begin the trellis lighting, but for 2020, there won’t be a ceremony. Don’t fret, though, because the trellis is still illuminated!
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Besides being a magical experience for the whole family, the Christopher Columbus trellis has been voted one of the most romantic places in Boston. This is the perfect place to take your special someone this year.
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Whether it’s just you, or you’re visiting with a loved one, seeing the trellis illuminate with 50,000 lights is a magical holiday experience you won’t forget.
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For a simple, free holiday light display that’s right in your backyard, head to Christopher Columbus Park and check out the trellis decked out in thousands of blue lights.
Jonathan McGrath / Google Local For more information on Christopher Columbus Park and their trellis lights, you can visit the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park website right here.
Do you have fond memories of visiting Christopher Columbus Park and seeing the trellis light up at Christmastime? Is it as magical as it looks? We’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments!
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For more information on Christopher Columbus Park and their trellis lights, you can visit the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park website right here.
Are there other holiday lights in Massachusetts that you’re looking forward to seeing? Perhaps a small business you’ll be supporting instead? You can nominate a place through our nomination page, and we may feature it in an upcoming article!
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Address: Christopher Columbus Park Path, Boston, MA 02110, USA
