When December settles over the Northland and Lake Superior’s winds turn frosty, Duluth and Superior come alive with some of the most enchanting Christmas light displays in the Midwest. From synchronized musical shows to charming walk-through displays, here are the best places to experience holiday magic this season.

Exhibition Drive Holiday Sound & Light Show

Address: Exhibition Drive, Duluth, MN 55811
(Residential street — signs will guide you during the season)

A Duluth favorite, this drive-through display features thousands of lights dancing in sync with holiday music. Tune into the posted radio station when you arrive and enjoy the show right from your car.

Hours: Dusk–10 PM (nightly)
Experience: Drive-through, tune-in musical light show

Wilson Family Lights

Address: 3604 Decker Rd, Duluth MN 55811

The Wilson Family’s holiday display is a bright, musical, community-loved tradition in Duluth’s Piedmont Heights/West Duluth area. Lights are synchronized to music and designed for easy drive-up viewing.

Experience:

• Fully synchronized lights

• Residential, family-friendly display

The Merryweather Inn – “Spirit of the Lights”

Address: 2316 E 1st St, Duluth, MN 55812

The historic Merryweather Inn offers one of the region’s most beautiful walk-through light displays. Their “Spirit of the Lights” experience transforms the property into a glowing winter wonderland.

Dates: December 1–31
Hours: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Experience: Walk-through, whimsical décor, photo-worthy scenes

Christmas Corner

Address: 2101 E 3rd Street in Superior, WI 54880

Christmas Corner is a cherished walk-through holiday display in Superior filled with lights, characters, and cozy magic for families.

Updated Details:

• Walk-through: Nightly from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Letters to Santa:

  • Drop off through December 18

  • Santa writes back — include a return address

  • Mailbox is to the right at the top of the steps

  • A smaller mailbox is by the Cookie Cottage near the garage

• Atmosphere: Interactive, charming, kid-focused

Lights On 6th

Address: 2917 E 6th Street, Superior, WI 54880
Radio: 99.7 FM
Dates: November 30 – January 6
Hours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM nightly

One of Superior’s top musical light shows. Park along the street, tune your car radio to 99.7 FM, and enjoy a custom playlist synced to a glowing front-yard display.

Experience: Drive-up musical light show; family-friendly; great for cozy car viewing

Griswolds on Springvale

Address: 1920 Springvale Rd, Duluth, MN 55811
Dates: Now through New Year’s Day
Hours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Inspired by National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, this energetic, over-the-top display captures the spirit of the movie — bold, bright, nostalgic, and tons of fun.

Experience:

• National Lampoon–style decorating

• Colorful, full-property light display

• Perfect for families and holiday movie fans

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Holiday Light Stop Alert!
If you’re cruising around be sure to check out these other great locations

Duluth:

• 422 93rd Ave west Duluth MN 55808

West Duluth

• Whoville 401 S 71st Ave W, Duluth

Superior

• 2917 E 6th Street, Superior

Proctor

• 2nd Ave & St Louis River Road
• 828 Lupine Drive

Tips for Planning Your Holiday Light Tour

• Bring hot cocoa and blankets for drive-up shows

• Visit on weeknights to avoid crowds

• Create a festive playlist for the drive between stops

• Check DoDuluth.com for even more holiday events, concerts, markets, and Santa sightings

• Be sure to print off our Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt (below)