The Best Christmas Light Show in America By State

Iowa: Jolly Holiday Lights

Iowa's Jolly Holiday Lights event, which takes place in Adventureland Park about 15 minutes from Des Moines, reigns supreme in the Hawkeye State. Here, you can take a 2.5-mile drive through more than 100 Christmas light displays. Not only will your kids enjoy the dazzling ride, but you can also feel good knowing that a trip to Jolly Holiday Lights benefits charity — 100 percent of admission fees are donated to Make-A-Wish Iowa.

Kansas: Illuminations at Botanica

The honor of the best Christmas lights in Kansas undoubtedly belongs to Illuminations at Botanica in Wichita. Each year, more than two million lights completely overhaul the gardens into a Christmas-themed show. While you're there, check out the Khicha Family Carousel and get your picture taken with Santa.