Suggestions for neighborhoods / Villages with best Xmas light displays?

[DaddyD]

I want to take my elderly parents out for a drive to see Christmas lights, can anyone suggests best places / neighborhoods where there are a lot of houses with Xmas lights & decorations? I'm fine driving anywhere within a 20 mile radius of the Villages, so Leesburg, Tavares, Ocala all work for me. Thanks!

[El Gout Toe]

I would guess that up north where the homes are older and less expensive you would have a better chance of seeing that type of action.

[tophcfa]

I would guess that up north where the homes are older and less expensive you would have a better chance of seeing that type of action.

And that would be because why?

[Pairadocs]

And that would be because why?

I read that and thought the same thing... then thought (have NO idea if this is correct) maybe what they meant was that when we built our home near Lake Sumter the prices were about 1/3 of what the same house would sell for now, so perhaps the thinking was people who are now coping with homes that cost 3 to 4 times that would have less to put into displays and a significant electrical bill ? Just trying to decipher the reasoning.

[Pairadocs]

I want to take my elderly parents out for a drive to see Christmas lights, can anyone suggests best places / neighborhoods where there are a lot of houses with Xmas lights & decorations? I'm fine driving anywhere within a 20 mile radius of the Villages, so Leesburg, Tavares, Ocala all work for me. Thanks!

The Villages Daily Sun used to print a wonderful Christmas light trail map and list of homes. It was such a nice gesture, our neighborhood really looked forward to it, we'd form a golf cart train, view all the lights going through the various villages, and then go to a location for hot chocolate and snacks. Don't know why the Daily Sun stopped this much appreciated feature... or we just have over looked it for a few years now ?

[Laker14]

I would guess that up north where the homes are older and less expensive you would have a better chance of seeing that type of action.

And that would be because why?

Still waiting on this logic.

[JMintzer]

There are a few streets off Moyer Loop that all get together to do displays...

[eweissenbach]

Wise way in pine hills across from rose weichens has some good displays. It become snowman way during the season.

[JMintzer]

Wise way in pine hills across from rose weichens has some good displays. It become snowman way during the season.

That's the one I was talking about...

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

A golf cart parade came through our neighborhood tonight to enjoy the lights at the houses up here in the old section. It was great to see so many folks out on this chilly night! Must've been around 50 golf carts, some also lit up and decorated, a bunch with drivers and passengers wearing costumes.

[El Gout Toe]

A golf cart parade came through our neighborhood tonight to enjoy the lights at the houses up here in the old section. It was great to see so many folks out on this chilly night! Must've been around 50 golf carts, some also lit up and decorated, a bunch with drivers and passengers wearing costumes.
I was in on that parade. Randi and I love to see all the hard work you people put into making your houses look festive. We counted snowmen for a while and stopped at 275. There must have been a sale at Dollar General!!!

[loreejl]

I want to take my elderly parents out for a drive to see Christmas lights, can anyone suggests best places / neighborhoods where there are a lot of houses with Xmas lights & decorations? I'm fine driving anywhere within a 20 mile radius of the Villages, so Leesburg, Tavares, Ocala all work for me. Thanks!

Try Village of Chatham...Hazelwood loop and Arlington loop:wave:

[markfrat]

Try Colson St in The Village of Fenny

[Gobragh]

I want to take my elderly parents out for a drive to see Christmas lights, can anyone suggests best places / neighborhoods where there are a lot of houses with Xmas lights & decorations? I'm fine driving anywhere within a 20 mile radius of the Villages, so Leesburg, Tavares, Ocala all work for me. Thanks!

Village of Osceola Soaring Eagle - View Path, Nottingham Loop

Village of Hemingway - off Odell Circle - Arvin Lane,Mandrake St, Folkstone Way,Janwood, Driftwood, Castle Hill.

Not sure of Village - Off Odell - Nash Loop -Home has music synchronized with music

Off Moyer Loop - Pope Place, Hutcheson off Pope - Wise Way, Dewitt

Hope this helps

[Annie66]

Darlington Drive off of Saint Charles in the Village of liberty Park

[bark4me]

And that would be because why?
Here comes the pot stirrer

[La lamy]

Too much traffic showed up in those areas and became a nightmare for residents. However they put on a golf cart parade this week starting at colony rc. Up north they still do a lot of decorating because they grew up with that tradition and keep it up until they are to old to do so. New generation are being raised with ourt any knowledge of God and have no idea there is life after death and a more wonderful life than this one.

So what's the age group you ASSUME this about? And do you say "THOSE PEOPLE" as you clump them all in one box?!!!!

[fireman]

I want to take my elderly parents out for a drive to see Christmas lights, can anyone suggests best places / neighborhoods where there are a lot of houses with Xmas lights & decorations? I'm fine driving anywhere within a 20 mile radius of the Villages, so Leesburg, Tavares, Ocala all work for me. Thanks!

Early post I used

Xmas Lights in The Villages - Xmas Lights in The Villages - Google My Maps (https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1pGZNJrSlRZPFbBZoiPVf1c9sRYbsANg&usp=sharing)

[skippy05]

Elderly parents might enjoy the Spanish Springs section of lights the best.

[BigMike]

I want to take my elderly parents out for a drive to see Christmas lights, can anyone suggests best places / neighborhoods where there are a lot of houses with Xmas lights & decorations? I'm fine driving anywhere within a 20 mile radius of the Villages, so Leesburg, Tavares, Ocala all work for me. Thanks!

There is a wonderful display just off 475. If you go north on 475 then turn left on 475B. It may cost to go through but you can see it from 475. Looks amazing. Good luck

[KjLjGooding]

I would guess that up north where the homes are older and less expensive you would have a better chance of seeing that type of action.
Because in the NORTH we have CHRISTMAS SPIRIT! JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!

[toeser]

I want to take my elderly parents out for a drive to see Christmas lights, can anyone suggests best places / neighborhoods where there are a lot of houses with Xmas lights & decorations? I'm fine driving anywhere within a 20 mile radius of the Villages, so Leesburg, Tavares, Ocala all work for me. Thanks!

Following is the location of just one display, but it's magnificent.

Lady Lake Chamber of Commerce
106 US-441, Lady Lake, FL

Hopefully your parents are mobile, because it's best to park the car, get out and walk around the small park they have decorated. It's worth the trip.

[NoMo50]

The Ocala Christmas Light Spectacular is located in the Florida Horse Park just south of Ocala. It is a 2 mile drive through event with elaborate light displays. $20 per carload.

[Jazzman]

I want to take my elderly parents out for a drive to see Christmas lights, can anyone suggests best places / neighborhoods where there are a lot of houses with Xmas lights & decorations? I'm fine driving anywhere within a 20 mile radius of the Villages, so Leesburg, Tavares, Ocala all work for me. Thanks!

Rainsong Ave and surrounding streets in Village of Pinellas

[toma6000]

Rainsong - Village of Pinellas
Pope and Hutcheson - Village of Pine Hills
Sassparilla - Village of St. James
Deskin - Village of Osceola Hills
Backwater Way - Village of Duval
Salmon Brook - Village of Bonita
Columbia Way - Village of Bonita
Nuthatch - Village of Dunedin
Nash Loop - Village of Hemingway
Alcove - Village of Hemingway

[yporter]

I want to take my elderly parents out for a drive to see Christmas lights, can anyone suggests best places / neighborhoods where there are a lot of houses with Xmas lights & decorations? I'm fine driving anywhere within a 20 mile radius of the Villages, so Leesburg, Tavares, Ocala all work for me. Thanks!

Xmas lights tour we did last year - it looks like some folks have already posted parts, and this being from last year I haven't updated it yet. It is in ride order from to loop through the neighborhoods. We used it as a starting point, and made a lot of detours as we saw other lights on the way and around these.

Loop#1 - North-Spanish Springs----------------------

SE 172nd Hazelwood Loop
SE 173rd Arlington Loop
644 Cabrera Court
1219 Barcelona Drive
Gaucho Lane

Loop #2 - Central - betw 466 & 44, 15 mi ----------

1081 Nash Loop
Abercrombie Way
Darlington Drive
Rainsong Ave in Pinellas
3610 Quietwoods Drive
Hillsborough Trail - Between Manatee & HIllsborough Postal Stations
Nuthatch Avenue
438 Junction Place
3351 Wise Way
Pope Place

South of 44-------------------------
group of houses on Fussell Way
2545 Fussell Wy, Wildwood, FL 34785

[loreejl]

Hazelwood loop in Chatham has several houses with great displays

[Redsmom]

I believe it’s the Village of Santo Domingo, at the corner of Enrique Dr., and Esparza place is a house with the lights and music synchronized. I think you turn your car into FM 106.3? Haven’t been there yet but a lot of people on Nextdoor were talking about it.

[Redsmom]

If you are going through Wildwood, On Main Street approximately across from the vintage train store (which is at 113 North Main St) the city has an amazing light display.

[nancyre]

Corner Banberry loop and Foster off Odell Circle - beautiful collects for food bank
Nuthatch and Oracle off Hillsborogh
Pope & Hutchinson off Moyer Loop

Heard but not seen yet: 1502 Esparza Pl - Santa Domingo area - light and music sync

There is also a Facebook page - Lake Christmas Lights

[sallyg]

I would guess that up north where the homes are older and less expensive you would have a better chance of seeing that type of action.
?? Why??

[Whitley]

I would guess that up north where the homes are older and less expensive you would have a better chance of seeing that type of action.

I had a home built 1888, just over 12,000 sqft under air (not counting coal room, safe room, wine cellar etc.. Our Village (where the tuxedo got it's name) put on quite a display each Christmas. Not sure what the cost of the house has to do with Christmas Spirit.

[NavyVet]

Technically:

[Pat#79Luv]

I second Chatham Hazelwood Loop/Arlington Loop area. Some very nice displays up here!

[newgirl]

Where is your neighborhood please ?

[DAVES]

I read that and thought the same thing... then thought (have NO idea if this is correct) maybe what they meant was that when we built our home near Lake Sumter the prices were about 1/3 of what the same house would sell for now, so perhaps the thinking was people who are now coping with homes that cost 3 to 4 times that would have less to put into displays and a significant electrical bill ? Just trying to decipher the reasoning.

I have a low opinion of most people. Correct speech, thought etc. UGLY TRUTH, their real thought seems to slip out. Humor, stand up comedy, if that is what it is does not work in posts.

[DAVES]

i had a home built 1888, just over 12,000 sqft under air (not counting coal room, safe room, wine cellar etc.. Our village (where the tuxedo got it's name) put on quite a display each christmas. Not sure what the cost of the house has to do with christmas spirit.

huh?

[DAVES]

Where is your neighborhood please ?

I would call the villages offices. I was not paying attention but I think there is a van doing a tour. Driving, looking at Christmas lights? There is that song Grandma Got Runover by a Reindeer. May it not be a golf cart looking at Christmas lights.

[Barborv]

Yes, the villages puts out a holiday map of houses to see for the holidays. As far as the houses up north, there are several premiere communities that houses are over a million to two million dollars! There are no premiere areas down south.

[chrissy2231]

I want to take my elderly parents out for a drive to see Christmas lights, can anyone suggests best places / neighborhoods where there are a lot of houses with Xmas lights & decorations? I'm fine driving anywhere within a 20 mile radius of the Villages, so Leesburg, Tavares, Ocala all work for me. Thanks!
Follow straight to the light and intersection of Canal Street and Odelle
Pass Bonita pool on your right and make the first left onto Homeland Park Rd
Make the first right onto Salmon Brook Place follow around the circle and come back up to Stop Sign
Make a right onto Homeland Path and make a right onto Campobello Terrace follow down the Crl can
come back up to stop sign.
Make a right onto Homeland Path and make a right onto Heath Springs Drive follow down around Crl.
On the way back up the street turn onto Eureka Mills Road
Make a right onto Eureka Mills Road follow down
Make a left onto McDuffie Ct.
Make a left onto Wetherspoon Path follow all the way down to the of Crl come back up
Make a right onto Eureka Mill
Make a right onto Indian Hook Terrace follow up to Homeland Path
Make a left onto Homeland Path
Make a right onto Columbia Way and go around Crl. Come back down to stop sign
Make a right onto Homeland Path
Make a right onto Boiling Springs Ct. and go around Crl. Come back down to stop sign
Make a right onto Homeland Path
Make a right onto McSweeney and go around Crl. Come back down to stop sign
Make a right onto Heath Springs follow straight to Stop sign to Odelle
Make a left onto Odelle follow to light
Make a right onto Alcove Loop go straight the road will loop around when you come to the end of the
loop
Make a left coming back towards the entrance but go to Joiner place before the stop sight on Alcove
Make a right onto Joiner and go around the Crl. Come back to stop sign make a right onto Alcove
Make a right onto Odell Crl from Alcove
Make a left onto Nash Loop
Make a right onto Dunbar to Crl and come back
Make a right onto Nash Loop follow around to end of loop
Make a right back to Nash Loop beginning
Make a left on Odell
Make a right onto Arvin follow to Stop Sign
Make a left onto Mandrake St. runs into Janwood Ave
Make a right on Folkstone Way to stop sign
Make a left onto Midland Terr to stop sign
Make a left onto Castle hill Drive go to stop sign
Make a right onto Driftwood to Crl and back
Make a right onto Janwood Ave which runs into Misty Ct, into Midlands, and into Mandrake
Make a left onto Arvin Lane go to stop sign
Make a right onto Odell Crl.
This is a good place to end at Havana
However, if you want a longer route,
Make a right on the cart path and go passed Havana Country Club and under the tunnel.
Make a left on cart path at end of tunnel
Make a right at the stop sign onto to Odelle
Drive up the street Odelle
Make a left on Allenwood - there is a great house on the left, then turn around and go left on Odelle.
Make a right on Corbett Dr.
Make a left on Banberry Run
Make a left on Foster Place go to Crl and back
Make a right on Banberry Run
Make a left on Corbett Dr.
Make a Right on Odelle
Drive up the hill on Odelle
Make a right on Stillwater
Make a right on Wellford Way
Make a left on Simpson St. to Crl
Go back up Simpson St to other Crl to stop sign
Make a left on Bishopville Loop
Make a right on Odelle
Make a left on Timmonsville Way
Make a right on Troy Loop to Crl and back
Make a left on Timmonsville Way
Make a left on Stillwater

Osceola village