WESTLAND, Mich.,––It's the most wonderful time of the year! The weather has finally cooled down, we're expecting snow, and most importantly, the Holiday season is here. Christmas is just around the corner and one of many beloved traditions includes viewing all the exciting lights! There are neighborhoods, homes, and places we know to be the best for the lights, so without further ado, here are the
best places to see Christmas lights in Metro Detroit:
Hines Drive Lights
This 4.5 mile stretch of
Hines Drive, that goes right through Westland, is packed with interesting Holiday lights that you can see from the warmth of your car! Cars can enter for just $5, or with a new un-wrapped toy on December 2nd, 9th, or 16th. Toys collected on these Tuesdays will be donated to the Wayne County Family Center - what's better than giving back locally this time of year?! The road is open Monday-Thursday 7pm-10pm and Friday-Sunday 6pm-10pm. You can enter in Westland at Merriman Road north of Warren Road.
Greenfield Village Holiday Nights
Greenfield Village is not only host to 80 acres of history, but to a Holiday event that occurs on its main street on special nights in December. Their Holiday Night events take place in any weather and include Santa and live reindeer, fireworks, ice skating, rides in historic Model Ts and horse-drawn wagons, and lots of lights! See pricing and more info on
theHenryFord.org.
Livonia Lights
At 34836 Bridge St. in Livonia, one home will showcase about 60,000 lights and a large tree that syncs up to Christmas music. All you have to do is show up in your car now through January 1st (Sunday-Thursday 5:30pm-10pm or Friday/Saturday till 11pm) and tune your radio to get the full experience. There are a few other homes in Metro Detroit that do this including 2651 Cherokee Hills Cir. in Waterford, 439 Shady Oaks in Lake Orion, and 3111 Paramount Lane in Auburn Hills - so take your pick!
Campus Martius Park
Likely one of the biggest trees you can see this season in Detroit is right in the heart of downtown at Campus Martius Park! There you'll also find plenty of lights all around the ice skating rink, plus great shops and restaurants to enjoy. The family-friendly skating rink is open seven days a week through the Holidays, and Santa will even be making visits! See the
Campus Martius schedule online for more information.
Detroit Zoo Wild Lights
The Wild Lights show take place at the Detroit Zoo in Royal oak each year! This year, you can visit on weekends throughout the end of December to walk through the zoo and see large light displays like the photo above. This is a popular event, so ticket pricing varies by hour and day (ranging $10-$16). There will also be visits from Santa, carousel rides, and a Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer 4-D experience for an extra cost. See the schedule and the price breakdown on the
Detroit Zoo website.
Downtown Rochester Big Bright Light Show
The entire stretch of main street in downtown Rochester is covered in lights, and we mean that literally! Each individual building is decked out in strings of Christmas lights. It's a further drive from Westland, but well worth the trip this Holiday season. Be sure to grab a nice dinner, do a little shopping, and take a stroll under the lights everyday after dusk now through January 7th.
Wherever you're headed, we want you to get to the
best places to see Christmas lights in Metro Detroit safely in your Ford vehicle! If you need snow tires installed or routine maintenance like oil changes, battery inspections, etc.,
schedule an appointment online at North Brothers in Westland. We'll make sure your vehicle is equipped to handle the snow and cold weather and be able to get you to all of your Holiday destinations safe and sound. For more information on what to do for your car this winter, see our
Winter Car Care tips! If you're stuck wondering if your current vehicle will be able to get you through the winter, let us know and we'll help you find a great and safe new Ford, like the
2018 Ford Explorer, or used vehicle within your budget.
North Brothers Ford is located at 33300 Ford Rd Westland, MI 48185 and proudly serves as one of the premier dealerships in Metro Detroit, and is committed to exceptional customer service! Stop by or give us a call at 855-739-2023, our knowledgeable and helpful sales team will be more than happy to assist you!
