Gardeners in the Atlanta area will want to start a new holiday tradition and bring the whole family to Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Garden Lights – Holiday Nights. Here you can wander through a 30-acre wonderland of over a million lights. The light show runs through January 5th and will get more crowded as we get closer to Christmas.
Recently my daughter and I enjoyed the light show on an off-peak Monday evening. We arrived right at 5:00 p.m. when the gates opened so we could view the garden at dusk and watch as the light display grew in brilliance as dark settled on the city. Bring your camera for some amazing shots of the Atlanta skyline framing the light display.
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Atlanta skyline seen from the garden.
Along the winding pathways, you’ll enjoy small groups of holiday carolers, fire pits where you can roast marshmallows and model trains that will delight the kids. The Great Lawn is a focal point featuring “Orchestral Orbs” – a light show choreographed to music. Don’t miss the stunning poinsettia tree in the conservatory. When it’s time for a hot chocolate or a light meal, stop at the café for a nice selection of soup and sandwiches. For more information, go to Atlanta Botanical Garden .
Orchestral Orbs on the Great Lawn
Cheerful flowers at the edible garden
Topiary Display in the conservatory
Stunning Poinsettia Tree with Orchids
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