Guide To The Best Holiday Lights In Virginia

VIENNA, VA—We asked, you answered. Patch asked readers where to find the best holiday light displays in Virginia, and you came through. Here are the local homes that made readers' list of best holiday light displays in Northern Virginia and beyond.

So if you're up for seeing some of these, hop in the car and use our map to take a Christmas lights tour.

Do you have another lights display in mind? Fill out our handy form—please include the full street address—and we'll take your suggestions and map the best holiday lights for all to see. You can also email emily.leayman@patch.com if you'd prefer.

ALEXANDRIA

Yates Corner, 515 Mt Vernon Avenue: The holiday lights brighten up the Braddock Road area around Christmas.

610 West Taylor Run Parkway

2507 Fairview Drive

Collingwood Lights, 1601 Collingwood Road: This synchronized light show run by Bill Vaughan and his family is a favorite in the Alexandria area. Check out the display's Facebook page to watch some preview videos.

ANNANDALE

4200 Downing Street

ARLINGTON

1813 South Oakland Street: Every inch of the yard and house is covered by lights. The display is on daily from 6 p.m.-10 p.m., and kids can stop by for a free candy cane.

Marymount University, 2807 North Glebe Road: The campus is decked out in holiday lights matching school colors.

BURKE

Shiplett Boulevard and Hatches Court

CENTREVILLE

5700 Claret Place: The show has a seemingly endless set of light fixtures and other Christmas decor.

CLIFTON

11610 Henderson Road: The numerous animated lights on this display are dazzling.

DALE CITY

4501 Evansdale Road: The display runs through Christmas. See its Facebook page for more information.

5552 Reagon Court: People go out of their way to see this stunning light show. See its Facebook page for a preview.

FAIRFAX

9806 Sharon Court: The display features a mix of inflatable, figures and lights.

FALLS CHURCH

Polar Acres, 510 East Broad Street: John Lanouette fills up the yard with his handcrafted sculptures, lights and other decor, making for a magical walk-through display. Visit his Facebook page here.

FREDERICKSBURG

1036 Bakersfield Lane: This display is a lovely blend of lights and inflatables.

8909 Ridgecrest Court

LEESBURG

Edwards Landing Lights, Woods Edge Drive: This winter wonderland has a light show synchronized to music. Tune to 98.1 FM while watching the lights. Visit the display's Facebook page.

LORTON

8209 Lorton Road: This display has new lights every year with animations set to music.

MCLEAN

1201 Balls Hill Road: Tune into the radio to accompany this light show.

OAKTON

11203 Lapham Drive

SPRINGFIELD

7912 Carrleigh Parkway: Tune in to 88.1 while watching the light display.

6912 Ontario Street: The home features around 50 blow up decorations.

VIENNA

Clark's Crossing Road & Beulah Road

Hillington Court, Check out a display of blow up decor at 10131 Hillington Court and handmade Santas workshop elves across the street at 10140 Hillingdon Court.

Check out a teaser of Polar Acres in Falls Church.

Watch a preview of the display at 5700 Claret Place in Centreville.

Main image of Polar Acres via Patch editor Emily Leayman