As the days get shorter and we spend more hours in the dark, it’s nice to know that (at the very least) we’re also heading into the time of year when sparkly lights adorn homes, businesses, and local streets. Little by little, holiday cheer is springing up which means all we need to do is take a tour through our neighborhoods to remember that the holidays are on their way. Once you’ve done that, you might want to plan for something larger. And that’s when a trip to this local attraction is a must!
If you love high-adrenaline activities in the Granite State, there’s a good chance you’ve been to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon. It is, afterall, the best raceway in the state!
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But, what offers loads of summer fun completely transforms once the winter hits.
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Instead of watching from the stands, the Motor Speedway invites holiday-loving visitors to take the course themselves in a very special way.
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The 2.5-mile course is lit up with no less than 2.5 million LED lights.
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The light show includes over 520 displays making up 80 different scenes.
Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway / Facebook
Particularly spectacular is the Tunnel of Lights found inside the 130-foot infield entrance and exit tunnels.
Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway / Facebook
The 9th year of lights has been in the works for months, and each display offers a different theme.
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From patriotic messages to seasonally adorable fun, each display is magnificent.
Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway / Facebook
And the holiday cheer is in full effect!
Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway / Facebook
To make your visit extra-special, stop by on a Friday or Saturday night through December 21st when the Loudon Firefighters Association hosts a s’mores pit!
Marc Fisher Jr. / Google The route should take about an hour to drive, but if you have young kids or curious adults you might want to allow for extra time. There will likely be lots of requests to drive slower.
Perhaps the only time those words are uttered on this course!
Gift of Lights at The New Hampshire Motor Speedway runs from November 28th, 2019 (Thanksgiving!) through Sunday January 5th, 2019. Tickets are $25 per car or bus with a maximum of 15 people. More than 15 people are charged at $2 per person. For a $2 discount to your your admission, bring at least 3 non-perishable food items or participate in one of the event theme nights. Theme nights include PJ Night on December 4th, Military Night on December 11th and Ugly Sweater Night on December 18th. For more information, visit the website or check them out on Facebook.
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Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway / Facebook
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The route should take about an hour to drive, but if you have young kids or curious adults you might want to allow for extra time. There will likely be lots of requests to drive slower.
Perhaps the only time those words are uttered on this course!
Prefer to stay local? Plan a visit now to the best neighborhood Christmas light display in New Hampshire!
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Address: New Hampshire Motor Speedway, 1122 NH-106, Loudon, NH 03307, USA
