15 Mesmerizing Photos of Gardens Aglow in Maine That Are Pure Holiday Magic

Year after year, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay transform into the incredible holiday light display that is Gardens Aglow.

And year after year, it finds itself landing on lists of the best holiday light displays in the United States, including U.S. News & World Report, USA Today, and Travel + Leisure.

Nearly 1 million lights adorn part of the gardens in a brilliance of color, wrapping around trees, surrounding giant trolls, illuminating animal-shaped displays, and creating an atmosphere that is pure holiday magic.

There's a reason it gets high ratings on the likes of TripAdvisor or lands on a best Christmas light display list from Country Living.

In fact, the photos captured of Gardens Aglow from visitors or pictures that the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens share on its on Facebook page are nothing short of stunning.

Gardens Aglow looks glorious whether it's part of a winter wonderland or the snow has yet to blanket the area.

Take a look at a few more photos from past years that capture the mesmerizing lights.

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Now imagine seeing all this in person. A winter holiday wonderland.

Where is Gardens Aglow?

Gardens Aglow is located at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens at 105 Botanical Gardens Drive in Boothbay, Maine.

When can you visit Gardens Aglow at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens?

According to their website, Gardens Aglow begins November 16 and goes through December 31.

It's on Thursdays through Sundays, with some select dates, and is from 4 to 9 p.m.

Are you ready to go to Gardens Aglow?