Bentleyville Tour of Lights, in Duluth, Minnesota, is an amazing, walk through holiday light experience. It began at the home of Nathan Bentley in Esko, Minnesota. He decorated his home for the holidays, adding more and more lights over the next five years and growing so large that his light show needed a new and larger site to accommodate the increasing crowds. Bentleyville Tour of Lights moved to Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth where it has grown even more. Millions of visitors have enjoyed this holiday experience for the last 17 years.
This event is magnificent. Parking cost $12 but entry is free and visitors are surrounded by over 5,000,000 dazzling lights. There is a towering 128 ft tree with a 40 ft base and 150,000 continuously changing light patterns that are synced to music. You can see it from everywhere! Complimentary hot chocolate, hot cider, popcorn, cookies and marshmallows are offered to visitors. Many cozy fire pits are available for roasting those marshmallows and warming chilled visitors. Costumed characters delight children all along the meandering walkways, offering hugs and hi-fives. More than 1,500 volunteers make sure the magic continues each night.
In addition to bringing holiday joy, Bentleyville conducts a food and toy drive to celebrate charitable giving.
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