Richmond’s Tacky Lights Top Houses

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Last night we went on the annual tacky lights tour in Richmond.  There is no better way start the Christmas season (other than shopping of course) then to visit these houses with their amazing displays of lights!

If you are going to go to many of them, my advice to you would be to start off with the smaller ones and save the biggest ones for last.  We made this mistake a few years ago but going to the Asbury house first.  It is all relative.  The kids were especially bored at seeing smaller displays after being in awe with the biggest one.

Now we start off with some smaller displays and move to the ones that have hundred thousand lights!  First I would like to recognize all these homeowners that work so hard to create these wonderful sightings that provide so much holiday spirit for so many people in Richmond.  The creativity is unbelievable but I am just amazed at the effort and energy that is needed to do this each and every year.

There are many houses that are fun to see but these are our two favorites.  These are definitely worth getting out of your car to see the details!  So, if you do not like the cold, pick a warmer night.  You will not be disappointed.

#1 House. 9604 Asbury Court.  This house has been doing this for years and I think that it gets better each year! This one actually spans over two houses and it is just plain amazing.  There are all the traditional christmas characters like snowmen, gingerbread men and even the Grinch on the rooftop.  But there are also others like Mickey Mouse and Big Bird!  There are little sections of special themes.  Something for everyone.  You can spend some time here just taking in the detail and everything that is here.  If you can only go to one, go to this one!

#2 9716 Wendhurst Drive. This is our family’’s second choice. This one looks almost professionally done with layers of lights throughout. Again, it is one you need to get out and walk up to in order to appreciate the entire display. Lots of lights- well organized and just awesome to look at at.

We went to most of the ones that were listed in the Richmond Times Dispatch on November 27th.  I wonder if there are any other out there???