December is a magical time in Duluth MN not only because it is - quite literally - a winter wonderland, but also because we are home to "America's largest free walk-through lighting display" - Bentleyville Tour of Lights!

We went to enjoy the experience last year (December 2014) and it dawned on me I should share the images and experience for those who came and those who are thinking of coming.  This is such a cool place to take photographs with all the beautiful lights everywhere.. if you are outside the area considering coming to this event I encourage you to do so.. it is incredibly memorable and fun, and it doesn't cost a penny.  Along the way you can pick up popcorn, hot chocolate, marshmellows, visits to Santa and his elves, and a patch of ice to "ice skate" on (keeping your shoes on) - all free of charge!  There are different sections of lights, including "Dinosaur Land" (all dinosaur-shaped lights) and it is right next to North Shore and you have a great view of the infamous Aerial Lift Bridge - if you hang out long enough you are likely to see it lift to let a boat or two through!  We caught a boat while there (pictured below).. it is pretty cool to watch!  We also got a unique experience and perspective by going under the "big tree".

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^Approaching the lights display. Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014
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^We got a very unique and awesome view under the tree! Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014
^View from under the tree. Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014
^Under the tree, looking out. Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014
^The tree!
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^Roasting marshmellows Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014
^My mom and stepdad Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014
^My brother and his girlfriend Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014 Christmas lights display.Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2014
^The fam!

Bentleyville is a really fun and beautiful experience, so be sure to make your way out sometime!  Pack lots of warm gear :D!

-Christine