Baltimore Makes Best Holiday Lights In The U.S. List

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- The real estate listing company Redfin has released a list of the best cities to see holiday lights.

Baltimore, specifically Hampden, Federal Hill and Medfield, are on the 2016 list.

"Every year, we talk to Redfin real estate agents across the country to compile a list of the top 25 cities to see holiday lights in the U.S., identifying the top three destinations within each of those cities," according to a news release.

"Redfin agents frequently drive through neighborhoods to meet clients for home tours and open houses, often spotting holiday light displays along the way, making them a great resource for local information."

The top 5 honors went to towns in New York, North Carolina, Texas and Ohio -- Dyker Heights in Brooklyn, N.Y., Penfield in Rochester, "Christmas Town" in McAdenville, N.C., Deefield in Dallas and Strongsville in Cleveland.

Here are Baltimore's top holiday light hoods:

Hampden

"Hampden is home to Maryland's very own Miracle on 34th Street, which is now in its 70th year. The street, 720 West 34th Street Baltimore, is one of the most popular Christmas attractions in Baltimore—and for good reason—the whole block is lit in twinkling lights for the occasion! The display has seen visitors from around the world and has been nationally recognized by The Travel Channel, Home and Garden and others.

Lights will be on every day until Dec. 31st from 5:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. Locals warn that it's difficult to find street parking and suggest visitors park in the JHU Keswick garage on 37th and Keswick."

Federal Hill

"The Federal Hill Holiday Decorating Contest is back for its 5th year! The creators of the contest, who call themselves Clark W. Griswold and Eddie, started it to build community spirit and foster friendship between neighbors. And it makes for a pretty spectacular sight for the rest of us! Contest categories include everything from "Slightly Classy" to "Winter Wonderland" to the "Clark W. Griswold Memorial Award" (which judges on impressive lights alone). If you can make it over to Federal Hill, you're in for a treat. Just take a look at past light displays here."

Medfield

"Another neighborhood where residents go all out for Christmas is Medfield. Many streets in this neighborhood have yards full of lights. Head north of Hampden and just south of Roland Park to admire the displays."

See the full list HERE.

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