The neighborhood that has been said to have the best Christmas lights in America is in rare form this year.
The suburban Brooklyn neighborhood of Dyker Heights is a quiet and friendly area year-round – that is, until the holidays start, when the neighborhood is flooded with thousands of Christmas light peepers anxious to see the area's famed displays.
Countless homes in the area take part, putting up dazzling and awe-inspiring feats of festivity, and likely producing similarly awe-inspiring electric bills.
I took a trip to Dyker Heights to see the hyped "Dyker Lights" for myself. Keep scrolling to see some lights that would make Clark Griswold die from envy.
Dyker Heights is a good half-hour drive from downtown Manhattan, and about an hour away on the subway. Luckily, there are Dyker Lights tour buses that will take you there hassle-free — for a price.
You can see most of the best displays between 11th and 13th Avenues around 81st through 86th Streets.
Some of the homes put up a stately, elegant arrangement.
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