Alabama is lighting up the holiday season , from dazzling gardens to quirky New Year’s Eve traditions. Three spots across the state earned a spot on USA Today’s 10BEST list , proving that the Heart of Dixie knows how to celebrate in style.

The USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards highlight the very best in travel, food and drink and lifestyle. Each week, a panel of industry experts nominates their favorite attractions across various categories. 10Best editors then vet these nominations and select a final slate for public voting over four weeks.

Here’s where USA Today readers love to celebrate the holidays in Alabama .

Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights

Galaxy of Lights at Huntsville Botanical Garden, Huntsville

For 30 years, Huntsville’s Galaxy of Lights has transformed the

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