We Found the Best Alternative to Peacock Lane

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If the crowds at Peacock Lane aren’t your scene, turn your attention to these dazzling Portland homes west of the Willamette, where animated light displays steal the show. This route promises a magical, traffic-free Christmas experience—free of charge.

Courtesy of Walnut Lane Lights

Special thanks to Mike Coleman of Walnut Lane Lights for sharing the animated home displays with us!

Home Light Display Route + Map

On the interactive map above, red stops feature animated light shows, and green stops are traditional holiday lights.

Follow this route for fabulous animated displays on the westside, plus plenty of traditional lights along the way. The drive is 42 minutes, plus stops. We spent just over an hour on this adventure.

  • Stop One: 14765 SW Scarlett Dr.
  • Stop Two: 13635 SW Walnut Ln.
  • Stop Three: 10495 SW 155th Ave.
  • Stop Four: 10340 SW 153rd Ave.
  • Stop Five: 17566 SW Albert Court, Beaverton (New to the route!)
  • BONUS STOP: SW Otter Lane (lots of neighborhood lights)
  • BONUS STOP: 13045 Santa Anita Dr.
  • Stop Six: 9625 SW New Forest Dr.
  • BONUS STOP: Wrap up the night at Beaverton City Park, where the playground sparkles with holiday lights.

Add the short, westside animated light route to Google Maps.

More Holiday Home Displays Worth the Drive

As you might have noticed, the map features more stops than the route itself. For those willing to venture farther, here are a few standout home displays worth the extra journey.

National Lampoon
Storybook Lane
Lights on Lark
Holidays on Franklin
The North Pole at Eagle Crest
Peacock Lane
Michelle & Todd’s
  • Michelle and Todd’s Winter Wonderland: 19242 SW Indian Springs Rd., Lake Oswego
  • The North Pole at Eagle Crest: 31727 NE Wilsonville Road, Newberg
  • Animated Fairy Tales at Storybook Lane: 4288 SW Bantam Ave., Forest Grove *Open odd years, see you in 2025!*
  • Schilling Lights on Lark: 15909 SE Lark Ave., Milwaukie
  • Holiday Lights on Franklin Street: 4616 NW Franklin Street, Vancouver
  • National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: SE 40th Ave and Howe St., Milwaukie
  • And, of course, Peacock Lane.

Love this? Check out our full list of holiday light displays.

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