New York, New York – It's holly jolly time for a New York City Christmas. Wondering how to take in the best lights and sights of the season? Look no further!

New York at Christmastime is surely iconic. But looking for the best and brightest lights of the season may be a confusing winter wonderland to trudge through.

What are the very best lights in the Big Apple and where a can you find them?

Locals have differing opinions, but it's widely agreed that the tourist spots on Fifth Avenue, and a few standout outliers, are the places to be and see this holiday season.

Read on for how to find the best Christmas lights spots in New York.

The neighborhood of Dyker Heights in Brooklyn has become infamous for its rows of houses with over-the-top lighting displays.

In other words: The hood is lit!

This part of the city will make you feel like we're not in the Big Apple anymore (Toto), but in an electric suburban wonderland.

If you're searching for the most impressive houses, look no further. The most condensed area of lights can be found from 83rd to 86th Streets between 11th and 13th Avenues and in the blocks between 10th and 11th Avenues.

Many houses are done up by professional light riggers and cost tens of thousands of dollars each in personal electric bills for the season.

Most of the houses in the area remain decorated through New Years Day. So grab a hot beverage from a food truck lining the local streets, and stroll to your heart's content.

Want to hit the most lights and varied displays in one fell swoop?

Wander along 5th Avenue from the world's largest Macy's at 34th Street all the way up to the start of Central Park at 59th. You'll pass classic luxury brands pulling out all the stops for their flagship storefronts and curated window displays, including Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Bergdorf Goodman’s (worth a glance inside), Zara, Coach, and more.

At the end of the walk and at the park's start is Pulitzer Fountain, on the southeast corner of Central Park. Next to the Plaza Hotel – also deserving of a peek inside for an amazing lobby Christmas tree - the fountain itself is decked out in 5,000 feet of lights and hanging balls.

There's more: have fun spotting the smaller light set-up dispersed on corners up and down the 5th Avenue route, making for the perfect photo ops.

Happy Holidays exploring the place to be during Christmastime: New York, New York!