MUST SEE: 80,000 Lights Illuminate Iowa's Stunning Tree!

Iowa may be the field of dreams but between Thanksgiving and into the new year, it is home to a breathtaking site of 80,000 twinkle lights. Seeing this spectacular tree full of white lights is a road trip you are going to want to make this holiday season.

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Tree With 80,000 Lights in Iowa Is a Must-See Road Trip This Holiday Season

If you are planning a trip and are driving on I-35 in Iowa, check to see how close you are to Hanlontown. I mention that because just a few miles off of I-35 is an everyday, normal tree that the employees at POET Biorefinery have turned into a work of art.

According to iowaroadtrip.com, the lighting of this specific tree started in 2012 or 2013 with about 14,000 lights and by the employees at POET Biorefinery and the number of lights displayed has now grown to the amazing number of 80,000!

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If you make the road trip and drive over to see this gorgeous tree, there is a good chance that you'll see a lot of others there as well either just sitting in their car nearby or walking up to grab a few selfies.

Where Can I Find The Tree With 80,000 Lights On It in Iowa?

According to iowaroadtrip.net, the tree is in Hanlontown, Iowa and is near the Fir Avenue and Highway 9. If you'd love to drive to see it, check out the directions here.

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