Retail expert Mike Hauser talks about the history of dazzling downtown lights and where to find the best ones this season in the United States, including New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago,  San Francisco and more!

Some of Mike's favorite places include:

New York City

• Macy's Herald Square*
  • Stella 34 restaurant
• Sak's 5th Avenue Light Show
• Bloomingdales
• Rockefeller Center

Philadelphia

• Macy's* Center City with Christmas Light Show accompanied by its Wanamaker Organ

Chicago

• Macy's* on State
  • Walnut Room restaurant

San Francisco

• Union Center

*To learn more about Macy's events throughout the country and make Santaland reservations, visit here.