These North Carolina light displays promise not just twinkles, but full-blown holiday spectaculars. On your holiday travels this season, grab your elf hat and take a whimsical journey through the state's most dazzling Christmas showcases!
- Tanglewood Festival of Lights (Clemmons): Tanglewood Park transforms into a mesmerizing winter wonderland with over a million lights. Drive through a scenic route or take a horse-drawn carriage ride to experience the enchanting displays.
- Hoggard Christmas Wonderland of LIghts (Windsor): Located outside Windsor, NC, the Hoggard family Wonderland of Lights shines bright with over 500,000 lights. Started in 1995 in memory of their daughter Carolyn, Wonderland of Lights has delighted Eastern North Carolina and visitors for years! Free to visit, donaltions appreciated.
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McAdenville Christmas Town USA (McAdenville): Known as Christmas Town USA, McAdenville goes all out with elaborate light displays on homes and throughout the town. It's a charming experience that attracts visitors from far and wide.
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Lights on the Neuse (Clayton): Enjoy a festive hayride along the Neuse River to view a dazzling display of Christmas lights. Lights on the Neuse offers a magical experience for the whole family. Boyette Family Farms - tickets required.
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Spectral Speedway Spectacle (Concord): Charlotte Motor Speedway revs up the holiday spirit with the Spectral Speedway Spectacle. The Charlotte Motor Speedway hosts a dazzling drive-through light display called Speedway Christmas. It features over 4 million lights, a Christmas village, and even a drive-in movie night.