North Carolina is amazing for plenty of reasons: the scenery, the people, the culture, the things that make us so unique – it’s also REALLY great at celebrating Christmas. Throughout the state, you’re destined to find a parade, festival of lights, or even a town decorated to the nines. Yet, in North Carolina exists ‘Christmas Town U.S.A,’ and McAdenville (aside from being the most beautiful and best winter town in North Carolina) has earned this title for good reason.
Facebook / Christmas Town U.S.A Since 1956, the quiet mill town with a little over 600 residents turns into a Christmas town straight from a movie.
Facebook / Christmas Town U.S.A So what makes Christmas Town U.S.A. so special? I’d like to think it’s due to the fact that every single residence in the town gets involved. From trees gleaming with Christmas lights, decorations on all the buildings, and each house decorated in its own unique fashion, Christmas Town U.S.A. belongs on everyone’s bucket list of places to visit in North Carolina in winter .
Facebook / Christmas Town U.S.A This is more than just driving through the neighborhood to check out the Christmas lights — this is each house displaying its own unique spirit through lights and decorations. It really is like you’ve walked straight into a Hallmark Christmas movie.
Joe F./Yelp Your journey through Christmas Town consists of a 1.3-mile route.
Natalie R./Yelp Traffic can get particularly heavy on the weekends, and some people prefer to simply walk through the town — afterall, why not when you’re in the best winter wonderland town in North Carolina?! One of the most beautiful aspects is the pond, surrounded with twinkling trees that reflect beautifully off the water.
Facebook / Christmas Town U.S.A Once you’re in the center of town, there’s a life size nativity scene, life-size figures of carolers, over 200 wreaths, Santa and his reindeers, and bells and music throughout the town. The best part is it’s free to experience all of this holiday magic. The annual tree lighting will take place Monday, December 2, 2019 starting around 5:00 p.m. There’s also the Yule Log Ceremony which commemorates the original founders of Christmas Town: Mr. and Mrs. William James Pharr. The parade and ceremony take place Dec. 12th at 5:30 p.m. There’s also the annual Christmas Town Festival and 5K run.
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Facebook / Christmas Town U.S.A
Since 1956, the quiet mill town with a little over 600 residents turns into a Christmas town straight from a movie.
So what makes Christmas Town U.S.A. so special? I’d like to think it’s due to the fact that every single residence in the town gets involved. From trees gleaming with Christmas lights, decorations on all the buildings, and each house decorated in its own unique fashion, Christmas Town U.S.A. belongs on everyone’s bucket list of places to visit in North Carolina in winter .
This is more than just driving through the neighborhood to check out the Christmas lights — this is each house displaying its own unique spirit through lights and decorations. It really is like you’ve walked straight into a Hallmark Christmas movie.
Joe F./Yelp
Your journey through Christmas Town consists of a 1.3-mile route.
Natalie R./Yelp
Traffic can get particularly heavy on the weekends, and some people prefer to simply walk through the town — afterall, why not when you’re in the best winter wonderland town in North Carolina?! One of the most beautiful aspects is the pond, surrounded with twinkling trees that reflect beautifully off the water.
Once you’re in the center of town, there’s a life size nativity scene, life-size figures of carolers, over 200 wreaths, Santa and his reindeers, and bells and music throughout the town. The best part is it’s free to experience all of this holiday magic. The annual tree lighting will take place Monday, December 2, 2019 starting around 5:00 p.m. There’s also the Yule Log Ceremony which commemorates the original founders of Christmas Town: Mr. and Mrs. William James Pharr. The parade and ceremony take place Dec. 12th at 5:30 p.m. There’s also the annual Christmas Town Festival and 5K run.
I know this is a beloved tradition of many in the area and nearby, there’s really nothing like Christmas Town U.S.A! It’s not Christmas until you visit. For the best success of avoiding traffic, visit on weeknights or get there early during the weekends.
For more Christmas memories and some of the most festive towns in North Carolina, you can’t beat these amazing Christmas towns.
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Best Winter Town In North Carolina November 16, 2019 Robin Jarvis What other places are the most festive towns in North Carolina? Without a doubt, one of the most festive towns in North Carolina during Christmas is McAdenville, which transforms into Christmas Town U.S.A. each December. Every house and business in town takes part in decorating their trees and buildings - and more than a quarter million cars visit during the month-long display. (Read more about it in the article above.) For two more enchanting holiday towns that belong on the bucket list, head to the Forest City Christmas celebration where you’ll find more than a million twinkling lights on Main Street. Still another charming locale is found on Main Street in Dillsboro for the annual Lights and Luminaries weekends. In addition to the Christmas lights on Main, more than 2,500 hand-lit luminaries line the sidewalks for the first two weekends each December. Both towns offer late night shopping, dining, and more. What are the best things to do for Christmas in North Carolina? First and foremost, the best thing to do at Christmas in North Carolina is spend time with family. Fortunately, no matter where you are in the Tar Heel State, there are numerous holiday-themed activities the entire family will enjoy. You can venture through an enchanted wonderland of lights at Hill Ridge Farms, take a magical spin through several drive-through lights displays (see four drive-thru Christmas lights displays in North Carolina here), or visit any number of wonderful Christmas towns in the state. What kinds of activities can I do in winter in North Carolina? From the mountains of Western North Carolina all the way to the Outer Banks, you’re never far from your next adventure during the winter in North Carolina. Snow skiing and snow tubing abound at several resorts that are generally open beginning in November through March or April. In areas where the snow doesn’t fly quite as often, winter hikes are an ideal way to get outside and reconnect with Mother Nature during the cool, crisp, days of winter. Whatever you decide to do, you’re sure to have a blast doing it here in North Carolina!
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Best Winter Town In North Carolina
November 16, 2019
Robin Jarvis
What other places are the most festive towns in North Carolina? Without a doubt, one of the most festive towns in North Carolina during Christmas is McAdenville, which transforms into Christmas Town U.S.A. each December. Every house and business in town takes part in decorating their trees and buildings - and more than a quarter million cars visit during the month-long display. (Read more about it in the article above.) For two more enchanting holiday towns that belong on the bucket list, head to the Forest City Christmas celebration where you’ll find more than a million twinkling lights on Main Street. Still another charming locale is found on Main Street in Dillsboro for the annual Lights and Luminaries weekends. In addition to the Christmas lights on Main, more than 2,500 hand-lit luminaries line the sidewalks for the first two weekends each December. Both towns offer late night shopping, dining, and more. What are the best things to do for Christmas in North Carolina? First and foremost, the best thing to do at Christmas in North Carolina is spend time with family. Fortunately, no matter where you are in the Tar Heel State, there are numerous holiday-themed activities the entire family will enjoy. You can venture through an enchanted wonderland of lights at Hill Ridge Farms, take a magical spin through several drive-through lights displays (see four drive-thru Christmas lights displays in North Carolina here), or visit any number of wonderful Christmas towns in the state. What kinds of activities can I do in winter in North Carolina? From the mountains of Western North Carolina all the way to the Outer Banks, you’re never far from your next adventure during the winter in North Carolina. Snow skiing and snow tubing abound at several resorts that are generally open beginning in November through March or April. In areas where the snow doesn’t fly quite as often, winter hikes are an ideal way to get outside and reconnect with Mother Nature during the cool, crisp, days of winter. Whatever you decide to do, you’re sure to have a blast doing it here in North Carolina!
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Without a doubt, one of the most festive towns in North Carolina during Christmas is McAdenville, which transforms into Christmas Town U.S.A. each December. Every house and business in town takes part in decorating their trees and buildings - and more than a quarter million cars visit during the month-long display. (Read more about it in the article above.)
For two more enchanting holiday towns that belong on the bucket list, head to the Forest City Christmas celebration where you’ll find more than a million twinkling lights on Main Street. Still another charming locale is found on Main Street in Dillsboro for the annual Lights and Luminaries weekends. In addition to the Christmas lights on Main, more than 2,500 hand-lit luminaries line the sidewalks for the first two weekends each December. Both towns offer late night shopping, dining, and more.
What are the best things to do for Christmas in North Carolina?
First and foremost, the best thing to do at Christmas in North Carolina is spend time with family. Fortunately, no matter where you are in the Tar Heel State, there are numerous holiday-themed activities the entire family will enjoy. You can venture through an enchanted wonderland of lights at Hill Ridge Farms, take a magical spin through several drive-through lights displays (see four drive-thru Christmas lights displays in North Carolina here), or visit any number of wonderful Christmas towns in the state.
What kinds of activities can I do in winter in North Carolina?
From the mountains of Western North Carolina all the way to the Outer Banks, you’re never far from your next adventure during the winter in North Carolina. Snow skiing and snow tubing abound at several resorts that are generally open beginning in November through March or April. In areas where the snow doesn’t fly quite as often, winter hikes are an ideal way to get outside and reconnect with Mother Nature during the cool, crisp, days of winter. Whatever you decide to do, you’re sure to have a blast doing it here in North Carolina!
