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1. The Town of McAdenville
The town of McAdenville is the largest light display around, and so popular that we have aguide to visiting it. The town has received national attention numerous times, and this year is no different, with both Yahoo and Time Magazine calling it one of the top 10 displays in the nation. Click for a photo tour of McAdenville, taken from this year's lights.
2. Speedway Christmas
3. Holiday Lights at the Garden
Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens6500 South New Hope Rd.
Belmont, NC 28012
704-825-4490
$12 Adults/$6 Children
Quickly becoming the area's premier holiday tradition, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will present Holiday Lights at The Garden. Holiday Lights will showcase about a half million lights, a breathtaking Christmas tree created with hundreds of orchids, carriage rides, live entertainment and even a visit from Santa in a room designed to capture the essence of Christmas Morning.
4. Christmas at the Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28217
704-401-3200
Dec. 1 to Dec. 22
Monday to Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday to Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 100 p.m.
At the Billy Graham Library, visitors can see a live Nativity that offers a glimpse into the awe of that first Christmas night, complete with live animals. You can also enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides through one of Charlotte's most beautiful light displays and hear heartwarming sounds of caroling and festive music. There will be Christmas story time for kids of all ages (5 to 9:30 p.m.) and a chance to pet live animals! (noon to 2 p.m.) Carriage rides are $3 for children 12 and under, $7 for adults.
