BURNHAM-ON-SEA, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 18: Christmas lights are displayed on houses in Trinity Close in Burnham-on-Sea on December 18, 2017 in Somerset, England. For over 10 years the residents of Trinity Close have decorated their homes and gardens with more than a 100,000 colourful Christmas lights. The residents display aims to raise money for local charities and will run until early January. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Matt Cardy/Getty ImagesLooking for a FREE way to spend quality time with the family this holiday season?
A great "go-to" is a trip to McAdenville, better known as Christmas Town USA. It's just outside of Charlotte on Interstate 85 going north towards Gastonia. And McAdenville is one of the top 20 holiday lights displays in the country.
The "town" has been entertaining the community with a huge display of holiday lights for the past 63 years. And it won't cost you thing! Here are some other tips if you plan on visiting McAdenville.
Best time to see the Christmas lights
Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday or Thursday nights. Heavy traffic usually happens on Friday – Saturday and Sunday nights
Operating times
Monday – Friday----5:30 until 9:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday 5:30 until 11:00 PM
Lights will go off regardless of the number of cars in line. All Christmas Lights in the common areas of town are on timers, which turn the lights on and off at pre-set times
Rules
The Town of McAdenville does not allow vendors anywhere in the town limits of McAdenville during the month of December
Professional or Amateur Operators of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) - including Drones, are prohibited by the FAA and by Town Ordinance from flying unmanned system in McAdenville
Ways to see lights
You can walk through or drive through. If you are walking through, PLEASE stay on sidewalks and NEVER go in the yards or on porches of our residents. The decorate homes are private residences, so please remember to be respectful.
You can drive through and experience lights as well.
Cost
The light display is FREE, no cost
