Christmas in North Carolina has a LOT to offer! Charming Christmas towns, fantastic festivals, ice skating, beaches… In terms of neighborhood Christmas lights in North Carolina, McAdenville’s ChristmasTown USA is probably most notable each year. But for those who live on the coast, there’s no need to travel over to McAdenville for a neighborhood lights show guaranteed to impress. Lake Linda’s Christmas Lights are found just north of Topsail and Hampstead and east of Surf City and are absolutely adored by those who make an annual pilgrimage to see them.

Just eight miles north of Hampstead, Lake Linda is a small lake and community found right off Highway 17 behind the Bojangles (we've provided a map below).
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Typically private property, Lake Linda's property owners go all-out during the holidays and invite the public to come enjoy their lighted décor.
Lake Linda Christmas Lights
It all started when one family struggled to find big light displays in the area to take their kids to...so they made one themselves, and named it in honor of family! Every light form was crafted by hand right from the start, and today, even though the display changes slightly from year to year, the magic is still plentiful.
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And it keeps getting bigger! While you can certainly and simply drive through the lights (for free, we might add!) you can also park and get out to walk around, if you desire.
Lake Linda's Christmas Lights/GoogleMaps
There will be many opportunities to snap a favorite holiday photo or two.
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Lake Linda's Christmas Lights are famous in this part of the state. It's a perfect way to imbibe in some holiday cheer this year.

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The display runs nightly, weather permitting.
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You can follow Lake Linda's CHRISTmas Lights on Facebook for weather-related closures.
Make sure to look both high and low to catch every whimsical touch.
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You never know who might show up, either! Santa's schedule is regularly announced on Facebook.
Lake Linda's CHRISTmas Lights/Facebook
This sweet, family-run Christmas light display in North Carolina is a labor of love that recently became a non-profit.
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Admission is absolutely free! However, donations are accepted and there is a Toys for Tots box to accept toys for the holidays.
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Don't skip Lake Linda's CHRISTmas Lights this year! This sweet, family-run Christmas light display in North Carolina is a labor of love that recently became a non-profit...and even has a TV appearance under its belt!
Here's the map. Just turn onto Old House Road by the Bojangles north of Hampstead. You'll see the lake (and the lights) ahead!
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These Hampstead Christmas lights are just one of the many fantastic Christmas light displays in North Carolina…but we absolutely love seeing the colorful lights reflected in the water, and LOVE the heart behind Lake Linda’s CHRISTmas Lights display!

Know of another holiday lights show we should feature here? What about another North Carolina Christmas attraction or pretty display? You can nominate them to be featured (like someone did this one)!

As mentioned above, Toys for Tots as well as donations are accepted at Lake Linda’s Christmas Lights. But for all of the travel lovers in your life, we’ve got a gift guide just for them too.

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Christmas in North Carolina

Jennifer | November 12, 2023

What are some of the best places to spend Christmas in North Carolina?

NC is chock full of holiday spirit in every corner, so you really can't go wrong!  From small, historic Christmas towns that light up in traditional deck-the-halls style to beachy, waterfront destinations that kick the Christmas festivities up a notch (with maybe a holiday flotilla in the mix), some of the best places to enjoy Christmas in North Carolina are:

  • Asheville, NC
  • Beaufort, NC
  • Belmont, NC
  • Chimney Rock State Park, NC
  • Concord, NC
  • Edenton, NC
  • McAdenville, NC
  • New Bern, NC
  • Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach. NC
  • Winston-Salem, NC

 

But while these places are all FANTASTIC spots to enjoy the holidays, and offer plenty of lights, activities, and celebrations, this Christmas road trip could help narrow down where to start.

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