The South Carolina Drive Thru Christmas Lights Show With Over 400 Glittering Displays
Robin Jarvis
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Christmas cheer abounds in the Palmetto State! Sure, it’s a pretty rare thing that we have a white Christmas in South Carolina, but that doesn’t mean we’re lacking in holiday cheer! This abundance of holiday spirit is epitomized by the annual drive-thru Christmas lights display at Saluda Shoals Park in South Carolina. If you’re looking for a fun and festive activity in South Carolina that the whole family can enjoy, this is it! Saluda’s Holiday Lights on the River is one of our favorite displays of drive-thru Christmas lights in South Carolina.
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The entrance for Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park is located at 6071 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC, 29212. You can learn more, including dates, times, admission, and other details about this year’s event, at the Holiday Lights on the River website.
What is your favorite place to go to see holiday lights in South Carolina? Have you visited Holiday Lights on the River in the past? If so, share your experience (and pictures!) with us in the comments!
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Christmas lights in South Carolina
What are some of the best Christmas lights displays in South Carolina?
South Carolina offers some pretty phenomenal places to view Christmas lights every year. Depending on your preference, you can choose a holiday drive-thru and enjoy all of the twinkling lights from the comfort of your car, or you can wander through light displays on foot, like at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia. Heck, you can even explore all nine of these SC holiday light displays in one season if you have the time! Which of these Christmas lights displays in South Carolina is your family’s favorite?
What are the holidays like in South Carolina?
- While we rarely get snow on Christmas, South Carolina is a magical place to visit during the holidays.
- The mild temperatures make it enjoyable to get out and enjoy the many festivals and light displays in the state, and we don't have to worry too much about inclement weather affecting holiday travel, either!
Are there any fun Christmas events I should check out in South Carolina?
Prepare yourself for the ultimate holiday experience aboard a South Carolina Christmas Train:
- The Santa Express on the Rockton, Rion, & Western line offers a unique holiday adventure the whole family will love.
- Ride the historic rails in decorated train cars as you listen to Christmas stories and even receive a visit from Santa himself.
- Just make sure to reserve tickets early, this seasonal attraction sells out almost every year!
- There is nothing else quite like this holiday train ride in South Carolina!