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Shimmer And Shine: Christmas Light Displays In Charlotte Area

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty 179530

ENJOYING CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN CHARLOTTE

 

"The glow of Christmas lights is the smile of the holiday season."

... Edward H Johnson

What captures the joy of the holiday season better than the glow of Christmas lights? Charlotte’s Christmas light displays are a feast for the eyes and a celebration of the season's magic. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or rediscovering old favorites, here's where you can find some of the the Queen City's brightest spots to make your holidays merry and bright.

 

"There’s no such thing as too many Christmas lights — only brighter holiday joy."

... Unknown

 

CAROLINA HOLIDAY LIGHTS SPECTACULAR AT BALLANTYNE'S BACKYARD

The 3rd Annual Carolina Holiday Lights Spectacular features  a half-mile outdoor walking trail decorated with over one million holiday lights, hundreds of Christmas trees, oversized snow globes,  and interactive installments. There's also a holiday village with boutiques, shops and rotating food trucks + a live Santa through December 23rd. You can enjoy the festivities nightly through December 29th from 5:30 PM till 10:00 PM. Location: 1611 North Community House Road. Tickets start at $10. 

 

"Christmas lights don’t just decorate; they illuminate hope in every heart."

... Unknown

 

SPEEDWAY CHRISTMAS

The 15th Annual Speedway Christmas features a drive-thru holiday lights show, with five million lights illuminating the four-mile race track at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Speedway Christmas also features a Christmas Village to stroll with vendors, fire pits for s'mores, photo ops with Santa and more. Speedway Christmas is open nightly from 6:00 PM till 10:00 PM through January 5th (closed Christmas Eve). Location: 5555 Concord Parkway S in Concord.  For ticket information and orders, click here.

 

"The beauty of Christmas lights is in their reminder that light conquers darkness every time."

... Unknown

 

CHRISTMAS TOWN USA

The 68th Annual Christmas Town USA features a 1.3 mile light display route you can walk or drive. You'll enjoy 500,000 lights plus hundreds of decorated, live trees ranging in height from six feet to over 90 feet, dozens of trees circling the lake in the center of McAdenville, hundreds of wreaths on lamp posts, chrono-chime bells playing Christmas carols and the North Pole Park. Open nightly from 5:30 PM till 10:00 PM. Location: McAdenville, North Carolina. More details about all the festivities in Christmas Town USA until December 26th, click here.

 

"The glow of Christmas lights is a gentle whisper of peace and goodwill."

... Unknown

 

CHARLOTTE NEIGHBORHOOD LIGHT DISPLAYS

Ardrey Neighborhood in Ballantyne: Come out and see hundreds of Charleston-style homes decked out in classic Christmas decor. You can drive through or stroll this unique neighborhood in south Charlotte.

Hillside Avenue in Myers Park: Hillside Avenue in south Charlotte's historic Myers Park neighborhood is a street-long light display of beautifully decorated homes and trees that are adorned with giant, glowing Christmas light balls.

 

For more information on where to enjoy Christmas lights in the Greater Charlotte region, click here.

 

"Christmas lights remind us that there is always light in the darkness."

... Unknown

 

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 Nina Hollander, RE/MAX Broker, Realtor

 

 

 

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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Nina. I have become a fan of driving tours to see lights as my knees aren't what they used to be When we lived in a single family home in Florida I was known to go a bit nuts with Christmas decorations. My neighbors on both sides joined in. Miss those days bur not going up and down the ladder, ha, ha. Enjoy your views.  

Dec 07, 2024 06:25 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Wayne Martin good morning, Wayne... I live in Ardrey, which I mentioned in my post and which has become a true destination point in Charlotte for Christmas lights. I can't say my house is overly lit up compared with those of my neighbors homes.

Dec 07, 2024 06:53 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Nina, Charlotte truly shines during the holidays, and these light displays are a must-see to brighten your festive season!

Dec 07, 2024 06:30 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 hi Sheila... there's just something magical about Christmas lights lighting up a neighborhood.

Dec 07, 2024 06:54 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Nina,

Love the driving tours and always go to some in neighborhoods close by! It sounds like Charlotte’s neighborhoods have Christmas light displays that are spectacular and not to be missed! 

Dec 07, 2024 06:56 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Dorie Dillard Austin TX and I live in one of those neighborhoods considered a destination for Christmas light viewing... even I drive through every so many days and get my "fix."

Dec 07, 2024 07:01 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Charlotte is such a cool city to visit for the Christmas Holiday. I really loved my visit a few years ago.

Dec 07, 2024 07:00 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty good morning, Jeff... hopefully one day you'll make it back to Charlotte and we can meet up.

Dec 07, 2024 07:02 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Morning Nina, and bet Charlotte just twinkles with all the Christmas events all over.  This one sounds very cool too.

Dec 07, 2024 07:20 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox hi Joan... the good news is that if I want to see lots of Christmas lights, I just need to open my front door and look up and down the street.

Dec 07, 2024 08:30 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Nina Hollander, Broker 

It's not a wonder why Charlette has grown to be a destination place. It seems the city truly works to make it an inviting place.

Dec 07, 2024 07:38 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Doug Dawes good morning, Doug... always something happening in Charlotte... and not just during the holiday season.

Dec 07, 2024 08:30 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is good information to share with area residents and visitors.

Enjoy the holidays!

Dec 07, 2024 08:22 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Thanks, Roy... trust you are enjoying your weekend... it's been really cold here in Charlotte.

Dec 07, 2024 08:31 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Nina,
When Max was alive we had an annual tradition of driving around town with friends, looking at all the wonderfully decorated homes with Christmas lights. I still enjoy doing that but it's not the same, of course without my Max. 

Dec 07, 2024 08:36 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Carol Williams hi Carol... I get it. Those of us who've lost anyone dear to us miss doing certain things we used to do together. 

Dec 07, 2024 10:33 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I wish I could rent a limo that we could ride with a bucket of sparkly with you to look at the lights Nina Hollander, Broker 😍

Dec 07, 2024 08:45 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Bob "RealMan" Timm didn't know you drank sparkly, Bob! :)

Dec 07, 2024 10:33 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Nina- we love looking at Christmas lights. My favorite thing to do is take along a thermos of hot chocolate for the drive. 

Dec 07, 2024 09:48 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib hi Kathy... now that you made me think about it, I realize I don't even own a thermos!

Dec 07, 2024 10:34 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you for highlighting these beautiful Christmas light displays in Charlotte, Nina Hollander, Broker! Your enthusiasm for the holiday spirit is contagious, and I appreciate the detailed guide that makes it easier for everyone to enjoy the magic of the season.

Dec 07, 2024 12:15 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lew Corcoran hi Lew... Sparkling Christmas lights always make happy! How could they not?

Dec 07, 2024 01:48 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Nina Hollander, Broker the Christmas lights display in Charlotte area are very nice beautiful.  

Dec 07, 2024 02:03 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

John Pusa hi John... thanks for popping by today. And you're right, Charlotte Christmas lights seem to sparkle from all corners of the city.

Dec 07, 2024 02:40 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nina these are great opportunities to see amazing light displays.

Dec 07, 2024 02:10 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

George Souto hi George... regardless of what end of town you live in, it's easy to find a Christmas light display in Charlotte.

Dec 07, 2024 02:41 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Loved the post, the neighbor across the street does their decorating the day after Thanksgiving so the pressure is on me always to catch up... well this year I was only a day or two late, check out my post about it:)Endre

Dec 07, 2024 10:37 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Endre Barath, Jr. I'll check your post out in a few minutes. I did not do much outdoor decorating this year... just indoors.

Dec 08, 2024 04:34 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

There are so many fun events to attend and I hope that everyone will have fun at them and be happy!  Christmas is the best time of the year!

Dec 08, 2024 03:45 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Brian England good morning, Brian... I love the Christmas holiday season. It's my favorite.

Dec 08, 2024 04:34 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

How wonderful that there are multiple places to go and see the Christmas lights. I can't believe there are five MILLION lights at the Speedway. That must be quite the display.

Dec 08, 2024 06:33 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kat Palmiotti good morning, Kat... the Speedway is huge... I've never driven up for the Christmas lights there, but I hear it's an amazing show.

Dec 08, 2024 06:34 AM
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Nothing better and more festive than Christmas lights. I bet you get a lot of traffic at those displays.

Dec 09, 2024 05:07 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lynnea Miller good morning, Lynnea... I agree. I love Christmas lights. As for traffic... insane!

Dec 10, 2024 03:49 AM