Nothing says it’s the holidays like seeing homes and communities dressed up in lights. And what better way to enjoy these festive displays than by driving around in your RV with family and friends at your side. With no shortage of displays to visit, you can choose from the nation’s best options, from events that set lights and music together to ones that include shopping and other special activities. So, get in the holiday spirit, hit the road, and head to your display of choice with a cup of hot cocoa or spicy, warm cider in hand.
Here are just a few of the country’s many popular light displays you can visit:
The Dancing Lights of Christmas at Jellystone Park in Nashville, Tennessee
November 4 through January 1
The Dancing Lights of Christmas display is Middle Tennessee’s largest drive-through light and music show. The display, featuring hundreds of thousands of LED Christmas lights and a 35-foot animated Christmas tree, is open rain or shine and on all holidays. For a reasonable cost of $25 per vehicle, you can drive through the lights with your radio tuned to a specific radio station and enjoy the show with your family and friends. And, because the display is situated at Jellystone Park, you can leave your RV at your campsite and drive through with your car, if you’d prefer.
Oglebay Festival of Lights in Wheeling, West Virginia
November 11 through January 1
If you’re looking for a spectacular, large-scale light display, the Oglebay Festival of Lights is it. It is one of the largest displays in the country, featuring more than one million LED lights, and attracts visitors from across the nation. Set among 300 acres on the Oglebay Resort grounds, this display offers drivers six miles of beautifully lit scenery. A per-vehicle donation is requested.
Holiday Festival of Lights in Charleston, South Carolina
November 11 through January 1
The Holiday Festival of Lights is a true attraction, featuring three miles of enchanting lights displays, along with entertainment, shopping, activities, and more. One of the highlights is a sculpture made from more than 50 tons of sand. Entrance fees start at $20 per vehicle, depending on the number of people inside.
Fantasy in Lights Celebration at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia
November 18 through January 7
Located about an hour outside of Atlanta, the Fantasy in Lights Celebration at Callaway Gardens is a sight to behold. With 8 million lights and multiple holiday scenes, this spectacular display runs along a five-mile driving route through 13,000 acres. At the end of the drive, you and your family can peruse local toys, gifts, and ornaments from local artisans and enjoy special treats and snacks in the Country Store. Ticket prices will vary for adults and kids, but the cost is free for children under five years of age.
So, what are you waiting for? Load up the family, crank up the Christmas songs, and make your way to one of these or any other beautiful light displays this holiday season.
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