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McAdenville is a festive town that transforms into a Christmas wonderland each December. Enjoy the light display, the tree lighting ceremony, the Yule Log parade and more in this historic downtown area.
Visit McAdenville, North Carolina, the official Christmas Town USA, from December 1 to 26, 2023. Enjoy the tree lighting ceremony, the yule log ceremony, the 5-K run, the nativity scene, the lake, the bell tower and over 100 decorated homes.
Nov 11, 2021 · Learn how to visit the spectacular and free Christmas lights display in McAdenville, North Carolina, without getting stuck in traffic. Find out where to stay, when to go, and what to do at this festive event.
- Christmas Shopping at Mona’s Boutique
- Drink Hot Cocoa with Firemen
- Explore The McAdenville Christmas Lights
- Get Some Face Time with Santa Claus
- Grab A Drink at The River Room
- Have Dinner at Terra Mia Italian Restaurant
- Listen to The Carols of The Mcaden Mills Bell Tower
- McAdenville Lake Christmas Light Show
- See The Nativity Scene
- Sweet Treats at Floyd and Blackie’s Bakery
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If you’re looking to do some Christmas shopping before or after checking out the McAdenville lights, Mona’s Boutique & Gifts(121 Main St) is the place to go. But note that when things get busy on peak weekends at Christmas, they will limit the number of people in the store at one time. So get there early if you don’t want to have to wait in line! T...
One of our favorite things about the McAdenville NC Christmas is the charming small-townfeel, which gives it a homey Hallmark Christmas movie vibe. For example, every year the Cramerton Fire Departmentgives out free hot chocolate at McAdenville Fire Station 40 (144 Wesleyan Dr) during the Christmas Town USA celebration. The friendly firefighters gr...
We’ve visited dozens of Blue Ridge Mountain Towns in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, andVirginia at Christmas time. Few can measure up to the sheer grandeur of the McAdenville NC Christmas lights. Almost all the shops, public buildings, private homes, and restaurantsin McAdenville are festively festooned with colorful lights, decorations, garla...
We’ve been to several charming Christmas towns (including Dahlonega and Helen GA) where visitors can get their photos taken with Santa Clausfor free. But Christmas in McAdenville NC is the only time we’ve ever seen jolly ol’ St. Nick set up for photo ops on someone’s front lawn. We’re not comfortable giving out the addresses of private citizens, bu...
There are several fine breweries open during the McAdenville NC Christmas celebration. But The River Room(102 Main St) offers a festive atmosphere where you can grab a drink that benefits the local environment. The taproom is owned by Catawba Riverkeeper, a local non-profit organization. So its proceeds go towards preserving, protecting, and restor...
There aren’t many restaurantsin McAdenville NC to choose from. So some folks recommend dining at restaurantsin nearby towns (such as Cramerton or Gastonia) before you visit the tiny North Carolina Christmas town. But if you prefer supporting the local economy, as we do, Terra Mia Italian Restaurant(129 1/2 Main St) is a fine option. They have an ex...
One of our favorite things about the McAdenville North CarolinaChristmas celebration was the endless array of Christmas carols being played in the McAden Mills Bell Tower. Located in the 85-acre McAdenville Historic District, the bell tower, medieval turrets, and castellated façade are all that remains of the second McAden Mill, which was built cir...
The McAden Mills Bell Tower is right next to this lovely little lake, which offers one of the best views of the Christmas lights in McAdenville. If you approach from the side the bell tower and the River Room are on, head to the left around the lake’s shoreline for an exceptional view of dozens of lighted Christmas trees, which range in size from 1...
The Christmas Town USA event has evolved quite a bit in the 65+ years since the McAdenville Men’s Club decided to decorate trees around the McAdenville Community Center. This nationally-known celebration has grown from just 9 trees in 1956 to more than 375 trees today, with anywhere from 500 to 5,000+ Christmas lightscovering each evergreen. But th...
If you’re in the mood for some sweet treats as you walk through the McAdenville Christmas light displays, we highly recommend a stop at Floyd & Blackie’s Bakery(127 Main St). This is an offshoot of the popular restaurant and coffee shop in nearby Cramerton NC, the bakery is decorated with trees, ornaments, Santas, and other colorful symbols of Chri...
Learn how to celebrate Christmas in McAdenville NC, one of the best Christmas light displays in North Carolina. Find out when and where to see the lights, park, shop, eat, and more in this charming town.
May 27, 2024 · The astounding McAdenville Christmas lights that appear each December deservedly earn the small town its Christmas Town USA nickname. These are the most popular Christmas lights in North Carolina, thanks to more than half a million twinkling lights and 100 homes decorated for the holiday season.
Dec 14, 2023 · What It's Like to Visit Christmas Town USA in McAdenville, North Carolina. Trip Ideas. This Small Town in North Carolina Transforms Into a Whimsical Holiday Wonderland Every Winter —...
T he quiet little town of McAdenville, which lies along the South Fork River in Gaston County N.C., comes alive in spectacular fashion each year as Christmas draws near. Almost overnight, the small textile town is transformed into “ Christmas Town, USA .”
