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How to make the most of McAdenville's Christmas Town USA

More than 600,000 visitors travel thru McAdenville during Christmas Town USA to save you some time, here are some things to keep in mind to help you make the most of it.

How to make the most of McAdenville's Christmas Town USA

What’s in the Name

McAdenville is nicknamed Christmas Town USA for a good reason. Every winter, this small town in North Carolina transforms into a festive, twinkling wonderland, dotted with thousands of lights, dramatic displays and a spirited Main Street. Hundreds of thousands of people visit McAdenville to take in this breathtaking holiday display dating back to the ‘50s.

What Will You See

A large Nativity scene  located in the business area, near the traffic light
Over 250 evergreens, covered with more than  one-half million lights
A large lake with a fountain along with floating Christmas Trees.
Located near the lake towering high above our beautiful lights stands the Historical Bell Tower constructed in 1883
Seasonal music is played nightly from the tower for all to enjoy
Over 100 beautifully decorated homes

Participating Businesses

Terra Mia Restaurant 129 Main Street, 704-879-4023 www.terramiaristoranteandbar.com
Spruced Goose Station 116 Wesleyan Dr., 704-879-7612 Open for breakfast and lunch www.holyangelsnc.org/spruced-goose-station
Mona's Boutique & Gifts 121 Main St., 704-879-7014 www.monasonmain.com
The River Room 102 Main St., 704-679-9494 riverroom.catawbariverkeeper.org
115 Craft 115 Main St., 704-879-7420 www.115craft.com
Revolver Records 109 Main St., 980-522-4978 revolver-records.business.site
The Modest Market Flowers 107 Main St., 704-842-7977 modestmarketflowers.com
Knowledge Perk 103 Main St., 803-327-7375 Knowledgeperk.com
Two Scoops Creamery 103 Main St., 803-327-7375 TwoScoopscreameryMcadenville.com

Schedule

The lights shine every night form December 1st through the 26th from 5:30 pm – 10 pm. Pleas Note: The lights are on a timer and will go off promptly at 10 pm.

Best Time to Visit

Plan to visit during the week Monday thru Thursday as there is a tremendous increase in traffic on the weekends from Friday through Sunday.

The Route – 1.3 Miles

There is only one route through town and you can travel in either direction with lights along Main Street, in the historic district, and along the lake on Wesleyan Drive.

How to Get There

Here are the entrance points into McAdenville to see the lights.  

I-85 North at Exit 22, and enter Main Street on Highway 7 from Lowell
I-85 South at Exit 26, in Belmont and enter Wesleyan Drive from Hwy 74

• Both Church Street and Academy Street are closed to all vehicles

• Whether in a car or on foot, please keep your party moving so that others can enjoy as well

• Traffic may not enter Christmas Town from Hickory Grove Road

Walkers

Walking is a great way to both, see the lights and decorated homes, but also to hear the sounds of the church chimes. Please be respectful and stay on the sidewalks as the decorated homes are private residences.

Parking

• Limited public parking is available off Poplar Street and off Elm Street with best availability at 5PM

• Parking is NOT PERMITTED on Hickory Grove Road or Riverside Drive

Alternative Ways To View

Hayrides are a fun alternative way to view the lights and are permitted if it is pulled by a legal motor vehicle. There's are also about 300 buses annually. Street legal golf carts, registered by the state of North Carolina are also permitted.