We know you want to know where to see the holiday lights in Asheville this year. Nothing says it’s holidays like the twinkle of lights in every shade and color. If you plan on visiting the Blue Ridge region for this special time of year, head to these popular spots to see holiday lights in Asheville.
Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum
See one of the brightest and most colorful light displays in Asheville. During the Winter Lights season, sparkling lights adorn and accent almost every tree and shrub and the award-winning gardens of the North Carolina Arboretum. Walk through each arrangement and see what displays are new and which have made a return. In addition to the lights, enjoy live music, hot cocoa, fire pits, and smores. If you’re interested in attending one evening, be sure to buy your tickets in advance, especially for high-demand dates like weekends.
Candlelight Christmas Evenings at the Biltmore
Immerse yourself in the popular holiday event known as Candlelight Christmas Evenings. Once you enter the gates and the grounds of the famous Biltmore Estate, you are transported into a sparkling holiday wonderland. As you approach the entrance, you can’t help but be awed by the 50-foot spruce wrapped in over 55,000 twinkling lights that sits on the front lawn. But it doesn’t stop there. Inside the elegant manor, wander the house and see the 30,000 lights and over 150 candles illuminating decorations, ornaments, mantles, and more throughout each room. This event does sell out quickly! Book your ticket in advance.
Biltmore Park Town Square
Every year the caretakers of Biltmore Park Town Square add a festive flair to the popular shopping area. Glittering white lights are strung around the trees that line the sidewalks. It’s a great place to enjoy the lights while you shop. Or take pictures with the trees twinkling in the background after dining at one of the many restaurants in the square.
Lake Julian Festival of Lights
Pack up the family and grab some sweet holiday treats, and head to Buncombe County Park. Every December, they put on a local drive-thru light show that the whole family will love. The Lake Julian Festival of Lights is a magical journey through over 50 animated and stationary light displays. And the best part is you can enjoy from inside of your car!
See the Lights in Downtown Asheville
Explore downtown Asheville during the holidays and see how the city is illuminated with festive colors. As you make your way to different streets, notice lamp posts wrapped in lights. Doors and walkways are adorned with lights, wreaths, and bows. Pass by Pack Square and Pritchard Park to take pictures in front of the festive light displays. Relax on a bench and take in the magic of the holidays as it flows through the air.
Stay at Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds
After getting in the holiday spirit exploring where to see the holiday lights in Asheville, come back to your cabin at Asheville Cabin of Willow Winds. Our property provides a natural escape just minutes from all of the fun in downtown Asheville. Each of our 25 cozy cabins is uniquely decorated and feature private decks and patios to enjoy the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains right from your doorstep. Find your perfect mountain retreat and book your stay with us today!
