🎵 Dashing through the neighborhoods, in a socially-distanced attempt to see some holiday lights, over the train tracks we go, laughing all the way. 🎵

Driving through neighborhoods to see how locals are decking the halls for the holiday season is one of my favorite traditions this time of year, and it turns out you’re on the same page.

We’ve had several readers write in asking where to go for self-guided driving tours of the best holiday light displays in town.

So gas up the car, heat up the hot chocolate, and pick one or more of these spots for a safe drive-thru experience. Looking to set the mood? Here’s a classic playlist you can stream on your adventure.
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Saluda Shoals lights | Photo via @@saludashoalspark

Holiday Lights on the River – Saluda Shoals, 5605 Bush River Rd.

Carolina Lights – State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr.
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Do you fancy the displays that play in time with music? You’re in luck. Check out the house at 611 Galway Ln. The lights are on from 5:30-10 p.m. Tune your FM radio to 89.3 and turn the volume all the way up.

Views from the Spring Valley Neighborhood | Photo provided by Jennifer L.

For those in the Northeast, stop by 725 Formby Dr. from 5-11 p.m. in the Spring Valley Neighborhood. There are also walking paths if you want to stretch your legs + get out of the car. The lights on the house dance to music if you tune in to 88.7 FM.

Elmwood Neighborhood

These lights shine bright in the Elmwood neighborhood.

Photo via Elmwood Neighborhood

Photo via Elmwood Neighborhood

Photo via Elmwood Neighborhood

Earlewood neighborhood

The map of Earlewood’s most festive homes | Photo via @earlewoodneighborhood

Earlewood neighborhood shared its list of the most festive houses of 2020. For those who had a hard time reading the post or don’t have Instagram, we’ve linked out all the addresses at the link below.
River Drive
3206 River Dr.