2. Christmas Town USA, North Carolina
Can’t-Miss Spots: US National White Water Center in Charlotte
What to Eat: Haberdish, Cellar at Ducksworth’s, Soul Gastrolounge
Where to Stay: Get a hotel in Christmas Town USA
Right outside of Charlotte, NC, this town is known as McAdenville most of the year, but each December, they change the name to Christmas Town USA. There are over 375 trees, 450,000 lights, and they hand out free hot chocolate and kettle corn to the first 1,000 attendees each night!
It’s free to view the Christmas lights since it’s literally the entire town.
Local Tip: Prepare yourself for a lot of traffic.