McAdenville (Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Salem: 2010, homes, neighborhoods)

[saralee]

Do you go to see the lights? Is it worth it?

We're contemplating it this year when we'll have relatives here. But I want to make sure it's not a "bust" as it's certainly more than an hour's drive from where we live.

Thanks!

Sara

[figpucker]

I guess it depends on what you want to see.
If you want to see some creative use of lights ...it's not that impressive.

If you want to see an entire neighborhood where everyone has lights and each one looks the same as the next....well..that will work.
The homes all look the same and when you get to the very end there is some lights over the water and a few shops...but overall... I wasn't that impressed.

If you can plan a day doing some other interesting things and include that as well...then it might be worth it.

[saralee]

Exactly the kind of insight I was looking for ... thanks.

[CVP]

I'm fairly new to the area so I've never been, however, last year during the holiday season we were traveling on 85 and I saw a long line of traffic backed up along the shoulder at the McAdenville exit. Personally, I would hate sitting there waiting, but maybe the line moves fast. Not sure.

[SunnyKayak]

Personally I grew up seeing the lights in Tanglewood so I cant compare. The Lights in Tanglewood in Clemmons are phenomenal. However you want to go during the week and right at dusk.
I wasnt impress with so called Tinseltown as I can see local neighborhoods that really go all the way out

[NCgirl]

I agree. It's more of a traditional thing than an "ooh, awe" experience. I took a few of my friends (Gaston county natives) to see Tanglewood's lights and they were blown away. One advantage McAdenville has is that their lights are free.

Here is a related thread What is the hoopla over McAdenville

[saralee]

This is the first I'm hearing of Tanglewood - what/where is that?

Thanks!

[ssd3]

It's not that it is impressive, but it is nice to see the town get into the spirit. We went last year, it is about a 45 minute drive for us. To me it was worth is because my kids loved it. We played Christmas Carols on the radio. It was warm enough to have the windows open and everyone was wishing each other a Merry Christmas.

[NCgirl]

Originally Posted by saralee

This is the first I'm hearing of Tanglewood - what/where is that?

Thanks!

Forsyth county just west of Winston-Salem. link

Beginning November 13, 2009 through January 3, 2010, Tanglewood’s rolling countryside will be transformed into a winter wonderland of giant snowflakes and whimsical scenes! Entering our 18th season, Tanglewood’s Festival of Lights continues to be one of the largest and most spectacular light shows in the entire southeast. From storybook scenes to Holiday themes, over one hundred displays and over a million lights fill Tanglewood Park with the entire splendor and joy of the Holiday season.

I found this last year.


Part 1


Part 2

As I said in the other thread it's difficult to compare the two because they are so different,

[SunnyKayak]

Make winston a day trip if you want. Go to old salem, Hanes Mall, stop by Mrs. Hanes' Moravian Cookies who also is in Clemmons then check out the lights Here is a youtube sample

Forsyth County > Tanglewood > Festival of Lights > Times and Rates


YouTube - Tanglewood Festival of Lights