{2024} 8 Holiday Light Driving Tours: Upstate, SC

Do you want to go for a Christmas light drive around the Upstate and see all the best (and free!) home displays? Have you seen long lists of Christmas light displays? Are you overwhelmed by the holidays this year? We’ve got seven driving routes for 2024 to help you enjoy the season without a lot of stress since we already did the work for you!

Load the family in the car and follow these routes for a super simple yet super special night (or nights) of enjoying Christmas lights together. A massive, massive thank you to Kidding Around readers Jason H., Katie S., Stephanie S., Heidi P., and Elijah M. for helping us check homes on our routes. This is an enormous job and we are so grateful.

Disclaimer: Kidding Around is not responsible for property damage, neighborhood safety, or any possible injuries of any kind that may happen while driving, stopping, and viewing holiday lights and decorations. Drivers and property owners maintain all responsibility for general safety, operating a vehicle safely, light-viewing enjoyment, and holiday cheer. Drive slowly, be respectful, share holiday magic, and don’t be a Scrooge.

NEW! Inflatatopia has arrived. Neighborhoods deck out with matching inflatables for the holidays and we have the routes. Check it out! Holiday Inflatatopia in Greenville.

Submissions are closed for 2024 but if you want to be included in the 2025 list, you can come back and fill out our Holiday Light Display form and be sure to include a photo of your display.

The Kidding Around Upstate, SC Christmas Lights Driving Routes

Bonus! More lights! Check out our Christmas Lights Driving Tours in Columbia, SC!

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If you see more while you are driving around the Upstate, be sure to share the info in the comments of our Holiday Lights List for folks to check out!

Tips For Enjoying The Holiday Light Displays

While there are plenty of paid attractions you can visit with your family, if you are looking for some budget-friendly fun, and admiring the work of homeowners, you have come to the right spot.

We have separated light displays in the Upstate into several easy-to-follow routes. Do them all in one night, or turn them into several nights of fun. Throw your fuzzy jammies on, grab the tumbler of hot chocolate, popcorn, and hit the road.

We have gathered the best of the best in the Upstate to curate this fantastic list. Homes with light shows that include music (and sometimes even hot chocolate and Santa) are included and worth the drive. Here are a few tips to make the most of the routes provided:

• Expect to wait in traffic to see them. The more popular ones will most likely have traffic in front of them, especially on the weekends. Patience and grace are the spirit of the holidays.
• When visiting the walk through displays, park on the sides of the street, being sure to leave room for traffic and not block neighbors’ driveways.
• If available, we have included the social media pages for light displays. Check the Facebook page of the light display before heading out. Things like weather and lighting issues can determine if a display is lit or not, and we won’t be able to post updates on individual displays.
• Keep in mind that most synchronized displays WILL NOT RUN in wet conditions. This is due to electrical issues, and is to protect the large investment homeowners have put into these displays. If it has been raining during the day, or is raining after sundown – please take this into consideration before you drive a significant distance to view the lights, as they may be off.

Disclaimer: Kidding Around is not responsible for property damage, neighborhood safety, or any possible injuries of any kind that may happen while driving, stopping, and viewing holiday lights and decorations. Drivers and property owners maintain all responsibility for general safety, operating a vehicle safely, light-viewing enjoyment, and holiday cheer. Drive slowly, be respectful, share holiday magic, and don’t be a Scrooge.

2024 Kidding Around Christmas Light Driving Tour Map

Have issues with the map? We have a tutorial to help navigate the map. (this has 2020 tour info and is just posted as a tutorial)

2024 Christmas Light Driving Tours

The 2024 Greenville Holiday Light Driving Route

Addresses on the Greenville route:

• 4 Andrea Lane, Greenville
• Bob Jones University Nativity Scene (opens December 6, 2024)
• 201 E Earle Street, Greenville
• Earle Street Santas
• 214 Bennett Street, Greenville
• 123 Bennett Street, Greenville
• Lights of Bethel at 403 Sulphur Springs Road, Greenville
• 116 W Augusta Place, Greenville
• 204 Kamala Court, Greenville
• 5000 Bridle Path Lane, Greenville

Victorian House of Lights

• 214 Bennett Street, Greenville | Starts Thanksgiving
• This is a “Hallmark” themed Victorian style Christmas decorated house that will bring Greenville back into Dickens era.

Lights on E. Earle St

• 201 E Earle Street, Greenville has a big North Pole display

Lights of Bethel

• 403 Sulphur Springs Road, Greenville | Starts Thanksgiving, 6-9 pm

Mini North Pole Extravaganza

• 123 Bennett Street, Greenville
• They have Santas, snowmen, elves, polar bears, snow flakes, plus a Christmas movie is playing in the living room window.

Blue Moon Holiday Bliss on Andrea Lane

• 4 Andrea Lane, Greenville | This is a holly themed house adorned with red, green lights and a nativity with some Biblical era based stars. Bonus points for several other houses in the neighborhood that are decorated.

Holiday Musical

• 116 W Augusta Place, Greenville | Synchronized lights

2024 Easley Holiday Light Driving Route

Addresses on the Easley route:

• 430 Tripp Road, Piedmont
• 200 2 Notch Trail, Easley
• 302 S Harvest Moon Way, Easley
• 203 N Harvest Moon Way, Easley
• 1039 S Pendleton Street, Easley
• 200 Robinall Drive, Easley
• 555 Lantham Road, Easley (Tiny Town)
• 1467 Old Easley Highway, Easley

5 Point Church Display

• 1039 S Pendleton Street, Easley | Starts around Thanksgiving

Cook Family Christmas

• 200 2 Notch Trail, Easley | November 27 – December 30, 2024, 6:30-9 pm weekdays, 6-10 pm weekends

5 Farm Holiday Lights

• 430 Tripp Road, Piedmont | Lights are synchronized to Christmas music

2024 Simpsonville Holiday Light Driving Route

Addresses on the Simpsonville Route:

• 114 and 118 Shagbark Court, Simpsonville (several houses are lit on this street)
• 101 Foxworth Lane, Simpsonville
• 6 Kwikaway Court, Simpsonville
• 11 Woodmore Court, Simpsonville
• 902 Whitemarsh Avenue, Simpsonville
• 4 Hatfield Court, Simpsonville
• 510 Agewood Drive, Simpsonville

Whitemarsh Christmas

• 902 Whitemarsh Avenue, Simpsonville | Nightly 6-9 pm Thanksgiving – New Years weather permitting
• Toys for Tots event December 6-8, 2024 from 6-9 pm

Christmas on Kwikaway

• 6 Kwikaway Court, Simpsonville | Nightly from 6-10 pm Thanksgiving-New Years weather permitting

Lights on Shagbark

• 114 Shagbark Court, Simpsonville | Other homes are decorated on this street

Colorful Static Display

• 101 Foxworth Lane, Simpsonville

2024 Five Forks Holiday Light Driving Route

Addresses on Five Forks driving route:

• 8 Redfree Drive, Simpsonville
• 205 Carrick Drive, Simpsonville
• 2 Dunrobin Lane, Simpsonville
• 5 Digby Place, Simpsonville
• 313 Chenoweth Drive, Simpsonville
• 106 Acacia Drive, Simpsonville
• 404 Bethel Drive, Simpsonville

Holiday Lights on Chenoweth

• 313 Chenoweth Drive | All your favorite Christmas movie clips and songs play on the facade their house

Holiday Lights on Dunrobin Lane

• 2 Dunrobin Lane, Simpsonville | Massive display of lights as you enter the neighborhood

Holiday Lights on Bethel

• 404 Bethel Drive, Simpsonville | November 24, 2023

Pixel Christmas Light Display

• 205 Carrick Drive, Simpsonville | November 30 – December 31, 2024, 5:30-10 pm

2024 Spartanburg Holiday Light Driving Route

Addresses on Spartanburg driving route:

• 417 Woodgrove Trace, Spartanburg
• Peck Family Lights, 119 Crosshill Rd, Moore
• Wonderland on School Street, 380 School Street, Duncan
• 107 Big Dipper, Greer
• 17 Burriss Road, Lyman
• 104 Fox Farm Way, Greer
• Nodine Family Lights, 185 Holston Valley Circle, Inman (ONLY ENTER DIRECTLY FROM NEW CUT ROAD – follow the signs)
• The Christmas House, 360 Foster Road, Inman

The Christmas House | Inman

• 360 Foster Road, Inman | Lights and displays can be viewed November 28 – December 31, 2024 from 5:30-10 pm

The Belcher Family Tradition | Lyman

• 17 Burriss Road, Lyman, SC 29365
• “The Belcher Family Tradition. New light displays added each year. Approx. 28,000 lights.”

Nodine Family Christmas Lights | Inman

• 185 Holston Valley Circle, Inman | Nightly from 6-10 pm Thanksgiving-New Years, ONLY ENTER DIRECTLY FROM NEW CUT ROAD and please follow signs

Wonderland on School Street | Duncan

• 380 School Street, Duncan | Sunset – 10 pm

Peck Family Christmas

• 119 Crosshill Rd, Moore | Thanksgiving-New Years 5:30-11 pm

Sparkling Christmas

• 104 Fox Farm Way, Greer | Fantastic sparkling light display

2024 North Greer Holiday Light Driving Route

Addresses on the Greer route in order of driving route:

• 59 Enoree Farm Way, Taylors
• 200 Hidden Springs Lane
• 356 Taylor Road, Greer
• 104 Montclair Road, Greer
• 256 Sheffield Road, Greer
• 104 Crestview Circle, Greer

Blue Blue Christmas

• 59 Enoree Farm Way, Taylors

Christmas Light Extravaganza

• 104 Crestview Circle, Greer | Lights everywhere in this beautiful and entertaining display, be sure to look up on the roof

Musical Holiday Fun

• 356 Taylor Road, Greer | Display set to music; be careful stopping on this road since there isn’t really anywhere to park

2024 South Greer Holiday Light Driving Route

Addresses on the South Greer route in order:

• 350 Riverside Chase Circle, Greer
• 597 Millervale Road, Greer
• 2 Woodharbor Drive, Taylors
• 119 Cherrywood Trail
• 111 Silver Pine Court, Greer
• 109 Middle Brook Road, Greer

Christmas Inflatables Fun

• 111 Silver Pine Court, Greer | November 28, 2024 – New Years Eve, 7-10 pm

Sugar Creek Christmas Lights

• 109 and 102 Middle Brook Road, Greer | At least three homes on this road are decorated

2024 Anderson Holiday Light Driving Route

Addresses on the Anderson route:

• 233 Bowen Drive, Anderson
• 2401 Old Stone Drive, Anderson
• 108 North Avenue, Anderson (other homes also have lights)
• 520 Woodcrest Drive, Anderson

Brown Family Lights Show

• 233 Bowen Drive, Anderson, SC 29621 | 6:30-10 pm nightly starting November 28th, enter from Bowen Drive ONLY
• Visits from Santa & Who-Ville Characters select weekends in December

Lights of North Avenue

• 108 North Avenue, Anderson | Other homes are decorated on this street as well

BONUS: No Route Christmas Light Displays

There are several holiday light displays in the Upstate that are too far from any of the routes to be added to them but that we still think you’ll like. They are noted in purple on the map and their addresses and info is below.

Poole Light Show

• 6264 Highway 92, Enoree
• This display is enormous – more than 50,000 lights! They run Thanksgiving-December 26th and have special events like free popcorn night.

Ricci’s Christmas Lights

• 200 Saddlebred Drive, Pelzer | Nightly 6-10 pm
• “Over 10k lights all synced to Trans Siberian Orchestra and snow machines”

Holiday Christmas Lights

• 2753 Trinity Church Rd, Gray Court | 5:30-10pm nightly
• Huge, free drive through display

Mush Creek Hill Road Lights

• 42 Mush Creek Hill Road, Travelers Rest
• The home has a lot of decorations

Candy Cane Wonderland in Fountain Inn

• 203 Barred Owl Drive, Fountain Inn
• Candy cane wonderland, lots of fun blow ups and lights

A Goucher Christmas Display

• 1605 Goucher School Rd , Gaffney
• A walk through display with lots of lights plus nights where Santa and the Grinch come for photos

Gray Court Holiday Lights

• 2753 Trinity Church Road, Gray Court SC

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2024 Editor’s Picks For Top Holiday Home Light Displays

Here are some of our favorite synchronized displays:

• The Christmas House | 360 Foster Road, Inman
  On the 2024 Spartanburg Route
  
• Poole’s Christmas Light Show | 6264 Highway 92, Enoree
  Open nightly in 2024 Thanksgiving-December 26th from 6-10 pm

• Whitemarsh Christmas | 902 Whitemarsh Avenue, Simpsonville
  Nightly 6-9 pm Thanksgiving – New Years, Toys for Tots event December 7-9, 2024 from 6-9 pm

• Nodine Family Lights | Inman
  This is such a great light show with beautiful music; follow the signs

• Chenoweth Drive | Simpsonville
  We really like the nostalgic holiday shows and clips from movies that play on the house; on the Five Forks route

Even More Holiday Home Light Displays

There is no shortage of holiday light displays to be found in the Upstate! For more holiday light displays, check out our list of 50+ Holiday Light Displays across the Upstate and beyond.

Don’t miss the Ultimate Holiday Guide to Greenville, SC, or our Holiday Guide to Spartanburg, SC for even MORE holiday fun. They are packed full of things to do, gift ideas, events, and more!

How To Get Your Home Submitted For Consideration On Kidding Around’s Coveted Christmas Light List

Please be sure to completely fill out the form, including any online links to information available like dedicated social media pages or posts. The more information we have, the more likely your home will be included in our content.

If you see more while you are driving around the Upstate, be sure to share the info in the comments of our Holiday Lights List for folks to check out.

Looking for more lights? See what lights are waiting for you in the Midlands in our Christmas Lights Near Columbia, SC list. We also have Christmas Lights Driving Tours in Columbia.