In light of last year’s holiday lights sidesteps throughout the state, we’re happy to announce that Ashevile’s brightest holiday tradition, WinterLights, is once again a walk-through, fully immersive experience for 2021. (You may remember last year’s lights were seen only from the safety of inside your vehicle.) We couldn’t be happier to spread the news! Even still, with COVID lingering on this season, there are a few changes for those who wish to attend.
Prepare to walk through more than a million lights spread throughout The North Carolina Arboretum.
The North Carolina Arboretum
The magical event takes place nightly from November 19, 2021 through January 1, 2022.
The North Carolina Arboretum
Look for some all-new lighted displays as well as some of the old favorites to return.
The North Carolina Arboretum
The centerpiece, the 50-foot lighted tree, will of course be back towering above the landscape and aglow with holiday cheer.
The North Carolina Arboretum
If you’re wondering about masks… there’s a mandate for wearing them anytime you are indoors at the event. Outdoors, masks are recommended when it’s not possible to keep six feet apart from other parties attending as a group, but they are not mandated.
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The other main difference this year is that entrance fees are being charged BY VEHICLE, as opposed to by person. You’ll pay at the gate and then avoid having to enter any buildings to gain access to the light displays.
Facebook/The North Carolina Arboretum More than one entry point into the light displays will also alleviate bottlenecks in foot traffic.
While you’re there, be sure to check out the newly-expanded holiday shop.
Facebook/The North Carolina Arboretum (Bring your mask so you can enter). Purchase neat gifts for loved ones and get a jump on your holiday shopping.
This should be a blast for the whole family to enjoy.
Facebook/The North Carolina Arboretum Tickets are timed for entry and vary in price by date and by peak vs. off-peak.
Get a peek at this year’s pricing structure by scrolling down this link. Learn more about WinterLights at The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville – and start planning now!
The North Carolina Arboretum
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More than one entry point into the light displays will also alleviate bottlenecks in foot traffic.
(Bring your mask so you can enter). Purchase neat gifts for loved ones and get a jump on your holiday shopping.
Tickets are timed for entry and vary in price by date and by peak vs. off-peak.
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Address: The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
