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Sunday, December
13, 2020
The light show is also synchronized to music that plays on the radio station indicated at the entrance to the show.
The drive-thru light show is about 30 minutes long, and there are two ticket options for purchase which covers vehicles of up to eight people
- Dec. 10-13: Rudolph
- Dec. 17-20: The Grinch
- Dec. 21-24: The Nativity
Drive through a nighttime Christmas wonderland as 32 million colors set the sky ablaze, synchronized to the music of your favorite holiday classics.
Take your time. Park and enjoy. The show lasts 30 minutes, but drive around the track as many times as you’d like!
Santa Land and Ice Skating will be closed due to COVID-19, but you can enjoy feeding animals from your car in our drive-thru Petting Zoo! We are open rain or shine, 7 days a week!
Open through December 31st (7 days a week)
Sun-Thurs 6pm-10pm
Fri & Sat 6pm-11pm
Tune radio to:
Kids Show – 92.1FM
Traditional – 104.3FM
(Includes Light Show & Petting Zoo)
GENERAL ADMISSION
Cars, Minivans, Trucks or SUVS – $30
Passenger Vans – $75
Buses – $100
FAST PASS
Rates vary. See online booking options for details.
Over 90,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2019 and we hope to see you in 2020! The 1¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS™, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ begins November 13, 2020, and operates through December 31, 2020.
Over 90,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2019 and we hope to see you in 2020! The 1¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS™, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ begins November 13, 2020, and operates through December 31, 2020.
Monday, December
14, 2020
Buy tickets online to save up to $8 per admission. Check website for hours of operation.
Treat yourself to the beloved estate tradition known as Christmas at Biltmore, when America’s Largest Home®, Antler Hill Village, and the entire estate are at their most enchanting.
A daytime visit to Biltmore is a feast for the senses, featuring wreaths, garlands, and the sparkle of thousands of ornaments, from Biltmore House to Antler Hill Village!
The house will be decorated in the simple style of the Sandburg’s with poinsettias and a traditionally decorated Christmas tree throughout December until January 6th, 2021.
Celebrate the holiday season in a fun, safe way with the “Elves in TR Scavenger Hunt”. The City of Travelers Rest is hiding an elf in 5 different shops every week from November 28th through December 19th. They’ll post a new Clue Sheet on their website and on their Facebook page every Friday
Celebrate the holiday season in a fun, safe way with the “Elves in TR Scavenger Hunt”. We’re hiding elves in shops every week from November 28th through December 19th.
CLICK HERE FOR THE WEEK 1 CLUE SHEET
HERE’S HOW TO PLAY:
- Navigate through town using the clue sheet to find the Elves (Elves are hidden in shops on Main St & Poinsett Hwy)
- Post selfie photos of you with the elves you find on our Facebook page Using the hashtag #ElvesinTR
- Entries with the most selfie posts are entered into a drawing to win the gift basket
Visit Facebook.com/DiscoverTravelersRestSC to follow the event and post your selfies.
Masks suggested, social distancing expected. Hand sanitizer available at shops and restaurants. High touch areas will be sanitized throughout the day.
The gift basket, valued at $350 has been generously donated by the Bank of Travelers Rest! Please visit them online HERE to thank them for their generous sponsorship!
Let us help you pick out the perfect gift books for the kids in your life! We have books for all ages and all kinds of interests, so we’re sure to have something that is just what you’re looking for. Check out our list below. (And if you need suggestions, please don’t hesitate to ask!)
COVID-19 Requirements and Precautions
All skaters will be required to wear a mask.
All skates will be cleaned in before and after uses.
Hand Sanitizer will be provided through the venue.
Touch points are disinfected regularly throughout the day.
Everyone entering will be subject to a temperature check. Anyone will temperatures over 100.4 or higher, will not be permitted to enter the venue.
Please social distance while waiting in lines.
There will be a limited number of skaters on the ice at all times.
Regular Hours
Monday – Thursday 4 – 8pm
Friday 4 – 10pm
Saturday 11am – 10pm
Sunday 12-8pm
Special Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving Day 5 – 10pm
Christmas Eve 12 – 6pm
Christmas Day 4 – 10 pm
New Years Eve 12 – 6 pm
New Years Day 4 – 10 pm
Martin Luther King Jr Day (Closing Day) 11am – 10pm
Open daily weather permitting. Closed if rain.
Candlelight, firelight and live music bring holiday warmth to Biltmore House’s extravagant holiday décor during these nighttime tours. Candlelight Christmas Evenings include a self-guided candlelight tour of Biltmore House, next-day visit to the gardens, Antler Hill Village and Biltmore Winery. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings.
Tickets may be purchased at www.biltmore.com or by phone (800-411-3812).
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas has decorated their house in holiday lights. It’s free to drive-through and see the display.
Be a light of hope for families staying at RMHCC this holiday season by making a gift towards the Lights of Love campaign. Your gift will be celebrated by illuminating the outside of the House in holiday lights. The festive lights will be on display starting on November 19th – January 1st. Honor your friends, relatives, teachers, and business associates by making a gift. An acknowledgement letter recognizing your kindness will be sent from RMHCC to the person you wish to honor.
Over 90,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2019 and we hope to see you in 2020! The 1¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS™, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ begins November 13, 2020, and operates through December 31, 2020.
Fountain Inn’s Annual Christmas “Inn” Our town is known for the carriage rides and free pictures with Santa Claus. Every night is filled with the joyous Christmas traditions of fun & different activities each night. They kick off with the Annual Tree Lighting on December 5. December 10-20 purchase tickets to ride their horse-drawn carriage ride at www.fountaininnevents.com/events or come take a FREE picture with Santa. December 10- 13 they will have an animal exhibit and December 18-19 there will be live music on Depot St. Don’t miss out on making Christmas memories and traditions.
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Drive through millions of sparkling Holiday Lights decorating our nearly 100 acre animal park. Snap that selfie with a zebra, camel, or one of many animals waiting to meet you. Finish your evening off with a drive through the peaceful nativity area and more lights displays before heading home. For an additional $10 (a separate ticket or payable at the gate) you can drive through our expanded Enchanted Deer Forest where you hand-feed animals (animal food provided) from the comfort of your car. There you can see and feed Sika and Fallow Deer, zebra, donkeys, and other gentle hoofstock.
Holiday Lights Safari hours:
Drive Through Open November 20th – January 2nd 6:00 – 9:00
Extended hours on the following dates:
Dec 4th, 5th (Friday, Saturday) 6:00 – 10:00
Dec 11th, 12th (Friday, Saturday) 6:00 – 10:00
Dec 18th – 23rd (Friday – Wednesday) 6:00 – 10:00
Dec 23rd – Jan 2nd 6:00-9:00
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Night, New Years Eve & New Years Day!
The light show is also synchronized to music that plays on the radio station indicated at the entrance to the show.
The drive-thru light show is about 30 minutes long, and there are two ticket options for purchase which covers vehicles of up to eight people
- Dec. 10-13: Rudolph
- Dec. 17-20: The Grinch
- Dec. 21-24: The Nativity
Drive through a nighttime Christmas wonderland as 32 million colors set the sky ablaze, synchronized to the music of your favorite holiday classics.
Take your time. Park and enjoy. The show lasts 30 minutes, but drive around the track as many times as you’d like!
Santa Land and Ice Skating will be closed due to COVID-19, but you can enjoy feeding animals from your car in our drive-thru Petting Zoo! We are open rain or shine, 7 days a week!
Open through December 31st (7 days a week)
Sun-Thurs 6pm-10pm
Fri & Sat 6pm-11pm
Tune radio to:
Kids Show – 92.1FM
Traditional – 104.3FM
(Includes Light Show & Petting Zoo)
GENERAL ADMISSION
Cars, Minivans, Trucks or SUVS – $30
Passenger Vans – $75
Buses – $100
FAST PASS
Rates vary. See online booking options for details.
Over 90,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2019 and we hope to see you in 2020! The 1¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS™, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ begins November 13, 2020, and operates through December 31, 2020.
Over 90,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2019 and we hope to see you in 2020! The 1¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS™, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ begins November 13, 2020, and operates through December 31, 2020.
Tuesday, December
15, 2020
Buy tickets online to save up to $8 per admission. Check website for hours of operation.
Treat yourself to the beloved estate tradition known as Christmas at Biltmore, when America’s Largest Home®, Antler Hill Village, and the entire estate are at their most enchanting.
A daytime visit to Biltmore is a feast for the senses, featuring wreaths, garlands, and the sparkle of thousands of ornaments, from Biltmore House to Antler Hill Village!
