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Where to See Christmas Lights in the Roanoke Valley

Updated for 2023

December 1, 2021

Are you looking for the best Christmas lights in the Roanoke Valley? 

One of our favorite things to do each year, is grab some hot cocoa, turn up the Christmas music, and drive around Roanoke and Salem to look for the best Christmas light displays. Sometimes we have a plan and sometimes we just drive aimlessly depending on our mood. But, for those that like a plan, here are some great suggestions to enjoy the holiday lights!  Thanks to our Macaroni Kid Roanoke facebook fans for helping us update our list! 


1) Westover Ave in Grandin Village


2) Arlington Road SW in Grandin Court


3) 7051 Back Creek Road - Christmas Farm . Hosting Santa on 12/4.


4) Harvest Ridge Road 24019 - Behind Bonsack Walmart


5) Rt 11 between Dixie Caverns and Elliston- 7621 Cove Hollow Road


6) Colony Rd- One street over from the intersection of 419 and Colonial.



7) 152 Upland Drive, Salem - The Mills Family Light display


8) 1677 Millwood Drive, Salem.


9) Rocky Mount Rotary Club's Land of Lights.  The largest FREE drive through light show in Southwest Virginia. 2150 Sontag Road, Rocky Mount, VA. 



10) Liberty Lake Park, Bedford VA- Drive through light display.


11) Bedford Elks Home Christmas Lights Display  


12) Lynchburg Festival of Lights at Riverside 


A local Facebook group has compiled an even bigger list of local lights at this map: Christmas Lights Map of the Roanoke Valley


Check out this amazing guide from our sister site in Lynchburg: 

Christmas Lights and Tree Lightings in Lynchburg


If you want to head out of town for an amazing light experience may we recommend: 

Dollywood

Bristol Motor Speedway in Lights 

Tanglewood Park Festival of Lights in Winston-Salem  

ZooLights at National Zoo in DC 

100 Miles of Lights from Richmond to VA Beach 



What are we missing?  Want to send us some cool photos to use in this guide? Email bethbell@macaronikid.com and let us know your favorite spot to see Christmas lights in our area!

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