The holiday season has finally arrived. Who doesn’t love all of the hustle and bustle that comes with Christmas in South Carolina, as well as the togetherness, renewed faith, and generosity it inspires. Towns all across the Palmetto State decorate, celebrate, and embrace one another with holiday cheer. We rounded up some photos (mostly from past Christmas seasons) of the best Christmas towns in South Carolina. Have fun checking them out and let them add a bit of Christmas spirit to your day!
- Rock Hill, SC (Old Town)
Christmasville in Rock Hill, SC/Facebook Christmasville in Rock Hill, South Carolina, is a month of festive fun! Rock Hill, SC, USA
- Spartanburg, SC
City of Spartanburg, SC/Facebook The annual Holiday Festival in Downtown Spartanburg signals the start of the Christmas season. The shops stay open, they have live music, carriage rides and more. Spartanburg, SC, USA
- Camden, SC
Kershaw County Christmas Parade/Facebook The Camden Christmas Parade is a fan favorite. Look! It’s Santa and his helpers! Camden, SC 29020, USA
- Charleston, SC
ins1122/Flickr Charleston’s historic district decorates in classic style for the holiday season, as shown here in a past year photo of the Nathanial Russell House at 51 Meeting Street. Charleston, SC, USA
- Conway, SC
Conway Downtown Alive/Facebook Conway’s annual holiday festivities “come alive” on each December with their annual Christmas tree lighting. Conway, SC, USA
- Aiken, SC
carlfbagge/Flickr As if it was even possible for Aiken to become any more charming, the Christmas season always delivers. Aiken, SC, USA
- Greenville, SC
City of Greenville South Carolina The City of Greenville sets up this ice rink, Ice on Main, as part of their holiday celebrations. It’s a lot like the rink at Rockefeller Center in NYC and it’s spectacular! Greenville, SC, USA
- North Charleston, SC
North Charleston/Flickr The City of North Charleston has a blast the first Saturday in December as they host their Annual Christmas parade. North Charleston, SC, USA
- Edgefield, SC
Edgefield South Carolina/Facebook Christmas Greetings from Edgefield, SC, one of the sweetest Christmas towns in the state! Edgefield, SC 29824, USA
- Myrtle Beach
Carol!naG!rl/Flickr Myrtle Beach isn’t just a summertime destination, it’s one of the coolest Christmas towns in SC! Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
- Greenwood, SC
Uptown Greenwood/Facebook I love the beautiful avenue of lights displayed in this photo of Uptown Greenwood, SC. Greenwood, SC, USA
- Sumter, SC
Downtown Sumter/Facebook Thomas the Elf patiently waits outside a retail establishment in busy Downtown Sumter. He thinks he’s getting a new outfit. Sumter, SC, USA
- Hartsville, SC
City of Hartsville, SC/Facebook Hartsville residents know how special their town is. Gathering together to watch the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Hartsville is a beloved tradition! Hartsville, SC 29550, USA
- Hunting Island, SC
M01229/Flickr The lighthouse at Hunting Island, SC, greets visitors with a Christmas wreath above the door. Hunting Island, South Carolina 29920, USA
- Newberry, SC
City of Newberry, SC Government/Facebook This South Carolina town prepares well in advance for the annual Christmas tree lighting. Check out those fancy outfits and beautiful decorations! Newberry, SC 29108, USA
It’s really not a competition, you know. The Christmas spirit is everywhere, including where you live. If your city didn’t make the list I can assure you it wasn’t because we thought you don’t have any Christmas spirit. Because we know that you do. No matter where you are in South Carolina, Christmas is guaranteed to be a splendid affair.
Christmasville in Rock Hill, SC/Facebook
Christmasville in Rock Hill, South Carolina, is a month of festive fun!
Rock Hill, SC, USA
City of Spartanburg, SC/Facebook
The annual Holiday Festival in Downtown Spartanburg signals the start of the Christmas season. The shops stay open, they have live music, carriage rides and more.
Spartanburg, SC, USA
Kershaw County Christmas Parade/Facebook
The Camden Christmas Parade is a fan favorite. Look! It’s Santa and his helpers!
Camden, SC 29020, USA
ins1122/Flickr
Charleston’s historic district decorates in classic style for the holiday season, as shown here in a past year photo of the Nathanial Russell House at 51 Meeting Street.
Charleston, SC, USA
Conway Downtown Alive/Facebook
Conway’s annual holiday festivities “come alive” on each December with their annual Christmas tree lighting.
Conway, SC, USA
carlfbagge/Flickr
As if it was even possible for Aiken to become any more charming, the Christmas season always delivers.
Aiken, SC, USA
City of Greenville South Carolina
The City of Greenville sets up this ice rink, Ice on Main, as part of their holiday celebrations. It’s a lot like the rink at Rockefeller Center in NYC and it’s spectacular!
Greenville, SC, USA
North Charleston/Flickr
The City of North Charleston has a blast the first Saturday in December as they host their Annual Christmas parade.
North Charleston, SC, USA
Edgefield South Carolina/Facebook
Christmas Greetings from Edgefield, SC, one of the sweetest Christmas towns in the state!
Edgefield, SC 29824, USA
Carol!naG!rl/Flickr
Myrtle Beach isn’t just a summertime destination, it’s one of the coolest Christmas towns in SC!
Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Uptown Greenwood/Facebook
I love the beautiful avenue of lights displayed in this photo of Uptown Greenwood, SC.
Greenwood, SC, USA
Downtown Sumter/Facebook
Thomas the Elf patiently waits outside a retail establishment in busy Downtown Sumter. He thinks he’s getting a new outfit.
Sumter, SC, USA
City of Hartsville, SC/Facebook
Hartsville residents know how special their town is. Gathering together to watch the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Hartsville is a beloved tradition!
Hartsville, SC 29550, USA
M01229/Flickr
The lighthouse at Hunting Island, SC, greets visitors with a Christmas wreath above the door.
Hunting Island, South Carolina 29920, USA
City of Newberry, SC Government/Facebook
This South Carolina town prepares well in advance for the annual Christmas tree lighting. Check out those fancy outfits and beautiful decorations!
Newberry, SC 29108, USA
Please feel free to post photos of the Christmas spirit in your city in our South Carolina Nature Lovers Facebook group. I, for one, would love to see them. You can also check out some of the prettiest Christmas sights in the state on this South Carolina Holiday Lights Road Trip.
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Best Christmas Towns In South Carolina December 18, 2020 Leah Is South Carolina a good place to visit in the winter? Winter in South Carolina is something many people enjoy living in the state for. The hot and humid summers give way to mild, comfortable winters. The temperature varies depending on where you are in the state. On the coast, it’s usually warmer, with average daily temperature highs around 60 degrees. Further inland it may be closer to 50 degrees during the day, and just around freezing at night. It makes for a great winter destination if you want to escape freezing snow, plus there are plenty of great holiday events to experience. Even beyond those, there are tons of things to see and do in the Palmetto State no matter what time of year. What are the best holiday events in South Carolina? There are many places to visit at Christmas in South Carolina, namely special annual events that draw in thousands of attendees every year. One of the best ones is the Holiday Festival of Lights. James Island in Charleston, South Carolina comes alight with two million lights put together in over 700 displays. It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before. It’s a drive-thru light display that spans over three miles. You can stay warm and relax in your car as you drive through the colorful, dazzling setups. Plus, the festival also includes a holiday carousel, food, and even a visit from Santa Claus himself. Read more about this festival here. Where can I see the best light displays in South Carolina? Charming small towns in South Carolina aren’t the only places that you can experience some lovely holiday displays. You can check out even more stunning decorations by checking out these drive-thru light displays. Easley, South Carolina hosts the Upstate Holiday Light Show. The Greenville Pickens Speedway track turns into a winter wonderland with millions of colors to enchant visitors. North Myrtle Beach hosts The Great Christmas Lightshow each year. There are 1.5-miles of lights to drive through followed by a visit to Santa’s Village. It’s great fun for the whole family, and generally inexpensive, too. You’ll find a whole list of them in South Carolina here.
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Best Christmas Towns In South Carolina
December 18, 2020
Leah
Is South Carolina a good place to visit in the winter? Winter in South Carolina is something many people enjoy living in the state for. The hot and humid summers give way to mild, comfortable winters. The temperature varies depending on where you are in the state. On the coast, it’s usually warmer, with average daily temperature highs around 60 degrees. Further inland it may be closer to 50 degrees during the day, and just around freezing at night. It makes for a great winter destination if you want to escape freezing snow, plus there are plenty of great holiday events to experience. Even beyond those, there are tons of things to see and do in the Palmetto State no matter what time of year. What are the best holiday events in South Carolina? There are many places to visit at Christmas in South Carolina, namely special annual events that draw in thousands of attendees every year. One of the best ones is the Holiday Festival of Lights. James Island in Charleston, South Carolina comes alight with two million lights put together in over 700 displays. It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before. It’s a drive-thru light display that spans over three miles. You can stay warm and relax in your car as you drive through the colorful, dazzling setups. Plus, the festival also includes a holiday carousel, food, and even a visit from Santa Claus himself. Read more about this festival here. Where can I see the best light displays in South Carolina? Charming small towns in South Carolina aren’t the only places that you can experience some lovely holiday displays. You can check out even more stunning decorations by checking out these drive-thru light displays. Easley, South Carolina hosts the Upstate Holiday Light Show. The Greenville Pickens Speedway track turns into a winter wonderland with millions of colors to enchant visitors. North Myrtle Beach hosts The Great Christmas Lightshow each year. There are 1.5-miles of lights to drive through followed by a visit to Santa’s Village. It’s great fun for the whole family, and generally inexpensive, too. You’ll find a whole list of them in South Carolina here.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Winter in South Carolina is something many people enjoy living in the state for. The hot and humid summers give way to mild, comfortable winters. The temperature varies depending on where you are in the state. On the coast, it’s usually warmer, with average daily temperature highs around 60 degrees. Further inland it may be closer to 50 degrees during the day, and just around freezing at night. It makes for a great winter destination if you want to escape freezing snow, plus there are plenty of great holiday events to experience. Even beyond those, there are tons of things to see and do in the Palmetto State no matter what time of year.
What are the best holiday events in South Carolina?
There are many places to visit at Christmas in South Carolina, namely special annual events that draw in thousands of attendees every year. One of the best ones is the Holiday Festival of Lights. James Island in Charleston, South Carolina comes alight with two million lights put together in over 700 displays. It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before. It’s a drive-thru light display that spans over three miles. You can stay warm and relax in your car as you drive through the colorful, dazzling setups. Plus, the festival also includes a holiday carousel, food, and even a visit from Santa Claus himself. Read more about this festival here.
Where can I see the best light displays in South Carolina?
Charming small towns in South Carolina aren’t the only places that you can experience some lovely holiday displays. You can check out even more stunning decorations by checking out these drive-thru light displays. Easley, South Carolina hosts the Upstate Holiday Light Show. The Greenville Pickens Speedway track turns into a winter wonderland with millions of colors to enchant visitors. North Myrtle Beach hosts The Great Christmas Lightshow each year. There are 1.5-miles of lights to drive through followed by a visit to Santa’s Village. It’s great fun for the whole family, and generally inexpensive, too. You’ll find a whole list of them in South Carolina here.
