Great family atmosphere but I'm not sure they are still having Christmas Lights. Due to some health…read moreissues I think last year was the last time they were going to put up lights.

For the Christmas light enthusiasts out there, this is a great place to check out. The Paschals…read morecover everything on their property in lights every year and people come from all over to take a stroll around their 5 acre or so winter wonderland. They have little buildings you can go in and see model trains running, a nativity scene in one and in one little building you get a cup of hot chocolate to sip on as you walk around the property enjoying the lights. Santa has his own post also, kids can sit on Santa's lap and snap some pictures. You can also drive through the property if you want, they have a paved drive that takes you through, you just have watch for folks walking around. There is no admission fee, they do accept donations at the exit so be sure to drop'em a few bucks 'cause the power bill has got to be insane with all the lights they string up each year. This place is out in the country on a 2 lane road in a residential area, so there are no big parking lots, people park on the sides of the road and alot of the neighbors open their yards for parking at 2 or 3 dollars per vehicle. A really neat spot to visit if you enjoy Christmas lights...and if you don't, well you're just a scrooge.

I love the Chinese Lantern Festival. I make a point to go every year. There is a different theme…read moreevery year, and the lighted exhibits for the theme. There are also interactive exhibits and acrobatic/performance shows. There is is ample parking at Koka Booth. Also, the ticket prices are less expensive in person than via the website. If you're trying g to go on a holiday or weekend, you may not want to take a chance. However, we save about $15 for three tickets buying in person for a Tuesday night in January. This year, I overheard someone say, "It's like walking through Avatar." I think that's a perfect description!

Amazing experience even on a very very cold day. Bring disposable hand and feet warmers!…read more Way more extensive than was expecting. I was a bit upset the canceled the performance for the rest of the night for when we bought our tickets. No refund or money back. There is a lot of walking dress comfortably

When someone goes out of their way to allow folks to get together when they are facing the unknown,…read morestress, or a loved one with a serious illness and wondering how to care for this person, a special place like this is the key to the next step. And if including family and friends along with your pastor helps also, then consider this. As a retired educator who was raised in the church, I see this as a peaceful deal to consider. God loves all of us.

Plenty of parking, nice entrance with beautiful grounds. Visited after a lot of rain so paths were…read moremuddy. Looks to be expanding, but what is available is well maintained with plenty of picture opportunities. For Free it is a nice area to get some fresh air and stretch your legs.

The American Tobacco Campus was established in 1890 as an industrial center. When the tobacco…read moreindustry left, the campus had to change. The Durham Bulls Athletic Park and the Durham Center for Performing Arts brought new life to the campus. The Old Bull Building is where Lucky Strike was made. Tobacco was a large employer in Durham so when it shut down in 1987 the property started to fall apart and people moved away. Capitol Broadcasting decided in 2004 to purchase the campus and turn these historic buildings into something unique and special. The ATC has offices, apartments, shops and restaurants. There is a courtyard, water features, outside seating and even a train car. It is an easy place to visit with three parking garages nearby and street parking. Then it is fun to walk around and see the remnants of what used to be there.

The limited number of shops and restaurants might not be a bad thing considering how commercial and…read moregeneric many of them felt. Rather than showcasing Durham's unique personality, much of the campus seemed geared toward being a polished mixed-use development that could exist almost anywhere. The bright spots were the nearby home of the Durham Bulls and the iconic Lucky Strike smokestack and water tower, both of which provide a strong sense of place and serve as reminders of the site's history. They were far more memorable than anything I found inside the campus itself. Overall, I found the American Tobacco Campus more interesting as a piece of architecture and historic preservation than as a destination. It's worth a brief stroll to admire the buildings and snap a few photos, but I wouldn't go out of my way to spend much time here.

This family has been lighting up the neighborhood for several years now with there fantastic…read moredisplay. They have a long driveway that winds around the house and back area. They have so many nice displays set up and you can also see one of their interior trees inside when driving around the back. This family is so kind and generous to the community. They have special events and invite specific groups on different nights. This event is organized and the road is blocked off for traffic patterns and police direct traffic. We only waited about 10 minutes before entering the driveway. This is a must see and worth the drive. It's truly a beautiful and magical display. If you search Facebook you can find their page and see the times and days open.

MG Vision and Christmas Lights on Holt Road Display is a must see and it has been in the Top 10…read moreChristmas Light Displays for the last 10 years. Free admission and they are on Display daily from the day before Thanksgiving to the day after Christmas. 2022 Calendar year starts on Wednesday, 24-Nov and runs thru Monday, 26-Dec Absolutely a perennial favorite of Christmas Lights displays

Amazing award winning display! Something for everyone to…read moresee. Different zones with areas of focus.

I was greatly disappointed by my visit to the Campbell Holiday Display. I traveled a round trip…read moredistance of over 100 miles only to find almost no Christmas decorations turned on. Their were so few decorations turned on that I didn't even know when I passed the Campbell's residence the first time. It's in the middle of nowhere, and GPS does a poor job of locating them. What a waste of time on my part.

Wonderful, small farm light show venue…read more The light tunnel at the entrance is the best display I saw all year. You are surrounded by lights and a slow moving line. The sensation is one usually saved for theme parks. Your car is being transported into another world. There is a live Santa at the end of the light show. He waved and said hello to the kids in the car. They couldn't stop talking about it all the way home. A definite must see for the season

These lights are very well done and are so impressive! Definitely worth seeing if you and your kids…read morelove to see lights, especially with all of their favorite characters. Entrance is $20 per car, and you can buy tickets online or pay cash at arrival. The entire display takes less than 20 minutes. 6/10 - ended way too soon

So I attended 2026 State Fair! The traffic flow was great, parking was an ease! Thai year food…read moreselection felt different. Mainly because they introduced the food hall this year. Also, let's address the elephant in the food. This year it seemed to lack a little luster. We had an amazing time, they even got me to go on a ride, but nothing stood out. Umphh..

Enjoyed my 2026 NC State Fair experience. Went twice .. on opening weekend Friday evening , temps…read morewere great, crowd/lines were minimal, played some games, ate some food, got to visit /dine at the NEW Food Hall oh and found great parking for FREE at the stadium, across from gate 8. Also saw the fireworks. Our 2nd visit was a blessing because I won tix/unlimited rides. Went on Saturday afternoon- last weekend if the fair- definitely was crowded and I questioned the quality of the food at that point for example my roasted corn tasted old. But all in all, we made some memories and had fun at the NC State Fair!