One of the most popular Christmas traditions on the Outer Banks (as well as any town) is looking at the local Christmas light displays. The Outer Banks has some truly amazing light displays, one of which has even been on national television. Below is a list of some of our favorites. If you happen to visit the Outer Banks during the holiday season, be sure to check these out!
Private Homes
The Corolla Christmas House, right along N.C. 12 in Corolla- this thoroughly modern light display entertains visitors with their impressive computerized light show.
Grandy Lights, 118 Woodhouse Drive, Grandy- 70,000 lights hooked up to 140 musical segments. Only one word describes it; Wow.
5111 Lunar Drive, Kitty Hawk- Colorful lights and glowing inflatables? Check.
206 Clamshell Drive, Kill Devil Hills- The Mennicucci family collects donations for the food pantry, so bring some cans when you come look at the lights.
959 Wingina Ave., Manteo-Lights timed to music, courtesy of the Dillon Family
The Outer Banks Christmas House, Ocean Acres Drive, Kill Devil Hills- This is the famed Outer Banks Christmas house, owned by the Poulos Family as seen on the Today show and other extreme decorating shows. You have to see it to believe it!
Government Sites
Aviation Park, Kill Devil Hills Town Hall, Veterans Drive- Aviation Park does fun things with their frog pond and lights.
Manns Harbor Post Office- A post office? Seriously? Yes. Just across the bridge is a tiny post office with a musical light display and definitely worth the trip.
Downtown Manteo, Roanoke Island Festival Park- You might have seen the Elizabeth II before, but you've never seen her all decked out in lights. Impressive doesn't even begin to describe it.
Elizabethan Gardens Winter Lights
Over a million lights, wooden sculptures, inflatables and more make up this spectacular display of Winter lights at the Elizabethan Gardens, one of the most beautiful places on the Outer Banks. Tickets are $11 for adults, $9 for youth, and $6 for children. You can find out more about the Elizabeth Garden's Winter Lights here.
Do you know of any amazing displays that we missed? Be sure to share in the comments below. We would love to add to our list.
We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season and hope to see you on the Outer Banks soon!
