From the hiking trails of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the beaches of the Grand Strand, see for yourself all of the adventure that South Carolina has to offer.
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC of the Mildands Largest Drive-Through Lights Show as Saluda Shoals Park comes alive in a blaze of more than a million sparkling lights. Take a journey through colorful lights and over 400 animated light displays of all shapes and sizes! Create lasting family memories this year at Holiday Lights on the River.
Enter Holiday Lights at the East end of Saluda Shoals Park located off St. Andrews Road located between Wendy's and Aldi at 6071 St. Andrews Road and exit onto Bush River Road. There will be no Holiday Light entrance on Bush River Road.
Holiday Lights Activities Every Night! (except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas night)
Fun-filled family activities offered at Holiday Lights on the River include:
Hayride
Saluda Shoals train
A laser light show along the wetland trail
Tube slide
maze
Holiday short films
Crafts
Santa's Claus'et Gift Shop
Roast marshmallows
Visits and photos with Santa (select dates only, call for dates and times)
Nominal fees ($1-$10) for activities apply with Holiday Lights admission.
From Columbia-take I-26 West going towards Spartanburg. Take Exit #104, Piney Grove Rd. and turn left. Follow Piney Grove Road to St. Andrews Rd. and turn right onto St. Andrews Rd. Make an immediate left between Wendy’s and Aldi and proceed straight in
Admission Fee
Yes
Price
$20 per car; $40 per 12-15 passenger van; $60 per bus
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