"Lights of the South" is family business that has become a family tradition for many families. It has a wide variety of luminaries, arranged by themes, along a well defined walking trail defined by two strands of lights that go through pine woods.Basics:1) Wear...
Read More"Lights of the South" is family business that has become a family tradition for many families. It has a wide variety of luminaries, arranged by themes, along a well defined walking trail defined by two strands of lights that go through pine woods.Basics:1) Wear walking shoes, no open toed or sandals. There are roots and rocks that can trip a person here and there.2) The walking path is NOT ADA compliant without an all-terrain chair. There is a tractor-hay wagon ride that drives the route.3) This is family owned so it's kinda "rough around the edges". But they are good folks, albeit business focused Southerners.4) If you have little kids hang onto their hands. THIS IS THE WOODS and it gets VERY DARK. I recommend taking little ones on the hay wagon anyway because . . .5) It is a bit of a "long" walk in the dark up & down gentle hills through the woods. BE PREPARED.6) The woods can get cold during the winter. Dress smart and in layers.7) A small flashlight can come in handy, but don't overuse it and ruin everyone else's experience.From our 2016 Visit:Arrived at about 9 pm, allowing 1 hour for the opening rush to subside, but there was a line. There are 2 GATES, one at each end, and each has a large parking lot. REMEMBER where you parked, or do like my wife & I did: stay & wander through the lights, which are very well done, until closing time, THEN leave. It's easier to find your car when you're one of the last left.The walk takes about 30 minutes if you rush it, or you can catch the tractor/hay wagon ride, which is quicker, and a must for disabled, infirm, elderly. I would recommended groups with small children take it. It's DARK in the woods, and little 'uns can get lost or scared in a hurry. So it's the wagon for them, or hold their hand. Most folks are friendly and will help reunite a child if they find one, but the walk can get to a little kid.TAKE YOUR TIME and you might want your camera. There are a number of photo ops, e.g. carriages you can sit in. One near the main grounds & is usually busy & child infested, but there's another about 1/2 way around the walk. Keep your eyes open for "the old shack" - it's kinda neat.Overall I expect most folks would spend 2 or 3 hours in this attraction. It's not "perfect" and it's not "100%", it is a family owned and seasonal. It is WELL maintained and growing despite occasional fights with the County about traffic. It usually has several police during hours, and they manage things well. IF you go on a Friday or Saturday night expect to long lines. GO MID WEEK if you can. They usually run from 8 to 11 pm. Most folks that go have a good time. I know we'll be returning again.If you found this review helpful, give it a thumbs up, please. :)
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