Looking for the quintessential mountain Christmas experience in North Carolina this year? Then gather up friends and family and head over to the tiny town of Dillsboro. At Christmastime, this charming mountain locale turns into the most enchanting Main Street in the country. With local shops getting in on all the fun and a spectacular Christmas light display spread out over the town, this is one place you will not want to miss. So, if you are in need of a little holiday cheer then a Dillsboro, NC Christmas is just what you need.

Filled with delightfully rustic galleries brimming with handmade crafts, pottery, and other wonderful artisan creations, Dillsboro is a popular place to visit year-round.
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But each year on the first two weekends in December, Dillsboro transforms into the most enchanted Main Street in America.
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In an event called Lights and Luminaries, Dillsboro becomes one of the most quintessential North Carolina Christmas towns in the state.
This winter wonderland of sparking lights is a way to celebrate not only Christmastime but also the small businesses in town. There are lots of restaurants, shops, and galleries that all participate in the event. Holiday cheer abounds as the shops, restaurants, trees, and streets are dripping in twinkling lights. But that's not all ...
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More than 2,500 hand-lit luminaries line the sidewalks for the annual Lights and Luminaries event taking place on Friday and Saturday evenings (the first two weekends in December).
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But you can also have a wonderful holiday experience in Dillsboro in the daytime during the Christmas season. And you just never know who you'll run into on America's most charming Christmastime Main Street.
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You may feel like a kid in a candy store as you stroll through this winter wonderland filled with shops, galleries, studios, and restaurants all decked out for the holidays.
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To make the most of this festive time, all of the businesses have special hours and stay open late so you can enjoy the event even longer.
The town and merchants come together to completely deck the halls and it's an experience most cherish year after year.
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Find handmade chocolates at the Dillsboro Chocolate Factory...
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... and handmade Christmas items in nearly every shop. Prepare to check a few people off your holiday shopping list after a visit to Dillsboro's Main Street this season.
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As mentioned, the shops and studios are open all season long, but if you want to attend the special Lights and Luminaries event, it takes place December 1-2, and December 8-9, 2023 nightly from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Join in with carolers strolling the streets or take a horse-drawn carriage ride around the town. Also, keep an eye out for some live music on Front Street during the event. You simply can't go wrong when you surround yourself with holiday bliss in Dillsboro this year!
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For a Christmastime memory that the entire family will cherish, head to Dillsboro’s enchanted Main Street this year.

Want to learn more about a Dillsboro, NC Christmas? Then, make sure you head on over to the Dillsboro town website for all the information about Lights and Luminaries and more fun events throughout the year.

Want to get just a taste of the event before you go? Check out this video from Western Carolina University’s YouTube channel:

As a mere point of reference: Dillsboro is located 17 miles southeast of Bryson City, 64 miles southwest of Asheville, 134 miles southwest of Boone, and fewer than three hours from both Charlotte and Winston-Salem. So, if you are looking to spend the night, check out this house rental in Dillsboro.

Know of another North Carolina town that goes all out at Christmas? We’d love to hear from you in the comments or drop us a line!

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