Where can you go to stroll through a Victorian Christmas House in North Carolina? Well, the obvious answer is, of course, The Biltmore. But sometimes you may not have all day to spend exploring the massive estate just to ensure you get your money’s worth, right? Or perhaps you live all the way over on the coast and have to dedicate an entire weekend to the nearly nine-hour drive it takes to get to Asheville.

Good news, North Carolina! There’s another Victorian Christmas House in the Tar Heel State and it’s equally as wonderful as The Biltmore.

Welcome to Körner’s Folly, a 22-room, 6,000-square-foot, 3.5-floor mansion built in Kernersville in 1880.
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Now North Carolina's a big state, so if you're not so sure where you are in relation to how far it is to Kernersville, that's an easy fix!
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Here's a Google map showing Kernersville is 10 miles to the east of Winston Salem and 20 miles northwest of Greensboro. See? Not that far at all.
And what you'll find in this grand, old Victorian house museum at Christmastime is totally worth every effort to get here.
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Especially given the price tag to tour: $10 for adults and $5 for kids. See??
The museum's staff and a group of dedicated volunteers take the entire month of November decorating every inch of the mansion with Victorian holiday decor.
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It's really like strolling through a holiday issue of Victoria Magazine or Architectural Digest.

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You see, Körner’s Folly is entirely unique as a museum because it features furniture original to the property, as well as tons of ornate plaster castings the builder/owner put into place from the start.
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The wood you see here on this fireplace mantle and above the mirror? Hand-carved.
The ceilings, stairwells... the architecture here is second to none when it comes to Victorian detail.
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And the holiday decor really touches every nook and cranny.
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Your tickets must be purchased online this year and are timed for a new entry into the mansion every 15 minutes. The museum limits each entry to only 10 people and only 10 persons are allowed in any room at one time. They really do all they can to enrich the experience for visitors.
You'll be mesmerized in all the same ways as with a visit to the Biltmore at Christmas, only it's better in a smaller space with a group size limited to 10 people.
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You'll have plenty of time for your self-guided tour. Trust us.
Körner’s Folly has a total of 15 fireplaces, original cast-plaster details, gorgeous hand-laid tiles, and woodwork hand carvings.
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The third floor contains a small theater where local performances were held back in the day.

Learn more about Körner’s Folly, the North Carolina Christmas house, in this video from The Camper Couple:

You’re sure to love all of the surprises you find here at this Victorian Christmas House in North Carolina.

Körner’s Folly is a magical mansion that’s open year-round. The museum hosts a variety of events throughout the year in addition to their holiday tours and events. Check out the official Körner’s Folly website for more information and to purchase tickets to this holiday event.

If you are looking for even more wonderful winter wonderlands to explore in NC, take a look at these ten perfect holiday towns in North Carolina.

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Christmas In North Carolina

Chris Muras | November 05, 2023

What are some Christmas towns in North Carolina?
North Carolina has plenty of charming small towns that get decked out with holiday cheer. If you are planning a road trip over the holidays, check out some of these Christmas towns in North Carolina for a fun and festive trip:

  • Roanoke Rapids, NC: The holidays have a tendency to bring out the best in many small towns in NC, and Roanoke Rapids undergoes a magical transformation each winter. The shops along its downtown area are all lit up with twinkling lights and Christmas trees in the windows. Everything from quaint boutique shops to local cafes and coffee shops gets in a festive mood. When you hear the tinkling of bells, keep an eye out for Santa as he grants Christmas wishes to all who catch him.
  • Hendersonville, NC: If the only thing you saw in this lovely town in NC was the two grand Christmas trees rising over 300 feet into the sky bookending the historic courthouse, you'd know you've discovered a quaint Christmas town. But the fun doesn't end there. Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides along the historic Main Street, go window shopping past numerous cute shops, watch the Christmas parade, or catch a show at the Flat Rock Playhouse. When visiting Hendersonville for the holidays, make it a getaway to remember by staying at the Historic Charleston Inn.
  • Bryson City, NC: When snow flies and ice crystals cover the trees throughout the Great Smoky Mountains, Bryson City becomes a winter wonderland. Throw in the elk herd at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center (they could easily be mistaken for Santa's reindeer), hayrides and hot cocoa at Darnell Farms, the Polar Express Christmas Train, and a downtown area decked to the nines with decorations, you just know you have stumbled into one of the best Christmas towns in NC.

The fun doesn't stop here. Bundle up in an RV and head out on a road trip to see even more enchanting Christmas towns in NC with this list of more holiday towns in North Carolina.

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Körner's Folly, 413 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284, USA