The Midlands Largest Drive-Through Lights Show!
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC
From November 21st through December 31st, Saluda Shoals Park will come alive in a blaze of more than a million sparkling lights. Holiday Lights on the River features over 400 themed, animated light displays on a two-mile loop of the Park!
Enjoy the Dazzling Dancing Forest with it's dancing, lighted trees synchronized to classical and whimsical holiday music. See the three dimensional Victorian Village, Old Man Winter, the holiday classic Twelve Days of Christmas and s much more, all in sparkling lights.
Take a stroll along the boardwalk through the Wetland Wonderland Walking Trail watch nature come to life in sparkling lights. Take a hayride to the boardwalk for $1 per person or walk along the new trail to the wetland. Holiday Lights admission applies. While in the Wetland, enjoy the Deck the Doors holiday door display. To submit a door for the display, please complete the Deck the Doors application.
Get ready for the slide of your life on the Winter Wonder Ride at Holiday Lights on the River. Zip through a series of lighted arches and experience downhill tubing without the snow on this 125 foot, exciting, fun-packed family ride. Tubes are provided. The Winter Wonder Ride is suitable for children and adults 42" and taller. If you are under the age of (4) you must be accompanied by your parents or guardian. Fee: $2 per slide with Holiday Lights admission
The Winter Wonder Ride is open Friday and Saturday nights on November 23-24, November 30, December 1 and December 7-8 from 6-10 p.m and it's open nightly during the Nights of Wonder, December 14-23 at Saluda Shoals Park.
NIGHTS OF WONDER
Join us December 14-23 only for Nights of Wonder and enjoy ten fun-filled evenings of family activities. Take a ride on the Red-Nose Express Hayride to the Wetland Walking Trail or ride the Saluda Shoals Choo-Choo through the lights. Concessions, crafts to make & take home, Santa's Claus'et Gift Shop, roasting marshmallows and a visit with Santa are additional highlights of the Nights of Wonder! Nominal fees ($1-$5) for concessions and activities apply. Holiday Lights on the River is a magical experience you won't want to miss!
Holiday Lights Partners
Directions
From Interstate 20-Exit at Bush River Road. Turn west on Bush River and continue to the traffic light at St. Andrews Road. Turn left onto St. Andrews Road, then left again at the third traffic light to continue on Bush River Road. The Park entrance will be 1.5 miles on your left.
From Interstate 26-Exit at Piney Grove and turn west. Proceed 2 miles to St. Andrews Road. Turn right onto St. Andrews, then left at the first traffic light onto Bush River Road. The Park entrance is 1.5 miles on your left.
Contact Us
Call 803-772-1228 for additional Holiday Lights information!
Dates, Times and Location
Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC
- Holiday Lights on the River -November 21-December 31, 2012, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
- Wetland Wonderland Walking Trail - open nightly from 6:00-10:00 p.m.
- Nights of Wonder-December 14-23 only! 6:00-10:00 p.m.
- Winter Wonder Ride - Friday and Saturday nights only November 23-24, November 30, December 1 and December 7-8. Open nightly December 14-23 from 6-10 p.m. during Nights of Wonder
Holiday Lights Admission
Cars: $10 15-Passenger Vans: $20 Buses: $35
Nights of Wonder Activity Fees
Train Ride: $2.00 per person
Winter Wonder Ride: $2.00 per person
Wetland Wonderland Walking Trail Hayride: $1 per person
Concessions:
S'mores: $2.00
3 marshmallows on a stick: $1.00
Soft Drinks: $1.00
Hot Chocolate: $1.00
Hot Cider: $1.00
Bottled Water: $1.00
Popcorn: $1.00