Sample Seasonal Group Travel Itinerary

Tanglewood Festival of Lights Group Trip Itinerary

Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to one of North Carolina's most beloved Christmas traditions. This sample itinerary showcases a relaxed group experience to the Tanglewood Festival of Lights in Clemmons, North Carolina, combining spectacular holiday light displays, seasonal shopping, festive treats, and time together with family, friends, or your organization.

Whether you're planning a church outing, senior group trip, community event, or holiday gathering, every itinerary can be customized around your group's schedule, interests, and travel plans.

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What Your Group Will Experience

The Tanglewood Festival of Lights has become one of North Carolina's most popular holiday traditions, attracting visitors from across the state each Christmas season. Groups can enjoy a festive evening filled with millions of holiday lights, seasonal treats, shopping, and time together while experiencing one of the largest drive-through Christmas light displays in the Southeast.

This itinerary provides a relaxed pace, making it ideal for groups of all ages looking to celebrate the holiday season together.

Quick Trip Overview

Trip Type: Seasonal Group Travel

Duration: Half-Day or Evening Trip

Destination: Tanglewood Park – Clemmons, North Carolina

Best For: Churches • Senior Groups • Community Organizations • Families • Clubs • Corporate Groups

Highlights:

  • Tanglewood Festival of Lights

  • Five-Mile Holiday Light Display

  • S'moresville

  • Red Barn Gift Shop

  • Holiday Shopping

  • Seasonal Photo Opportunities

Sample Itinerary

  • Late Afternoon

    Depart from your group's pickup location and travel to Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, North Carolina.

    Arriving before peak evening hours helps reduce wait times and allows more time to enjoy the attractions throughout the park.

  • Drive through more than one million holiday lights displayed throughout the park's five-mile driving route.

    Highlights

    • Animated holiday displays

    • Christmas music

    • Scenic holiday lighting

    • Seasonal photo opportunities

  • Take time to browse the park's holiday marketplace.

    Highlights

    • Handmade gifts

    • Holiday decorations

    • Festival souvenirs

    • Local specialty foods

    • Seasonal shopping

  • Gather around the outdoor fire pits and enjoy one of the festival's most popular traditions.

    Highlights

    • Roasted marshmallows

    • S'mores kits

    • Hot chocolate

    • Holiday atmosphere

    • Family-friendly gathering space

  • Return to your vehicle and continue through the remaining holiday displays before departing for home.

    Evening

    Return to your pickup location with plenty of holiday memories and photos.

Customization Opportunities

Holiday trips can easily be expanded into full-day or multi-day experiences by combining additional seasonal attractions throughout North Carolina.

Popular additions include:

  • Old Salem Christmas

  • Downtown Winston-Salem Holiday Events

  • McAdenville (Christmas Town USA)

  • Castle McCulloch Christmas

  • Local holiday shopping

  • Group dinners

  • Holiday performances

  • Seasonal markets and festivals

Our team can also coordinate meals, transportation, and additional sightseeing to create a complete holiday experience.

Important Planning Information

This itinerary is provided as an example of a seasonal group outing and can be customized around your group's schedule, preferred departure time, dining plans, and additional holiday attractions.

Academic Field Trips And Tours creates customized seasonal travel experiences and does not offer fixed tour packages. Every itinerary is tailored to the needs and interests of each group.

Planning Tip: Visiting Monday through Thursday and arriving close to opening time often provides shorter wait times and a more relaxed experience.

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Celebrate the Holidays Together

Whether you're organizing a church outing, senior group trip, community event, corporate gathering, or family holiday experience, our team can help create a festive itinerary built around your group's schedule and holiday traditions.

Have questions or wish to speak to our team? Call us at (919)-616-6380

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