Ballantyne's Backyard — Attraction in Charlotte

It was a wonderful experience. Easy to find parking, well staffed, easy to follow paths with spots to stop and watch lights. The light display is breathtaking, and really well done. Features different scenes some Christmas related but good for all not religious in nature. Has a special touch and show feature for children with a purchase of a snowflake wand. Additional areas light up when you touch a wand to a squard pad throughout the display.

Also a fun touch spirited adult beverages! You can purchase a shot of a spirit to put in any holiday beverage hot cocoa, apple cider, or coffee. Spirits are listed on signs.

They were a little lacking on food choices compared to when ive been at previous events. There was 1 cute shop with fun some tacky seasonal buys. There were cute German glass ornaments featured however.

Its definately better to buy your tickets online, with tax and fees its less savings then thought initially but you still save a few dollars. And you are quickly emailed a scan code fir quick access.

Enjoy its definately...

The park was beautiful. It looks new, as there is still some construction going on in some parts. I went for the CIAF, so there were activities for everyone there. There was plenty of free parking on a Friday after 3 when I visited. Looks like the outdoor parking is always available and there is a garage that I did not enter. There were plenty of outdoor restrooms, but I’m not sure if that was specifically for the festival or not. The pathways were nice, but the one I was on just ended with nowhere to go but back. I hope they connect to the other pathways in the future. I would definitely go back as it is a very...

The Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular was definitely something to see. We definitely recommend the VIP passes and the wands. Whenever the kids used them on the interactive exhibits there was always a crowd saying "Woow" which made it so much more magical for the kids. It truly was magical and a definite upgrade from last year. Yes, the tickets are pricey but they are worth it. Our kids even want to go back for a second time, there were that many lights and interactive exhibits that one visit is not enough. And for all the instagramers and photography people there are tons of moments and spots perfect for...