Years after Chevy Chase’s Clark Griswold bedazzled his fictional home and exasperated his fictional neighbors, there still seems to be a joy and enchantment sparked by homegrown holiday light displays.
Unlike the home in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” metro Atlanta’s neighborhood holiday displays come with all the lights and none of the drama. For those looking to spot the most dazzling and elaborate lights, inflatables, and epic decking of driveways, there are an array of homeowners who have pulled out all the stops this season.
We here at Rough Draft Atlanta have built a helpful map and guide of where to see holiday lights at residential homes, and, most of the time, for free. We’ll add additional homes throughout the season.
Take a look at five homes we’ve plucked from the map that might be worth the drive in every corner of metro Atlanta.
Kesler Family Drive By Christmas Lights
760 Cranberry Trail, Roswell
Listen to 88.7 FM to hear the music as you ride through to view the snow bubbles and lights at the Kesler family’s home. The light show begins on Nov. 28. For more on the display, visit their website. .
Graves Christmas House
2464 Fontaine Cir., Decatur
Mary Graves and her family have opened their home and holiday spectacle to the public for more than 40 years.
“I can’t even give an estimation of how many lights and decorations we have now,” Graves recently told The Champion in 2022. “We used to try and keep count, but our collection grows each year.”
Graves says it takes her three months to prepare and install the many lights and decorations that have made her home a must-see stop for local families.
The lights stay on until approximately 11 p.m. each night. Check this link for schedule details.
A Whole LOT of Christmas
1833 Smokerise Summit, Stone Mountain
The homeowners here have been creating this winter wonderland for more than 30 years. Donations support Make-a-Wish Foundation Georgia. The show is now open between 5:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. nightly. Check the link for details.
Dunwoody’s Dino House/Spruill-Cheek House
Corner of Chamblee Dunwoody and Mt. Vernon
The Dunwoody dinosaurs, usually found at the Torres’ home on Dunwoody Club Drive, have migrated to the center of the city, now on display at the Spruill-Cheek House. A dozen holiday-themed inflatables have been installed in the yard of the historic farmhouse for nightly viewing. For more about the Torres family and their dino-antics, see our story here.
Felix Family Christmas Lights
224 Oliver Overlook, Dallas
This beloved holiday light show is celebrating its 20th year. Tune your car stereo to 100.9 FM when you enter the neighborhood to be serenaded by holiday favorites. On certain nights, enjoy visits with Santa or The Grinch. Money raised will be donated to Paulding Public Safety Appreciation, Inc. The show will begin at 6 p.m. nightly starting on Thanksgiving weekend. For more information on times, visit their Facebook page.
Lights of Joy
1510 Ben King Rd, Kennesaw
Promoted as the “largest residential Christmas light display in Georgia,” Lights of Joy over 1.2 million lights, synchronized music on dozens of trees, live music, and the Tunnel of Joy. The light show begins at 6 p.m. on Nov. 30. Check their website for more information about ticket prices and times.
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