Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Tanglewood Park, located in Clemmons just west of Winston-Salem, is a massive recreational park on the former estate of William and Kate Reynolds. It is famous for its annual Festival of Lights and offers a wide array of outdoor activities across its rolling hills and forests.
The Tanglewood Festival of Lights is one of the largest holiday light shows in the Southeast. Other highlights include the Arboretum, the aquatic center, two championship golf courses, and the historic Manor House.
Drive through the Festival of Lights in winter. In warmer months, enjoy golf, tennis, swimming at the aquatic center, horseback riding at the stables, or strolling through the Arboretum and rose garden. There are also RV campgrounds and rental cottages.
December for the lights; spring for the gardens; summer for the pool and water activities.
There is a small gate fee for vehicle entry. Separate fees apply for golf, swimming, and horse riding. The park is open year-round.
Golf courses, aquatic center, horse stables, dog park, playgrounds, picnic shelters, RV campground, restrooms, and meeting facilities.
The Festival of Lights can have long lines, so visit on weeknights if possible. The park is very large, so a car is recommended to get between amenities.
Village of Clemmons, Bermuda Run, and the Yadkin River.