Park Office at James Island County Park

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"An annual drive-through light show at a nearby county park featuring more than 750 displays along a three-mile route; the festival also includes snack stands, shopping booths, a miniature train and a carousel on the grounds, allows multiple passes through the displays, and recommends purchasing advance tickets (about $15 per vehicle) to minimize wait times." - Trudy Haywood Saunders Trudy Haywood Saunders Trudy Haywood Saunders is a writer and editor based in North Carolina. Her work has been featured in Travel + Leisure, Southern Living, Garden & Gun, Our State, Okra, and more. A lifelong Southerner, Trudy draws her writing inspiration from personal experiences and love for the region, focusing on culture, food, and travel in the South and beyond. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines