Everyone Should Take This Spectacular Holiday Trail Of Lights In Pennsylvania This Season
We’re in the midst of what just might be the most magical time of the year. A time when all corners of Pennsylvania transform into a spectacular wonderland, drenched in glittering lights. The most magical time of the year is also the perfect time to hit the highway on this Christmas lights road trip in Pennsylvania. (And if you still haven’t had enough Christmas lights after this road trip, here is yet another road trip to even more holiday lights in Pennsylvania!
Ready to set out? Click here for a map of the directions for this road trip.
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Let’s kick off our holiday lights road trip at Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland. Drive through the Big Butler Fairgrounds, awash in LED lights. The massive Christmas display features a variety of scenes, including a vacationing Santa. After your drive, visit Santa’s Village. Kids can write Santa a letter before meeting and posing for a photo with him. The village also features games, rides, and snacks.
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Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh transforms into a winter wonderland with its annual Holiday Lights show. Drenched in nearly two million glittering lights, the amusement park promises plenty to do – visits with Santa and Kenny Kangaroo, a nightly light show over the lagoon, and select rides. Click here to find out more about this Pennsylvania holiday light display.
Treat the whole family to an old-fashioned Christmas experience at Overly’s Country Christmas. Start your visit with a drive through the spectacular light display. Then, park the car to explore the Christmas Village, where you can enjoy a hot drink, a tasty snack, and warm up in front of a roaring bonfire. The village also features a living manger, horse-drawn sleigh and wagon rides, and, of course, appearances by Santa. Overly’s Country Christmas is open select dates each season, and you can learn more at the website, linked below.
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Discover the joy of Christmas at Rocky Ridge’s Park, The Magic of Christmas, lights display. Wear comfy shoes for the half-mile stroll through the glittering light displays that boast nearly 600,000 LED lights. The Magic of Christmas tickets usually go on sale before the event starts, so be sure to check the website (linked below) to scoop those up!
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5. Koziar’s Christmas Village - Bernville
782 Christmas Village Rd, Bernville, PA 19506, USA
Stroll among a million twinkling lights at Koziar’s Christmas Village. The enchanting village features both indoor and outdoor displays. And, of course, you can meet with Santa Claus, grab a hot drink and a snack, and visit the shops. Koziar’s Christmas Village is generally open through the end of December, but you'll want to check out exact dates at the website, linked below. Click here to find out more about this Pennsylvania holiday light display.
Embrace the magic of the season at Macy’s Winter Lights Show, which boasts 100,000 shimmering LED lights. The show also features a massive tree comprised of nearly 35,000 lights. Noon shows feature live music, played on the famous Wanamaker Grand Organ. The Macy’s Winter Lights Show starts in late November and will run through December.
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Let’s wrap up this enchanting Christmas lights road trip through Pennsylvania at the beautiful Shady Brook Farm. The enchanting holiday light show features three million lights, which you can view from your car or on a wagon. Meander along the two-mile trail before you stop for hot chocolate and s’mores.
This really is one of the best holiday events in the state! Click here to find out more about this Pennsylvania holiday light display.
Who’s up for some of the best Christmas lights in Pennsylvania this season? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section! Or, if you prefer to stay a little closer to home, climb aboard this magical Christmas train in Pennsylvania. Click here to read more.
Address: 100 Roenigk Ln, Prospect, PA 16052, USA
Address: 4800 Kennywood Blvd, West Mifflin, PA 15122, USA
Address: 116 Blue Ribbon Ln, Greensburg, PA 15601, USA
Address: 3699 Deininger Rd, York, PA 17406, USA
Address: 782 Christmas Village Rd, Bernville, PA 19506, USA
Address: 1300 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Address: 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, PA 19067, USA
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Christmas Lights In Pennsylvania
November 02, 2021
Marisa Roman
What is winter generally like in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania is your classic “winter” kind of state. It’s generally cold (but not as crazy chilly as, say, Maine or Minnesota!), and we generally get a good amount of snow. But it can vary, and extremes are certainly possible here!
What are the best Christmas towns in Pennsylvania?
Elevate your Christmas in Pennsylvania this year with a trip to some quintessential Pennsylvania small towns. Practically straight out of a Hallmark movie, these seven Christmas towns in Pennsylvania usually go all-out every year. For instance, did you know that Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is known as Christmas City, USA? From Hermitage which kicks things off in September to Greensburg, come see the best there is to offer this holiday season. What’s your favorite Christmas town in PA, by the way?
What are the best holiday events in Pennsylvania?
Spending the holiday season in Pennsylvania enjoying events and festive fun will really create a memorable winter. We have a few exciting holiday events in Pennsylvania that you should certainly check out – and bring the whole family, too! First, check out these 10 main streets in Pennsylvania which come to life every year. Next, expand your holiday traditions with these 10 Christmas activities that you’ll only find in Pennsylvania. Are you feeling the holiday spirit yet? We sure are!
Address: 100 Roenigk Ln, Prospect, PA 16052, USA
Address: 4800 Kennywood Blvd, West Mifflin, PA 15122, USA
Address: 116 Blue Ribbon Ln, Greensburg, PA 15601, USA
Address: 3699 Deininger Rd, York, PA 17406, USA
Address: 782 Christmas Village Rd, Bernville, PA 19506, USA
Address: 1300 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Address: 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, PA 19067, USA
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