Here Are The Top 7 Christmas Towns In Pennsylvania. They’re Magical.
It’s that time of year again: the skies are threatening snow, garlands are appearing all over town, and Christmas music is piping through the speakers in each shop you enter. A fun way to get into the Christmas spirit is to visit places that go all-out for the holiday with trees, lights, treats, and more. Here are just seven of the best Christmas towns in Pennsylvania.
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Christmas lasts longer than just a day or 12 in Hermitage, where every year from early September through the end of December, you can visit Santa's Christmasland. Explore the massive indoor avenue of Christmas trees and automated characters. It's the perfect place to get in the Christmas spirit. Learn more about this magical Christmas adventure at Kraynack's Santa's Christmasland.
Each year, Greensburg is home to Overly's Country Christmas, which is a traditional walk-around Christmas village complete with festive lights, treats, horse and carriage rides, Christmas carols, and of course Santa himself. Before you enter the village, you'll drive through a breathtaking light displays. For days, hours and admission prices, stop by the official website of Overly's Country Christmas.
There's a reason that Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is known as Christmas City, USA. Each year the town is adorned with spellbinding and extensive Christmas lights and decorations, and holds various events such as Christkindlmarkt, a five-week long Christmas festival. Bethlehem consistently ranks as one of the best Christmastime destinations. (It's worth a visit any time of the year, too.) Start planning your visit on the official website of Visit Bethlehem, PA.
Koziar's Christmas Village, located in Bernville, is an internationally recognized Christmas display. Display World Magazine named it the best outdoor display in the world. IN THE WORLD. Stroll through the enchanting village that's drenched in more than one-million holiday lights and boasts plenty of moments for picture-perfect photos. Learn more on the official website of Koziar's Christmas Village.
Longwood Gardens is always breathtaking, but you simply must visit at Christmastime to witness its amazing decorations. While you're in the area, consider traveling to Philadelphia as well to enjoy its urban Christmas displays. Longwood Gardens features both indoor and outdoor Christmas decorations and lights, making it one of the most popular Christmastime destinations in Pennsylvania. Here's the official website of Longwood Gardens.
Christmas Magic is an annual light festival in York that draws families from all over the state and beyond. The Wall Street Journal named it one of the top holiday events in the country. It's definitely one of those spots that belongs on your Christmastime bucket list. For days, hours, and admission prices, visit the official website of Christmas Magic.
Visit Holiday Lights on the Lake, Altoona's very own holiday celebration at Lakemont Park. It includes a dazzling 50-acre light display, Santa's Village, model train displays, and more. Plan your visit at the official website of Holiday Lights on the Lake, where you'll find days, hours, and admission prices.
What do you think are the best Christmas towns in Pennsylvania? Let us know in the comments! For more Christmastime fun, plan a visit to The Winter Lights at the Lehigh Valley Zoo.
Address: 2525 E State St, Hermitage, PA 16148, USA
Address: 116 Blue Ribbon Ln, Greensburg, PA 15601, USA
Address: Bethlehem, PA, USA
Address: 782 Christmas Village Rd, Bernville, PA 19506, USA
Address: 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348, USA
Address: 3699 Deininger Rd, Hallam, PA 17406, USA
Address: Altoona, PA 16602, USA
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best christmas towns in pennsylvania
December 05, 2020
Beth Price-Williams
What are the best drive-thru light shows in Pennsylvania?
If you’re looking for places to visit at Christmas in Pennsylvania, you can’t go wrong with a visit to one of the many drive-thru light displays. Dutch Wonderland, for example, hosts a brand new drive-thru light show that meanders 1.5 miles and is illuminated by hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights. After your drive through, stop by the Dutch Wonderland Castle, where you can meet Santa, buy Christmas gifts, and sip hot chocolate. The Belvin Family Christmas is also worth a visit. It features more than 180,000 lights synchronized to Christmas music.
Where can I see the best light displays in Pennsylvania?
One of the best holiday activities in Pennsylvania is visiting its light displays. Koziar’s Christmas Village in Bernville is perhaps the biggest and the best light display in Pennsylvania. It’s been a tradition for more than 70 years. Bring the whole family, and stroll through the lights display that boasts more than one million lights. You’ll also pass such adorable spots as the North Pole’s Post Office, the Toy Maker & The Toy Shop, and the Kissing Bridge. Head over to Hershey for a drive-thru Sweet Lights, a two-mile drive-thru light display that boasts more than one million lights.
Where can I go snow tubing in Pennsylvania?
Winter in Pennsylvania is all about fun, and one of the best ways to have fun is to spend a day or an evening snow tubing. Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville, in fact, boasts galactic tubing where you can zip down the mountain that’s bathed in thousands of colorful LED lights. The resort boasts 42 lanes, so you’ll see plenty of action during your visit. If you’re on the hunt for the longest snow tubing lanes in PA, head over to Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton. It boasts lanes that measure 1,000 feet.
Address: 2525 E State St, Hermitage, PA 16148, USA
Address: 116 Blue Ribbon Ln, Greensburg, PA 15601, USA
Address: Bethlehem, PA, USA
Address: 782 Christmas Village Rd, Bernville, PA 19506, USA
Address: 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348, USA
Address: 3699 Deininger Rd, Hallam, PA 17406, USA
Address: Altoona, PA 16602, USA
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