It's that time of year again: The skies are threatening snow, garlands are appearing all over town, and because of these enchanted Christmas towns, Pennsylvania has never looked prettier. 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.

1. Hermitage

Christmas lasts longer than just a day or 12 in one of the most festive Pennsylvania Christmas towns, 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. Find out more on Kraynak’s Facebook page.

2. Greensburg

On select days from Nov. 16 to Dec. 30, 2023, discover 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 display. Find out more on Overly’s website.

3. Bethlehem

There's a reason that Bethlehem is known as Christmas City, USA. Each year, Christmas in Pennsylvania comes in large in this town, adorned with spellbinding and extensive Christmas lights and decorations. It also holds various events, such as Christkindlmarkt, a five-week-long Christmas festival. Bethlehem consistently ranks among some of the best Christmastime destinations. (It's worth a visit any time of the year, too.)

4. Bernville

Koziar's Christmas Village is an internationally recognized Christmas lights display in Pennsylvania. "Display World Magazine" named it the best outdoor display 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. For hours, visit Koziar’s Christmas Village website.

5. Kennett Square

Longwood Gardens is always breathtaking, but you simply must visit at Christmastime from Nov. 17, 2023 –Jan. 7, 2024, 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 best Christmas towns in PA. Find out more on the Longwood Gardens website.

6. York

Christmas Magic is an annual Festival of Lights in Pennsylvania that draws families from all over the state and beyond to Rocky Ridge County Park from Black Friday through Dec. 30 (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.) "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. Discover more on the York, PA website.

7. Altoona

Visit Holiday Lights on the Lake, Altoona's very own holiday celebration at Lakemont Park, Nov. 17, 2023 - Jan. 7, 2024. It includes a dazzling 50-acre Christmas light display, Santa's Village, model train displays, and more. Read all about one of the loveliest Pennsylvania Christmas towns on the Lakemont Park Fun website.

To give an idea of some of the holiday fun, check out this video of Kraynak's Christmas Land.

What do you think are the best Christmas towns Pennsylvania has to offer? Let us know in the comments!

And for more Christmastime fun, plan a visit to The Winter Lights at the Lehigh Valley Zoo. If you're looking for lodging, the Vrbo website offers some cozy places to snuggle up in for the winter.