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Small PA towns with big charm — and all the warm fuzzies.

Olde Time Christmas,
Jim Thorpe

Nestled in the breathtaking Lehigh Gorge in the Pocono Mountains, Jim Thorpe offers visitors a unique and family-friendly way to revel in winter’s splendor. At Christmastime, the historic Victorian architecture, cheerful music, and brisk mountain air burst with holiday spirit.

A farm barn and house decorated with holiday lights and covered under snow

Peddler’s Village,
New Hope

Located in the heart of Bucks County, just a little over an hour’s drive from New York City and Philadelphia, New Hope turns up the charm for the holidays. Embark on a winter adventure as you explore the beautifully decorated Peddler’s Village where the season’s magic is on full display.

Horse carriage wagon ride thru downtown gettysburg

A Gettysburg Christmas Festival,
Gettysburg

The Christmas tree shines bright in Lincoln Square, wreaths hang on every lamppost, and beautiful decorations grace Gettysburg’s streets and storefronts with Christmas lights, gorgeous greenery, and shiny wrapped presents donning their windowsills and doorways.

It’s A Wonderful Life Festival,
Indiana

Indiana, the Christmas Tree Capital of the World, also happens to be the hometown of Jimmy Stewart, star of the beloved holiday classic, “It's A Wonderful Life.” Venture into downtown Indiana transformed into a modern-day Bedford Falls complete with twinkling lights and a 30-foot live Christmas tree in the center of town.

Christmas village by pond with lights and decorations at night

Koziar’s Christmas Village,
Bernville

Celebrating its 77th anniversary season and considered The Best Christmas Light Display in Pennsylvania in Travel + Leisure, Koziar’s Christmas Village features both traditional and non-traditional holiday scenes, including an early 20th century schoolhouse, “kissing” bridge, and a whimsical Christmas Under The Sea, and, of course, a spectacular display of holiday lights.

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