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Best Holiday Ever.

Your guide to making the most magical memories in PA.

#01. Main Streets

Have Your Hallmark Movie Moment

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

 

Riding two black horses

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.

 

Peddler´s Village

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.

 

Christmas Festival

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.

 

Wonderful Life Festival

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

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.

Discover our Hallmark-esque towns

#02. Train Rides

Take the Ultimate Joy Ride

Hop aboard a holiday train and experience the wonder.

Santa´s Express
North Pole Express
Christmas Trains
Santa Clause Special

#03. Light Displays

Ready, Set, Glow!

Find your way to the twinkliest holiday lights.

Country Christmas

Overly´s Country Christmas, Greensburg

 

Hersheypark Christmas CandylaneHersheypark Christmas Candylane, Hershey

 

ChristmasAlongwood Christmas, Kennett Square

 

Find a light show

 

#04. Festivals & Events

Carriage Rides, Carolers, and Spicy Gingerbread competitions

Oh, what fun it is to join the festivities across PA!

Gingerbread competition
Horse toy
Tree
Bags
candle
Bonfire