With the Christmas season upon us I thought I would share with you some local(ish) favorite spots to visit if you are in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Schellville Village (Rehoboth Beach, DE) - This free to enter Christmas Village is absolutely stunning! Train rides, Santa Claus, adorable decorated miniature homes, ice skating, magical snow, a sledding hill, play sets for the kiddos, an artisan village with local vendors, you name it they pretty much have it! I took my kids last year for the first time and we plan on making it a yearly must visit. No tickets are required for entry, just show up!
Christmas Village in Philadelphia (Love Park & City Hall, Philadelphia, PA)- Another free to enter attraction. This is a traditional open air Christmas market modeled after Christmas markets in Germany. Filled with unique local and international vendors and thousands of Christmas lights, this is another can’t miss experience. Be sure to arrive hungry and enjoy a large selection of authentic German and European-style eateries.
Peoples Gas Holiday Market (Pittsburgh, PA)- European-style holiday market. Featuring both local and international vendors. Some vendors are full-time and others rotate through. There are additional vendors on select weekends at Merry Marketplace, just steps away from the Peoples Gas Holiday Market! This is also a free to enter market.
Phipps Conservatory Holiday Magic (Pittsburgh, PA)- Spend an evening walking through the festive displays and gardens both indoors and outdoors. On select weeknights you can even catch live musical entertainment.
Wild Illuminations (Pittsburgh Zoo, PA)- A Walk through Christmas lights experience with wintry activities, holiday treats, and Santa himself. Be sure to purchase tickets ahead of time as they are cheaper!
Koziar’s Christmas Village (Bernville, PA)- Enter into this beautiful village adorned with over a million Christmas lights. Koziar’s is a walk through Christmas lights experience that has been around for over 75 years. There are several buildings you can enter which have food, shopping, displays, and an indoor train display. Children 3 and under are free. The price for everyone else varies depending on when you visit.
Miracle of Christmas at Sight and Sound Theater (Lancaster, PA)- Watch the original Christmas story unfold all around you on the massive stage with beautiful sets and live animals!
A Longwood Christmas at Longwood Gardens (Kennett Square, PA)- walk through hundreds of thousands of lights and spectacular horticulture, both indoors and outdoors. Arrive before dark and explore all Longwood Gardens has to offer before the lights are viewable best after dusk. There is no time limit to stay so you can stay as long as you want!
Gaylord National Harbor (Oxon Hill, MD)- A visit to the Gaylord National Harbor will not disappoint. From the signature ICE! (This year featuring “A Charlie Brown Christmas”) to dazzling displays, holiday activities (think gingerbread decorating, scavenger hunts, holiday treats with Snoopy & friends, visit Santa), and tubing down a “snow covered” mountain!
Rockefeller Center (New York City, NY)- Visit the Rockefeller Center and view the iconic Christmas tree and Christmas angels, go ice skating, meet Santa at Top of the Rock’s signature Beam, or reserve a holiday chalet.
A Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall (New York City, NY)- Watch the iconic Rockettes in their Christmas Spectacular!
Dutch Winter Wonderland (Lancaster, PA)- Visit Dutch Wonderland and enjoy rides, holiday activities, visit Santa, and walk through beautiful light displays.
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane (Hershey, PA)- Experience family rides and select open roller coasters, stroll through more than 5 million lights, meet the Hershey characters,and visit Santa and his live Reindeer!
Holiday Lights at Kennywood (West Mifflin, PA) Meet Rudolph & friends, ride family friendly rides and select roller coasters, watch a synchronized light show, explore a massive train display, indulge in Kennywood food favorites and seasonal treats, and meet Santa!
Busch Gardens Christmas Town (Williamsburg, PA)- Experience over 10 million Christmas lights, enjoy over 25 open rides, enjoy a fireside feast with Santa himself, and experience festive shows at “The World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park”.
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Until Next Time.
Your Bibbidi Bobbidi Bestie,
Holly
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