Create Christmas magic and lifelong memories as you embark on a unique adventure this holiday season. Pack your bags with comfy shoes, warm clothes, and plenty of goodies. Fill up the gas tank then get behind the wheel for a magical road trip that will take you to the best Christmas lights in Pennsylvania.

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1. Longwood Gardens – 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348, USA
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Stroll through Philadelphia's very own Winter Wonderland at the magical Longwood Gardens. Start your journey through the outdoor gardens where Christmas carolers will serenade you, lit fountains will dance for you, and nearly half a million Christmas lights will illuminate your path. Join in sing-a-longs with other visitors before heading indoors to continue the Christmas magic. A Longwood Christmas generally runs from mid-November through the beginning of January. Read more about this magical celebration of Christmas in Pennsylvania in our previous article.
2. Lights in the Parkway – 1700 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Allentown, PA 18104
1700 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Allentown, PA 18104, USA
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Embrace the childhood wonder of Christmas at your next stop: Lights in the Parkway at Lehigh Parkway. Drive slowly along the more than one-mile path illuminated by hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights and jaw-dropping Christmas displays. After you've finished your drive, stop for a steaming cup of hot chocolate; browse the Gift Barn to buy Christmas gifts, or go ice skating. Plan your visit to see these Christmas lights in Pennsylvania.
3. Lehigh Valley Zoo Winter Light Spectacular – 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078
Lehigh Valley Zoo, Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, PA, USA
Lehigh Valley Zoo
Next stop: You're heading to the Lehigh Valley Zoo for a spectacular outdoor adventure with a sea of more than a million twinkling Christmas lights and the furry, scaled, and feathered residents of the zoo. Bundle up to ensure a comfortable visit but, if you do get too cold, stop by one of the fire pits to warm up before you continue your Christmas adventure. The Winter Light Spectacular features numerous special spots to stop for photos, visits from Elsa of Frozen fame, Belle, Cinderella, Santa, and plenty of food stations, where you can grab a hot snack or a drink. The Winter Light Spectacular typically runs from mid-November until the day before Christmas Eve. Read more about this spectacular Christmas lights display in Pennsylvania in our previous article.
4. Candy Cane Lane – 200 Block Summer Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17702
200 Summer St, Duboistown, PA 17702, USA
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Create a new family tradition, if you haven't already, with a visit to Candy Cane Lane, also known as the 200 block of Summer Street. The lights and decorations along Candy Cane Lane have been a tradition for more than half a century. Drive or walk down Candy Cane Lane (but be prepared for the traffic congestion). Candy Cane Lane usually starts in late November annually. Find out why Candy Cane Lane has some of the best Christmas lights in Pennsylvania.

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5. Holiday Lights on the Lake – 700 Park Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
700 Park Ave, Altoona, PA 16602, USA
Lakemont Park
Santa eagerly awaits your visit at Lakemont Park in Altoona. Snap pictures with Jolly Ole Saint Nick after you've enjoyed a leisurely drive through the shimmering light display. Add even more ambiance to your holiday drive by tuning your car radio to 88.5 FM, which plays the soundtrack to Holiday Lights on the Lake. Make sure you plan your road trip in time to visit Holiday Lights on the Lake. The lights show generally runs from late November through early January. Learn more about these spectacular holiday lights in Pennsylvania in our previous article.
6. Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens – 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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Indulge in a truly enchanting experience at Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Winter Flower Garden and Light Show. Meander through the indoor and outdoor gardens for the full Holiday Magic! experience. You'll pass a miniature railroad display and Christmas's most popular flowers, all illuminated by twinkling LED lights. Holiday Magic! typically kicks off for the season in mid-November. Learn why a trip to Phipps Conservatory is a magical way to celebrate Christmas in Pennsylvania in our previous article.
7. Hershey Sweet Lights – 100 Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
100 Hersheypark Dr, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
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Enjoy Hershey Sweet Lights from the warmth of your car. Drive past more than 600 animated displays illuminated by over two million lights. Hershey welcomes holiday revelers to enjoy Hershey Sweet Lights, a two-mile magical journey from mid-November through the first of the New Year.

After you've visited the Sweet Lights, head into the park itself for Christmas Candylane and climb aboard the open rides. Enjoy snacks and meet the man of the hour, Santa, and all nine of his beloved reindeer. Get a glimpse of why Sweet Lights is one of the best holiday lights displays in Pennsylvania.
8. Koziar's Christmas Village – 782 Christmas Village Road, Bernville, PA 19506
782 Christmas Village Rd, Bernville, PA 19506, USA
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Christmas just wouldn't be the same without a stop at Koziar's Christmas Village. Dress warm and wear comfy shoes for your journey around the sprawling Christmas Village awash in more than one million Christmas lights. Stroll leisurely, stopping to take in all of the sights along the way, including Santa's workshop and a cozy country bakery. Share your Christmas wish list with Santa, snap photos, and stop for a delicious snack. Koziar's Christmas Village runs from early November through the first of the year. Read more about this magical Christmas lights display in Pennsylvania in our previous article.
9. Dutch Winter Wonderland – 2249 Lincoln Highway, Lancaster, PA 17602
2249 E Lincoln Hwy, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA
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Nothing is quite as magical as a visit to a summer favorite - Dutch Wonderland - shimmering with Christmas lights in the middle of winter. Dutch Winter Wonderland welcomes kids of all ages to climb aboard the open rides, enjoy the glowing decorations, and catch live entertainment. Visit Dutch Winter Wonderland on your magical Christmas road trip from mid-November through late December. Find out why Dutch Wonderland is the perfect destination to admire the holiday lights in Pennsylvania.
10. Herr's Christmas Lights – 271 Old Baltimore Pike, Nottingham, PA 19362
271 Old Baltimore Pike, Nottingham, PA 19362, USA
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End your magical Christmas adventure at Herr's Christmas Lights in Nottingham. Visit the Herr's Factory earlier in the day for a tour of the factory where you'll watch your favorite snack foods being made, learn more about the history of Herr's, and perhaps enjoy lunch at the Tasty Snack Bar. Then, when the sun sets, drive around the Herr's campus, illuminated by more than a million Christmas lights. Herr's Christmas Lights traditionally kicks off in mid-November. Learn more about this Christmas lights display in Pennsylvania.

Are you ready for a truly spectacular Christmas adventure that will take you to some of the best Christmas lights in Pennsylvania? You may want to tailor your itinerary to your own particular interests, perhaps including stops in these magical Christmas towns or by climbing aboard the North Pole Express.

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Best Christmas Lights In Pennsylvania

Beth Price-Williams | October 18, 2019

What city has the best Christmas lights in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania’s bursting with small towns and cities that boast beautiful Christmas lights displays. If you like the idea of a small-town Christmas, visit the charming towns of Bellefonte, Wellsboro, Lititz, or Indiana.

Drink in the beauty of the Christmas lights at several spots in Philadelphia that make up some of the best light displays in Pennsylvania. Stop by the Christmas Light Show at Macy’s, featuring 100,000 lights, for example. You won’t want to miss the light show during the Franklin Square Holiday Festival either.

Where can I find the best light display in Pennsylvania?

Ask a handful of people for the name of the best light display in Pennsylvania, and you’ll probably get a range of answers. However, one of the best light displays in Pennsylvania is certainly Koziar’s Christmas Village. Stroll through the enchanting village, illuminated by more than a million glittering Christmas lights, that’s dotted with holiday displays and fun things to do for the whole family. Meet Santa Claus. Explore the charming gift shops, and admire the indoor train display.

Other incredible Christmas light displays in Pennsylvania include Hershey’s Sweet Lights in Hershey (perhaps the biggest light display in Pennsylvania); Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland in Butler; and the Lehigh Valley Zoo Winter Light Spectacular in Schnecksville.

What else can I do around the holidays in Pennsylvania?

If you thought your summer and fall schedules were jam-packed, just wait until the holidays roll around. You’ll find so many things to do at Christmas in Pennsylvania that you’ll struggle to fit it all in. Visit the Christmas Tree Capital of the World with a stop in Indiana, where you can pick out your own tree at one of the Christmas tree farms. Weekends leading up to Christmas also feature the It’s A Wonderful Life celebration as downtown Indiana, the hometown of Jimmy Stewart, transforms into a real-life Bedford Falls.

Do a little holiday shopping at the enchanting indoor Street of Shops; climb aboard the North Pole Express with the New Hope Railroad; or spend a day in the picture-perfect town of Wellsboro. Amusement parks – including Kennywood Park in West Mifflin and Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster – also host holiday celebrations.

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