The Christmas Lights Road Trip Around Philadelphia That's Nothing Short Of Magical
Kim Magaraci
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Now that Thanksgiving is over, Philadelphians can finally focus on the winter holidays! To many, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, and they show it by decking the halls with bright and sparkly lights. If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit, gather a few friends and your Michael Bublé or Butch Walker Christmas CD and get ready for an evening of ooh and aahs.
2700 Block of Smedley Street, Between 16th & 17th Streets and Moyamensing & Oregon Avenues.
1600 S 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19148
Macy's, 1300 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
Jewelers Row, S 7th St & Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA
Franklin Square, 200 N 6th St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
4200 Greeby St., Philadelphia, PA 19135
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, 100 E Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118
Boathouse Row, 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Dilworth Park, 1 S 15th St., Philadelphia, PA 19102
These local displays are impressive, but nothing quite lives up to Longwood Gardens, which is only a short drive away and home to more lights and Christmas displays than you ever thought possible. If you’ve got an free day to dedicate to a full trip, This Winter Walk Near Philadelphia That Will Positively Enchant You.
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Christmas In Pennsylvania Is Truly Magical
What are the must-do holiday activities in Pennsylvania?
If you're in Pennsylvania for Christmas, there are some local experiences you must have. Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem brings together local performers and artisans, serves up delicious holiday fare, and Saint Nicholas is there to meet with visitors. Sesame Place in Langhorne will delight the kids as they can meet Big Bird, Elmo, and Cookie Monster from Sesame Street. They'll love meeting reindeer, singing carols, and visiting Santa's Furry Workshop. The whole thing is called A Very Furry Christmas and is a complete holiday treat.
What are the holiday traditions specific to Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has a lot going on during the holidays to delight the whole family. The Mummers Parade is a real spectacle as thousands of people adorn themselves in makeup, sequins, and feathers and dance in a parade from City Hall to the Convention Center. It's one of the most festive things you'll ever see. Ever since 1956, The Wanamaker Building has had an animated holiday light show that starts every two hours and is surrounded by Dickens Village, where holiday shopping is at its best. Bring your kids to meet Santa!
Does Pennsylvania have Christmas villages?
You'll find some of the best Christmas villages ever in Pennsylvania. The Christmas Village in Philadelphia is a German-style Christmas Village that hosts the Christmas Market, where you'll feel transported to Germany with delicious foods and hot drinks to fill you up and keep you warm while you shop for finely crafted decorations and crafts that will make your home as Christmasy as ever. Not far away in New Hope is Peddler's Village which has taken place for over 50 years. With gorgeously decorated surroundings, the buildings and trees are lit up and it is the Winter Wonderland you've been looking for.