We seldom think of amusement parks as places to visit during the cold winter months. But some of my favorites throughout the Susquehanna Valley region present some pretty awesome holiday happenings. From drive-through light displays to special festive follies and other activities offered onsite, here are my three suggested Pennsylvania amusement parks to visit at … Continue reading Three Pennsylvania Amusement Parks to Visit at Christmastime
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Riding the Rails with Santa in Strasburg
There’s just something magical and nostalgic about train rides at Christmastime. Perhaps that’s one of the many reasons why Strasburg Rail Road train excursions, which are already popular pursuits any season, are in even greater demand this time of year. Strasburg Christmas train experiences have established a beloved multi-generational holiday tradition for well over 60 … Continue reading Riding the Rails with Santa in Strasburg
Christmas in St. Michaels
One of the most magical small-town Christmas celebrations on the Eastern Shore returns this weekend, keeping with a quaint community tradition 37 years in the making. I am, of course, referring to none other than Christmas in St. Michaels. Credit: St. Michaels Business Association/St.Michaels.org The founding mission behind the community-wide Christmas in St. Michaels celebration has … Continue reading Christmas in St. Michaels
A Gettysburg Christmas Festival—A Seasonal Gettysburg Must-Do
There’s no place quite like Gettysburg, especially during the holiday season. There’s just so much to see and do here in the weeks leading up to Christmas, especially with what can rightfully be declared one of the borough’s newest, annual community-wide traditions. I am, of course, referring to A Gettysburg Christmas Festival. A Gettysburg Christmas … Continue reading A Gettysburg Christmas Festival—A Seasonal Gettysburg Must-Do