Exploring the Christmas Markets in Philadelphia’s Center City
One of the things on my travel bucket list is to take a trip to Germany during the holiday season to visit their fantastic Christkindl Markets. However, while I’m waiting …
The Best Places to See Fireworks in Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg is a city that loves fireworks. In fact, fireworks in Harrisburg are so common that you’ll have time to check them out from every vantage point listed below over …
The Miracle on South 13th Street: Festive Christmas Lights in South Philly
Located deep in South Philadelphia is one of the city’s most iconic Christmas destinations: The Miracle on South 13th Street (or sometimes called just Miracle on 13th Street). The Miracle …
Visiting Daffin’s Chocolate Kingdom in Sharon, PA
Located in Sharon, Pennsylvania, just a mile from the Ohio border, is the flagship store of Daffin’s Candies. This store is billed as the “Largest Candy Store in the World.” …
Hershey Sweet Lights: Driving Through a Christmas Wonderland
As the self-described “Sweetest Place on Earth,” it should be no surprise that Hershey is also one of the best places to visit in Pennsylvania during the holiday season. First …
Kraynak’s Christmas Display in Hermitage: Festive Joy for the Whole Family
Ever since I published my first article about things to do in Pennsylvania at Christmas, I’ve had people telling me that I needed to visit Kraynak’s Christmas display in Hermitage. …
Light Up Night in Pittsburgh: A Fantastic Kick Off for the Holiday Season
Since 1960, one of the most popular annual events in western Pennsylvania has been Light Up Night in Pittsburgh. Now held on the Friday before Thanksgiving, this is the night …
Did You Know that York, Pennsylvania, is the Birthplace of Thanksgiving?
The story of the first Thanksgiving is well known, but did you know that Pennsylvania was home to the first Thanksgiving in the United States once we became a country? …
Visiting the Big Mine Run Geyser in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Did you know that Pennsylvania is home to a geyser? While it might not be natural, the Big Mine Run Geyser in Schuylkill County is still quite interesting to see, …
Taking in a Train Show at the Lehigh and Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum in Bethlehem, PA
Like many regions of Pennsylvania, the Lehigh Valley has a strong history of railroading that greatly impacted the region. The railroad industry was built up thanks to the many steel …