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Looking for holiday train rides in the Philadelphia region? From Santa trains and evening rides through holiday lights to historic railcars and Christmas tree excursions, there are several ways to enjoy the season by rail. These holiday train rides take place across southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Here’s what to expect at each railroad,
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Looking for Christmas markets in Philadelphia and the surrounding region? From the German-inspired Christmas Village at LOVE Park to markets featuring local artists, handmade gifts, and European holiday traditions, there are plenty of places to shop for the season. This guide covers Philadelphia-area Christmas markets in 2026, including dates, locations, admission prices, and what you’ll
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Looking for the best holiday light displays near Philadelphia? From elaborate garden light shows and traditional Christmas villages to drive-through displays and free neighborhood decorations, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday season around southeastern Pennsylvania and beyond. This guide covers some of the best places to see Christmas lights in and around
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Get ready to feel merry and bright! Winter in Philadelphia is full of sparkle! From Hanukkah to Christmas to ringing in the New Year, here’s your complete guide to the best holiday and winter events around Philadelphia, including the suburbs, Delaware, New Jersey, and beyond. New for 2025: Yuletide at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, LumiNature
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Experience the ultimate in festive cheer with a classic community holiday parade! From “big city” extravaganzas with floats and balloons to charming small-town marches, the Philadelphia region is full of festive events to kick off the season. This guide has the 10 “can’t-miss” holiday parades, complete with dates, routes, and tips. Parades are a one-day-only
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Step back in time this holiday season with a historic holiday tour! The Philadelphia region is home to some of America’s most magnificent historic estates and mansions, and there’s no better time to see them than when they are dressed in their finest holiday decor. From the grand du Pont estates in the Brandywine Valley
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Just outside of Wilmington, Delaware, not far from Philadelphia, the Brandywine Valley is Du Pont Country. Sprinkled across the region are a number of impressive homes like the beautiful botanicals at Longwood Gardens and the smartly stately Nemour Estate & Gardens. But they all trace back to a black powder yard and a family home
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The beach is a wonderland from a dog’s perspective. On dog friendly beaches, there are all of those great scents, you can run around a bit, there’s sand to dig in, and there are birds to keep an eye on. The ocean also tends to be a bit of a novelty: Do you chase it?
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Anyone who thinks museums are full of dusty, static exhibits has not yet been to the Air Mobility Command Museum in Dover, Delaware. The museum‘s collection of nearly three dozen aircraft is impressive enough for gearheads, but it’s the true stories of these planes that really move you emotionally. A visit to the Air Mobility
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While doubledecker sightseeing buses full of tourists clog the downtown city streets of Philadelphia and Boston, historic Dover, Delaware, is remarkably quiet. The capital of The First State is only an hour from Philly and features many of the same important highlights: historic buildings, cobblestone streets, and no shortage of stories that reveal just how
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I’ve found The Secret Garden and it’s Mt. Cuba Center in Hockessin, Delaware. The one-time private estate is now a public garden and research center with nearly 600 acres of managed natural lands and another almost two dozen acres of gardens. I recently had the chance to visit Mt. Cuba Center with my husband and
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Christmas in Historic Odessa, Delaware captures all of the charm and tradition of the holiday season. It’s not over-commercialized reindeer or cartoony men in red suits. It’s far more innocent and heartfelt. The town captures a yuletide feeling that hardly seems to exist anymore these days. The small town of historic homes put on its
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