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themed gift. Rockhill Furnace, PA https://eastbroadtop.com/events/christmascoal-country/ Bellefonte Historical Railroad The 30-minute Sugar Plum Limited on the Budd rail diesel car travels along picturesque Spring Creek. The Candy Cane Express is a magical holiday journey with an appearance by Santa who provides a cookie and goodie bag for children on the nice list. Bellefonte, PA https://bellefontetrain.org/ Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad Weekends through December till Christmas Eve, the Polar Bear Express travels to the “North Pole” while The Conductor shares a special Christmas story. Santa boards with a gift for every child up to 11-years old. The Santa’s Surprise train runs through mid-month. Middletown, PA www.mhrailroad.com/ New Hope Railroad Santa’s Steam Train Ride takes guests, Santa, and Mrs. Claus on a magical adventure through the historic countryside of Bucks County. The one-hour, round-trip from New Hope to Lahaska can be enjoyed in platinum, first, or coach class cars. 32 West Bridge St, New Hope, PA 18938; https://www.newhoperailroad.com/ Electric City Trolley Museum Santa on the Trolley weekends run through December and kids can post letters to Santa onboard. In mid-December a Holiday Tea event with a trolley excursion, carols, and demonstration takes place plus a Special Holiday Celebration with the Grinch, Mrs. Claus, and a magician. Scranton, PA www.ectma.org/ Ma and Pa Railroad The Christmas City Express runs Saturdays and Sundays through early December with a dramatic reading of a -130- | ExtendedWeekendGetaways ~ December, 2023

unique, local holiday story. Visitors will enjoy carols, create holiday decorations and crafts, and search for the pickle ornament. Santa will pose for photos. Airville, PA https://maandparailroad.com/ West Chester Railroad Due to its proximity to Philadelphia, Santa’s Express and the Christmas Tree Train often sell out prior to their first run

in mid-November. Santa’s Express is a 75-minute journey through Chester Creek Valley and Santa visits all passengers. West Chester, PA https://wcrailroad.com/ Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern Railroad The Santa Claus Special runs the first weekend in December with the Claus’, Frosty, and Elves bringing the holiday season alive with free gifts for the children. A model train display is in the red coach behind the ticket office. Kempton, PA https://kemptontrain.com/ Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train The Pioneer Tunnel hosts a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus through the first weekend in December. The Christmas spirit is alive in the open car steam locomotive. Dress warmly as guests travel in open cars to the destination. St, Ashland, PA www.pioneertunnel.com/


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Wellsboro: The Town That Saved Christmas

5min
pages 124-126

Extended Weekend Getaways - Dec. 2023

2min
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Travel Treasures: Last Minute Gifts

2min
pages 6-7

Recipes For Life: A Memorial, Magical, Meaningful Christmas

3min
pages 8-9

Wedding Tips: 'Tis The Season For A Holiday Wedding

5min
pages 10-11

Hotel Hospitality: Redweek.com Offers Exquisite on a Budget

4min
pages 12-13

Sports Spot: The Top Ten States For Sports Fans To Go

5min
pages 14-15

Delicious Delights Gracias Madre's Organic Fare

4min
pages 16-17

Going Global: Christmas and Winter The Swedish Way

5min
pages 18-21

Winter Wonderland Fairmont Lodge

5min
pages 24-25

Christmas Magic

3min
pages 26-27

All Aboard Jingle Rails

4min
pages 28-29

Amana Colonies Christmas

3min
pages 32-33

Wichita-Meet The Legendary

4min
pages 34-35

A Holly Dazzle Holiday

3min
pages 38-39

A Festive Holiday Retreat

6min
pages 40-43

Comstock: Christmas Lights Capital

5min
pages 44-47

Best Holiday Events in Butler County

4min
pages 48-51

Creating Memories This Holiday Season: At Shores & islands Ohio

5min
pages 52-55

Fantasy Of Light

1min
pages 56-57

A Holiday Journey

3min
pages 58-59

Grand Geneva Resort Sets the Mood for a Grand Christmas Holiday Spirit

5min
pages 60-61

Cullman Pyramid & Rickwood Caverns

2min
pages 64-65

It's The Happy Place For The Holidays

5min
pages 66-69

9 Ideas For Family Fun At Blue Ridge Cabin

3min
pages 70-71

Van Gogh Experience

3min
pages 72-73

A journey Into Joy

3min
pages 74-75

The Reindeer Farm Is Ready For Guests

4min
pages 78-79

Enjoy a "Home Alone" Experience

3min
pages 80-81

The Greatest Stories Never Told

5min
pages 82-83

The Inn At Christmas Place

5min
pages 84-86

A Magical Tennessee Christmas

2min
page 87

Old Town Alexandria: A Magical Journey In History

4min
pages 88-89

A Winter Wonderland At The North Pole Alaska

3min
pages 92-93

Luminaries At Desert Botanical Garden

5min
pages 94-96

Sunny Scottsdale

2min
page 97

It's A Luxurious Holiday Staycation

6min
pages 98-101

A Denver Zoo Christmas

2min
pages 102-103

A Winter Wonderland In The West Worth Repeating

3min
pages 104-105

Jack Frost To Lead A Grand Snowball Fight

2min
page 109

A Christmas Prelude At Kennebunkport

2min
pages 108-109

Old-Fashioned Christmas In Whitehaven

7min
pages 110-113

"Seas-And" Greeting From Massachusetts

9min
pages 114-117

Uniquely Western Massachusettes

6min
pages 118-121

Santa's Workshop

2min
pages 122-123

Holiday Trains Are Fun For All Ages

3min
pages 124-125

Unforgettable Christmas

5min
pages 126-127

Enjoy A Wintertime Getaway In Washington D.C.

4min
pages 128-129

Coulterville Holiday Light Display

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