Koziar's Christmas Village landed on one of those "highly recommended holiday adventures" lists,…read moreand since it's only about one hour from home, we added it to the 2025 must-see lineup. December got packed packed, so we didn't make it out until the last Sunday after Christmas -- which honestly turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I can't even imagine how absolutely packed Koziar's must be in the days leading up to Christmas, and while there's plenty of room to spread out, massive crowds just aren't our thing. Visiting after the holiday rush made the experience much more relaxed and enjoyable. Even though it was post-Christmas, it was somehow still considered a prime night, so admission was $18 per adult. Not ideal, but also not outrageous compared to other big-name light displays. Parking, however, was free, plentiful, and close to the entrance, which immediately earned major bonus points because so many places charge extra just to park half a mile away. Pulling up the drive is where Koziar's really makes its first impression. You come over a dark country road hill and suddenly -- BAM -- Christmas lights everywhere. They shimmer across the lake and light up the entire valley in a way that genuinely stops you in your tracks. This is one of those moments that's better experienced than explained. Once through the gate, you're welcomed with a miniature diorama and a warm holiday greeting from the Koziar family themselves. The walk-through path is simple and clearly marked -- just follow the arrows painted on the pavement. It's fully paved, well-lit, and stroller/wheelchair friendly, which makes this a great option for families. If you're a small child, this place is probably pure magic. Older kids might be a little less impressed, but as an adult, the nostalgia factor here hits hard. The wooden characters -- hand-painted and intricately lit with antique-style Christmas lights -- immediately transported me back to childhood visits to my grandparents' house. There's something very old-school, very comforting, and very heartfelt about the displays. It's not flashy or tech-heavy; it's warm, charming, and intentionally vintage. There are plenty of indoor buildings along the route, which offer a chance to warm up, grab a snack, and contemplate evacuating your wallet. We kept it simple with a churro, a chocolate chip cookie, and a hot cocoa for about $6 total. The snacks were clearly mass-produced and not gourmet by any stretch, but they were hot, fast, and fairly priced -- exactly what you want while wandering through the cold surrounded by lights. The music playing throughout the village was a surprisingly nice mix: classical Christmas carols, country holiday tunes, and classic cartoon favorites. It added to the experience without being overwhelming. The dioramas scattered throughout ranged from intricate and whimsical to slightly unusual -- some made us smile, some made us tilt our heads -- but there was always something to look at. At no point did the experience feel dull or empty. Koziar's Christmas Village may not become an annual must-do for us, but it's absolutely worth experiencing at least once. If you're looking for an affordable, walkable, nostalgic holiday experience that warms your heart and reminds you what Christmas used to feel like, this is definitely a place to put on your list. Cozy, charming, a little quirky -- and very much its own thing.

If it was more aptly called "Koziar's Christmas Lot," I don't think anyone would go but it would be…read moremore appropriate. After planning to go for years, we went tonight (two days after Christmas, a Friday). We got there right at 6 pm. Some signs said they open at 5pm and other signs said they open at 6 pm. Teenagers were competently directing people where to park. That part was easy and orderly, and parking was free. We got in one of the three disorganized lines, one for cash only, one for cash AND credit card, and one for credit card only. I don't know why they needed to make it complicated. It wasn't intuitive, people were confused, and gaps in the line fences allowed others to cut in, bisect the existing lines, and create their own branches of the lines. The cash line didn't move very fast. Why not do online ticketing through Eventbrite---you KNOW they make a lot of money and much smaller family businesses do it so why can't they----have a QR for entry, and zip people in. $18 for one adult during peak days. No receipt, no stamp for reentry. Pets aren't allowed, which was made clear upfront (online) and posted on-site. The attractions are mostly Christmas and so much of it is the same stuff from 20 to 30 years ago, creepy doll decorations with lights to make it Christmasy, and then they have random things like Betty Boop, dinosaurs, and stuff that's not iconic Christmas. The walking pathway is such that you can't really go back to see anything or do a second lap. It's meant for a one-way walk through and a quick boot out you go. Lots of lights were out, one huge gingerbread inflatable was completely flat, and a bunch of lights on their main "Kozier's Christmas Village" were out---at least fix that! The hot cocoa was good, and it wasn't Swiss Miss thankfully. It's a small 10 oz cup and $3 each. The chocolate chip cookie was very very good, buttery, soft, gooey, hot, and freshly made for $1.50 each. Go once, don't recommend it to others, and go home. If you need to drive 2-3 hours for it, skip it and find a more local attraction.

Bottom Line: A mini food hall consisting of six vendors offering coffee, pastries, pastas, bowls,…read moremeats and such, Awe shucks, I really wish I had discovered Market at The Wilbur sooner during my trip to Lititz. This super cute market is really like a mini food hall consisting of six vendors. There isn't much in way of seating inside but there is a lovely park next door as well as some tables out front. This market is located inside the old Wilbur Chocolate Factory which is now the Wilbur Lititz Hotel and 48 on the Park condos. As far as I can tell the Market is only accessible from the street and not via the hotel lobby. This is a great spot for a quick snack or meal. Here are the six vendors: 1. Whiff Roasters 2. Zig's Bakery & Cafe 3. Rooster Street Butcher (meats, cheese, spreads & crackers) 4. Presto Fast Italian (quick pasta dishes) 5. Oola Bowls (acai bowls and smoothie) 6. Waltz Wine Room I'm sorry I didn't get any pictures! I visited on a Sunday morning and it was fairly busy and I didn't want to invade anyone's space or privacy with picture taking but darn, I sure wish I had a few photos to show off the cute interior and scrumptious foods.

This is a wonderful addition to an already awesome little town…read more It is located within the old Wilbur Chocolate factory. There are several options to choose from. Seating is a bit limited so if you can get past this you are guaranteed to enjoy it.

Cutest store ever! Loved walking through the rooms and just admiring all the adorable and cottage…read morecore decorations.

This store is one of my favorites in Lititz and beyond! Walking in there is so much to look at…read morebeautifully displayed. It is an eclectic mix of current collectibles like Byers Choice Carolers, folk art themed items, and big and small eye candy like locally made ornaments and cards. There are 4 rooms - a large front sales area, then a smaller area with fine items and foods, an area with lighting and collectibles and then in the rear, an area filled with vintage and antique finds. There are a large number of candles of a large variety of scents and manufacturers. I bought a bayberry scented jar candle and wasn't thrilled with the strength of the scent when I burned it. I would have been better off with the bayberry tapers. It's difficult to describe the items for sale except to say that the variety is extensive, some local items, gift items in all price ranges and something for everyone who is enticed by a country collectible vibe. Beautiful store, and a wonderful browsing experience!

The price is reasonable. The ride is enjoyable. The old man is the man! If you never have a buggy…read moreride before, here is a good start.

I chose this buggy ride place because I was looking for "less commercial". What a great time my 9…read moreyear old and I had! Our driver was fabulous... answering question after question from everyone on board. (Make sure to tip your diver for gods sake, I cringed when the other people on board didn't). The horses were beautiful and my daughter got such a kick out of the little goats on site.

A well curated selection of gifts and jewelry, and ojbect d'lawn art. (OK, I made that last one…read moreup). Little ol' Boringtown is reaching destination status with this very likeable shop, Frecon's coffee/cider house operation, and the tourist railroad. Careful or people might be able to find you on a map...

Every trip I have ever made to Dancing Tree has left me happier than before I walked in. They have…read moreconsistently taken great care of me over the years with their beautiful gift wrapping, rewards program and by gathering the unique, artisan crafted, quality items they offer. Perusing their shop feels like a mini vacation.

As we drove by the Goggleworks building on a visit to see my son, he mentioned that it was known…read morefor its arts programs and we should check it out. I visited the Goggleworks website (www.goggleworks.org) and was impressed with the options available. Via email, I inquired with my questions and was answered immediately. We ultimately chose a private glassblowing session. Remember when you are choosing to partake in these artisanal sessions, you are paying for the artisan's expertise and sharing of knowledge . So at first glance, it may seem pricey. However, given the experience as a whole, it does NOT disappoint! Our instructor Andrew was awesome! His energy and passion matched our excitement. He made our experience so much more fun with his anecdotes about the glassblowing. He explained everything in detail; we never felt rushed or uncomfortable about our skill level. There were four of us in our glassblowing session. He expertly guided us in the best artisan experience I have ever had. For our glassblowing class, we all chose to make drinking glasses. Each of us chose different color palettes to match our varying personalities. Of course, due to the nature of glassblowing, it was a very HOT experience but we were dressed accordingly and hydrated throughout. After we each had our turn, our glasses were immediately placed in a temperature-controlled device (I can't remember its name) to slowly cool the glass down and prevent cracking. We were not permitted to take the glasses home but rather had to come back another day to pick them up. After our session, we headed back to the main Goggleworks building to check out the art exhibits, gift store, and (what I'll call) the artist alley of artisans' work spaces and offices. We spent lots of time enjoying the space and speaking with varying artists. Turns out that the space is a former goggles factory that was used back in the 1800s and the space takes great care in preserving its history. It's soooo cool. It was truly enjoyable!! I highly recommend Goggleworks! This is one of my most memorable experiences!! I can't wait to see our glasses. Note: We arrived early to have breakfast at the onsite cafe, Thorn Alley Kitchen (see separate Yelp review for more details).

I love art! I have never heard of this place until looking up free things to do in the reading…read morearea. We walked in and the lady behind the retail/customer service desk told us about the building and where to walk since it was our first time visiting, she was very lovely! The first floor had their showing for their art show and the rest of the floors is their classrooms and displayed all their students art pieces. It is an absolutely beautiful building and all of the art is amazing. Some pieces you are able to buy which I find very cool!

[692] What a cool…read moregallery. Outside you will find tons of different things such as cement tables , animals and displays. They have chimeras which are great for nice cold nights Tons of jewelry and odds and end. Tons of cool pictures that I would love to display at home. I'll definitely be back

Love this shop. Had some great things and I definitely didn't leave empty handed…read more I bought couple of the concrete statues.

If you want an awesome pretzel, stop here! Plain, Cinnamon Sugar, Sour Cream & Onion or Herb &…read moreGarlic. Auntie Anne style pretzels. Holy smokes

Just go!! If you order salted pretzels, they'll give you a premade one, if you order unsalted,…read morethey'll make it fresh! Order unsalted! It has a buttery flavor to it, slightly crispy outside and soft inside, excellent!!! The ice cream selection is good as well, they have scoop and soft serve. Service was quick and very friendly! Neat seating area both indoor and out. Proceeds support summer boys camps.