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Once again, Pennsylvania\u2019s amusement parks were ranked among the best in the nation.<\/p>\n
This time, it was for the USA Today\u2019s Readers Choice Awards for 2025, in the category of the Best Theme Park Holiday Event.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese 10 theme parks across the United States don\u2019t hold back when they deck their halls \u2014 and attractions \u2014 for the holidays,\u201c reads the list on USA Today. \u201dNominated by an expert panel and voted by readers as the best, these theme park events provide visitors with parades, seasonal live entertainment, visits with Santa, and plenty of festive cheer.”<\/p>\n
In 10th place is the Holiday Lights at Kennywood, found at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin, Allegheny County. <\/p>\n
The western Pennsylvania theme park offers many holiday-themed attractions, include local choirs, festive treats and \u201cthe most colossal Christmas tree in Pennsylvania,\u201d according to USA Today.<\/p>\n
Next up is Hersheypark in 9th place, where the Christmas Candylane transforms the Derry Township destination into a festive display of lights. <\/p>\n
\u201cParkgoers can visit with Santa and his reindeer, watch a light show synchronized to favorite holiday tunes, enjoy family-friendly rides and thrilling coasters, and sip signature Hershey hot chocolate,\u201d reads the USA Today website.<\/p>\n
And in 6th place, ranking highest among Pennsylvania parks, is Dutch Winter Wonderland at Dutch Wonderland.<\/p>\n
The park is \u201ca hit with families, thanks to the park\u2019s immersive light shows, dozens of themed rides and attractions, the \u2018A Chris-Mouse Carol\u2019 puppet show, live music, and visits with Santa,\u201d reads the USA Today website. <\/p>\n
No other state boasts more than entry on the list, which may suggest that Pennsylvania packs more holiday cheer per capita than anywhere else in the nation. <\/p>\n