9 Pennsylvania Christmas Shops Where It Feels Like The Holidays All Year Long
A family of German glassblowers with roots going back to 1596 still supplies ornaments to a shop in Pennsylvania. Some of those pieces are made from molds dating to the 1800s.
I love that a tree topper in your living room could carry that much history.
The surprises keep coming. One shop shares a building with the workshop where famous caroler figurines are made by hand.
Another fills a converted mansion with themed rooms on three floors, and one more keeps a room glowing with a thousand lights.
None of these places pack up the tinsel in January. You can shop for ornaments in July, and the shelves will be ready for you.
Snow globes in a heat wave sound pretty great to me.
I rounded up nine year-round Christmas shops across the state, each with its own twist. Some are tiny, and some fill whole buildings.
So how early is too early to start decorating?
1. The Christmas Haus
Few shops can say some of their glass ornaments come from a family craft that started in 1596. On Baltimore Street in Gettysburg, The Christmas Haus can make that claim about many pieces on its shelves.
Some ornaments come from molds dating between 1850 and 1895, which gives them a classic, old-world look. Hang one on your tree and it brings a little history along.
The shop spreads across three adjacent buildings filled with German holiday goods. You’ll find smokers, nutcrackers, wooden candle pyramids, pewter ornaments, and delicate lace.
Papier mache Belsnickels show up here too, crafted by people in small German workshops. Those old-fashioned gift-givers look nothing like the jolly mall Santa you grew up with.
The owner travels to Germany each year to work with the artisans directly. That kind of effort explains why the stock feels so specific and personal.
Gettysburg already draws history fans from across Pennsylvania, so pairing a battlefield day with ornament shopping makes sense. Street parking downtown is paid, so give yourself a few extra minutes.
The doors stay open seven days a week throughout the year. Hours can shift with the seasons, so check ahead before you go.
Address: 13 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325
2. Bethlehem Christmas Shoppe And Hand Cut Crystal
A Christmas shop in a city nicknamed Christmas City USA almost feels like a law of nature. Bethlehem delivers on that idea with a year-round store right on Main Street downtown.
Holiday ornaments lead the show, and the variety covers plenty of themes. You may leave tempted to keep your tree up well past New Year’s.
Figurines and jewelry fill out the shelves too. That mix comes in handy when you need a gift for someone who doesn’t decorate much.
Then there are the German Christmas stars. Those multi-pointed lights tie in nicely with a city founded by Moravian settlers back in 1741.
Hand cut crystal earns a spot in the shop’s name as well. It adds a little sparkle that has nothing to do with tinsel.
Main Street is easy to wander, so a quick stop can stretch into a relaxed afternoon stroll. The store works well as a short visit or a longer browse.
It opens daily, with shorter hours on Sundays. Schedules can change around holidays, so a quick check before the drive helps.
Address: 452 Main St, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
3. Jingle Bells Christmas Shoppe
Jim Thorpe already looks like a Victorian postcard, so a Christmas shop on Race Street feels right at home. Jingle Bells Christmas Shoppe keeps the holiday going in this mountain borough through the whole year.
Old World Christmas ornaments are a big draw here, and the selection runs deep. If you collect detailed glass pieces, plan on some slow browsing.
The shop also carries Inge Glass ornaments imported from Germany. USA-made ornaments sit alongside them, so you can mix traditions on one tree.
Nutcrackers stand guard, and KWO smokers add a German touch. Mark Roberts elves bring a whimsical, slightly mischievous energy to the room.
Race Street itself is a narrow, historic lane, which makes for a fun walk before or after shopping. Jim Thorpe is a popular Pennsylvania day-trip town, so the stop fits easily into a bigger outing.
Gifts and holiday decorations round out the inventory beyond ornaments. You could knock out a few birthday presents while you’re there.
Hours may be shorter in the quieter months of the year. Check ahead before making the drive.
Address: 12 Race St, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania 18229
4. Byers’ Choice LTD.
Those caroling figurines with little round mouths frozen mid-song have a home base, and it’s in Chalfont. Byers’ Choice has spent more than 45 years making its iconic Caroler figurines right here in Bucks County.
The building combines manufacturing with a gift shop. Walk-through viewing areas let you look in on how the handcrafted pieces come together.
Inside, the space is styled like an old-time streetscape. A massive old-fashioned Christmas display of figurines takes center stage.
That display alone may turn a quick errand into a long pause. Grandparents and grandkids can find plenty to point at together.
The shop sells the Carolers along with other handcrafted gifts and Christmas decor. The company focuses on celebrating family traditions, which fits the whole mood of the place.
Free on-site parking keeps the visit simple. That’s one less thing to plan before a Bucks County afternoon.
The shop isn’t open seven days a week, so double-check the schedule first. Hours can change, so confirm before you head out.
Address: 4355 County Line Rd, Chalfont, Pennsylvania 18914
5. The Christmas Shop & Downer House Antiques
Christmas and antiques under one banner sounds like a combo built for people who love old things that sparkle. Out on the National Pike near Uniontown, this shop serves both crowds.
The holiday side comes packed with ornaments, snow globes, and knickknacks of many kinds. Shelves stay stocked even in the summer months.
Downer House Antiques adds unique vintage finds to the mix. You might come for a snow globe and leave eyeing an antique too.
The National Pike follows the old National Road, the first federally funded highway in the country. Driving it feels fitting for a shop that blends past and present.
That route through the Chalk Hill area makes the shop a natural stop on a southwestern Pennsylvania road trip. It’s billed as a quick visit, but browsing can easily stretch longer.
The store keeps daily hours throughout the year. A random Tuesday in June works just as well as a December Saturday.
Holiday weekends can shift schedules, though. Check ahead before making the drive.
Address: 2958 National Pike, Uniontown, Pennsylvania 15401
6. Grande Place
Since 1986, Grande Place has kept Christmas running inside Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse. The family-owned boutique specializes in personalized laser-engraved wooden ornaments handcrafted in Lancaster County.
The owners’ sons craft those ornaments, and the line includes more than 750 customizable designs. Baby’s First Christmas pieces and military and memorial gifts are part of the lineup.
Look for the Room of 1000 Lights, filled with tree toppers, lighted snow globes, lanterns, and night lights. Infinity Lights add yet another glowing option.
Head upstairs to the Nativity room for sets from around the world. Indoor and outdoor nativities are both available.
The music boxes may surprise you most. The shop carries new and antique boxes and even offers antique music box repair and restoration.
Cuckoo clocks, heirloom advent calendars, nutcrackers, and matryoshka dolls fill other corners. It’s a lot to take in, so pace yourself.
The shop is closed Sundays. Hours shift with the seasons, so check ahead before you go.
Address: 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, Pennsylvania 17534
7. Pine Wreath & Candle Ltd
Two floors, two moods, one very festive building in Peddler’s Village. Pine Wreath & Candle puts Christmas upstairs and candles downstairs in Lahaska.
The upper level leans hard into blown glass ornaments. Resin, wood, and metal ornaments join them for plenty of variety.
Collectors can spot familiar names like Christopher Radko, Old World Christmas, Jim Shore, and Department 56. Nutcrackers, Santa figures, snowmen, and glitter lanterns fill in the gaps.
Downstairs, the candle collection takes over. Yankee Candle shares space with locally made Pennsylvania candles.
Seasonal decor reaches beyond December too. Candle rings, wreaths, flags, table linens, and decorative signs cover other times of year.
Peddler’s Village is a walkable shopping spot in Bucks County, so plan to wander a bit. A stop here pairs easily with browsing the neighboring shops.
Evening hours run later on some days. Schedules can change, so check before making the drive.
Address: Peddlers Village Shop 70, Lahaska, Pennsylvania 18931
8. Christmas Tree Hill In The Mansion
Shopping room to room through a mansion sounds like a holiday daydream, and in York it’s a real errand. Christmas Tree Hill in the Mansion fills a converted historic home with gifts across three floors.
Themed rooms give each space its own personality. A big year-round Christmas presentation anchors the experience.
The store holds Department 56 Gold Key Showcase Retailer status. Village collectors will want to budget extra time for that section.
Thousands of gifts, home accents, and collectibles fill the shelves. You’ll likely leave with a strong case of Christmas spirit, whatever the month.
Not shopping for ornaments? A Vera Bradley showroom and ladies’ accessories offer a different direction.
Afternoons tend to be busier, while Monday evenings are usually quieter. Pick your timing if you like to browse slowly.
Hours vary by season. Check ahead before making the drive.
Address: 2840 Whiteford Rd, York, Pennsylvania 17402
9. Christmas Tree Hill At The Shops @ Rockvale
Outlet shopping and tinsel make an unexpected pair at The Shops @ Rockvale in Lancaster. Christmas Tree Hill brings holiday decor to this outdoor outlet village.
Christmas merchandise fills a big share of the store. The selection holds up even in July, which is exactly the point of this list.
Seasonal and country-style home decor round out the shelves. It’s a handy stop if your style leans farmhouse more than glam.
Because it sits in an outlet center, you can mix regular errands with ornament hunting. Grab new sneakers, then pick up a tree topper.
It shares a name with the York mansion location covered above. Visiting both makes for a fun Pennsylvania double feature on a long weekend.
Rockvale sits along a busy stretch of road east of Lancaster city. That makes it an easy add-on to a larger Lancaster County day trip.
The store opens seven days a week, with evening hours most days. Hours can change, so check ahead before you go.
Address: 35 S Willowdale Dr #710, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602
