Christmas Village in Philadelphia will transform LOVE Park and City Hall’s Courtyard and North Broad section into an authentic German Christmas Market. The event is at no charge to attend. Over 120 vendors offer their unique Christmas-giftware and delicious European food specialties! Always a must-see: the famous German vendor Käthe Wohlfahrt, which features authentic German ornaments and Christmas gifts.

Many different companies offer paid tours but if you want to get the best of the best avoid Pat's and Geno's

Bride's favorite: Delessandro's; 600 Wendover Street, Phila

Groom's favorite: Jim's South Street; 400 South Street, Phila

Go explore and see who has better taste!

Independence Hall is located on Chestnut Street, between 5th and 6th Streets. Entrance is through a security screening area on the south side of Independence Hall. Visitors can access the security entrance using the stairs or accessibility ramp on 5th Street, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. After passing through security, visitors line up behind Independence Hall for a tour. The GPS address for Independence Hall is 520 Chestnut Street.

One of America’s largest and oldest public markets, housed since 1893 in a National Historic Landmark building, the Market offers an incredible selection of locally grown & exotic produce, locally sourced meats and poultry, plus the finest seafood, cheeses, baked goods, and confections. You’ll find everything you need to create a memorable meal, from cookbooks, to table linens, to kitchenware, to fresh cut flowers, and more. Plus the widest variety of restaurants under one roof.

The mega garden (and its 1,100-plus acres) is filled with more than two-dozen gardens (indoor and outdoor), 10,000 different types of plants, dancing fountains, lush meadows, and winding woodlands. The colorful oasis also hosts hundreds of events each year, including new seasonal displays, gardening demonstrations, educational programs, children’s activities, concerts and musical theater.