One-Night Escape · December 12–13, 2025
Philadelphia Christmas Getaway
Canopy by Hilton · Christmas Village · Wanamaker Light Show · Reading Terminal Market
From Leesburg, VA
Newborn-Friendly
Walkable & Cozy
Trip Snapshot
A relaxed, food-forward Christmas escape for you, your wife, and your newborn — all within an easy walk of the best holiday spots in Center City.
The plan is deliberately light: no rigid schedule, everything stroller-friendly, and all your “wow” moments — markets, lights, food — within about a 10‑minute walk of the hotel.
Friday · Arrival & Christmas Village
Ease into the city, get settled with the baby, then walk straight into a European-style Christmas market as the lights come on.
10:00 AM
Depart Leesburg, VA
Aim for one relaxed stop for feeds/diapers; no rush, arrival between 1:00–1:30 PM is perfect.
1:30 PM
Check-In · Canopy by Hilton
Valet the car so you don’t have to think about parking. Head up to your King Studio Suite, unpack, and let everyone decompress.
2:00–4:00 PM
Room Reset & Nap Window
Feed the baby, dim the lights, and treat this as a soft landing buffer before heading back out.
4:00 PM
Walk to LOVE Park & City Hall
Stroller-friendly stroll straight into Christmas Village as the sky starts to dim and the lights pop.
5:00–6:30 PM
Christmas Village & Dinner
Graze on bratwurst, raclette, and sweets in the market or slip to a nearby spot in Midtown Village (Lolita, Double Knot, Vedge) for a seated early dinner.
Evening
Dilworth Park Lights & Back to the Canopy
Take the scenic route back via Dilworth Park’s winter lights, then head up to the room for bedtime and a quiet night in.
Saturday · Breakfast & Wanamaker Light Show
A slow morning built around great food and one last iconic Christmas moment before heading home.
8:30 AM
Breakfast Nearby
Walk to Reading Terminal Market for coffee, pastries, or a proper breakfast — or try Middle Child for an excellent breakfast sandwich.
10:00 AM
Wanamaker Light Show
Step into Macy’s Grand Court for the classic multi-story light show and organ music. Indoors, warm, and stroller-friendly.
11:30 AM
Head Back to Leesburg
Check out, retrieve the car, and roll home with enough buffer before evening routines.
Where You’ll Be
A quick visual tour of your tiny Christmas world — everything within an easy loop around Center City.
Your core loop: Canopy hotel → Reading Terminal for food → LOVE Park & City Hall for Christmas Village → Wanamaker light show inside Macy’s → back to the hotel. No car needed once you arrive.
Food & Moments to Look Forward To
A few anchor experiences that will make the trip feel special while still being gentle with a newborn.
- Sharing German-style street food and hot drinks together in the glow of Christmas Village lights.
- Browsing stalls with the stroller while live music and city sounds blend into a soft background.
- Letting yourselves be tourists for a day at Reading Terminal — donuts, sandwiches, sweets, and people-watching.
- Standing under the Wanamaker light show with your newborn, starting a little Christmas tradition as a family.
