Does the mist from the falls not turn to snow?

Is it worth it to just visit in the morning?

Kudos to the cameraman. An excellent job for the viewer! Thank you!😊

Nicely done - but next time - please, either shave or grow a full beard.

Where is Longview? I have never heard of it.

How nice to see St. Michael's in all its resplendent Christmas glory. And how very magnanimous of you, Jon, to support the local charities whilst wolfing down the baked delectables. Loved the Gingerbread House competition - great local talents...the St. Michael's Lighthouse gets my vote, though it was truly a challenging decision. A Free Adult Beverage is JLew's prize from the Hunt for the Snowflakes? What a surprise! The house tours, even though time consuming, are a highlight of one's visit, as are the period costume carolers. However, the lighted boat parade is a unique festivity. When you have a chance, you should visit Annapolis and enjoy that city's lighted boat parade as well, in addition to all the Christmas activities. The War of 1812 story is one for the ages, with so much history and culture. St. Michaels is a really great place to visit any time of year, although one should keep in mind one's preference of seafood for the best personal time to visit. And, agreed: one needs more than one day to enjoy all the festive activities - a good thing there is no shortage of quaint hotels and bed-and-breakfasts in all the small towns within driving distance on the Eastern Shore. Thanks for sharing. You are truly becoming Holiday Jet-setters: Washington State, Iceland, and Maryland all in the matter of a month's time! Methinks it's time for a bit of rest and relaxation, complete with adult beverages, for the Holidays! Merry Christmas to JLew Travels. Cheers!

Great video! I would like to visit one day.

I first visited Longwood Gardens when I was twelve years old. i suggest visiting in the warm weather months. While the Holiday decorations are festive, nothing comes close to the seasonal delights beginning in spring. It is a beautiful part of Pennsylvania. I would also recommend Garvin Gardens in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

I fell in love with the little Christmas Market in Rudesheim on the Rhine in Germany. Small but beautiful and quaint.

I always look forward to your Longwood Christmas videos. You are getting better every year! I was there on 12/12 and agree with your conclusions. The inside lights/decorations were awesome. The outside lights were a bit underwhelming by Longwood standards and the crowds are heavy.

Thank you for sharing!!!! Happy Ho!idays!!!!!

Thank you for sharing!!!!! Happy Holidays!!!!!!

Beautiful xmas scenes. Like 13. Seasons greetings from a new friend🙏🌲

How about Jesus??!!

Absolutely glorious!

Christmas Markets in Iceland! One generally doesn’t think of Iceland for a Christmas Market, but what a great suggestion. Fried onions on a hot dog - what an inspiration. I think this may be the only way to eat a hot dog in future, though it may get some strange looks at the ballpark. Christmas Chai and Mulled Wine - what an enjoyable way to experience a Christmas Market. And the indoor Market where one can cozy up in the lounge with a hot beverage next to a wood fire sounds just the ticket. The park was quite lovely with all the lights, wooden creatures, and Hidden Folk. That Ice-Slide adventure was a hoot! Even the videographer was amused. Let’s hope that Santa was not taking notes after Jon’s infamous trial run. Methinks I agree with Andrea: that longer Ice-Slide was defiantly the Black Diamond run. Any country the residents of which gift books on Christmas Eve is to be praised…and envied. So much culture in such a compact places. Such an amazing country! And if Gryla ever needs a few extra babies to boil in her cauldron, I might know of a few. Thanks for sharing all the traditions and folklore. As always, kudos to the filmmaker. Merry Christmas!

Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for the tour!

Nice, I thought the outdoor lighting was sparce last year, I felt they were holding back on the WOW Factor last year for this years new addition. This years new addition doesn't knock my socks off as advertised. Its not COLORFUL. Now they went low rent on the area near the meadow? 🎉 Wonder why they are holding back on outdoor lights. But they sure wanna sell Eggnog or Cider.😮 In Years past All the Trees Even the darn PARKING LOT were always lite up amazingly Since I was a Kid. You know they used to light Christmas 🎄 up FULLY. They charge full price for less lights. Id rather eat at SOVANA BISTRO beforehand. Than drop more $ there or in the gift shop.

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No nativity scene. No angels. No Santa Claus. Mustn't offend.

Astounding and awesome. like 184 Great sharing! Amazing and astounding! ❤❤❤Success, peace, and happiness always. 😃👍😃

Great info! I'm going there next week and you gave me the info I needed.

You completely screwed up the audio on the organ bit!!!

I was there 2 days ago - it is magical - I wish u had captured the fact that the Italian gardens lights r synchronized to the Nutcracker!❤ well worth the visit

I watched 3 Longwood Gardens videos tonight and this one is by far, the absolute best because of the music, informative commentary and enthusiasm. Thanks so much for this beautiful video that really captures (in my opinion) the true magic of the beautiful gardens.

Who is this man pretending to be Jon Lew whilst sporting such a spiffy Christmas Cardigan...? I am so used to Grizzly Adams presenting these videos. That Porter Music Box just screams Victorian Christmas - how wonderful! So do the DuPont House Christmas Trees, right down to the colors. The Garden Railway is the wonderment of Longwood Gardens. The East Conservatory is resplendent in its snowcover along with those gorgeous Christmas trees and flowers. The Ballroom masquerading as the Hall of Trees is truly the centerpiece of Longwood during the Festive Season, especially with the trees covered in bespoke ornaments from the various local Arts Organizations. The Bonsai display will forever be a highlight of Longwood Gardens, and the Icicle Tokonoma is the Crown Jewel of the Holidays. The Conservatories, the Holiday Fountain Show, the New 1906 Restaurant (not surprised that libations were ordered seconds after you were seated - well done y'all) - the menu scroll was brilliantly helpful, as was the inclusion of the dishes ordered. The only thing better than all the above, is all the above at night. Such a beautiful experience. Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience. Kudos, as always, to the excellent camera work. Cheers!

Can't wait for Montreal! I'll be the next week!

A Beautiful place💖and stunning display of lights🎉🎄love the christmas trees THANK YOU for the wonderful tour👍💖💖🎀🎅

SPECTACULAR

love how he's trying to keep it together as he gets more buzzed along the way....

Awesome job. It’s making me very homesick. ❤😢

I get to go December 12th for a field trip with my landscaping class.

Do you think arriving at 12:30 and staying until 6/6:30 would be too much time at the gardens? How long would a first time visitor spend to see the displays? Unfortunately, I didn’t book early enough and I want to see it at night but I’d have to go early just in order to get in.

Very informative, beautiful sunset

Excellent sunset views! Happy to see the expanse is coming along nicely - can only imagine what wonders await for the Christmas Season. Always love a bonsai, and to have so many of them on display, especially an 800-year-old tree, is amazing! As usual, thanks for the tips, especially on the restaurant - it would not be a true JLew Travel Experience without a potent potable. Glad to see a good time was had by all. Oh, and welcome back from (the other) Washington. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

I love how Bigfoot was wearing the tiny German hat! Although, was that Bigfoot real or just the result of Jon having one too many brewskies...? Looks like one of the best authentic Oktoberfests in America - thanks for sharing. And, thanks for the tips. Nonetheless, I was hoping that Jon would don his lederhosen to dance the schuhplattler - now that would be worth the price of admission. As always, kudos to the cameraperson, especially maintaining composure while being attacked by Jon's imaginary Bigfoot friend. Looking forward to the next adventure. Cheers!

Frohe Oktoberfest! Thanks for joining us on this adventure.

The carved pumpkins were just exquisite!

Extraordinary tourist trap.

How beautiful! What a quaint town! looks like you had beautiful weather

Looks beautiful!

Very informative !

The National Apple Harvest Festival! Truly a great day out. Glad to see you include this fun venue in your travels - perfect for an autumn outing. You have the right of it: arrive early! It’s been about ten years since I last visited, but at that time one could not drive up and park right at the Festival’s gates; rather, free parking was offered in a nearby field and busses provided shuttle service between the parking lot and the Festival, which was not really a reasonable walking distance. As the number of busses are limited, the line would get rather long at peak times. Definitely arrive early to avoid this at beginning of the day. At the day’s end, however, it’s hit-or-miss depending upon how many people decide to leave at the same time as one wishes to depart. I am so old as to remember the day when one could actually drive right up and park at the Festival’s entrance. Good times way back in the day. Back-in-the-day was so long ago that the orchard bus tours were offered via hay-ride tractors, where participants were able to offload partway through the tour and pick an apple from a tree (the fabled Jonathan apple always being a Festival favorite). Methinks this would not work well with today’s crowds. Nonetheless, it is fascinating to see how the apple trees are pruned to maximize apple production in minimal space. Unless things have changed, the “fresh” apple cider being produced using the old-time press is not the cider for sale - the cider for sale is pasteurized, by law. However (sorry for some many back-in-the-day stories), back in the day there was a local cider mill here in Maryland (one of many) which allowed customers to bring plastic gallon jugs to fill with freshly pressed cider, where one could watch the cider press in action, pressing down on a completely fresh apple mash, apple skins, seeds, stems and all, with bee juice as well, as the fresh mash bill would attract bees which would be caught in the mashing process. Nonetheless, such cider, was so delicious as it was very fresh; moreover, since it was unprocessed, such cider would “turn” after a week or so, becoming alcoholic. Those were the days! The Build-a-Scarecrow booth and the Native American dance show/procession are new to me, and are welcome additions to the Festival, which seems to be getting bigger with each passing year. The Antique Car show is excellent, and was a true surprise - most car owners are willing to wax eloquent about the history of their cars, a treat for any antique car enthusiast. The Antique Farm Engines/Equipment display is sizable, though I cannot recall if there were any historians and/or representatives to talk about the displays. There were, however, information plaques to explain what was on display. The musical acts are a nice backdrop or can be an enjoyable show to while away a few minutes in musical appreciation. The vendors are plentiful, offering many handmade items of country décor and Americana - always worth a visit, and a great way to take a break from the sun in the vendor tents. Speaking of which: don’t forget the sunscreen, as most of the day will be spent outdoors in the sun. And while everything apple-related is offered for the attendees’ pleasure - Why am I not surprised to see Jon enjoying an apple daiquiri in the midst of all the apple-related madness? - the Kettle Corn stand (if still in residence) is a definite must-see, where one can watch this delicious salty-sweet treat being produced by hand in large copper kettles, just moments before being sold to happy customers. A highly-recommended purchase, especially if one need something to wash down with an apple daiquiri… And, Jon, I had no idea you were so tall - standing menacingly over poor Sam at only five feet. You are tall enough to scare the scarecrow! Thanks for the video and, as always, kudos to the camera person, who, I hope, was also able to partake in the wares of the apple daiquiri stand. Cheers!

What’s your favorite way to kick off the autumnal season? Let us know here!

Another fun time had by all and an enjoyable video. You seem to have broken the rainfall curse - funny that happened during Spooky Season. Glad to see you had such beautiful weather for both daytime and evening activities. Thanks for all the helpful tips and suggestions. As always, kudos to the cameraperson for highlighting all the great sights, spots, events and activities. Excellent choices of music as well, really putting the "spirit" in the moments. Thanks for taking us along for the ride and providing all the helpful links. Cheers. Looking forward to the next adventure.

I absolutely love Knoebels!! My mom is from Danville, which is close by, and that area is one of my favorites in the US

This is a dream trip! I love vineyards, trains, and Easton is a great city

What fun! Really enjoyed this!

After watching your video on Salem and now Sleepy Hollow, which was your favorite for a halloween time visit?

Visité en el 2021, los Finger Lakes y este parque lo caminamos sin mucha gente y fue algo, maravilloso. Creo que fue la experiencia más hermosa que haya podido disfrutar. En este verano 2024, completé los cinco lagos mas pequeños y los Upstate, genial.