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Chesapeake Holiday Destinations

It’s supposed to be a snowy winter here in Chesapeake country, so I say we get in the winter spirit early! Plan a weekend trip to any of these towns for a trip back in time, complete with all of the holiday trimmings. Solomons holds their Christmas Walk December 4 – 7. The weekend kicks off with the Solomons Ice Castle Gala Christmas Party at Kingfishers on Thursday evening at 6 p.m. Friday will bring Santa and the lighting of the Christmas Tree at the River Walk Pavilion. The town will be filled with thousands of luminaries, and local businesses will be open late for holiday shopping. There will also be a holiday puppet show for children at Our Lady Star of the Sea. On Saturday, start out by having breakfast with Santa at Isaac’s Restaurant and stay for the Lighted Boat Parade around 6:15 p.m. Find information on The Solomons Christmas Walk on the Solomons Island website: solomonsmaryland.com. On Friday, December 5, the town of Cape Charles, VA, presents Christmas by the Bay, a holiday tasting tour. This walking tour will visit historic homes that are decorated for the holidays, as well as restaurants, which will be serving dinner. Arrive early to shop at the town’s galleries and shops, or extend your stay at one of their beds and breakfast, inns, or hotels. Tickets cost $40 and can be purchased through northamptoncountychamber.com. On December 6, the town will continue its Christmas celebrations with Santa arriving by skiff, followed by a holiday golf cart parade which will lead to the Grand Illumination in Central Park. Chesapeake City, MD, holds its annual WinterFest celebration from December 1 through January 3. This Victorian Christmas celebration takes place on both sides of the C&D Canal with holiday lights and outstanding lighted displays along…

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