The Allentown Art Museum – features European and American paintings, sculpture and textiles plus special exhibitions. Allentown 610-432-4333
The Crayola Factory – Part of Two River’s Landing in Easton – See how crayons and markers are made, and lots to do! Creative Studio, Imagination Station and More! Outside, explore 18th Century canal life or take a boat ride at the National Canal Museum and learn about historic Easton in the Heritage Corridor Visitors Center. Easton: 610-515-8000
Dorney Park & Wild Water Kingdom - This incredible 200 acre amusement park features one of the top seasonal waterparks in the U.S., several extensive coasters and over 100 rides and attractions. Allentown: 610-395-3724.
Blue Mountain Ski Area- Seven lifts, including a high speed quad. 27 exciting trails and half-pipe and terrain park. 11 snow tubing runs with 2 tow lifts. The highest vertical in Pennsylvania! Palmerton – 877-754-2583
Liberty Bell Shrine Museum- In 1777, the British were advancing upon Philadelphia. The enemy would destroy the bell of Independence Hall that proclaimed liberty just a year earlier when the Declaration of Independence had been signed. So the bell was sent 50 miles north to be hidden at Zion’s Reformed Church. Special Exhibits and a full size Liberty Bell. Allentown: 610-435-4232.
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Bushkill Falls – Featuring Eight Spectacular Waterfalls, this is called the Niagra of PA! Wooden bridges and footpaths criss-cross through the waterfalls. Fish in the Twin Lakes or play miniature golf. 570-588-6682 |
Trexler Game Preserve – This expansive and unique preserve is home to elk and buffalo herds; you’ll find a petting zoo, special events and educational programs. Just north of Allentown: 610-799-4171
Lost River Caverns- Marvel at great crystal formations in five underground chambers that are always a refreshing 52 degrees. Hellertown: 610-838-8767
Lehigh Valley Velodrome – One of the premier Bike Racing Venues in the Country. Proud hosts of the 2001 Junior Track World Championships. World Renowned professional bike racing program Friday nights June through August. Trexlertown: 610-967-7587.
Lil Le-Hi Trout Nursery – Visit and feed the fish and enjoy beautiful gardens at the trout nursery! Allentown: 610-437-7656
Lenni Lenape Historical Society- A museum preserving the history and culture of the Lenni Lenape Indian tribe. Three festivals and educations programs are sponsored by the museum. Allentown: 610-797-2121.
Allentown Fairgrounds Agricultural Hall – A different trade show and exhibition every weekend. Home of the Great Allentown Fair. 610-437-6020.
Nazareth Speedway - Nazareth Speedway, the "world's fastest one mile oval", is known for its unique track layout and 34-foot change in elevation. The track is set in the beautiful Lehigh Valley, which provides a scenic backdrop from the 65-foot high grandstands. The Nascar Busch Series, CART series and more. Nazareth: 610-759-8000
Burnside Plantation – 18th and 19th Century farm buildings featuring the only fully operational high-horsepowered wheel in the U.S. Bethlehem: 610-868-5044
SMART Discovery Center- Part of Lehigh University, this center is a science learning center that combines education, research and technology in an informative and exciting way. Bethlehem: 610-694-4847.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary – High atop Hawk Mountain, you’ll find incredible panoramic views, eight miles of trails, hawk watching and a visitor center. 610-756-6000.
Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine – Tour a real coal mine in an open car 1,800 feet into the side of the Mahanoy Mountain. Or take a scenic ride on the “Henry Clay”, an old-fashioned steam locomotive. 570-875-3850
Koziar’s Christmas Village – A dazzling spectacle of over a half million lights on trees, fences, buildings, barns and musical walkways. Enjoy train displays, or visit Santa. Open since 1948! 610-488-1110
The Banana Factory- An arts and cultural center in South Bethlehem, it includes 23 studio artists, community classrooms, three art galleries, dance, voice, drama and multimedia studios. Home to Pennsylvania Youth Theatre as well as the Musikfest Association. 610-332-1300 or www.bananafactory.org.
Historic Bethlehem
610-882-0450 or www.historicbethlehem.org
The Burnside Plantation – Restored 18th Century Moravian farm with farmhouse, bank barn, fields and gardens.
Colonial Industrial Quarter & History Works! Tannery, 1762 Waterworks (a National Historic Landmark) and children’s learning gallery.
1810 Goundie House – Federal Style brick home featuring furniture and accessories from the 1820’s.
Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts – Gallery settings and period rooms featuring 250 years of folk and decorative art, furnishings, paintings, toys, maps & taxtiles.
Moravian Museum of Bethlehem – 1741 Gemeinhaus (National Historic Landmark), 1752 Apothecary and 1758 Nain House are historic sites interpreting early Moravian Life.
Lehigh County Historic Society
610-435-4664
Trout Hall – Learn about the other side of the Revolution at James Allen’s home built in 1770.
Haines Mill Museum – Ready to grind grain today, the county’s oldest operating grist mill was built in 1760 and refurbished in 1909.
Troxell-Steckel Farm House – Authentically complete Pennsylvania German farmhouse built in 1756, resembling its medieval ancestors and a gateway into learning early farm history.
Claussville One Room Schoolhouse – Built in 1893, this schoolhouse was closed in 1956 with all its contents intact and ready for the next class. Step back into the forgotten world of rural childhood.