Saturday, April 24, 2010

What is there to do in the Bethlehem, PA area other than your normal tourist type things?|104253

I am visiting there on during the week of July 4th with my husband and 17 month old son. There_s only so much family time we can take before we have to escape and do something a bit more fun! So far, I_ve founds a zoo that we can take our son to, and a white water rafting trip my husband and I can take. Also, a winery that might have a tour available. Anything else?

  • There are some Amish things in the area, that are touristy, but give you a picture of life in that area.

  • There_s always bowling. An excellent lane is Jordan Lane on Rt 145 just south of Rt 22 (If you_re travelling south, make a right by Dunkin Doughnuts) You can_t miss it.
    There_s also whitewater rafting on Rt 903 in Jim Thorpe or antique shops and train rides in town on the weekend.

  • Here_ s what I do. Look in the local newspapers for a block party, usually for a good cause like a volunteer fire co. , and you will have tons of fun. Great to take kids too. Also, post this question or search at the website below.

  • I grew up in Easton and when i lived there, there was a celebration downtown for the 4th called Heritage week with all kinds of things going on and a very good fireworks display. The Crayola Visitors center is downtown and a mile from Lafayette University with is beautiful. Bethlehem itself is kinda blah (except at the end of August for Musikfest) but Allentown always has stuff going on--- check the city website.

  • Other than normal tourist type things can be jogging in the swimming pool, racing along with the trains, swimming in shallow rainy water, dancing with animals.

  • Dorney Park and Wild Water kingdom is a amusment park in nearby Allentown, Pa. The Crayola Crayon factory is next door in Easton, PA. Bewarned that that areas arround Bethelhem _ Easton are having some flooding issues due to this weeks heavy rains. Philly is about a hour south but crowded for the 4th.

  • I live in the Slate Belt area and work in Allentown. My kids grew up in the whole area and there_s plenty to do. I think the Heritage Festival may be canceled, due to the flooding, check the local papers.

    But, here is a web site about the lehigh valley http://www.lehighvalleypa.org/ Also, one about the lehigh valley wine trail. Many of the local wineries will let you taste, very informal. Check out http://www.lehighvalleywinetrail.com/

    I almost forgot about the Kutztown Folk Festival! Lots of great food, things to see and do, shopping, Amish and Mennonite info, entertainment all in one place! Check out http://www.kutztownfestival.com/

    Crayola is great for the 17 mo old. There_s also the Allentown Art museum, lots of great art and a kids section to boot. Of course, Dorney Park is a must for the hot weather.

    You could check out the shopping at the outlets in Reading. Vanity Fair (yes, the bra people) started the original outlets ages ago. You can_t beat their prices and they have things other than bras. Clothing for all ages, name brands, food and household stuff. Check out http://www.vffo.com/

    Lancaster and the surrounding area is great too. A day trip to Longwood Gardens outside of Philly is good too. Amazing plants there and to think it was all a home for a very rich family (the Duponts) is mind boggling.

    Hope this helps a bit.
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