Top Things to do in Lehigh Valley
Top Hotels in Lehigh Valley
- 1. Historic Hotel Bethlehem
- 2. Bear Creek Mountain Resort
- 3. Courtyard Bethlehem Lehigh Valley/I-78
- 4. Hilton Garden Inn Allentown Bethlehem Airport
- 5. Glasbern - A Historic Hotel of America
- 6. Hyatt Place Bethlehem
- 7. Red Roof Inn Allentown Airport
- 8. SpringHill Suites Allentown Bethlehem / Center Valley
- 9. Hilton Garden Inn Allentown West
- 10. The Sayre Mansion Inn
10 Specialty Museums in Lehigh Valley That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Lehigh Valley, United States including The Moravian Historical Society, Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum, National Canal Museum, Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, America On Wheels Museum, Sigal Museum, Merchants Square Model Train Exhibit, Haines Mill Museum, Nurture Nature Center, Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum.
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1. The Moravian Historical Society
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
2. Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Our 5000 sq ft HO gauge display depicts the routes of the Lehigh Valley, Reading and Central of New Jersey Railroads from West Portal New Jersey west to Harrisburg and north to Buffalo. OPEN: The Third Sunday of the month from 2:00 to 5:00 PM January to November. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSES: Thanksgiving through the first week of January. See website for days and hours.
3. National Canal Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Visit the only museum that tells the story of America's coal-carrying canals and how they ignited America's Industrial Revolution. Experience hands-on educational exhibitions, extensive historical archives & collections, and the historic locktender's house and garden. You can also take a ride on Pennsylvania's only mule-drawn canal boat ride.
Reviewed By Callinan - Philadelphia, United States
An enjoyable day trip from Philadelphia, the museum is dedicated to telling the story of the canal system in Northeastern Pennsylvania that enabled the coal and steel industries to power the industrial revolution. It is run by dedicated and very knowledgeable docents. The 45 minute, mule drawn canal boat ride is definitely the highlight. The docent running the boat filled the ride with stories of life on the canal when full families lived on the boats. The museum is small, but very informative. Unfortunately, the Lock tender's house was not open the day we were there, but we would consider a return trip. Park is beautiful with plenty of space for picnics and a full play ground for children. One warning - definitely check the website for directions. It could be difficult to find if you are not familiar with the area.
4. Moravian Museum of Bethlehem
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Part of Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, this museum focuses on the life of the region's early German Protestant settlers.
Reviewed By suelange20 - West Haverstraw, United States
We pre-bought our tickets for this museum and the Kemerer. Saw this one first. Our guide was very informative and you could tell she loved the museum. She gave us history of the Moravian Church as well as showed us the trees that the Garden Club put together for Christmas. The theme was Designers to go along with the Pursonality display that has been in the Museums this year. We learned about the Putz as well as the Sister's house. A couple that was with us had done this tour in the fall and said it was worthwhile even without the Christmas trees.
5. America On Wheels Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 358 reviews
Reviewed By AnnaMae50
We visited on first Friday of October. Since Covid is keeping visitors away, it wasn't crowded. We were given a tour by Rich Greene. This gentleman had a passion for cars and their history. We learned so much about the first Ford vehicles and Hudsons. We also visited across the street at RB Collections where they restore classic cars. Al R. also provided us with information regarding the work they do restoring vehicles. It was fantastic. If you plan on visiting make sure it's on Wednesday and Friday when Mr. Greene is there. You won't regret it. The museum was great also.
6. Sigal Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By KathyG183 - Easton, United States
A fascinating place with a great variety of sf subjects local history, geology, events and changing exhibits such as fashions of the 20’s. Also a source for those researchers of family genealogy with local ties.
7. Merchants Square Model Train Exhibit
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
The Merchants Square Model Train Exhibit has over 40 model trains rolling down 18,000 feet of track; more than 1,000 miniature structures, some handmade from scratch; 30,000 lights illuminating the stars, sky, moon, and buildings; and a real thunderstorm!
Reviewed By samtK4351SK - Yardley, United States
I did not know what to expect, we arrived in middle of the show and were let in, came back later for full show. I was amazed, two types of trains, HO scale & O gauge. There were at least 15 trains running, even had a subway train. worth your time.
8. Haines Mill Museum
9. Nurture Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Nurture Nature Center features a science theatre and four art galleries, and hosts a variety of special programming. The premiere exhibit is Science on a Sphere, a giant, animated globe from NOAA. Visit Nurture Nature Center's science and art exhibits on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00am-1:00pm and Thursday evenings from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Admission is free or by suggested donation.
