Location: Bethlehem
Top Things to do in Bethlehem
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Bethlehem is a city in Lehigh and Northampton counties in the Lehigh Valley region of the eastern portion of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 74,982, making it the seventh largest city in Pennsylvania, after Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Reading, and Scranton. Of this, 55,639 were in Northampton County, and 19,343 were in Lehigh County.
Restaurants in Bethlehem
1. Colonial Industrial Quarter
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
A tannery, mill and the first waterworks in the Colonies are part of this historic neighborhood.
Reviewed By Brilleto - Annapolis, United States
Just below Main Street is the old Bethlehem. A nice trail meanders along the river and showcases all the different industrial businesses that once made Bethlehem an industrial powerhouse. Packed into about a half-mile stretch is a wealth of American history. You can easily spend a few hours exploring the grounds, and it's all FREE!
2. National Museum of Industrial History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
National Museum of Industrial History
Reviewed By toddbessemer - Philadelphia, United States
Terrific museum in the old Electrical Machine Shop of the Bethlehem Steel works. Some incredibly well-preserved pieces of American industrial history, including an old Corliss machine that has been restored to working order and is run at special events. Knowledgeable and obliging staff, a number of whom volunteer their time. The museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian.
3. Moravian Book Shop
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4.5 based on 299 reviews
The world's oldest book store.
Reviewed By blaseg
Nice bookstore with a good children's section. Very friendly environment and the staff is amazing. Keep up the good work. Blase Garrecht
4. Dutch Springs Aqua Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By GeorgeW2722
The largest freshwater Scuba Diving facility in the US is hidden inside the quarry of a long dead cement plant outside of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In the water filled quarry divers search for a school bus, a tanker truck, a trolley car, fire truck, Sikorski helicopter, and Cessna airplane. For the non-scuba diving population, Dutch Springs offers a swimming area (aqua park) with inflatable slides, trampolines, and obstacle course, camping, kayaking, snorkeling, and a rope bridge and rock wall climbing (the sky challenge). You should make a point to join them. If you have kids and it's summer, you should make a point to go now. Unlike typical amusement parks where you spend 30 minutes standing in line for a 90-second thrill ride, the kids have to swim out to the floating attractions. Once at the attraction they have to move, climb, and slide. When the kids need a break from the water, the sky challenge keeps them moving. When the day is done so are they, and as any parent can tell you that's a beautiful thing. Unlike a traditional water park, Dutch Springs is spring fed. There is no chlorine or other nasties in the water. Another thing I like is that don’t try to nickel and dime you to death. Parking is free. You’re free to bring your food and drink or simply purchase pizza, ice cream from the onsite stand. Some lounge chairs and beach umbrellas are available on a first come, first serve basis. The chairs fill up rather quickly, but it's not a problem. A large grassy area leading to the water is perfect for laying down a blanket, and perhaps, a beach umbrella of your own. Like any summer event, a camera and sunscreen are a must.
5. SteelStacks
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4.5 based on 635 reviews
SteelStacks is a ten-acre campus in Bethlehem, PA, dedicated to arts, culture, family events, community celebrations, education and fun. The campus is in the shadow of the blast furnaces of the former Bethlehem Steel plant.
Reviewed By Stay31066679257 - West Palm Beach, United States
Take an old steel plant and make it into an arts venue and you have the coolest, eclectic event and arts center that makes you proud to be a part of the Lehigh Valley. So much to do from movies, to concerts- both small and large, plays, food, drinks, learning, art, you name it. I just love everything about Artsquest.
6. Illick's Mill park
7. Hoover Mason Trestle
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4.5 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By Flyer818550 - Washington DC, United States
My wife and I spent a wonderful weekend in Bethlehem and the Hoover Mason Trestle was a highlight. The walking tour is self-guided with excellent signage detailing the rise, dominance and downfall of Bethlehem Steel. I've always heard of Bethlehem Steel but never understand its place in the American business landscape until this trip.
8. Burnside Plantation
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4.0 based on 59 reviews
Part of Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, this beautiful 6.6 acre farm in the city features The homestead of James Burnside, an integral part of the Moravian farming system. Situated in a idyllic park, along the Monocacy Creek, the property contains the 18th and 19th-century farmhouse and summer kitchen, a large garden, two barns, and other outbuildings. Burnside is home to one of the few high horse powered wheels in the country!
9. Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center
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4.0 based on 133 reviews
The Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center and Museum Store is your one stop shop and information center for everything you need to know about Historic Bethlehem! Purchase tickets to all Historic Bethlehem tours, pick up maps of the city to find your way around, get advice on where to have lunch and purchase beautiful souvenirs to remember your trip!
Reviewed By PaleoGypsy - Philadelphia, United States
This Visitor’s Center is centrally located to public parking, breweries, restaurants, lodging, and historical attractions. It is fun to walk along the Main Street to observe the various types of architecture spanning the timelines. Inside of the Visitor’s Center are clean bathrooms, brochures, gift shop, and market. The staff is friendly and helpful.
10. Kids Quest and Cyber Quest at Wind Creek Bethlehem
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 33 reviews
Kids Quest and Cyber Quest are incredible entertainment experiences that take place in safe, clean, settings and are professionally supervised by child care professionals, and serve guests of all ages. Kids Quest, hourly drop-in child care, has activities for children of all ages including arts and crafts, video games, a karaoke stage, and dramatic play – while our Cyber Quest centers feature high-tech, non-violent arcade centers for families and patrons 13 and older.
Reviewed By 774christal - Coopersburg, United States
There are now 2 sections at Kids Quest. One side is an Arcade that all are welcome (including parents), the other side is for childcare where parents are not welcome. Personally I am not comfortable leaving any of my 4 children in a childcare facility where I didn’t screen the employees on my own and interview all staff members. They are my children. I realize they get a lot of business bc of this feature and because they have a casino nearby. But it is not something I am comfortable with. We have however visited the arcade and were impressed. It is very clean, was not crowded when we were there. They have great games and decent prizes! My son and I had a wonderful time here and we will definitely be back again.
