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 Things to do Good for Kids in Lehigh Valley That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Lehigh Valley, United States including Klein Farms Dairy and Creamery, National Canal Museum, Colonial Industrial Quarter, National Museum of Industrial History, Coca-Cola Park, State Theatre Center for the Arts, Dutch Springs Aqua Park, Allentown Art Museum, America On Wheels Museum, SteelStacks.
Restaurants in Lehigh Valley
1. Klein Farms Dairy and Creamery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 131 reviews
2. 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.
3. 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!
4. 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.
5. Coca-Cola Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 640 reviews
Reviewed By jonathanpP5473GW
Had the opportunity to see a game in the picnic area several times and had a great time! The picnic food was good - all the foods you’d expect at a picnic. Tables set up good to watch the game. The park is clean and a really fun atmosphere for a ball game. Loved it!
6. State Theatre Center for the Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 263 reviews
Reviewed By F7117SOsharonb - Easton, United States
There's usually four of us that go to concerts regularly. Myself and my daughter, my sister and her daughter. Both the nutcracker and Toby Kieth were excellent shows. Had a blast. Tickets were reasonable and seats were great.
7. 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.
8. Allentown Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By Bi-coaster - Bradenton, United States
This small art museum is a gem with a diverse permanent collection and, currently, several galleries devoted to Who Shot Sports, It’s an all encompassing exhibit of sports photography with early examples from the 19th century and the vast majority from the past 50 or 60 years. Think of a sport, any sport amateur, Olympic or professional, and chances are that there is at least one photograph of it in the exhibit. Horse racing, football, baseball, tennis, gymnastics, etc. plus photos of spectators. See it while you can!
9. 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.
10. SteelStacks
Overall Ratings
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.
