Location: Allentown
Top Things to do in Allentown
10 Things to do in Allentown That You Shouldn't Miss
Allentown, is the largest of the three Pennsylvania cities that make up the Lehigh Valley. Formerly an industrial hub, Allentown is probably most well known as the subject of the eponymous Billy Joel song. The long history of Allentown has left it with an impressive architectural heritage that includes buildings such as the neo-Roman Art Museum, which contains a reconstructed room designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The city is also home to the Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom amusement park.
Restaurants in Allentown
1. Gallows Hill Spirits
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Descendants of the Soothsayer of Andover, a witch hanged on Gallows Hill, in 1692 Salem, are working to bring you his bewitched spirits. We currently produce Vodka, Rum, Moonshine, Gin and a cream based spirit with vanilla chai flavors.
2. 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!
3. Trout Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Open May-Sept. Sat. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. Historic Trout Hall, a colonial stone mansion built in 1770 and Allentown's oldest home, was the summer estate of James Allen, son of Allentown's founder. Discover Revolutionary War-era America. Tours leave from adjacent Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, 432 W. Walnut St.
4. 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!
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. Allentown Fish Hatchery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 347 reviews
Reviewed By johnlefever - Longmont, United States
My parents introduced me to the fish hatchery as a little tyke and they continued this tradition by taking my kids there, I love this place. I used to drive my bike there from Emmaus as a teenager to get away from life. If you want to find some solace and/or listen to children's happiness, spend an hour at the fish hatchery. Go to the little house on the east end to pickup some fish food and enjoy the little museum they have, go for a stroll along the Little Lehigh River and the Lehigh Parkway, just sit and enjoy some tranquility. This is the epitome of an "off the beaten path" get away. If you have kids, it's a must.
7. Lehigh County Heritage Center
8. 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.
9. Haines Mill Museum
10. Mack Trucks Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By retiredfrwork - Warminster, United States
I came here this past Wednesday with my cousin. Her and I were totally amazed seeing all these vintage trucks on display. You name it this museum had it. We were given headphones to listen and learn about each truck that was displayed. I was especially interested in the Army trucks because of my father. He served in WW ll and probably had ridden in these. A very nice volunteer offered his perspective and information to me about these vehicles. Just fascinating to view vintage fire trucks and dump trucks of all kinds. Just beware about using the GPS on their website. We wound up at a dead end. Then we put in their actual address and that took us smack dab into a Kia dealer. Thank goodness I called and a man answered and gave me exact directions from that point. Hard to believe we were five minutes away but to us it felt like we were never going to find this museum.
