Location: Allentown
Top Things to do in Allentown
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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. 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!
2. 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.
3. Pines Dinner Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Escape the ordinary at the Pines Dinner Theatre. We hope you'll join us for our fabulous food, spectacular shows, and our one-of-a-kind country-casual hospitality. Located in the heart of the West End Theatre District of Allentown, we'll give you a great afternoon or evening of entertainment, at a price that won't break the bank! Our shows are always changing, but whether you're joining us for a Broadway style musical, an interactive murder mystery, or our one-of-a-kind Christmas show, you're guaranteed an evening of entertainment that you'll be talking about for weeks to come.We hope you'll join us here at the Pines Dinner Theatre, Allentown's most unique entertainment experience!
Reviewed By RandBBethlehem_PA - Bethlehem, United States
We attended the Christmas show with another couple. The food was surprisingly good for a dinner theater. The play was also way above expectations. They have a permanent staff of multitalented actors and musicians who arranged familiar songs into medleys and composed a few songs as well. The songs were well paced so as to never be too long and they were well sung and entertaining. We’ll be back again.
4. Lehigh Valley Laser Tag
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Laser tag is a fast paced game played in a high tech environment. We combine cutting edge computer technology with an action-oriented game to create an exhilarating, heart-pounding adventure where video games come to life! Lehigh Valley Laser Tag is the PREMIER laser tag arena in the area. We have the area’s ONLY multi level state of the art laser tag arena. There is nothing else like this in the Lehigh Valley!!!
5. 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.
6. Lehigh Valley Grand Prix
7. PPL Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 387 reviews
Reviewed By bababrendalee - Sherwood Park, Canada
We enjoyed our very first American League hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and Hershey Bears. Lively atmosphere, clean facility and do much to see and do. Terrific atmosphere and activities & contests throughout the game. Only complaint was the “smoke show” prior to puck drop. Not necessary. But that’s a minor concern. Great value and lots of fun.
8. Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,611 reviews
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom features two great parks for the price of one. There are more than 100 rides, shows and attractions to enjoy, including eight roller coasters, the largest collection of kids' rides in Planet Snoopy and one of the country's best-ranked water parks. Dorney Park is one of the most visited amusement parks in the United States and is the perfect combination of thrills and family fun.
Reviewed By Disneygrl6 - Philadelphia, United States
First, I want to start by saying that this was my first time here so I didn’t really know what to expect. When we first arrived it was crowded so it did take some time to get through bag check/security. After meeting up with my friends, we decided to go on Talon first. It was so fun and if you like thrill rides than this is for you! We rode Steel Force and Hydra as well and they were both great rides. For lunch there are TONS of options. There is literally food on every corner. I went to Subway and my food was great and the service was good as well. After lunch we went on the log floom, White Water Landing and the canyon raft ride. I made the mistake of wearing my shoes and socks on the floom and it was a terrible idea. So if you do those than wear either pool shoes or bare feet. Overall this was a great experience and I would love to come again! Tips: What you should wear: - shorts - comfortable shoes - comfy top - pool shoes if swimming What you should bring: - sunscreen because there isn’t much shade - one unopened factory sealed water bottle per person IS ALL THAT IS ALLOWED so do not bring your new Hydroflask - lots of money for food because it’s overpriced like most theme park food Most asked questions: Q: where will I keep my bag on the rides? A: they have cubbies, but they have sections and they lock up your section while you ride so your bag will not get stolen Q: what water can I bring? A: one unopened sealed water bottle per person Q: how much $$ should I bring? A: 20-30 dollars per person Hope it helps! Happy Travelling! - Kendra M.
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