Location: Allentown
Top Things to do in Allentown
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Allentown, Pennsylvania (PA)
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. 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!
3. 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.
4. Lehigh County Heritage Center
5. 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.
6. 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!!!
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. 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.
9. Lehigh Valley Grand Prix
10. Josh Early Candies
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By 522JohnD - Allentown, United States
It’s hard to beat the combination of fabulous aromas from the chocolate and the fun and whimsical gifts on display at Josh Early Candies. The store is full of tempting treats from fresh nuts and hard candy to all sorts of creamy and chewy chocolate bliss. So whether you are into toffee or truffles, peanut butter or nonpareils you can tickle your nose with tempting aromas throughout the store while also feasting your eyes on fun, fuzzy stuffed animals and seasonal gifts. It’s a lot of fun for the whole family, but plan on being there awhile to take in the sites and to decide whether you want the cashew turtles or the creme filled eggs. We love shopping there and enjoying the treats but it’s hard to limit what you carry out the door. Enjoy your visit.
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