Location: Allentown
Top Things to do in Allentown
What to do and see in Allentown, Pennsylvania (PA): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
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. 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. 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.
5. Lehigh County Heritage Center
6. 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.
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. Allentown Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By Fraumjb - Saylorsburg, United States
Lots of delicious choices - fresh meats, veggies, fruit, nuts, fish, coffees, ice cream, candies, pastries - it’s all here! Some stands have ready to eat prepared meals to eat on site or take out. There’s even a natural doggie treat store! Open Thurs, Fri, and Sat only. Definitely worth the trip! Find your favorite. I suggest Heffelfinger’s coffees and Stolzfus meats. But seriously, soooo many great shops to try! Take your shopping bags!
10. Allentown Rose Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By marienboys
In June of 2001, I lost my son Joseph shortly after birth. Lehigh Valley hospital had a program where at their expense you have the option of sprinkling your babies ashes there. If you ever notice, back by the one gazebo towards the stream is a plaque in the ground stating here lies my child. Some may feel uncomfortable with my decision, but for me there is no other place i would like to pay my respects to my son Joseph because he lies with beautiful roses, baby birds flying. Very comforting to me to visit him there. The only thing that is missing are the harps playing angel music. So next time you visit or visit for the 1st time know they are angels guiding over of of you. ????????❤
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