Quick Summary:

  • Where is the Lehigh Valley located?
    • The Lehigh Valley is located in eastern Pennsylvania and is a small two-county region.
  • What is the historical significance of Lehigh Valley?
    • Once a bustling industrial center, the region was home to Bethlehem Steel, a thriving silk industry, and the headquarters of Mack Trucks.
  • What museums can I visit in the Lehigh Valley?
    • The region's history can be explored at the National Museum of Industrial History and Allentown’s Liberty Bell Museum.
  • What outdoor activities can I enjoy in Lehigh Valley?
    • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy miles of hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, backpacking, picnicking, and kayaking on the Lehigh or Delaware Rivers.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Get tickets to a baseball game at Coca-Cola Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Get tickets to a baseball game at Coca-Cola Park | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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2. Attend a music festival at SteelStacks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Attend a music festival at SteelStacks | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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3. Visit PPL Center

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Visit PPL Center | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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4. Admire the artifacts at the National Museum of Industrial History

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Admire the artifacts at the National Museum of Industrial History | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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5. Learn about transportation at the America on Wheels Museum

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Learn about transportation at the America on Wheels Museum | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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6. Take the kids to Klein Farms

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Take the kids to Klein Farms | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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7. Visit the Mack Trucks Historical Museum

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Visit the Mack Trucks Historical Museum | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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8. Try your luck at Wind Creek Bethlehem

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Try your luck at Wind Creek Bethlehem | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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9. Ignite your curiosity at Da Vinci Science Center

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Ignite your curiosity at Da Vinci Science Center | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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10. Enjoy a live performance at the State Theatre Center for the Arts

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Enjoy a live performance at the State Theatre Center for the Arts | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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11. Learn about farm life at the Burnside Plantation

Learn about farm life at the Burnside Plantation | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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12. Admire the art collection at the Allentown Art Museum

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Admire the art collection at the Allentown Art Museum | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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13. Tour the historic Moravian Museum of Bethlehem

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Tour the historic Moravian Museum of Bethlehem | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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14. Explore canal life and technology at the National Canal Museum

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Explore canal life and technology at the National Canal Museum | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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15. Have dinner at Bolete Restaurant

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Have dinner at Bolete Restaurant | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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16. Take the kids to The Shoppes of Premise Maid

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Take the kids to The Shoppes of Premise Maid | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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17. Taste authentic Irish cuisine at McCarthy's Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar

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Taste authentic Irish cuisine at McCarthy's Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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18. Try Spanish food at Tapas on Main

Try Spanish food at Tapas on Main | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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19. Shop for fresh produce at the Allentown Farmers Market

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Shop for fresh produce at the Allentown Farmers Market | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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20. Bring the entire family to Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdom

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Bring the entire family to Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdom | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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21. Go scuba diving in Lake Hydra

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Go scuba diving in Lake Hydra | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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22. Connect with nature at the Jacobsburg State Park

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Connect with nature at the Jacobsburg State Park | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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23. Discover natural wonders at the Lost River Caverns

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Discover natural wonders at the Lost River Caverns | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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24. Taste unique brews at the Weyerbacher Brewing Company

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Taste unique brews at the Weyerbacher Brewing Company | Things to Do in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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