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

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2. Attend a music festival at SteelStacks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Visit PPL Center

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4. Admire the artifacts at the National Museum of Industrial History

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5. Learn about transportation at the America on Wheels Museum

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6. Take the kids to Klein Farms

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7. Visit the Mack Trucks Historical Museum

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8. Try your luck at Wind Creek Bethlehem

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9. Ignite your curiosity at Da Vinci Science Center

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10. Enjoy a live performance at the State Theatre Center for the Arts

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11. Learn about farm life at the Burnside Plantation

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12. Admire the art collection at the Allentown Art Museum

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13. Tour the historic Moravian Museum of Bethlehem

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14. Explore canal life and technology at the National Canal Museum

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15. Have dinner at Bolete Restaurant

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16. Take the kids to The Shoppes of Premise Maid

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17. Taste authentic Irish cuisine at McCarthy's Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar

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18. Try Spanish food at Tapas on Main

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19. Shop for fresh produce at the Allentown Farmers Market

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20. Bring the entire family to Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdom

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21. Go scuba diving in Lake Hydra

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22. Connect with nature at the Jacobsburg State Park

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23. Discover natural wonders at the Lost River Caverns

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24. Taste unique brews at the Weyerbacher Brewing Company

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • 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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