Things to Do in Allentown

Allentown is Pennsylvania’s third most populous city, and—along with the cities of Bethlehem and Easton—is part of what is known as the Lehigh Valley. There's lots to do in the area; so stay, play and explore it all today!

Allentown's Artsy Side

Wander through the popular Allentown ArtsWalk to take in the city's creative vibes. This pedestrian-only installment links the downtown region’s art galleries to the PPL Center and the City Center’s three office towers, with shopping, dining, entertainment and relaxing along the way. Wander through the museum galleries embodying 2,000 years of creative history. Its collection of 17,000 works showcases Asian and European art, textiles and decorative arts, but its American collection of over 500 American paintings and sculptures is the museum's pride and joy.

Hometown Taste Delights

Pull up a seat and grab a bite to eat at Nick's Diner, offering everything from Philly cheesesteaks to Buffalo-style wings and seafood. If you're an ice cream aficionado, find your way to Ice Cream World. You can choose from more than 100 varieties of ice cream, sorbet, sherbet, yogurt and Italian ice—all made freshly on the premises. Both food stops are open daily throughout the year.

Root for the Home Team

Get ready for hot dogs, peanuts and plenty of cheering. You don't have to be an active sports enthusiast to enjoy a day of baseball at Coca-Cola Park, site of home games for Minor League Baseball's Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Hockey fans visiting from out of town can grab a fresh brew and catch a game at the PPL Center, which also hosts concerts and other special events.

Kid-Friendly Fun

Get lost together in the mysteries of science at the Da Vinci Science Center. Its two floors of interactive exhibits offer tech, engineering, math and science learning. Your kids can climb into a real truck cab, create animation, investigate a simulated gorilla’s nest and ride a life-sized gyroscope to experience the sensations of space travel—and that's just the beginning. For good, old-fashioned fun, grab the gang for an exciting day of riding carnival rides, playing games and seeing big name live musical acts like Carrie Underwood at the Great Allentown Fair.

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