- The list below includes 101 free or cheap things to do in or near Allentown, Pennsylvania, including 100 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Specialty Museums.
- From Cedar Beach Playground to Percy Ruhe Memorial Park aka Alton Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Allentown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Easton, Bethlehem, Jim Thorpe and Quakertown.
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Sprawling transportation museum hosts exhibits of classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles
16.9 Miles
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6 votes
Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA
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The Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center is a museum and cultural center dedicated to promoting the Pennsylvania German Culture. The museum features a collection of over 10,000 artifacts representing rural life of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
17.0 Miles
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9 votes
300 Top Rock Road, Quakertown, PA
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A shady mountain ascent is offered to those looking for a hard hike along the Top Rock Trail at Nockamixon State Park. The total length of the trail is just under a mile and a half and has a top elevation of 920 feet.
21.5 Miles
Penn's Peak is a popular venue for conferences, trade shows, dances, weddings, concerts and much more. In addition, it also features two bars, a restaurant and a stunning 50-mile panoramic view of northeastern Pennsylvania's Appalachian mountains
21.9 Miles
People can take a tour of the 1861 Samuel Sloan designed home of railroad magnate and Lehigh University founder Asa Packer. At the Asa Packer Mansion, people can see the only working model of an 1905 Model D Grand Welte Cottage Orchestration known to exist in the United States.
21.9 Miles
Visitors can step aboard a 1920s narrow gauge diesel train for a one hour round trip over the Lehigh River Gorge. Passengers can choose between standard coach cars, open air cars, or first class cars aboard the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway.
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DeFeo's Manor is a bed and breakfast. Guest can choose between three different rooms; the 1855 Victorian inspired Bella Room, the Victorian inspired Blue Room, or the 1920's and 1950's inspired Art Deco room.
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35 votes
41 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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The Mauch Chunk Museum contains items explaining the history of the area, including videos, images, artifacts, and models. Of particular interest is the model of Josiah White's Bear Trap water powered lock.
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The Old Jail Museum, built in 1871, was the home of the hanging of the seven Molly Maguires. Right before their hanging deaths, while probably innocent of the charges, one of them placed their hand on the wall, and despite numerous attempts to remove it, the handprint remains today.
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Memorial Hall Skating Rink is a family owned year-round skating center that caters to both traditional roller skaters as well as inline skaters. The rink offers regular specials, a snack bar, and also runs scheduled classes to learn to skate.
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Offering whitewater rafting adventures for beginners and advanced thrill-seekers, Jim Thorpe River Adventures also offers inflatable kayak and mountain bike trips in the Lehigh Gorge State Park with their experienced river guides.