- Our list of the best things to do in Allentown, Pennsylvania, features the top 135 nearby activities — including 45 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Allentown, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 29 things to do within the city of Allentown, PA , followed by 106 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bethlehem, Easton, Jim Thorpe, Quakertown, Kutztown, Phillipsburg, Macungie, Frenchtown, Doylestown, Reading, Farmington and Pittstown
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Entrees include maple-glazed grilled salmon BLT, 10-oz. whiskey sirloin, and 8-oz. Angus burger topped with blue cheese
21.9 Miles
84%
37 votes
34 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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Blue Mountain Sports and Wear offers Lehigh Gorge, and Switchback Trails bike trips, and Lehigh River kayaking trips. The company also offers kayak, canoe, rowboat, and bike rental, along with shuttle service to popular area attractions.
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.
21.9 Miles
Rainbow's End, located in a brick building with large windows, is a vintage candy store and homemade ice cream store. The business is particularly known for its chocolate candy and licorice, along with good customer service.
21.9 Miles
Known as the inspiration for Walt Disney's 'Haunted Mansion' ride, visitors can explore an old Victorian mansion at The Harry Packer Mansion Tours. The mansion is filled with artifacts form the era; including furniture, artwork, and fireplaces.
21.9 Miles
A family-owned and operated craft winery, Big Creek Vineyard makes a variety of wines, including reds, whites, roses, and fruit wines. The winery welcomes visitors, and offers tastings in its storefront, the Jim Thorpe Shoppe.
22.0 Miles
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.
22.1 Miles
74%
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.
22.1 Miles
When the Mauch Chunk Opera House originally was built in 1881, the Addison Hutton designed building featured a first floor open-air farmer's market, and a second story concert hall. Visitors can see many performances in the building, and its acoustics are still considered outstanding.
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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.