Free & Cheap Things to Do in Allentown, PA

  • 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.
  • 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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0.0 Miles
Participants test their driving skills on a track filled with twists and turns during this autocross experience
2.4 Miles
75% 174 votes
Science Museums 3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass, Allentown, PA 18103 MoreLess Info
A hurricane simulator, a gyrosphere, a wind turbine, and a seismometer are just some of the things available to explore at the Da Vinci Science Center. This center has many hands-on exhibits.
2.5 Miles
85% 52 votes
Specialty Museums Merchants Square Mall, Allentown, PA 18103 MoreLess Info
Over 40 model trains can be seen at the Merchants Square Model Train Exhibit, a popular place for birthday parties. The main exhibit is 78 feet long by 36 feet wide and includes a 16 by 24 foot lake that produces rain.
1.3 Miles
94% 18 votes
Go Karts 649 S 10th Street, Allentown, PA 18103 MoreLess Info
The Lehigh Valley Grand Prix is an indoor go-karting facility that is available for birthday parties, corporate events, and bachelor parties. The facility includes a ¼-mile go-kart track that has 11 turns.
2.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
History Museums 3600 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, PA 18104 MoreLess Info
The mill at Haines Mill Museum dates back to 1760. Restored as a working grist mill museum in 1972, visitors can now watch a water turbine and rolling equipment operated by water power supplied from a mill race. Open Saturday and Sunday, May through September.
2.9 Miles
80% 5 votes
Recreation Centers 1144 N 38th Street, Allentown, PA 18104 MoreLess Info
Open to members, Westwood Heights Swim Club offers swim lessons at its 5 lane lap pool. The club has amenities like free Wi-Fi, changing rooms, a playground, and basketball court.
1.3 Miles
88% 24 votes
History Museums 432 W. Walnut Street, Allentown, PA MoreLess Info
As one of the largest historical societies in America, the Lehigh County Heritage Center houses 6 galleries with over 13,000 square feet of exhibits. The museum covers the areas rich history through Colonial America and the Industrial Revolution, with artifacts, vintage photographs and documents.
3.0 Miles
74% 31 votes
Laser Tag 874 Marcon Blvd., Allentown, PA 18019 MoreLess Info
Lehigh Laser Tag offers a multi-level state of the art laser tag arena. The facility can also be rented for birthday parties, or for corporate team building events, and food can be provided.
0.6 Miles
89% 9 votes
Movie Theaters 527 N 19th Street, Allentown, PA 18104 MoreLess Info
The Civic Theatre of Allentown is a live entertainment venue that has the mission of bringing high quality productions at a low cost to the public. The facility also has an educational theater school.
1.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 2027 W Linden Street, Allentown, PA 18104 MoreLess Info
Established in 1948, the J Birney Crum Stadium is a multi-purpose sports facility that can seat up to 15,000 people at a time. The stadium is the home football field of William Allen High School.
3.7 Miles
37% 19 votes
Art Gallery 1700 Catasauqua Road, Allentown, PA 18109 MoreLess Info
Offering 2D and 3D viewing experiences, Carmike Cinemas 16 plays the latest films and blockbuster hits in its auditoriums. All of the auditoriums feature THX surround sound and digital projection systems.
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