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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46.0 Miles
89% 1131 votes
Children's Museums 4231 Ave of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131 MoreLess Info
Please Touch Museum caters to the curiosity of young children, with exhibits and interactive activities exploring music and rhythm, city life – from grocery shopping to a construction zone -- and science, nature and weather stops on the River Adventure.
46.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton, NJ 8540 MoreLess Info
Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve is a 75 acre nature reserve populated by lakes, rocky creeks, wooded wetlands, and upland forests. The preserve offers 8 miles of maintained scenic trails providing views of the native flora and fauna.
46.2 Miles
62% 82 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625 MoreLess Info
The New Jersey State Museum is an all-purpose museum that has exhibits that cover art, archaeology, and science in one location. In addition to the collections, the attraction also features a planetarium with frequent shows.
46.2 Miles
77% 13 votes
Movie Theaters 1336 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 10 auditoriums, AMC Woodhaven 10 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater provides stadium seating, theater rentals for private events and a concession area with food and drinks.
46.4 Miles
91% 32 votes
Religious Buildings 1663 Bristol Park, Bensalem, PA MoreLess Info
Offering tours and miniature retreats, the Saint Katharine Drexel Mission Center & Shrine houses the remains of Saint Katharine, along with artifacts and literature on the life and work of the Philadelphia woman, who was canonized in 2000.
46.4 Miles
79% 38 votes
Architectural Buildings Trenton, NJ MoreLess Info
The second-oldest statehouse in America is the New Jersey Statehouse. Guided tours are held hourly throughout the week with occasional Saturday tours which cover the building's history, art, and architecture.
46.4 Miles
29% 41 votes
Monuments Trenton, NJ MoreLess Info
Open throughout the year, the Trenton Battle Monument was created to commemorate the first Battle of Trenton. The most prominent part of the monument and surrounding park is the triumphal column of granite that is 148 feet high.
46.4 Miles
100% 14 votes
National & State Parks 1671 N Providence Road, Media, PA 19063 MoreLess Info
Rose Tree Park is a 120 acre park populated by fields, hills, and woodlands. The park is home to three notable historic buildings, the Leedom House, the Hunt Club, and the old Rose Tree Tavern.
46.5 Miles
97% 159 votes
Military Museums 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 MoreLess Info
Serving as an educational center for both Colonial and American history, the Old Barracks Museum is actually housed in the last remaining structure of its kind. The museum staff conducts daily tours and offers interpretations of American Colonial life.
46.5 Miles
- 2 votes
Visitor Centers Barracks and Lafayette Streets, Trenton, NJ MoreLess Info
The Trenton Visitors Center is a center dedicated to providing information for visitors to the city. The center provides a variety of information, including dining, lodging, entertainment, and sightseeing recommendations.
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