American Originals

The Crayola FACTORY® provides creative fun for everyone and a look at the production of the inimitable crayons and markers.

C.F. Martin & Co. shows visitors every step in the process of making world-famous guitars.

Mack Trucks Historical Museum displays something of the muscle and determination that went into building America.

The world’s largest builder of church organs chronicles its complete history at Allen Organ Company.

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Famous First

The Moravian Community in the town of Bethlehem was home to the first girl’s boarding school in the United States that opened on October 19, 1743.

The Moravians also built America’s first waterworks system. Ben Franklin later modeled Philadelphia’s system after it.

Binney and Smith, the parent company of Crayola, produced the first crayon in Easton, PA in 1903.

The first electronic organ was produced by Allen Organ Company in Lehigh Valley.

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Bedrooms and Boardrooms of Revolution

The Liberty Bell Shrine has a full-size replica of the real bell that was hidden from the British army in Allentown and visitors are encouraged to give it a ring!

George and Martha Washington both slept at the 1758 Sun Inn, but not together!

The George Taylor House, home of the signer of the Declaration of Independence, gives visitors a glimpse into the living quarters of our country’s founders.

The 1753 Bachmann Publick House served as Northampton County’s first courthouse and was the site of Native American treaty signings.

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Musical Excursions

Musikfest is one of America’s largest music festivals, offering over 500 free performances throughout a 10-day period each August.

Historic Bethlehem is home to the nation’s first trombone choir.

The Allentown Band is America’s oldest civilian band, and has been playing in the Lehigh Valley for more than 150 years.

The Bach Festival showcases the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, which was founded in 1898 and became the first choir to perform The Mass in B Minor and The Christmas Oratorio in the United States.

C.F. Martin & Co. and Allen Organ round out the perfect musical tour of Lehigh Valley.

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Stay & Save Deals

Stay & Play golf packages combine accessible courses, plentiful tee times and affordable hotel stays for 10 months each year.

Exciting Stay & Scream packages prove that visitors don’t have to pay lots of money to have tons of fun.

Stay & Ski packages are the perfect winter getaway for the ski fanatics in the family.

Stay & Game packages with Sands Casino Resort I Bethlehem is the best way to combine overnight fun with free slot credit!

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Family Fun

The Crayola FACTORY® makes any visit colorful and imaginative.

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is home to the most exciting roller coasters and scream machines the northeast has to offer.

The Lehigh Valley Zoo is wildly wonderful with 225 animals, various educational programs, special events, Boo at the Zoo and more!

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Trails and Tours

The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail offers tours and tastings at nine family-owned vineyards and wineries.

The self-guided Lehigh Valley Covered Bridge Tour combines rural beauty with architectural mastery.

The Lehigh County Log Cabin Trail features 22 historic log homes built in the 18th and 19th Centuries.

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Holiday Getaways

Bethlehem, known as “Christmas City,” is a site to see during the holidays as the streets come alive with song, shopping and festive cheer. Bethlehem by Night bus tours, walking tours, and horse and carriage rides are offered.

Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem is a European-style holiday market featuring crafts, ethnic foods and entertainment.

Allentown’s “Lights in the Parkway” is a spectacular drive-thru holiday display stretching 1.5 miles.

Walking tours of historic Nazareth, along with a number of special events, are offered throughout the holiday season.

Koziar’s Christmas Village has over a million lights adorning buildings and landscapes.

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Free and Low Fee Events & Attractions

Download the PDF, “If it’s free, it’s for me.”

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