Did you know that some of your favorite products, like PEEPS® and Martin Guitar, call Lehigh Valley home? Along with these household names, there are tons of smaller, local businesses with creations that you have to try. Discover amazing products that are manufactured, right here, in Lehigh Valley, PA.
Production Experiences in Lehigh Valley
The magic of color is handcrafted in Easton, PA. Crayola crayons were invented in 1903 by cousins Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith, who founded the Binney & Smith Co. In 2007, the company was renamed to reflect their top selling brand. At Crayola Experience™, you get to see how each box of bright Crayola® crayons are made. As you make your way through the factory, there are tons of interactive exhibits to explore like naming your own crayon and more!
Do you hear the music? The finest notes are strummed on Martin Guitars, which have been manufactured in Nazareth, PA for over 175 years! Martin Guitar's legendary heritage has helped create music history and define musical culture. Learn all about these amazing instruments at the Martin Guitar Factory, Museum, and Visitors Center.
Beverages Made in Lehigh Valley
A-Treat® soda is an iconic, Lehigh Valley favorite. These delicious drinks are sold in grocery stores, small shops, and restaurants throughout Pennsylvania and can be spotted across the country! Try a bottle with classic flavors like Cream Soda and Birch Beer, or something more unique like Black Cherry or Big Blue.
The Lehigh Valley is a designated American Viticultural Area. The location and landscape make it a special place to grow wine grapes, and there are plenty of fabulous wineries that take advantage of this gem. The Chambourcin grape, a French hybrid—dubbed “the jewel of the Lehigh Valley”, is used to create a variety of wins that are a must try!
Award-winning Mishka Premium Vodka is made in Allentown, PA. This Life Forever Inc, the first black-owned distillery in Pennsylvania, originally specialized in sparkling rosé before transitioning to spirits in 2012, and is now known for this natural, honey vodka.
There is no shortage of breweries in Lehigh Valley. Top notch flavor is boiled, fermented, canned, and poured here, and you’re bound to find a pint that suits your tastes.
Candy Made in Lehigh Valley
Over 100 years of sugary, sweetness has been produced at Just Born, Inc. They’re well known for their PEEPS®, the most popular Easter candy in the U.S., but you can’t forget Mike and Ikes or Hot Tamales. Just Born was founded in 1923 in New York, and moved to its current factory location in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1932.
This candy company takes s’mores to the next level. Stuffed Puffs, a confectionary company that produces stuffed marshmallows, makes all of their products in Bethlehem, PA inside a converted Bethlehem Steel facility. How cool is that!
If it’s not obvious, we love marshmallows here in Lehigh Valley, but you can find even more delectable candy shops and specialty food stores while you’re here.
Lehigh Valley is a hub for innovation, creativity, and production. Quality manufacturing, delicious flavors, rich history, and a warm welcome are waiting for you in Lehigh Valley. Plan your trip today!
What else is made in Lehigh Valley? Let us know what we should add to the list by emailing maria@discoverlehighvalley.com
