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Pork and beef links. Chili sauce. Tangy mustard. Crisp onions and pickles. A perfectly steamed bun.

It’s time to break out the red, white and blue for Independence Day. It’s hard to pick what’s best about the Fourth of July – is it the picnic food, All-American spirit, or the fireworks? No matter what your favorite part is, fireworks are a classic. 

'Tis the season for ice cream, al fresco dining, water recreation, and the great outdoors. I think it is safe to say ice cream is the official sponsor of summer! And that means you should celebrate with a scoop of your favorite Lehigh Valley ice cream!

Enjoy a night at the drive-in! 

Lehigh Valley's Drive-Ins are both open! Please check with each venue to learn more about their health & safety practices. 

Becky's Drive-In in Walnutport
Open 7 days a week; Gates open at 7 p.m. on Friday, 6 p.m. on Saturday & 7:30 p.m. Sunday–Thursday. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children ages 3-12. 

SPECIAL EVENT: Garth Brooks is set for a one-night-only concert event to air on-screen at select drive-in theaters, including Becky's, across North America, only on June 27. Get Tickets.

Shankweiler's in Orefield 
Showtimes are approximate, arrive early! Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for Children 12 & under; free for children ages 2 yrs & under. 

Catching the latest box office hit doesn’t mean you have to head inside. During the warmer months, make your way to two local drive-in theaters offering new release films in a classic setting.

Lehigh Valley is home to Shankweiler’s Drive-In and Becky’s Drive-In, both offering contemporary films for the whole family to enjoy.  Pack the family in the car and head out to one of these two venues to catch a double feature under the stars.

With Father's Day just around the corner, you'll want to be sure you're making time to celebrate

Ready to lace up your hiking boots? Whether you’re looking for a steep, challenging trail or something a bit more easy going, Lehigh Valley is home to countless parks and trails primed for exploring. Check out a few of our favorites -- be sure to pack your camera for some photo ops! 

Summer is full of bright colors - the trees are awash in green and blues sweep across the skies for miles. Along with those colors come the freshest fruits & vegetables, all in season and ripe for picking.

Patios, decks and verandas are opening at restaurants across Lehigh Valley and the local dining

Help support local restaurants, craft beverage makers, and farmers markets and vendors across the

Lehigh Valley continues to be under a statewide "Stay at Home" order, but you can still enjoy a special Mother's Day meal from the comfort of your home.