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At just 90 miles from New York City and an hour from Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley is just a short drive away from major Mid-Atlantic cities. When planning your next board retreat or small group meeting, consider escaping the hustle and bustle of big city life as you host your event at one of these venues. 

Discover Lehigh Valley hosted a FAM tour April 6 - 8 to showcase meeting-friendly properties throughout Lehigh Valley. This trip welcomed 12 meeting planners and their guests to a fun-filled experience in Lehigh Valley.

Each summer, the campus of DeSales University is transformed into one of the nation’s top summer theatre festivals. The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (PSF) offers up a wide variety of performances each year, all promising top-notch talent. 

Sunny skies and toasty temperatures mean that summer has officially arrived in Lehigh Valley. Get geared up for a season full of fun with plenty of events to see and things to do throughout Lehigh Valley. 

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. Before you head to the grocery store to stock up, consider paying a visit to one of these local pick-your-own farms, each offering the chance to head out to the fields and stock up on summer's sweetest treats. 

School's out and it's time to kick off summer with some fun! Mark your calendars for these events taking place in Lehigh Valley throughout the month of June.

Bethlehem is home to one of the best kept secret in the Lehigh Valley - Dutch Springs, a 50-acre lake in a natural setting providing summer fun for the whole family. 

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.

Summertime in Lehigh Valley is packed to the brim with fun. Whether your visit includes making a splash at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, discovering color at Crayola Experience,™ or admiring handcrafted instruments at C.F. Martin Guitar -- you’ll want to consider planning a stop at one of these local events to your summer itinerary.

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!