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

The Icon of American Independence has roots in Lehigh Valley.

Each year, millions travel to

Looking for a way to beat the heat this summer? You don't have to sit inside in the AC to stay cool. Why not head underground where you'll be able to experience mild temperatures all year round?

Enjoy a night under the stars at the drive in movies! 

Lehigh Valley's Drive-Ins are both ready to reopen for the 2021 season. Please check with each venue to learn more about their health & safety practices. 

Becky's Drive-In in Walnutport
Open 7 days a week. Admission is $11 for adults, $7 for children ages 3-12, 2 & under is free. Admission includes a double feature. Gates open at 7 p.m. on Friday, 6 p.m. on Saturday; and 7:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Movie selects below are showing through July 1, 2021.

• Screen 1: “F9: The Fast Saga” (PG-13) at 9:00 p.m. and “Nobody” (R) at 11:35 p.m. 
• Screen 2: "A Quiet Place Part II" (PG-13) at 9:00 p.m. and "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It" (R) at 11:00 p.m.

Shankweiler's in Orefield
Shankweiler's is open 7 days a week for its 87th consecutive season. Perfect nightcap to enjoy a funnel cake! Showtimes are approximate and tickets are ONLY available at the Box-Office and must be used at time of purchase. Admission is $11 for adults and $7 for Children 12 & under; 2 yrs & under is free. Admission includes a double feature.

• Now Showing through July 1: "F9: The Fast Saga” (PG-13) at 9:00 p.m. and “Nobody” (R) at 11:35 p.m.  

  Starting June 25, Shankweiler's Drive-In will be open 7 days a week. Perfect timing for the return of a snack stand favorite... funnel cakes!

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!

With so many fantastic locally-owned restaurants here in Lehigh Valley, it’s sometimes hard to decide where to go or what to eat. Throughout the seasons, restaurant groups of Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and beyond come together to highlight Restaurant Week.

The region is awash in free music, from downtown twilight concerts to picnic in the park presentations.

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.

Enjoy a movie in the parks across Lehigh Valley! Hollywood stars and characters return to Lehigh Valley skies this summer, as Movies in the Parks bring big-screen entertainment to local parks across Lehigh Valley.