Experience the “Best Of” Lehigh Valley
There’s a lot to love about Lehigh Valley, and we’ve got the accolades to back it up!
Several attractions have earned recognition in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for multiple years running, cementing their status as local favorites. Check out this round-up of award-winning attractions in the region and discover some of the best Lehigh Valley has to offer.
Best Historic Hotel
Address: 437 Main Street
The Historic Hotel Bethlehem has topped USA Today’s 10Best Historic Hotel/Resort category for six years in a row (and has been in the top 3 for two more years!). The hotel has been a Main Street staple since 1741, with the current building opening in 1922. Enjoy modern amenities in a beautiful historic setting, and maybe even stay in a room where distinguished guests like Amelia Earhart, John F. Kennedy, Muhammad Ali, and the Dalai Lama have once stayed.
Best Main Street
With tons of history, delicious restaurants, and charming hotels and shops, it’s not hard to see why Bethlehem has earned the top spot in USA Today’s 10Best Main Street category two years in a row. Main Street in Bethlehem passes by UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Moravian Settlements-Bethlehem. The town was named "The Christmas City" in 1937, but there's plenty to enjoy here all year long.
Best Music Festival
Musikfest is a 10-day summer celebration and the nation's largest free, non-gated music festival, and a 4-time winner of USA Today’s 10Best Music Festival category. The festival hosts over 500 performances across 16 stages and every genre. Attendees can also enjoy pierogi and craft beer, watch cultural demonstrations, and shop from artisan vendors throughout Bethlehem's historic district. No visit to Musikfest is complete without grabbing one of their iconic, collectible mugs, which you can refill at stations throughout the festival grounds.
Best Public Market
Address: 325 Northampton Street
Easton Public Market has appeared on USA Today’s 10Best Public Markets list four times, with a win in 2023 and two runner-up spots in 2024 and 2026. This market grew out of Easton Farmers' Market, the oldest continuous open-air market in the country. The market features a demonstration kitchen, community room, and artisanal food vendors, so you can learn on-site how to cook with the produce, meats, and cheeses that you just shopped for.
Best Minor League Ballpark
Address: 1050 Ironpigs Way
Coca-Cola Park, home of the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, is a top attraction in the region. Visitors enjoy socializing over beers in the aptly named Bacon Strip behind right field. The 10,000-capacity stadium also hosts concerts and food festivals. This fan-favorite venue took the top spot in USA Today’s 10Best Minor League Ballpark category.
Best Drive-In Theater
Address: 4540 Shankweiler Road
Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre, a Lehigh Valley original since 1934, holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest continually operating drive-in theater on the planet and has appeared in USA Today's 10Best Drive-In Theater rankings for multiple years running.
Best Theme Park Halloween Event
Dorney Park's Halloween Haunt earned a top-ten ranking in the 2026 USA Today 10Best Theme Park Halloween Event category. Throughout the Halloween season, the park offers haunted mazes, scare zones, and live entertainment, including the new Blair Witch: No Signal maze and The Conductor, a live show featuring percussion, violin, and pyrotechnics.
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