If the winter chill has you craving indoor adventure, Lehigh Valley has an impressive range of indoor activities to keep your spirits high. From museums to high-speed indoor go-karts, creative art experiences, and more, Lehigh Valley offers up a number of ways to take the fun indoors and cure cabin fever.

A patron views artwrok at Allentown Art Museum in Allentown, PA

Museums and Cultural Attractions

Explore Lehigh Valley’s rich cultural scene with more than 20 sites to see. Whether you're interested in history, art, or science, Lehigh Valley has it all.

  • Allentown Art Museum (31 N. Fifth St., Allentown): Explore unique artwork and participate in hands-on workshops, guided tours, and more. Admission is free daily! Exhibitions on display now are "New Conversations: Renaissance and Baroque Art" and Unexpected Perspectives: The Lens of Abelardo Morell."

  • Nurture Nature Center (518 Northampton St., Easton): A center for community learning about environmental challenges, featuring interactive exhibits and workshops.

  • National Museum of Industrial History (602 E. Second St., Bethlehem): Located in the historic SteelStacks, this museum reveals America’s industrial roots with personal stories and artifacts.

  • Museum of Indian Culture (2825 Fish Hatchery Rd., Allentown)

Museum quality Chevys at America on Wheels in Allentown Pa

Indoor Trains and Transportation Exhibits in Lehigh Valley

For train and history enthusiasts, Lehigh Valley offers unique exhibits that explore the evolution of transportation.

  • National Canal Museum (2750 Hugh Moore Park Rd., Easton): Discover the The National Canal Museum interprets the history and culture of canals as well as the science and technology behind their building, through exhibits and hands-on activities. 

  • America On Wheels (5 N. Front St., Allentown): Get close to classic cars and trains while exploring America’s rich locomotive and transportation history, with fascinating displays of the evolution of automobiles and hands-on exhibits.

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Crayola Experience kids with Crayon Mascot

Creative Arts & Crafts

Lehigh Valley offers interactive art and creativity-centered activities for all ages.

  • Crayola Experience (30 Centre Square, Easton): Discover the magic of color with 25+ attractions spread throughout four floors. You'll find enough fun to keep little ones (and the young at heart) busy for hours. Activities include the chance to create a crayon with your name on it at Wrap It Up, make a custom puzzle, and more.

  • Color Me Mine (25 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem): In Bethlehem's Southside, Color Me Mine offers a fun DIY experience with hand-painted ceramics. Choose a design from their shelves, bring your own snacks and drinks, and make something beautiful to display in your home. This is an activity people of all ages can enjoy

  • Painting with a Twist (3650 Nazareth Pike Unit 4, Bethlehem) Get creative with your group of friends and family as you create artwork of all kinds. From painting, to knitting, to candle making. Painting with a Twist in Bethlehem has a variety of experiences to keep things interesting this winter. 

 

Lehigh Valley has no shortage of indoor activities to keep you entertained all winter long. Share your favorite indoor spots and keep exploring!

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Racers sitting in go-karts wearing helmets at the Lehigh Valley Gand Prix

Get Competitive Indoors

Challenge your friends and family to an adrenaline-filled day of competition with these indoor adventures.

  • Lehigh Valley Grand Prix (649 S. 10th St., Allentown): Test your skills on the high-speed indoor go-kart track. Race against your friends to see who can get the fastest lap time or challenge your friends to some axe throwing. And, check out their miniature bowling lanes for some added fun.

  • Lehigh Valley Laser Tag (874 Marcon Blvd., Allentown): Visit the only multi-level laser tag arena in the area. Complete with high-tech game play, fog enhancement, glowing barriers, and black lights this is the premiere laser tag facility to play while getting a great work out this winter.

  • Off-Centre Escape Room (323 Pine St., Ste. B002, Easton)

  • Sky Zone (2285 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem): Bounce 'til your heart's content at this indoor trampoline park conveniently located in Bethlehem.

  • The Sweet Spot Bar & Grill (2805 Lehigh St, Allentown): Too cold to spend a day on the golf course? The Sweet Spot Bar is where you can experience an innovative golf simulator as you play world-renowned courses. Perfect your swing on the range and work on your short game on greens, all paired with a full bar and food menu. Golf not your vibe? Their simulators also offer Home Run Derby, Dodgeball, Football, and more! 

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​An exhibit "Sharks - To be great is to be misunderstood" at Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion in Allentown, PA

Unconventional Learning Adventures

Lehigh Valley’s science and discovery centers bring learning to life.

  • Da Vinci Science Center (815 W. Hamilton St., Allentown): Explore what makes the world work with hands-on activities. Your little ones will have so much fun that they won't even realize they're learning at the same time! Stop by the marine tank for a peek under the sea and be sure to check out the visiting exhibits, allowing each visit to be fresh and exciting. Right now, check out "Sharks - To be great is to be misunderstood."

  • Imagi Nation (3313 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown): Kids ages 3-12 can role-play over 40 careers in a kid-sized town, experiencing a realistic community.

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Lehigh Valley has no shortage of indoor activities to keep you entertained all winter long. Share your favorite indoor spots and keep exploring!