Lehigh Valley visitors and locals alike seek unique, one-of-a-kind items, and Lehigh Valley has just the shops!
The region’s many downtown Main Streets and friendly local storefronts beckon passersby to stop in and splurge!
Whether you prefer to wander the second-hand stores or shop the specialty shops for home goods, CBD products, and books, you're sure to find the perfect gift when you shop in Lehigh Valley. Shopping options range from antiques and boutiques to Pennsylvania's tax-free clothing and apparel at malls & outlets like Wind CreekⓇ Bethlehem, as well as farmers markets, organic beauty shops, and Lehigh Valley- or Pennsylvania-made and grown products.
The warmer days make for not only spending time outdoors, but also outdoor shopping. Lehigh Valley has some great boutiques and resale stores, as well as shopping destinations for the whole family. On a warm, sunny day, the open-air layout at Promenade Saucon Valley in Center Valley makes you feel like you're somewhere on the West Coast. There are plenty of big brand stores such as Gap and L.L.Bean, and also smaller boutiques like Francesca's, which has trendy pieces at a very reasonable price point. Plus, the restaurants are amazing, like Top Cut, Kome, or White Orchid, so plan to spend a good portion of your day there. The movie theater is also a plus if you want to make it a night out, or drop the kids off while you head to dinner or cocktails.
Downtown Allentown's The Hamilton District is the place to be. Between 5th and 12th street, you can find unique stores such as Assembly88, which has menswear for the modern, confident male. There are also a lot of restaurants and breweries (Allentown Brew Works for one) that range from higher-end fare to gourmet burgers. Perfect for late afternoon shopping and then dinner and drinks at Bell Hall, which has a huge outdoor eating area and a knife juggling bartender.
Lehigh Valley Mall makes shopping easy, rain or shine. With two levels of enclosed shopping, you can browse over 150 stores and restaurants, including Apple, lululemon, and Sephora, and popular department stores: Macy's, JCPenney and Boscov’s without a worry about the weather. After shopping, grab a bite at one of the restaurants, like Iron Hill Brewery or Bonefish Grill.
Lehigh Valley's city of Easton and small towns like Emmaus are full of fantastic finds in outfitter shops, boutiques, and locally owned stores. In Bethlehem, the eclectic mix of shops and galleries, especially on the Southside, is well worth exploring. Bethlehem’s Main Street was proudly recognized with the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Main Street, a true testament to its historic charm and distinctive shopping experience. Don’t miss a visit to the Moravian Book Shop, the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world.
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