The Americus Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Over the last couple of decades, Lehigh Valley, Pa. has transformed into one of the country’s best places to live, work, … and PLAY! With amusement parks, sports stadiums, concert venues, museums, and more, there’s something for everyone to make memories. Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the surrounding areas offer big city attractions without the big city hassle.

From scenic walks and strolls to hikes and running trails, Lehigh Valley offers miles of off-the-beaten-path adventures crossing railroads, rivers, and canals. Be whisked away from the routines of everyday life, and step outside and discover, at your own pace, the natural landmarks that have attracted visitors to this region time and again.

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 at Wind CreekⓇ Bethlehem, as well as farmers markets, organic beauty shops, and Lehigh Valley- or Pennsylvania- made and grown products.

All you need is two wheels, a helmet, and your spirit of adventure for some bicycling bliss on Lehigh Valley’s rail-trails, multi-use paths created from former railroad corridors. Whether you are looking for wide, flat easy riding on railroad beds turned bike path or technical single trail Lehigh Valley has what you are seeking. Prepare to feel like Indiana Jones as you grind that gravel beneath your bicycle’s wheels! There are plenty of amazing off-road trails to explore across Lehigh and Northampton county with an incredible amount of history to absorb along the way. Grab your bike and travel the roads less taken for a more scenic and peaceful ride.

In Lehigh Valley, you’ll discover divine dishes prepared by renowned chefs using fresh local ingredients (many you can find at farmers markets) with various restaurant weeks year-round. Dine in style in a beautifully restored 1740s Stagecoach Inn at Bolete, featuring farm-to-table freshness, innovative cuisine, and impeccable wine selections, just as you would expect from a James Beard Foundation semi-finalist. Searching for comfort food? Try true Southern fare at The Bayou Southern Kitchen & Bar (Bethlehem or Easton locations).

Explore Lehigh Valley’s waterways, and reconnect with Mother Nature. Glide your way through Lehigh Valley’s numerous waterways or raft the class II/III whitewater rapids on the Lehigh River with Pocono Whitewater. Drift lazily down the Delaware River for three hours with Twin Rivers Tubing in a tube, watching the scenic banks go by.

With more than 17 miles of trails, the Trexler Nature Preserve offers a variety of terrains. While some trails include steep climbs, others are equipped with flat, easy walks. Along your journey, you'll enjoy stunning views of the region overlooking the Lehigh Valley Zoo. You'll also find Schlicher's Covered Bridge on the Trexler Nature Preserve. You can also get a glimpse of elk and bison that reside on the preserve.

From skiing and snowsports to horseback riding through the snow, ice-skating, endless paintball fields, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and even warming up with a frothy pint or unwinding at a local winery or distillery, you'll want to let winter in Lehigh Valley embrace you.