Dorney Park Blue Mountain Ski Area Bear Creek Mountain Crayola FACTORY® Lehigh Valley Wine Trail Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Musikfest Kutztown Folk Festival Wheels of Time Rod

Allentown Pennsylvania Tourist Attractions

The beautiful Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania offers fun things to do throughout the year. Whether your interests take you outdoors to local ski areas or famous covered bridges nestled along the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, or to amusement park attractions, historic landmarks, or cultural attractions, there is much to see and do when you vacation at Holiday Inn Conference Center Lehigh Valley. 

Our convenient Allentown location puts you in close proximity to beloved main attractions in this beautiful region of Pennsylvania.

Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom . Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom is the ultimate family amusement park. Thrilling roller coasters, rides for young children in a dedicated section called Camp Snoopy, live entertainment, and an exciting water park are just a few of the main attractions at Dorney Park. The antique carousel at Dorney Park is a favorite centerpiece for all ages. The carousel dates back to 1921 and features an authentic Wurlitzer organ that plays popular American tunes. New for 2008 the exciting roller coaster “Voodoo”. Visit www.dorneypark.com.

Blue Mountain Ski Area. Perfect your ski or snowboard skills in the beautiful Poconos mountains at Blue Mountain Ski Area. This family friendly snow sports resort offers ski and snowboard lessons, rental equipment, tubing, terrain park, and ski trails for all skill levels. Visit www.skibluemt.com.  [Top]

 Bear Creek Mountain Resort. Bear Creek Mountain Resort is the ultimate outdoor adventure destination within close proximity to the Lehigh Valley. Mountain bike, hike, and golf in the summer. Come winter, Bear Creek transforms into a skier’s paradise. The resort offers terrain parks, and 86 acres of trails to ski or snowboard to your heart’s delight.

Crayola FACTORY®. Experience a rainbow of colors like you’ve never experienced before. The Crayola FACTORY® in Easton is a hands-on discovery center that encourages creative expression in children and adults. Visitors to the Crayola FACTORY® will learn how famous Crayola crayons and markers are made through live demonstrations, and will have the opportunity to use their favorite Crayola colors to create mementos of trip. Family Workshops and Birthday Party packages are available. Visit www.crayola.com.  [Top]

Lehigh Valley Wine Trail. The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail is one of the fastest growing wine regions in Pennsylvania. The Wine Trail is home to 9 family-owned wineries of various sizes ranging from one of the largest in Pennsylvania to boutique wineries that produce small batches of deliciously-crafted vintages. In addition to wineries, the picturesque Lehigh Valley Wine Trail is home to an Amish farm, historic covered bridges, and country-style restaurants. Visit www.lehighvalleywinetrail.com.

Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem. Look no farther than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for a world-class Bavarian Christmas experience. Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem, often referred to as Christmas City, is recognized as one of the best Christmas markets in the world. Purchase beautifully crafted items from local artisans, savor traditional Austrian and German foods, listen to live holiday music, and relish in the festivities of the holiday season. Visit www.christmascity.org.  [Top]

Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. Catch AAA baseball fever when you root for the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. This AAA baseball team is an affiliate of the celebrated Philadelphia Phillies. Iron Pigs games take place at the new Coca-Cola Park in the Lehigh Valley. A complete team roster, game schedule and tickets information are available at www.ironpigsbaseball.com.

Musikfest. Musikfest is an annual 10-day music extravaganza in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. What started out as a small festival in 1984 with 118 performers has grown into one of the most celebrated music events in Pennsylvania. Musikfest attracts over 1 million enthusiasts and 300 performers from across the country. Music is performed on 14 indoor and outdoor stages throughout the 10-day event. Ten of the stages offer free performances. Visit www.musikfest.org.  [Top]

Kutztown Folk Festival. The Kutztown Festival is a long-time folk tradition in the Pennsylvania Dutch town of Kutztown. This 9-day festival of entertainment, crafts, and food is packed with wholesome fun for the entire family. Entertainment ranges from live music, to square dancing, to an old-fashioned cake walk, farming techniques, and a quilting bee. Pony rides, a hores-drawn carousel and puppet shows entertain the kids. Visit www.kutztownfestival.com.

Wheels of Time Rod & Custom Jamboree. The annual Wheels of Time Rod & Custom Jamboree car show is one of the most popular weekend car shows on the East Coast summer show circuit. View over 2,250 custom cars and street rods, mingle with fellow aficionados, enjoy exciting car events and contests, and listen to live music. Visit http://www.wheelsoftime.org/jamboree.shtml.   [Top]