Best hotels in Allentown
Renaissance Allentown Hotel
12 N 7th Street, PA 18101
An upmarket four-star Marriott hotel, Renaissance Allentown is attached to the PPL Center and close to Allentown Art Museum. Indulge in the hotel’s gym, on-site restaurant and 24/7 room service. The hotel’s also pet-friendly if you’re traveling with any four-legged friends
The Historic Benner Mansion Bed and Breakfast
25 S 15th Street, PA 18102
Lounge in luxury and sophistication at this charming 20th-century B&B in the West Walnut district. Benefit from on-site parking and relax in your luxury suite complete with a four-poster bed and large bathroom. Guests can also eat at a time that suits them, with an all-day buffet kept piping hot in the dining room.
Hilton Garden Inn Allentown Bethlehem Airport
1787-B Airport Road, PA 18109
Stay at this modern hotel near the airport, for easy access to the local attractions of Allentown and Bethlehem. Guests enjoy free parking on-site, as well as access to a large indoor pool, gym and pleasant outdoor courtyard. Enjoy a hearty breakfast or evening meal in the hotel’s restaurant or order room service for a little privacy.
Best restaurants in Allentown
Youell's Oyster House
2249 Walnut Street, Allentown, PA 18104
Treat your tastebuds to melt-in-the-mouth seafood at Youell’s Oyster House, expertly brought from sea to table for over a century. Whether you’re keen to try their staple oysters or prefer turf over surf, their award-winning menu has it all. From sizzling ribeye steak to succulent scallops, Youell’s Oyster House is a strong favorite among locals and visitors too.
Damascus
449 N 2nd Street, PA 18102
Jamil and Marie have been serving the flavors of their hometown in Syria since they opened Damascus in 2000. Warm, inviting and exuding a real family atmosphere, the restaurant serves up authentic Middle Eastern delicacies, like crispy fried zucchini and comforting bowls of baba ganouj, a delicious hummus-like appetizer.
Zest bar & grille
306 S New Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Head to Bethlehem on your Lehigh Valley travels and enjoy the impressive rooftop views offered by Zest bar & grille, the sister restaurant to Allentown’s popular Grille 350. Dive into a fusion of flavors from savory filet mignon to brown butter lobster tails as the sun sets over the charming town of Bethlehem.
Best attractions in Allentown
Liberty Bell Museum
622 Hamilton Street, PA 18101
This iconic bell once rang from a steeple in Pennsylvania State House but has since earned a notable war-wound, becoming a symbol of American Independence. Visit Liberty Bell Museum to learn more about the American Revolution and what how the bell became famous. You can even get up close to the replica and read its cast-iron proclamation.
Museum of Indian Culture
2825 Fish Hatchery Road, PA 18103
Learn about the culture of local Native American tribes at the Museum of Indian Culture. Opened in 1980, it aims to present and preserve the Lenape and other Northeastern tribes through a display of artifacts, storytelling and ceremonial breath singing. Celebrate Women Warriors, learn about the Lenape ancestors and read Native American literature at the library.
SteelStacks
101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Just a twenty-minute drive from Allentown, this former industrial heart of the region has become a thriving culture site. After over a century of steel production, the historic Bethlehem Steel plant now hosts concerts and seasonal festivals.