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Live Music & Libations From popular destinations to hidden gems, there are many ways to explore the state while sipping some spirits (and raising your spirits) and listening to live music. Like a fine wine, let it breathe on the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail where local wineries flaunt Pennsylvania wines that pair nicely with live music. (Purchase a few of your favorite bottles to pop a cork when you’re back at home.) Boogie on down to Eight Oaks Farm Distillery & Kitchen in New Tripoli, where grain is grown onsite and live music brings down the house every Saturday. If handcrafted suds are more your speed, belly up to the bar at Two Rivers Brewing Company in Easton, boasting live music every Friday. Or just enjoy a pint and then head over to the State Theatre Center for the Arts for eclectic performances in a picturesque theater. Music lovers rejoice in Bethlehem with a thriving music scene. Godfrey Daniels is known to be one of the most beloved listening rooms in the state with an intimate atmosphere and walls adorned with relics of performers past. A music lover’s wonderland, Musikfest Café at SteelStacks has a jam-packed calendar of live music and the much-anticipated Musikfest, an annual festival spanning several days, several venues, and a jaw-dropping lineup. Get a little hair o’ the dog at nearby Fegley’s Brew Works, offering a menu that pairs perfectly with their tap list. More Places to Explore in This Region Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom More than 60 rides, live shows, attractions, a waterpark, kiddie rides at Planet Snoopy, and build-your-own funnel cake bar. Allentown Lost River Caverns Natural limestone cavern with 45-minute tours, a woodland nature trail, and The Gilman Museum. Hellertown C.F. Martin & Co. Family-owned guitar and string instrument manufacturer established in 1833 offering factory tours and museum. Nazareth Miller Symphony Hall Home of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra playing classical concerts and special pop concerts and film scores. Allentown Lehigh Valley Zoo A 29-acre zoo inside Trexler Nature Preserve with conservation projects and more than 325 animals. Schnecksville Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center Resort across 330 acres offering skiing, snowboarding, hiking, kayaking, and outdoor yoga. Macungie America On Wheels Collection of pristine vintage automobiles, plus kids’ summer camps and hands-on learning center. Allentown Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino-resort with live entertainment, nightlife, and dining. Bethlehem Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Network of forest trails plus educational nature programs for all ages. Nazareth Visual Splendor IN THE ART WORLD Art is a visual language, offering a glimpse into the past and inspiration for the future. Pennsylvania provides several diverse ways to enrich your experiences in the visual world. Emerging and established artists can be found at Banana Factory Arts and Education Center in Bethlehem featuring galleries, studios, and exhibits. While in Bethlehem, you’ll also find Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, one of few museums dedicated to decorative arts such as furniture, textiles, and clothing. Enhance your creativity and expand your cultural views along the Karl Stirner Arts Trail in Easton. Following the idyllic Bushkill Creek, this trail highlights contemporary artists encompassing several mediums and complementing the natural surroundings. Nearby Connexions Gallery, also in Easton, is a great space to discover local artists and attend live events in the courtyard. For an immersive experience with multiple concurrent exhibits, Allentown Art Museum in Allentown also offers guests the opportunity to create an art project of their own, see performances, and meet artists. School’s Out EDUCATION VACATION Maybe school’s out for summer, but kids’ brains are buzzing and eager to be captivated. Study up on this list and make your next getaway fun and educational. In Allentown, find interactive experiences at the Da Vinci Science Center and the nearby ImagiNation. The National Museum of Industrial History in Bethlehem shows the history of America’s rich industrial heritage. Along with interactive exhibitions, the Sigal Museum in Easton provides an in-depth look at early settlers and inhabitants. Visitors at the National Canal Museum, also in Easton, can engage in activities to learn about canal systems and explore them by boat. Needing no introduction, the Crayola Experience is a full day of colorful fun you’ll wish never ended. Children will enjoy infield learning during homeschool nature sessions at Wildlands Conservancy in Emmaus.
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