@LehighValleyPA #LVMADEPOSSIBLE MUSEUMS Explore Lehigh Valley’s rich cultural scene with more than 20 sites to see. The America On Wheels Museum in Allentown showcases the history of over-ground transportation with cars, trucks, bicycles, and more on display. The National Museum of Industrial History, a Smithsonian affi liate, is dedicated to preserving America’s rich industrial heritage. The museum is located in a 100-year-old former Bethlehem Steel facil-ity on the largest private brownfi eld in America. Tour the National Canal Museum where the 48-ton Josiah White II canal boat plies the waters of old Section 8 of the Lehigh Canal. Two mules, Hank and George, tow the boat from the museum to the Locktender’s House and back. lost river caverns Christkindlmarkt Christkindlmarkt is a one-of-a-kind family event that brings the spirit of Bethlehem alive with the season! Twice recognized as one of the best U.S. holiday markets by Travel + Leisure, it features 150+ artisans, live music, and festive food. Visit christmascity.org/ christkindlmarkt. Guided tours travel on paved and lit passageways through a natural limestone cavern with crystal formations in each of the fi ve chambers. See the mysterious Lost River with crystal clear water that fl ows through a portion of the caverns. After your tour, browse the gift shop and museum, take a nature walk, or pan for gems. Open year-round. Visit lostcave.com. famil y fun Learning is always combined with fun at the Da Vinci Science Center! Kids can explore a dark tunnel maze, a marine station, and more. The Center often features special exhibits and unique programming opportunities including its annual Ice Cream Wars competition. Discover the magic of color with 25+ hands-on attractions inside the Crayola Experience™ including Wrap It Up, Meltdown, Scribble Scrubbies, and more. local flavors When it comes to dining, foodies will fi nd Lehigh Valley to be quite a surprise. Shop for local goods at the Easton Farmers’ Market, the oldest outdoor market in the country. Taste your way through the new Downtown Allentown Market, featuring nine food & drink vendors. Enjoy fi ne dining with locally-sourced ingredients at award-winning restaurants. Quench your thirst at one (or two) of Lehigh Valley’s breweries, distilleries, and wineries. Photo by Paul S. Bartholomew HISTORY & TOURS Steeped in pre-Colonial, early American, and industrial history, Bethlehem not only has a National Historic Landmark District but recently was named to the U.S. Tentative List for World Heritage Designation. Explore more than 20 locations maintained by Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites for a look back in time, including a working blacksmith’s shop, the fi rst pumped municipal water system in America, and more. Examine the region’s steel heritage with a walk along the Hoover Mason Trestle on the grounds of the former Bethlehem Steel. Enjoy the fi ne crafts-manship and musical world of Martin Guitar at C.F. Martin & Co., where you can take a guided factory tour to see how these famous acoustic instruments come to life. Discover the possibilities. DiscoverLehighValley.com
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