REGIONS Lehigh Valley The charm of this region is how seamlessly you can move from a morning in the scenic outdoors to an afternoon stop-and-sip at craft breweries, and finally to a fun-for-all night at a sporting event, live performance, or festival. Experience the area’s rich heritage as remnants of the Industrial Revolution have been reimagined as impressive new cultural centers, movie houses, and music halls. Along the way, you’ll discover an impressive lineup of museums, historic sites, and immersive living history experiences that offer a glimpse into bygone eras. HIGHLIGHTS C.F. Martin & Co., Nazareth Tour the factory of this legendary guitar maker and witness how each instrument is expertly crafted. Then stop in the guitar museum for a music history lesson. Crayola Experience, Easton Explore 27 hands-on attractions at this colorful playground. See how crayons are made, star in your own coloring page, and craft your own family-fun adventure. SteelStacks, Bethlehem In the bones of an old steel plant, you’ll find a thriving arts and entertainment district. Walk beneath towering furnace “stacks” while enjoying a concert, festival, or film on this 10-acre campus. Banana Factory Arts & Education Center, Bethlehem With 30 resident artists and three galleries, art lovers will adore this Bethlehem treasure. Take a class or workshop to create your own masterpiece. Easton Public Market, Easton Visit Easton Public Market—an extension of Easton Farmers’ Market, America’s oldest continuously running open-air market—for artisanal food vendors, a farm stand, and a demonstration kitchen. Da Vinci Science Center, Allentown See science and technology come alive with a robotic dinosaur, an animation station, a pitch-black tunnel maze, and more hands-on exhibits at this interactive education center. National Museum of Industrial History, Bethlehem Marvel at our nation’s industrial heritage and see the innovations and advancements of different industries like steel, textile, and energy dating back to the 19th century. Easton Public Market Easton National Museum of Industrial History Bethlehem 98 visitPA.com * Explore all of Pennsylvania’s regions at visitPA.com/regions TOP TO BOTTOM: EASTON PUBLIC MARKET; GLENN KOEHLER/NMIH
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