REGIONS 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 TOP TO BOTTOM: BANANA FACTORY ARTS AND EDUCATION CENTER; MARCO CALDERON 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. Banana Factory Arts and Education Center Bethlehem National Canal Museum Easton 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 in-field learning during homeschool nature sessions at Wildlands Conservancy in Emmaus. visitPA.com 95
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