The Liberty Bell Museum is home of to an exact replica copy of the Liberty Bell … that you can ring. Wilmer Behler’s hand-painted mural tells the story of the hiding of the bells. It is located in historic Zion’s Reformed United Church of Christ in Allentown, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The site of the first church in Allentown, it was used as a refuge during Indian raids, a revolutionary war hospital, a gathering place for the reading of the Declaration of Independence, and more. This rich history is celebrated at commemorative services every February, May, July, and September.
Bushkill Falls is a series of eight privately owned waterfalls, the tallest of which cascades over 100 feet (30 m), located in Lehman Township, Pennsylvania in the Pocono Mountains. Water of the Little Bush Kill and Pond Run Creek descends the mountain, toward the Delaware River, forming Bushkill Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Bridesmaid Falls, Laurel Glen Falls, Pennell Falls, and three additional, unnamed falls. Bushkill Falls is a popular spot for hiking and birdwatching. The area features a variety of trails and bridges that vary in length and difficulty.
Wind Creek Bethlehem (formerly Sands® Bethlehem) is situated on the site of the historic Bethlehem Steel plant offers over 3,000 state-of the-art slot machines ranging in denomination from 1¢ to $100. For immediate service, slots are equipped with bill acceptors that allow you to add credits on your machine without leaving your seat. Live dealer stadium gaming is now open at Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino. Play low- limit, live dealer baccarat, and roulette at your own pace without a table full of other players, with the opportunity to win big! Two-hundred table games including everything from Baccarat to Roulette to Blackjack and a 30-table poker room, including limit and no-limit Texas Hold 'Em; Stud; and Omaha, with limits starting at $3 and $6. The Poker Room is a comfortable smoke-free environment with state-of-the-art technology, including 12 plasma televisions and adjustable chairs with wheels for comfort. Complimentary beverage service and 24-hour table-side dining.
Established in 1979, Premise Maid was founded on the notion that all the chocolates were to be made on the premises. Therefore, the company name "Premise Maid Candies" was born. In 1984, the buildings of an old farmstead became Premise Maid's present location, consisting of a stone barn, a carriage house and a farm house on a two acre site in Breinigsville Pennsylvania. All the structures dating back to the Pre-Civil War era have been restored to retain their old world charm. Since 1984, the buildings of Premise Maid have grown into a small village that consist of a Chocolate Shoppe, Bakery and an Ice Creamery. The five room carriage house consist of the Bakery and Chocolate Shoppe which are filled with an assortment of freshly baked desserts, hard candies and of course our well known chocolates. The three story stone barn is home to the confectionery manufacturing and also houses the creamery which serves forty flavors of premium ice cream which can be enjoyed in outdoor courtyard.
Enjoy a 10-mile recreational kayak & bike tour starting from Sand Island in Historic Bethlehem. This tour highlights the scenic Lehigh River, the history of the Moravian Settlement, Bethlehem Steel, the Historic D&L Trail and more. Be on the lookout for blue heron, bald eagles, turtles, deer, and more wildlife. When you finish your kayak paddle, trade-in your kayak for a mountain bike and ride back on the Historic D&L Trail that runs along the river. This is a flat easy 45 min bike ride. (A courtesy shuttle is available for those not wishing to bike back). The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor was named a Smithsonian Institution affiliate in 2017 for its historical significance as the highway of the American Industrial Revolution. What to Bring: Footwear is required. Old sneakers, water shoes, strap on sandals. (No Flipflops) Comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting wet Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen Drinking water
Allentown's Lil' Le-Hi Trout Hatchery is a place to spend some time relaxing, feeding the fish, watching the beautiful native fish jump for flies in the creek, watching people fly fishing in the creek, and just the overall beauty of the area. The neighboring Museum of Indian Culture is an excellent facility that is the oldest museum on Native Americans in the state. The museum focuses upon the Lenni Lenape tribe that traditionally inhabited parts of modern day northeastern Delaware, eastern Pennsylvania, all of New Jersey, and most of eastern New York State. The grounds are an excellent place to walk around and relax.