PA Bacon Fest
Best Culinary Event
Bacon, bacon everywhere, and so much to eat and drink! Vendors, stalls and food trucks flood downtown Easton with the aroma of sweet and savory porcine snacks. That, and plenty of live music and mini-events will bide your time between servings.
Glasbern Inn
Best Romantic Overnight Stay
Enjoy a little country luxury. Fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, farm-to-table dining and champagne plus chocolate-covered strawberries at your request. You’ll want to stay longer than a night.
2141 Packhouse Rd., Fogelsville | 610.285.4723 | glasbern.com
Ironton Rail Trail
Best Scenic Bike Trail
This path stretches along the charming Coplay Creek and includes a 5-mile paved trail—perfect for a leisurely bike ride or a leg-aching spin.
3219 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall | 610.437.5524 | whitehalltownship.com
Jacobsburg State Park
Best Park to Have a Picnic
After a scenic walk with your dog or an exciting hike with the whole family, settle down for a picturesque picnic next to the beautiful Bushkill Creek.
835 Jacobsburg Rd., Wind Gap | 610.746.2801 | stateparks.com
Unangst Tree Farms
Best Christmas Tree Farm
Take the hayride for the ultimate tree-cutting experience. Then, snuggle up by the bonfire to keep warm with some hot apple cider.
7317 Bethlehem-Bath Pike, Bath | 610.837.7531 | unangst-treefarm.com
Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Best Outdoor Activity
Any night they play, the stadium is the best place to be in the Valley.
1050 IronPigs Way, Allentown | 610.841.7447 | milb.com
Musikfest
Best Festival for People Watching/Best Beer and Food Festival
Although this famous music festival brings a variety of nationally acclaimed and indie artists—from pop and rock to folk and jazz—some Valley locals would say their main reason for going is the Aw Shucks Corn, the beer gardens and the Füd Truk’s beer-battered cheese sandwiches and fresh potato chips.
29 Cooks
Whether you’re a kid looking to learn or an adult looking to host a party, 29 Cooks welcomes you.
4030 Chestnut St., Emmaus| 484.951.0442 | 29cooks.com
Easton Farmers’ Market
Best Seasonal Farmers’ Market
It’s a longtime favorite frequented by those who appreciate farm-fresh products. You can't help but gather armfuls of local produce, locally-sourced artisanal products and ready-made noshables. We could go on, but we’re making ourselves rather hungry.
Centre Square, Easton | 610.330.9942 | eastonfarmersmarket.com
Cigars International
Best Place to Stock up on Stogies
Cigars International is more akin to a real-life humidor than a brick-and-mortar retail store. “Each store is fully humidified, with lounges, bars, televisions and the friendliest, most knowledgeable staff in America,” says Trish Bechtel, the company’s marketing coordinator. Those who belong to the unique tribe of stogie connoisseurs know that going there to peruse the dizzying array of brands and varieties before making a purchase is an experience to be savored, not an errand to be checked off the to-do list. Cigars International currently has two locations in Bethlehem, and another in Hamburg; plans to expand its empire aren’t out of the question. Until then, Bechtel says, “We’re just a phone call away.”
Various area locations | cigarsinternational.com
Grim's Greenhouse
Best Pumpkin Patch for Fall Festivities
Make this your fall destination for scouting everything from perfect pumpkins to gorgeous gourds.
9941 Schantz Rd., Breinigsville | 610.395.5655 | grimsgreenhouse.com
Strawberry Acres
Best Pick-Your-Own Orchard
Spend an afternoon perusing this quintessential farm, and bring home some goodies for later.
1767 Clearview Rd., Coplay | 610.261.2323 | strawberryacres.com
Trexler Park
Best Park for Walking and Jogging
Expansive grassy areas and trails that wind around beautiful greenery and ponds make Trexler Park the area’s best place to get out and about.
Bethlehem House Gallery
Best Place to Buy Art
Rather than displaying art on miles of white walls, Bethlehem House Gallery will make you feel at home with its unique display.
459 Main St., Bethlehem | 610.419.6262 | bethlehemhousegallery.com
Bethlehem Dog Park
Best Dog Park
It’s your pooch’s perfect play area. Roam around off leash, all year round.
259 Illick's Mill Rd., Bethlehem | bethlehem-pa.gov
Lehigh Valley Sport & Social
Best Adult Sports League
Stay active with friends and play the sports you always loved as a kid.
Downtown Bethlehem
Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests
With shops, restaurants and historical sites galore, it is no surprise why Bethlehem has consistently been named one of the best places to live.
downtownbethlehemassociation.com
Scholl Orchards
Best Roadside Farm Stand
It’s a roadside feast for the eyes.
3057 Center St., Bethlehem | facebook.com/schollorchardspa
