South Mountain Cycle & Café
Best Bike Shop
Whether you’re a seasoned BMX racer who relishes tearing up the countryside at top speeds or a Sundayjaunt-around-the-park kind of cyclist, South Mountain Cycle and Café in Emmaus can help you gear up and get road (or off-road) ready. Owners Heather and Chad Balliet are eager to lend a listening ear and a helping hand to cyclists of all ages and abilities. “We want everyone to feel welcome in our home,” Chad says. The couple’s young son, Melvin, and dog, Diesel, are also fixtures at the shop. Another draw: the coffee bar and café that greets customers at the front of the store. That means you can relax and sip an iced coffee or a green-tea latte after wheeling in your bike for a quick cleaning or an Ultra Tune. Chad says, “Our customers can fuel up before a ride or come sit in the picture window with their family and enjoy watching the world go by.” And no stop at the shop would be complete without browsing the latest acces - sories for yourself (jerseys, tech tees, chamois cream) and for your two-wheeled chariot (seat saddles, rims, handlebar tape).
337 Chestnut St., Emmaus | 610.967.4490 | southmountaincycle.com
Ironton Rail Trail
Best Bike Trail
Miles of terrain and 23 historical sites along the way, the Ironton Rail Trail provides a link between Whitehall Township, the Borough of Coplay and North Whitehall Township.
610.437.5524 | ironrailtrail.org
Pa Bacon Fest
Best Culinary Event
The smell of bacon sizzles through the streets of Easton every November, and we’ve yet to hear a complaint. With more than 150 vendors serving up sweet and savory dishes, it’s a weekend to indulge.
Saucon Valley Country Club
Best Country Club You Wish You Belonged To
Described as an exceptional recreation and social experience with an emphasis on golf, Saucon Valley Country Club ensures all of its members have plenty of amenities to choose from throughout the year.
2050 Saucon Valley Rd., Bethlehem | 610.758.7150 | sauconvalleycc.org
Mark Csencits, Bethlehem Golf Club
Best Golf Pro to Help You Work on Your Game
This year, Mark celebrates his fifth consecutive win as the best golf pro in the Valley! Since 1992, he’s helped thousands of golfers improve their games.
400 Illicks Mill Rd., Bethlehem | 610.428.3434 | lehighvalleygolfpro.com
Glasbern Country Inn
Best Romantic Overnight Stay
During your stay, dine at the elegant restaurant and pub, stroll the walking trails, indulge in the on-site spa and take advantage of the seasonal outdoor heated pool.
2141 Packhouse Rd. Fogelsville | 610.285.4723 | glasbern.com
Grim’s Orchard & Family Farms
Best Pick-YourOwn Orchard Grim’s Orchard
A total of 26 acres and 18,400 dwarf apple trees: there is a literal wall of apples ready for picking! But don’t forget about the 2,500 cherry trees and 30,000 strawberries available as well.
9941 Schantz Rd. Breinigsville | 610.395.5655 | grimsgreenhouse.com
Seiple Farms
Best Pumpkin Patch for Fall Festivities
September through October, visitors can delight in some can’t-miss fall activities, including a straw maze, hayrides to the pumpkin patch, a famous corn maze and some delicious food!
5761 Nor Bath Blvd., Bath | 610.837.0847 | seiplefarms.com
Easton Farmers’ Market
Best Seasonal Farmers’ Market
Located in Historic Centre Square of Downtown Easton, EFM is the oldest, continuous open-air market in the country— it was established in 1752. Locals can count on Easton Farmers’ Market for locally and organically grown products.
325 Northampton St. Easton | 610.330.9942 | eastonfarmersmarket.com
Becks’ Christmas Tree Farm
Best Christmas Tree Farm
With thousands of trees on the rolling hillsides to choose from, every family is sure to find their slice of Christmas treasure. All you need is a saw and cart, which Becks’ will happily provide, along with wrapping free of charge!
4675 Park Ave., Slatington | 610.767.0719 | beckschristmastreefarm.com
Scholl Orchards
Best Roadside Farm Stand
Famous for their apple cider donut holes (a collaboration with Back Door Bakeshop), Scholl’s wants to satisfy all of your peach and plum needs.
3057 Center St., Bethlehem | Facebook: schollorchardspa
Bethlehem House Contemporary Art Gallery
Best Place to Buy Art
You will be forgiven if you make the mistake of thinking you’ve accidentally wandered into someone’s living room when you first enter 459 Main Street in Bethlehem. After all, that’s exactly the point. “Our exhibit designs are comforting and welcoming, much like a home,” says Kate Hughes, co-director of Bethlehem House Contemporary Art Gallery. “The artwork is displayed in a fully furnished interior design, which enables us to demonstrate practical use of art in the home.” There’s no trace of the stark, sterile white walls and nonexistent décor that have become the hallmark of traditional art galleries. Instead, Bethlehem House Gallery strives to erase the intimidation factor of viewing and buying art. “We would like people to walk away with the knowledge that anybody can be an artcollector and that everybody’s life can be enriched by original art,” Hughes says. And if you’re still unsure whether you’re a Picasso or a Pollock, Hughes has this advice: “Buy the art that moves you. If you find that you can’t stop thinking about a certain piece, give us a call!”
459 Main St., Bethlehem | 610.419.6262 | bethlehemhousegallery.com
Bethlehem Golf Club
Best Golf Course to Work on Your Swing
An 18-hole championship golf course that was designed to be both challenging and demanding, Monocacy is said to have its players reaching for every club in their bag.
400 Illicks Mill Rd., Bethlehem | 610.691.9393 | bethlehemgc.com
Trexler Memorial Park
Best Park to Have a Picnic
It’s been dubbed the “father” of the Allentown Park System.
Springhouse Rd. Allentown | 610.437.7757 | allentownpa.gov
Upper Macungie Off-Leash Dog Park
Best Dog Park
Choose from two fenced-in areas at Upper Macungie’s Dog Park, equipped with a pet water fountain.
1625 N. Rte. 100 Fogelsville | 610.395.4892 | uppermac.org
Musikfest
Best Festival for People Watching and Best Beer & Food Festival
It’s the happiest time of the year—at least in Beth - lehem! This year’s lineup includes Kesha, perform - ing hits from her latest album, Rainbow.
610.332.1300 | musikfest.org
29 Cooks Catering & Culinary Center
Best Cooking Class to Learn New Tricks
Invite 15 to 25 of your closest pals for an adult cooking party at 29 Cooks. Opt for a low-key happy hour with apps or turn up the heat and make it a friendly cooking competition!
4030 Chestnut St. Emmaus | 484.951.0422 | 29cooks.com
Lehigh Parkway
Best Park for a Walking/Jogging
Home to many of the area’s 5K walks and runs, Lehigh Parkway has more than six miles of trails to explore.
1600 Park Dr., Allentown | 610.437.7757 | allentownpa.gov
Cigars International
Best Place to Stock Up on Stogies
The authority on all things cigars, Cigars International promises the best price, variety, quality and service.
Various area locations | cigarsinternational.com
Miller-Keystone Blood Center Cruise Aboard the Lifeline
Best Annual Charity or Social Event
Boarding at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, passengers set sail for an evening to remember, with food, entertainment, a silent auction and casino deck! Miller-Keystone Blood Center reinforces the importance of blood donation and rewards individuals for supporting a life-saving mission.
Downtown Bethlehem
Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests
A picturesque setting filled with some of the Valley’s best restaurants, stores, festivities and people, Downtown Bethlehem never disappoints.
610.739.1775 | getdown-townbethlehem.com
