Retriever Brewing Company
Best Pet-Friendly Business
It’s not surprising that Retriever Brewing Company’s social media pages are populated with just as many—or perhaps more—pictures of its four-legged clientele than its rotating selection of craft beers and cuisine. Owner Matt Andersen is most definitely a dog person and named the place in Orefield after his favorite breed, the Labrador Retriever. Well-behaved pooches are always welcome to chill inside or outside while their owners toss back a pint or two. Man’s best friend gets lots of love on the beer menu, too, thanks to selections like Pucker Pup, Who Let the Dog Stout and Mountain Dog Lager.
2844 Township Line Rd., Orefield | retrieverbrewco.com
Glasbern
Best Staycation
Nature’s beauty is at the forefront of every stay at Glasbern, where guests are surrounded by 150 acres of idyllic property. Plan an escape with an on-site spa, walking trails and farm-fresh dining.
2141 Packhouse Rd., Fogelsville | 610.285.4723 | glasbern.com
Seiple Farms
Best Pumpkin Patch
Family owned and operated since 1889, Seiple Farms is celebrating more than 40 years of pumpkins. Their 34 acres of pumpkins opens for the season on Saturday, September 21 and continues every weekend through Sunday, October 27.
5761 Nor Bath Blvd., Bath | 610.837.0847 | seiplefarms.com
Musikfest
Best Festival
Mark your calendar for August 1–11, as you don’t want to miss a moment of this year’s Musikfest. Headliners include SLASH, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Black Eyed Peas, Big Time Rush, Old Dominion, Ludacris, ZZ Top and more.
Sam Malone
Best Local Radio Personality
Wake up with laughs courtesy of Sam & Kira in the Morning every weekday from 5–10 a.m. They’ll keep you sharp on the latest country news and exercise your mind with random facts and trivia.
Eve Russo
Best Local TV Personality
Find Eve Russo anchoring WFMZ-TV’s 69 News at Sunrise every Monday through Friday from 5–9 a.m.
wfmz.com | Facebook
Captured LV Escape Room
Best Escape Room
All Captured LV experiences are now private, allowing locals to book an escape room session with just their family and friends. Choose from eight different experiences at two Valley locations.
559 Main St., Bethlehem | 610.419.0449 | 4640 Broadway, Allentown | 610.351.2026 | capturedlv.com
Lehigh Valley Grand Prix
Best Indoor Adventure Facility
Lehigh Valley Grand Prix promises an adrenaline rush with indoor karting using vehicles that reach speeds nearing 45 miles per hour.
649 S. 10th St., Allentown | 610.432.7223 | lehighvalleygrandprix.com
Skeggy’s Axe House & Arcade
Best Axe Throwing
Hurl some hatchets at Skeggy’s in Easton, where Chucker Instructors teach the art of axe-flinging and unleash epic throwing games.
42 Centre Sq., Easton | 484.544.3003 | skeggys.com
Grim’s Orchard & Family Farms
Best Pick-Your-Own Orchard
With 30,000 apple trees, 30,000 strawberry plants, 2,500 sweet and sour cherry trees and, even, a variety of potatoes and vegetables, the pick-your-own experience at Grim’s is unlike any other.
9875 Schantz Rd.,Breinigsville | 610.395.5655 | grimsorchard.com
One Bite Stand
Best Food Instagram Account
Follow along with Marc and Fran’s drool-worthy adventures as they chronicle each bite on Instagram. After all, phone eats first.
Crayola Experience
Best Place for Kids' Activities
The Crayola Experience is Crayola’s premier, one-of-a-kind family attraction, featuring dozens of creative activities. Plan your visit and make colorful memories that will last a lifetime.
30 Centre Sq., Easton | 610.515.8000 | crayolaexperience.com
Unangst Tree Farms
Best Christmas Tree Farm
Did you know Unangst plants between 12,000 and 13,000 seedlings each spring? This ensures customers always have a great selection of Christmas trees to choose from!
7317 Bethlehem-Bath Pike, Bath | 610.837.7531 | unangst-treefarm.com
Blue Mountain Resort
Best Outdoor Adventure Facility
With a high ropes course, zipline, laser tag, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking and more, guests are never bored at Blue Mountain Resort.
1660 Blue Mountain Dr., Palmerton | 610.826.7700 | skibluemt.com
Photo by Meerloo Photography
Mystery Box Games
Best Date Location
Enjoy access to more than 300 board games and video games at Mystery Box Games in Easton, where inventory includes classic board games, party games, strategic games and beyond. Pay just $5 for your first two hours!
1458 Northampton St., Easton | 610.438.1042 | mysteryboxgameseaston.com
Rivals Sports Bar & Restaurant
Best Trivia Night
Rivals celebrates the best in pop culture with trivia nights themed in honor of legendary favorites like The Office, Game of Thrones, SpongeBob SquarePants, Parks and Recreation, The Avengers and more.
5 Lehns Ct., Easton | 610.392.2932 | rivalseaston.com
Sports & Social
Best Place to Watch the Game
Sports & Social ensures you won’t miss a second of the action with a 25-foot high-definition media wall and more than 30 HD televisions.
645 Hamilton St.,Allentown | 610.638.0899 | sportsandsocial.com
State Theatre
Best Performance Venue
The State Theatre is famous for its annual Freddy Awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in local high school theater, but the venue is filled with entertainment year-round. From concerts and tributes to comedy nights and musicals, there’s something for everyone.
453 Northampton St., Easton | 1.800.999.7828 | statetheatre.org
Photo by Alison Conklin
The Official Brunch Boys
Best Local Podcast
Catch a vibe with The Official Brunch Boys. They take listeners along on conversations that they’d normally have at brunch, discussing personal experiences, social commentary, sports updates and more while enjoying lots of laughs.
Easton Farmers’ Market
Best Seasonal Farmers Market
A colorful piece of the city’s heritage, Easton Farmers’ Market offers visitors a vibrant shopping experience and incomparable community spirit.
128 Larry Holmes Dr., Easton | 610.330.9942 | eastonfarmersmarket.com
Lehigh Valley with Littles
Best Social Media Account/Local Influencer
Lehigh Valley with Littles is helping followers find local activities to do with their tykes ages zero to six. Highlighting holiday celebrations, outdoor concerts, festivals, carnivals and endless events in between, this account has parents covered!
Instagram | lehighvalleywithlittles.com
The Sweet Spot Bar & Grill
Best Local Podcast
Golfers can play 80 different courses when they book time in one of the Full Swing Suite simulators at The Sweet Spot. Test your skills at iconic courses like Pebble Beach and St. Andrews’ Old Course to see how you compare to top-ranked professionals.
2805 Lehigh St.,Allentown | 610.813.2536 | thesweetspot.golf
Published as “Best of the Lehigh Valley” in the July 2024 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.
