Fountain Hill native and Lehigh Valley Style guest editor Rachel DiCarlo has been to a lot of places. Her work and travels have brought her to far-flung locations, and for the entirety of her career she and her husband were based in New York City. They still keep an apartment there, but they frequently come home to their place in Saucon Valley. When she’s here, Rachel has a host of must-visit spots that she adores. Read on as she talks about her favorite places here in the Lehigh Valley.
Saucon Rail Trail
is the best for walking, running and bike riding. I love taking long walks while I listen to music, or when my daughter, Juliet, and son, Adrian, are here—I call them “walk and talks.” It’s one of my favorite ways to spend quality time together… fresh air and being active! I also love riding my bike and enjoy going the longer distance and exploring the whole trail. And the best part is stopping by Hello Joe for coffee and PA House for lunch.
sauconrailtrail.org
Saylors & Co
is a butcher shop and specialty grocery store located on Main Street in Hellertown. I really enjoy cooking, and I love making soups and stews with items I find at Saylors. They have the best sausage selection, and their steaks and beef are great quality.
1105 Main St., Hellertown | 610.838.6363 | saylorsandco.com
Vegan Treats
is a delicious vegan bakery and their Peanut Butter Bomb is the bomb! All their desserts are incredible, and the soft serve flavors change every few days. They have a soft serve schedule online, so you can plan accordingly.
1444 Linden St., Bethlehem | 610.861.7660 | vegantreats.com
Arnold's Market
is a cute farmers market where I get all my seasonal flowers for my home and for PA House and Hello Joe, and we even get our Christmas tree there! They also have fresh local produce daily. The corn on the cob is best!
1766 Friedensville Rd., Saucon Valley | 610.810.3972 | arnoldsmarketsv
Seasons Olive Oil & Vinegar Taproom
is located on Main Street in Bethlehem and has the largest selection of fresh olive oils and vinegars. My favorite vinegar is the cranberry pear and it has been my longtime obsession! It’s also a great place for gifts. I love pairing a premium vinegar and olive oil as a set—it makes a great hostess gift.
508 Main St., Bethlehem | 610.866.2615 | seasonstaproom.com
BB DeCheine
Self-care is always on my priority list, and getting frequent massages has become part of my routine. Colleen is the best, and her massages are so relaxing. She caters to your every need! Her space is located inside the salon and is so cozy and charming—it is the perfect little getaway!
1152 Main St. Suite 2, Hellertown | 484.851.3171 | bbdecheine.com
Published as “Rachel's PA" in the May 2025 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.
