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Things to see in Allentown, Pennsylvania (United States): 55 places and when to go
Allentown, Pennsylvania is a city in United States with around 496,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 55 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (25), History (8), Nature (6). The best known are Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Allentown Art Museum and Bushkill Park. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 40.6, -75.5
- Population
- About 496,000
- Places
- 55 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (25) · History (8) · Nature (6) · With kids (4) · Museums and art (4) · Temples (4)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 113 km as the crow flies
What to see in Allentown, Pennsylvania
The places in and around Allentown, Pennsylvania, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Dorney Park & Wildwater KingdomAmusement park in Pennsylvania3.6 km
- Allentown Art MuseumMuseum in Allentown, Pennsylvania2.8 km
- Bushkill ParkSmall amusement park in Easton, Pennsylvania24 km
- Lehigh Valley ZooZoo in USA12 km
- St. Sebastian ChurchRoman Catholic church in Middletown, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Norwich262 km
- Southeast Christian ChurchChurch in Kentucky, United States903 km
- America on WheelsTransportation museum in Allentown, Pennsylvania3.8 km
- Applebutter HillHill in Lehigh County, United States of America11 km
- Cathedral Church of the NativityChurch in Pennsylvania, United States9.9 km
- Chestnut HillLow mountain in Pennsylvania29 km
- Jacobsburg Environmental Education CenterState park in Pennsylvania, US27 km
- Lehigh MountainMountain in the United States of America6.8 km
- St. Mary of Czestochowa ParishChurch in Connecticut, United States262 km
- Saucon HillMountain in the United States of America12 km
- Trexler Nature PreservePark in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania (est. 2006)12 km
- Bogert Covered BridgeHistory · Architecture3.4 km
- Da Vinci Science CenterScience museum in Allentown, Pennsylvania2.2 km
- Dutch SpringsLake of the United States of America15 km
- Easton HouseHistory building in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States of America27 km
- Geiger Covered BridgeHistory · Architecture12 km
- Lehigh County Historical SocietyHistorical/museum in Allentown, Pennsylvania2.9 km
- Rex Covered BridgeHistory · Architecture10 km
- Schlicher Covered BridgeHistory · Architecture13 km
- Zollinger-Harned Company BuildingUnited States historic place2.5 km
And the other 31, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Amore Vineyards, Blue Mountain Vineyards & Cellars, Bonn Place Brewing Company, Boser Geist Brewery, Clemson Bros Brewery, Clever Girl Winery, Country Club Brewing, County Seat Spirits, Eight Oaks Farm Distillery, First State Brewing Company, Five Maidens Cider Company, Funk Brewing Company, Hawk Mountain Brewery, Newport Vineyards and Winery, Retriever Brewing Company, Ridgeview Farm Vineyards & Brewing Co., Rising River Brewing, Separatist Beer Project - Blendery, Shreman Street Beer Company, Social Still, Stoney Run Winery, Triple Sun Spirits, Two Rivers Brewing Company, Weathered Vineyards & Winery, Yergey Brewing
- Stargazing: Emmaus High School Observatory, The Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society
- History: Grand Eastonian Suites Hotel, Sayre Mansion
- Diving: Lake Hydra Scuba
- With kids: Wildwater Kingdom
When to go to Allentown, Pennsylvania
The best time to visit Allentown, Pennsylvania is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:24
- FebPossible10:27
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:16
- JunBest time14:53
- JulBest time14:38
- AugBest time13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:42
- DecPossible9:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. In June, 53 of the 55 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Allentown, Pennsylvania
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 113 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Pennsburg6 places22 km
- Palmerton7 places24 km
- Upper Black Eddy16 places32 km
- Doylestown25 places42 km
- Clinton Township8 places50 km
- Phoenixville18 places52 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Allentown, Pennsylvania?
The best known: Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Allentown Art Museum, Bushkill Park, Lehigh Valley Zoo, St. Sebastian Church. In all, 55 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Allentown, Pennsylvania?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06.
How do you get to Allentown, Pennsylvania?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 113 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Allentown, Pennsylvania as the destination and these 55 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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