Allentown Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States
About Allentown
In the Lehigh Valley, Allentown borders South Whitehall Township to its northwest,Emmausto its southeast,Whitehall Townshipto its north, andBethlehemto its east. The city lies in the center of the highly populated U.S. Northeast megalopolis region,19 miles (31km)west of theSkylandsand theNew Jerseystate line,63 miles (101km)north ofPhiladelphia, and93 miles (150km)west ofNew York City. Allentown was founded in 1762 by William Allen as "Northampton Towne." It was renamed Allentown in 1838, and was incorporated as a city in 1867. Founded in 1762, Allentown has deep roots in American history. The city was among the first to support American independence, establishing a Committee of Observation as early as 1774. During the American Revolutionary War, the Liberty Bell was hidden under the floor
Top Attractions in Allentown
Explore the best things to see and do in Allentown:
- ★Allentown Art Museum
- ★Allentown Municipal Golf Course
- ★Allentown Symphony Orchestra
- ★America On Wheels Museum
- ★Cedar Beach Park
- ★Da Vinci Science Center
- ★Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom
- ★Great Allentown Fair
Where to Eat in Allentown
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Asia
- 🍴Cali Burrito
- 🍴China Moon
- 🍴Damascus
- 🍴Grille 3501
- 🍴Grumpy's Bar-B-Que Roadhouse
Where to Stay in Allentown
- 🏨Allentown Park Hotel
- 🏨Comfort Inn - Lehigh Valley West
- 🏨Four Points by Sheraton Allentown Lehigh Valley
- 🏨Glasbern
- 🏨Hawthorne Suites
- 🏨Hilton Garden Inn Allentown Airport
Allentown Travel Guide Sections
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