Bethlehem (Pennsylvania) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA
About Bethlehem (Pennsylvania)
In 1741, the town was settled by a small group of Moravians (a persecuted Protestant religious group from modern-day Germany and Czech Republic) led by Count Nicolaus von Zinzendorf. Bethlehem was founded on Christmas Eve and named for Jesus' birthplace,Bethlehem,Israel– presumably because it was mentioned in the Christmas carols that were sung by the Moravians. During theIndustrial Revolution, Bethlehem Steel became one of the largest steel companies in the world; its principal rival at the time was Andrew Carnegie's U.S. Steel inPittsburgh.San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge was built from Bethlehem Steel, as were many ofNew York City's largest skyscrapers. Through twoworldwars, Bethlehem's Steel was strategically vital for shipbuilding. By the early 1980s, local coal and steel makers we
Top Attractions in Bethlehem (Pennsylvania)
Explore the best things to see and do in Bethlehem (Pennsylvania):
- ★1751 Old Chapel
- ★1758 Sun Inn
- ★Annual Bethlehem Bach Festival
- ★Banana Factory
- ★Bethlehem by Night Bus Tour
- ★Bethlehem Municipal Golf Club
- ★Bethlehem Restaurant Week
- ★Bethlehem Skateplaza
Where to Eat in Bethlehem (Pennsylvania)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Apollo Grill
- 🍴Bethlehem Brew Works
- 🍴Billy's Downtown Diner
- 🍴Black Forest Deli
- 🍴Blue Grillhouse
- 🍴Carl's Corner
Where to Stay in Bethlehem (Pennsylvania)
- 🏨Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center
- 🏨Bethlehem Inn
- 🏨Comfort Suites
- 🏨Courtyard Marriott Bethlehem/I-78
- 🏨Extended StayAmerica
- 🏨Fairfield Inn & Suites
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