Things to do in the Lehigh Valley, and surrounding areas:
YOU MUST:
- See at least one covered bridge
- Eat Italian food
- Visit the Moravian Bookstore
- Drink a yuengling!
- Eat a Philly Cheesesteak
Outdoors:
- Whitewater rafting:
- Whitewater rafting adventures, inc.
- Nesquehoning, PA
- 1.800.876.0285
- Bushkill Falls:
- A place even I'm willing to hike! No, really… for the name alone.
- Rt. 209 in Bushkill, PA
- Erik and I went during Fall of 2009. We did what they called it a moderate "hike." Erik was quick to point out, that grocery shopping in San Francisco was more strenuous. They do have longer hikes though…
- Hawk Mountain
- Near my house!
- www.hawkmountain.com
- I've heard great things… but have never been there (please don't tell my mother that, though)
- ATV rentals
- Please please be careful if you do any of the ATV stuff… lots of coal mines to fall into!
- Actually… never mind. I'm not providing that info.
- Bertil Roos
- Racing school!
- "we provide instruction, racecars, racetracks, driving suits and helmets. Drivers only need experience driving a standard shift, sneakers and a pair of gloves"
Historic Stuff:
- Honesdale Railroad
- "birthplace of Americas railroad"
- near Lake Wallenpaupack
- Moravian Bookstore
Casino:
- Sands Casino will most likely be open by Oct.
- It is located on the site of the old Bethlehem Steel.
- Kind of controversial… I mean, historic site turned gambling establishment…
- Mt. Airy Casino
- It's a casino… I don't have much else to say.
- Been there once, lost 20 bucks
- www.mountairycasino.com
Indoors:
- Yuengling Brewery
- Americas oldest brewery!
- 5th & Mahantongo Streets
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 628-4890 - http://www.yuengling.com
- closed on Sundays
- Crayola Factory
- Easton PA
- Pez Factory
- Across the street from the Crayola factory, and a whole lot tastier!
Depending on how long you stay:
- Oct. 10-11 is the Fall Foliage Festival
- Bedford, PA
- http://www.
bedfordfallfestival.com/ - Not allowed to go on the 10th. J
- Oct 16-18 is the Black Bear Film Festival
- Milford, PA
- http://www.blackbearfilm.com/
Other Links to check out:
o Jim Thorpe… the cutest little town!
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