Allentown

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Beyond the riverfront – the Lehigh’s cultural pulse

While the Lehigh River frames the city’s skyline, its real vibrancy unfurls in the neighbourhoods that line its banks. Walk east from Centre Square and you’ll find the German‑inspired Allentown Art Museum’s modest annex tucked into a refurbished warehouse, hosting rotating exhibitions that spotlight regional artists. A short tram ride south brings you to the bustling food hall on the former steel mill site, where craft breweries serve up experimental lagers alongside farm‑to‑table bites sourced from the surrounding farms. These micro‑cultural nodes illustrate how a post‑industrial city can reinvent its identity without shedding the grit that gave it character.

Seasonal rhythms for the discerning visitor

Allentown’s calendar is punctuated by events that mirror its seasonal climate. Spring ushers in the annual Mayfair, a weekend market where local growers display heirloom vegetables, and the temperature is cool enough for a comfortable stroll through the historic district’s tree‑lined avenues. Summer draws crowds to the outdoor concerts at the historic Jordan Creek Park, where evenings linger into the warm night. Autumn, the most picturesque, sees the surrounding ridges ablaze with colour, making it the ideal time for a bike ride along the Lehigh Parkway trail before the first frost curtails the foliage. Winter’s chill is softened by the city’s indoor festivals, offering a cosy alternative to the outdoor bustle.

A commuter’s perspective – navigating the Lehigh Valley

Allentown sits at a crossroads of several transit corridors, making it a practical base for exploring the broader region. The city’s main train station, though modest, provides daily service to New York City, allowing a weekend escape without the hassle of a long drive. For those travelling by road, the access to Interstate 78 offers a direct line east to the Jersey Shore and west toward the Allegheny foothills. The burgeoning bike‑share programme, launched last year, integrates with the city's expanding network of protected lanes, presenting an eco‑friendly option for short trips between the university campus, the downtown business district, and the revitalised waterfront.

Allentown

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Beyond the riverfront – the Lehigh’s cultural pulse

Seasonal rhythms for the discerning visitor

A commuter’s perspective – navigating the Lehigh Valley

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