"The Small-Town City" Top 5 Page for this destination Allentown by Lhenne1


Allentown Travel Guide: 41 reviews and 56 photos

Cedar Beach - Allentown
Cedar Beach
Looks like a city, feels like a small town

So this is where I was born and raised. I must admit, I never thought much of A-town while I lived there, but since I've been gone about 10 years, I miss it.

Allentown is the type of place that even after you've been away for decades, you'll still run into people you know at the grocery store. A feel of Pennsylvania Dutch matched with the contemporary.

An amusement park, the one-time home of the liberty bell, and close to the historical sites in Bethlehem and Easton, PA. Near New York and Philly if you want a city, but head the other direction if you seek a quiet farm life in Lancaster County.

Enjoy my little taste of Pennsylvania.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Small town feel in a city
  • Cons:Expanding too quickly
  • In a nutshell:Born and raised here...I miss it.
  • Intro Updated Jan 18, 2010
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Rainy day view from the parking lot. - Allentown Go see the Fairgrounds Local Customs (1)

From Thursday to Saturday you will find the Farmer's Market at the Fairgrounds of Allentown packed. From the butcher... more travel advice

Strawberry Acres: Apple Picking - Allentown Strawberry Acres: Apple Picking Things to Do (5)

Strawberry Acres is a farm where you can pick your own fruit or buy produce, baked goods and other fresh food items from... more travel advice

Bieber Bus Transportation (1)

Despite what you may have seen on "The Office," there is no train that runs the length of Eastern Pennsylvania.... more travel advice

Great Fish Dishes Restaurants (7)

Mangos is a quaint spot on Hamilton Blvd, across from Dorney Park. The menu is referred to as "Coastal Cuisine" and is a... more travel advice

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    Nemorino Jul 21, 2010 at 8:26 AM Report Abuse

    Great that you knew half the population of that bar, even though you hadn't lived in Allentown for nearly ten years. That's always nice.

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    BillNJ Jun 17, 2008 at 4:39 PM Report Abuse

    Great tips on Allentown. I'll look for Yocco's Hot Dog King next time I'm in the Lehigh Valley area. Cheers from NJ, Bill

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    garridogal Apr 7, 2008 at 10:54 AM Report Abuse

    I went to ESU for a few years many moons ago. Although I have some memories of being in Allentown alas, you'll find no tips or photos from me. Sorry!

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    Ewingjr98 Sep 2, 2007 at 3:30 PM Report Abuse

    How's the tutoring?

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    mvtouring Feb 7, 2007 at 2:07 AM Report Abuse

    The strawberry picking thing sounds like fun to me ;-)

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