"The Small-Town City" Top 5 Page for this destination Allentown by Lhenne1
Allentown Travel Guide: 41 reviews and 56 photos
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:Small town feel in a city
- Cons:Expanding too quickly
- In a nutshell:Born and raised here...I miss it.
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Go see the Fairgrounds
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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
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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
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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
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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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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.
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
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!
How's the tutoring?
The strawberry picking thing sounds like fun to me ;-)
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