Located just east of the Pennsylvania Appalachians, Allentown residents have no shortage of skiing destinations to choose from. If you're looking to test your downhill skills this winter, make sure you visit one of the following slopes. Bear Creek Mountain Resort Just southwest of Allentown on State Street, Bear Creek Mountain Resort is an all-season hotel and spa destination that opens up a few slopes in winter for skiing, snowboarding, and snowtubing. The slopes are mostly easy with a few intermediate and advanced trails mixed in, along with three parks filled with jumps, boxes, and rails for practicing tricks. Blue Mountain Resort Half an hour north of Allentown on Blue Mountain Drive is the Blue Mountain Resort. Blue Mountain offers visitors 39 slopes, including plenty of beginner and expert trails, several parks, 30 snowtube lanes, and the tallest skiing hill in Pennsylvania at over 1,000 feet. The high-difficulty trails, in particular, make the Blue Mountain a favorite of experienced skiers. Camelback Mountain Resort Up north along PA-33 and I-80, Camelback Mountain has an even mix of trail difficulties along with the largest snowtubing park in America. Visitors can also eat at one of ten restaurants, rent a room, and even enjoy an indoor waterpark in the middle of winter. The resort also has a pair of zip lines for visitors looking for a different kind of downhill experience. With so many great ski resorts within an hour's drive of Allentown, you don't have to be a kid to look forward to a snow day.
You can have plenty of fun outdoors during winter, even in Pennsylvania, but sometimes it's best to stay where it's warm and enjoy the indoor activities a city like Allentown has to offer. The Crayola Experience Located up in Easton, the Crayola Experience is a bit of a drive from Allentown, but it's a great destination for kids with a big creative streak. Attractions include the obvious crayon and construction paper projects, but children can really explore new possibilities by painting with melted wax, melting crayons into molds to create keepsakes, drawing in the dark, and bringing digital drawings to life. BounceU BounceU is an inflatable indoor playground that's a lot of fun for kids ages two and up. The chain has locations in both Allentown and Easton, and it's always available for special occasions like birthday parties and school field trips. It also hosts two kinds of open bounce sessions: preschool play and all ages, although you'll need to check the times and days they're open. America on Wheels If you prefer something that adults can enjoy just as much as kids, you should visit the America on Wheels museum along the Leigh River. This museum features all kinds of wheeled vehicles from every part of America's history, including some exotic enough to fascinate children 12 and under who get in free on Sundays. No matter how cold it gets outside, you can always find plenty of ways to have fun when you live in Allentown.
If you want to enjoy an evening of live music Allentown offers a variety of local spots for date night or a night out with friends. Grab a drink and some dinner, or just sit back and enjoy the music at some of our favorite live music venues: Strange Brew Tavern 1996 S 5 th St Come earlier in the evening for a relaxing and mellow experience or for dinner, or come in later with a date for live music and a more adventurous experience. Godfrey Daniels Coffee House 7 E 4 th St Godfrey Daniels is your typical old school coffee house featuring folk music. The sound is exceptional for a small venue, and you’ll find people of all ages enjoying the beverages and live music. ArtsQuest Center 101 Founders Way An upstairs music venue modeled after the World Café Live in Philly. ArtsQuest offers an outside deck, an area for VIP seating, and even meeting spaces that you can rent if needed. Allentown Symphony Association, Inc 23 N 6 th St This building has been beautifully restored, and despite the “symphony” name, you’ll find a large variety of musical acts playing at this venue. Drinks and food are also available. Grain 536 Hamilton St Stop in for drinks and stay for the music. The venue is long and narrow, but offers a comfortable place to sit and stay awhile. Sands Event Center 77 Sands Blvd A larger music venue offering well-known performers, free parking and good visibility from any seat in the house.
