Best places: Things to dos in Allentown

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Trexler Memorial Park
Park
Scenic park with large old trees, grassy lawns & a duck pond, plus paths for cycling & running.
4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~5.08 km from centre)
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Covered Bridge Park
Park
Park with over 165 acres featuring walking trails, a butterfly garden, sports fields & a playground.
4.80 (992 reviews) (~8.75 km from centre)
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Steel Force
Roller coaster
👍👍 Steel Force was amazing! It has a great first drop, a fun double helix and a great set of bunny hills after the mid course. Highly recommend if you're in the area!
4.80 (955 reviews) (~6.21 km from centre)
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SteelStacks
Cultural center
10-acre campus with indoor & outdoor venues hosting festivals, concerts & community events.
4.70 (6.5K reviews) (~8.83 km from centre)
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Lehigh Parkway
Park
Historic park provides running & biking trails through scenic grounds with a creek & covered bridge.
4.70 (1.8K reviews) (~3.17 km from centre)
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Malcolm Gross Rose Garden
Park
Scenic rose garden featuring paved walking paths, 3 pavilions & a fitness/exercise trail.
4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~3.93 km from centre)
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Monocacy Park
Park
Creekside park featuring fishing, trails, a nature center, picnic areas & 2 pavilions.
4.70 (1K reviews) (~8.85 km from centre)
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ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
Art center
Hip performing arts venue in the SteelStacks complex, hosting films, concerts & visual arts events.
4.70 (904 reviews) (~8.84 km from centre)
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America On Wheels Museum
Museum
Museum dedicated to wheeled transportation, from automobiles to scooters plus a cafe & gift shop.
4.70 (700 reviews) (~1.34 km from centre)
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Civic Theatre of Allentown
Theater company
Mainstage theater for major musicals & plays, plus classic film screenings & workshops for kids.
4.80 (356 reviews) (~2.41 km from centre)
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Cedar Beach Park
Park
Grassy, tree-filled park with a small lake & outdoor pool, plus basketball & volleyball courts.
4.60 (2.1K reviews) (~3.53 km from centre)
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Wildlands Conservancy
Nature preserve
👍👍 A great nature preserve with lots of variety. Trails are well-marked and typically covered in wood chips or trimmed grasses. Areas include wooded, open air and boardwalks near the river. Access exists to the river for wading or tubing. Restrooms are on site and a nature center. Parking is ample for...
4.80 (310 reviews) (~7.54 km from centre)
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Ironton Rail Trail
Hiking area
Paved walking trail on an old train track through a former industrial area, partly beside a river.
4.80 (304 reviews) (~8.26 km from centre)
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National Museum of Industrial History
Museum
A collection of engines, printing presses & other artifacts, presented with historical context.
4.70 (422 reviews) (~8.58 km from centre)
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Illick's Mill Park
Park
Riverside park with a historic grist mill, many mature trees & a peaceful atmosphere.
4.60 (785 reviews) (~8.84 km from centre)
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Wildlands Conservancy South Mountain Preserve
Nature preserve
A wildlife-rich reserve with trails, set amid ancient boulders, old quarries & hardwood forests.
4.70 (383 reviews) (~6.11 km from centre)
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Wayne A. Grube Memorial Park
Memorial park
This large park features 3 picnic pavilions, playgrounds, a softball field & restrooms.
4.80 (249 reviews) (~8.35 km from centre)
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Upper Saucon Township Community Park
Park
👍👍 A park for people who don’t like parks. It’s very safe. Because it is a rail trail, there are no surprises, good sight lines, and even grades. There is no winter maintenance, which might make it feel a little scary if not certain when winter starts. I think it means they do not remove snow or use ic...
4.70 (349 reviews) (~9.99 km from centre)
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Allentown Art Museum
Art museum
Art gallery featuring permanent & traveling exhibitions on display along with a cafe & gift shop.
4.60 (609 reviews) (~0.38 km from centre)
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Colonial Industrial Quarter
Historical landmark
Historic mills, wash houses & other structures can be toured at this early Moravian industrial park.
4.60 (565 reviews) (~7.68 km from centre)
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