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Allentown, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1762 as Northampton Towne by William Allen, a wealthy shipping merchant and former mayor of Philadelphia. It was later officially renamed Allentown in 1838 in his honor. The city grew . .
Country: United States
City: Allentown
Duration: 3 Day(s) - 2 Night(s)
Tour Category: Attraction Ticket
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Allentown, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1762 as Northampton Towne by William Allen, a wealthy shipping merchant and former mayor of Philadelphia. It was later officially renamed Allentown in 1838 in his honor. The city grew significantly during the Industrial Revolution, particularly with the opening of the Lehigh Canal in 1829 and the development of industries like iron production and textile manufacturing. Today, Allentown is a major city in Pennsylvania, known for its historical buildings, cultural attractions, and diverse economy.

Allentown, Pennsylvania, offers a variety of attractions, including historical sites, museums, and entertainment venues. Some popular attractions include the Liberty Bell Museum, the Allentown Art Museum, Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, PPL Center, Coca-Cola Park, and the Allentown Farmers Market as top attractions.

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

Water park with a range of fun rides and a lazy river, ideal for less crowded weekday visits. Enjoy a family-friendly amusement park with a selection of coasters and a standout thrill ride.

Museum of the American Revolution

Explore Philadelphia's deep history, toots, and the birth of the United States at the Museum of the American Revolution. Nestled among the other important colonial sites, in Philadelphia's Historic District, the museum offers a vivid account of the Revolutionary War through artifacts, including George Washington's headquarters tent.

Bethlehem Historical Private Audio Walking Tour

Welcome to the Christmas City! This tour will guide you to a few of the most interesting and historic spots in this area and share the history and local stories. It's all location-aware on our walking tour app, Walk. And you'll hear the stories of the Moravians that settled here in 1741, Bethlehem Steel, and Billy Joel. The oldest book shop in the USA, The Founding Fathers, has the largest individual electric display in the world.

Trolley Tour in Historic Jim Thorpe

Our history trolley goes from the visitor center at 2 Susquehanna St. through the Jim Thorpe Memorial, the Lehigh Gorge State Park, up Broadway past all the shops, restaurants, and museums to the Mauch Chunk Lake and drops off back at the visitor center.

This 70-minute tour is a great way to see most of the town of Jim Thorpe, some of our beautiful natural scenery, great things to do while on the tour, and our historic buildings along Broadway! Our tour is a live narration with some of the interesting history of the town, as well as our namesake.

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