Title: Allentown Travel Guide: Best of Allentown, Pennsylvania Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Allentown](https://expedia.co.uk/Allentown-Hotels.d602976.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Allentown](https://expedia.co.uk/Allentown-Holiday-Rentals.d602976.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Allentown](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Allentown.d602976.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Allentown Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Allentown.d602976.Car-Hire-Guide)[Allentown Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Allentown.d602976.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Allentown Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Allentown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602976/c1b965ed-9bf8-4901-93d1-267846294ad0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Allentown showing a festival, night scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602976/975cb672-06d1-4ab0-9575-6b7b0cb693f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Allentown featuring a bridge, tranquil scenes and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602976/1ba7dbc9-440b-4129-830d-e5a2a583d03d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Allentown which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602976/5b952131-e5bd-494d-86f5-ab87e0836208.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Allentown showing performance art, theatre scenes and music](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602976/fd064e7d-e12f-4a01-8c79-dbd3a1a8249b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Allentown Where to stay Things to do #### Ride some of the tallest roller coasters in the country, marvel at images of space and see where the Liberty Bell was hidden at this Pennsylvania city. You may recognise Allentown as the subject of Billy Joel’s eponymous song, an ode to the working class. While Allentown has changed considerably since Joel released the song in 1982, it still has strong links to the blue-collar industries that helped carve its identity. For a historic perspective on the city, take a walking tour through Old Allentown to view restored Victorian-style homes. Visit Zion’s Reformed Church of Christ to see where American rebels hid the Liberty Bell from the British Army during the Revolutionary War. Allentown has museums ranging in focus from art to science and many things in between. From hunter-gatherers to the Pennsylvania Dutch, trace the settlers of the area at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum. The Allentown Art Museum displays thousands of pieces of art and frequently hosts events and special exhibits. Bring the family to the interactive Da Vinci Science Centre. One of the most notable exhibits is *View Space*, which displays NASA’s breathtaking space images. As its name suggests, the new America on Wheels museum provides information about the history of wheeled transportation, from bicycles to race cars. Enjoy Allentown’s thriving arts scene with a Broadway-style show or independent film at the Civic Theatre. The historic Symphony Hall stages concert series such as Jazz Cabaret and Symphony Hall Pops as well as dance performances and plays. Find some excitement at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom with some of the tallest and longest roller coasters on the East coast. Afterward, cool off in the attached water park with dozens of slides and pools. For even more thrills, go to Lehigh Valley Grand Prix for go-kart racing that looks and feels like you are driving grand prix race cars. As Pennsylvania’s third-largest city, Allentown has plenty of attractions to entertain any visitor. It is centrally located just 60 miles (97 kilometres) north of Philadelphia and 90 miles (145 kilometres) west of New York City. Visit during the snowy winter season or the heat of summer for a variety of delightful experiences. ### Where to stay in Allentown ![Aerial panorama of Allentown, Pennsylvania skyline and Albertus L. Meyers Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944538814154682368/7eb29f6f-7c74-4b40-a786-810836c58668.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Side While visiting South Side, you might make a stop by sights like Lehigh River and Lehigh Valley. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Allentown-South-Side.dx944538814154682368) ![Allentown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602976/c1b965ed-9bf8-4901-93d1-267846294ad0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Center City While visiting Center City, you might make a stop by sights like Miller Symphony Hall and PPL Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Allentown-Center-City.dx944539859863867392) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Eastside While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like Coca-Cola Park and Lehigh River. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Allentown-Eastside.dx987821531157639168) ![Allentown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602976/c1b965ed-9bf8-4901-93d1-267846294ad0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hamilton District If you're spending some time in Hamilton District, PPL Center and Miller Symphony Hall are top sights worth seeing. 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Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,463 reviews) It was a great stay! Me and the kids swam in the pool and the next day, had breakfast. I wish that they had bacon, but everything else was perfect. It was our second time visiting and I will always come back. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=25176&PinnedHotelID=25176&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=602976) ![Knights Inn Allentown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/43400/43366/e4a8190d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Knights Inn Allentown 1880 Steelstone Rd Allentown PA £53 26 Mar - 27 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Allentown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino and ... 5.8/10 (1,009 reviews) Yes there were shops nearby. 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