“Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley is easily accessible by major highways, making it an attractive destination for tours,” says Kaitie Burger, social media and communications manager for Discover Lehigh Valley. “Home to a few of the world’s favorite brands such as Crayola, Martin Guitars and Mack Trucks, the region boasts an impressive range of attractions that are sure to delight groups of any size.”
She says programs can be built around a one-day visit or a multiple-night stay, and that her area just north of Philadelphia works well for hub-and-spoke itineraries of the Mid-Atlantic states. Top attractions in the Lehigh Valley include:
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites During tours, visitors learn more about the impact the Moravian Church has had on Bethlehem and eastern Pennsylvania for more than 300 years.
The National Museum of Industrial History This Smithsonian-affiliated attraction, located in the century-old Bethlehem Steel facility, preserves America’s industrial heritage.
The Mack Trucks Historical Museum The history of one of America’s leading truck manufacturers is celebrated through displays and exhibits.
C. F. Martin & Co. On a tour of the factory floor, groups learn about the more than 300 steps that each Martin guitar goes through to be transformed from rough lumber to a well-crafted instrument.
For more information, email the CVB’s Jamie Quinby or go to discoverlehighvalley.com.
Top photo: C.F. Martin & Co.
Photo by Discover Lehigh Valley
