This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for the Lehigh Valley, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Anchored by Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton, the Lehigh Valley is a burgeoning tourist area in southeastern Pennsylvania, just north of Philadelphia. The area is historically important for its production of steel and coal, but now attracts visitors with modern attractions and exciting events. Allentown is a destination rife with recreational opportunities and scenic parks, including the Cedar Beach Area, the Old-Fashioned Rose Town and Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. Three institutions of higher education, as well as the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, are located in Bethlehem. Easton, one of America's earliest industrial centers, is home to the Crayola Factory, which offers tours that show how crayons are molded, labeled and packed, as well as interactive exhibits and craft stations for children. Every July, Whitehall is abuzz with blues musicians for the Lehigh Valley Blues Fest, an extravaganza of concerts, open jams and fun activities.