For more Metropolitan experiences, Philadelphia in only 60 miles away and New York City is only a 90- minute drive. The Jersey Shore is easily accessible within 90 minutes from the Lehigh Valley. There are ten colleges and universities in the Lehigh Valley, evidence of the commitment to higher education. The Bach Choir of Bethlehem, the Allentown Symphony Orchestra, and the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival are just a few examples of the rich cultural opportunities the area has to offer. The Lehigh Valley Velodrome has been the host of more International and National cycling events than any other U.S. cycling facility.
Outdoor recreation is plentiful with various venues for hiking, rafting, camping, and fishing.
Winter brings skiing and snowboarding at many resorts in the Poconos, located only 40 miles north of Bethlehem. For more information about the Lehigh Valley, click on lehighvalleypa.org .