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8 Lehigh Valley Visitor Centers

Friday afternoon, we gathered to hear people speak about what was, what is and what will be for the new Bethlehem Visitors Center at SteelStacks™ in the old Bethlehem Steel Stock House. The Stock House is the oldest building still standing on the old Bethlehem Steel complex. It is a gateway Visitors Center, meaning that we hope it will encourage people to see all that Lehigh Valley has to offer. See our gallery and a short video of the new touch screens below.

It is a very unique place, housed in the restored Bethlehem Steel Stock House, but did you know it is one of our eight Lehigh Valley Visitors Centers?

World Series of Bicycling

Last Friday, I returned, once again, to the Valley Preferred Cycling Center for the Opening Friday Night Race of the World Series of Bicycling. There was something familiar, yet there was a brand new atmosphere.

I have always maintained that Friday Nights at the Velodrome are family fun. Now it’s taken to the next level.

Oklahoma!

When it comes to entertainment, I’m more of a sci-fi or action-adventure kind of girl. When it comes to enjoying life, if you have a new thing for me to try, chances are I won’t turn you down. Last night, at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival hosted by DeSales University, I had the chance to see a preview performance of Oklahoma!, the first musical written by the dynamic duo, Rodgers and Hammerstein.

America on Wheels

Why are dads seemingly always much harder to buy for than moms? Is it because moms like more stuff or because dads always seem to have what they want?

I think it’s because dads generally don’t want a big fuss made about them, even on Father’s Day. So, it may be difficult to figure out just what to get the guy who probably doesn’t want you to get him anything.

Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki sauce at Diner 248

5.  Diner 248 in Easton

If you’re looking for an awesome dessert section, this is the diner for you. With cases of fresh cakes and pies you can’t go wrong with any choice. Their large dining rooms and bar leave plenty of room for a comfortable dinner with a great menu. Their gyro’s are a must-try!

Starting this past weekend, the Allentown Art Museum of the Lehigh Valley kicked off a new exhibit- and it’s one that you don’t want to miss!

Through September 1st, you can stop by the exhibit Toulouse-Lautrec and His World, which is included in your regular admission to the museum.  The exhibit is on loan from the collection of the Herakleidon Museum in Athens, Greece and will only be making two other stops in the United States, making the Allentown Art Museum its closest location to both Philadelphia and New York City.

Ultimate Lehigh Valley Experience

See the Lehigh Valley like never before! Starting with June’s Ultimate Crayola Experience and going through May 2014 with the Ultimate Dorney Experience we’re giving away 12 one-of-a-kind experiences in Lehigh Valley, Pa. These experiences are actually prize packages that include prizes that you either wouldn’t be able to purchase as a regular consumer, or are a combination of prizes that include multiple venues and give, well, the ultimate Lehigh Valley experience.

Entry is easy. It’s just a simple form. There are only three months active at one time. If you visit the site right now, you can enter for June, July and August. If September is something you’d really like to win, you can mark your calendar or enter your email address in the “remind me” form and we’ll let you know when it’s open for entry.

Chef Emeril Lagasse

Q: What do you get when you put nearly 50 wine varieties, six beer vendors, a live band and about 30 restaurants in one large room?

A: An awesome Lehigh Valley Food & Wine Festival!

This past Friday and Saturday I spent my afternoons at Sands® Casino Resort Bethlehem and the Sands® Event Center tasting my way through the 4th Annual Lehigh Valley Food & Wine Festival.

Whitewater Challengers

We’re giving away two trips for two whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River with Whitewater Challengers.

All you have to do is comment on this blog below about why you’d love to win these tickets or tweet this: “I want to win a rafting trip with @WWChallengers from @LehighValleyPA”

Roosevelt's 21st's Winning Burger

This past Saturday I had the privilege of being invited by the marketing staff at the Sands® Casino Resort Bethlehem to their first ever Burger and Beer Bash. I’m here to tell you, mark the 2014 date now as this was a great night.

The Burger and Beer Bash kicked off the 4th Annual Lehigh Valley Food & Wine Festival, which was headlined by Chef Emeril Lagasse and his amazing cooking demonstration. Proceeds from the weekend’s events helped benefit the Northampton Community College Foundation for aspiring culinary arts students with some lucky students getting the chance to intern with the legendary chef in his New Orleans restaurant.