The best things to do in Bethlehem

28 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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B Social Bowling

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Bowling, arcade games, and axe throwing highlight this massive, high-tech venue.

3717 PA-378

Bowling, arcade games, and axe throwing highlight this massive, high-tech venue.

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Steel Club

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Country club offering dining, banquets, and a pool, as well as disc golf.

700 Linden Ave (Hellertown)

Country club offering dining, banquets, and a pool, as well as disc golf.

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When the group chat can't decide between catching the game or button-mashing, Dave & Buster's Philadelphia delivers with massive screens, a…

325 N Christopher Columbus Blvd (Philadelphia)

When the group chat can't decide between catching the game or button-mashing, Dave & Buster's Philadelphia delivers with massive screens, a stacked arcade, and food plus craft cocktails or mocktails. Great for rallying the crew before an Eagles game or celebrating random Tuesday wins.

From the Philadelphia newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Public 18-hole golf course with a lit driving range, practice areas, Italian restaurant & pro shop.

3400 Tilghman St (Allentown)

Public 18-hole golf course with a lit driving range, practice areas, Italian restaurant & pro shop.

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

4012 Walnut St (Philadelphia)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Our Aquatic Neighbors Mural turns a 1500 square foot wall into a love letter to the Delaware River, with great blue heron, sturgeon,…

Trenton Ave &, E Norris St (Philadelphia)

Our Aquatic Neighbors Mural turns a 1500 square foot wall into a love letter to the Delaware River, with great blue heron, sturgeon, bufflehead ducks, beaver and freshwater mussels showing up like neighbors. Built with local students and Skype a Scientist, it’s smart, joyful public art to visit this week.

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Libertee Grounds

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Relaxed bar for Asian American fare, plus a 9-hole mini-golf course.

1600 W Girard Ave Ste C5 (Philadelphia)

Relaxed bar for Asian American fare, plus a 9-hole mini-golf course.

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Art gallery featuring permanent & traveling exhibitions on display along with a cafe & gift shop.

31 N 5th St (Allentown)

Art gallery featuring permanent & traveling exhibitions on display along with a cafe & gift shop.

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Trampoline

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Amusement center featuring dodgeball, basketball, a ropes course, and pizza, plus a restroom.

9490 Blue Grass Rd (Philadelphia)

Amusement center featuring dodgeball, basketball, a ropes course, and pizza, plus a restroom.

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Bala Golf Club

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Private club featuring a challenging golf course through a picturesque countryside setting.

2200 Belmont Ave (Philadelphia)

Private club featuring a challenging golf course through a picturesque countryside setting.

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Art-house cinema screening independent, foreign & documentary films.

214 Walnut St (Philadelphia)

Art-house cinema screening independent, foreign & documentary films.

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Lehigh Country Club

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Established in 1910, this member-owned country club features a golf course, pool, tennis courts, and multiple event spaces.

2319 S Cedar Crest Blvd (Allentown)

Established in 1910, this member-owned country club features a golf course, pool, tennis courts, and multiple event spaces.

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Juniata Golf Club

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Golf facility featuring a course with many par 3s and a pro shop.

1391 E Cayuga St (Philadelphia)

Golf facility featuring a course with many par 3s and a pro shop.

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A pair of winding 18-hole mini-golf courses suitable for kids & adults, plus an ice cream stand.

5201 PA-309 (Center Valley)

A pair of winding 18-hole mini-golf courses suitable for kids & adults, plus an ice cream stand.

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Upscale, tech-infused mini-golf spot featuring modern technology and trendy vibes.

1625 Chestnut St (Philadelphia)

Upscale, tech-infused mini-golf spot featuring modern technology and trendy vibes.

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Since 1884, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom has been Allentown’s go-to for over 60 rides, shows, and attractions plus one of the…

3830 Dorney Park Rd (Allentown)

Since 1884, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom has been Allentown’s go-to for over 60 rides, shows, and attractions plus one of the Northeast’s largest waterparks and Planet Snoopy for the littles. Tackle Hydra, drop on Python Plummet, then make peace with a build-your-own funnel cake this week.

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Activity center where teams disarm paint, foam or slime bombs using arcade games, lasers and puzzles.

1218 Chestnut St (Philadelphia)

Activity center where teams disarm paint, foam or slime bombs using arcade games, lasers and puzzles.

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Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

9490 Blue Grass Rd Ste H (Philadelphia)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

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Driving range and golf lessons alongside a mini golf course plus batting cages.

401 Cottman Ave (Philadelphia)

Driving range and golf lessons alongside a mini golf course plus batting cages.

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PPL Center

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Contemporary indoor arena hosting various sporting events, concerts & touring productions.

701 Hamilton St (Allentown)

Contemporary indoor arena hosting various sporting events, concerts & touring productions.

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Entertainment option featuring intricately designed, handcrafted rooms for immersive escape games.

1425 Arch St Level B (Philadelphia)

Entertainment option featuring intricately designed, handcrafted rooms for immersive escape games.

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Emmaus Theatre

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Enduring movie theater showing new releases, 2nd-run films & quirky contemporary classics.

19 S Fourth St (Emmaus)

Enduring movie theater showing new releases, 2nd-run films & quirky contemporary classics.

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Long-running, 18-hole golf course & practice facility with a pro shop & snack bar.

800 Walnut Ln (Philadelphia)

Long-running, 18-hole golf course & practice facility with a pro shop & snack bar.

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Innovative exhibits & hands-on science experiments for all ages in a modern, two-story space.

815 Hamilton St (Allentown)

Innovative exhibits & hands-on science experiments for all ages in a modern, two-story space.

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Bethlehem Golf Club

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Golf club with a driving range and nine-hole course, plus an on-site bar and grill.

400 Illick's Mill Rd

Golf club with a driving range and nine-hole course, plus an on-site bar and grill.

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Golf facility with a grass-tee driving range and a mini-golf course, plus a pizza shop.

7200 Airport Rd (Bath)

Golf facility with a grass-tee driving range and a mini-golf course, plus a pizza shop.

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Franklin Square

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Franklin Square keeps summer lively with the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival glowing through August 16, a dancing fountain show, the…

200 N 6th St (Philadelphia)

Franklin Square keeps summer lively with the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival glowing through August 16, a dancing fountain show, the Parx Liberty Carousel, and Center City’s only 18-hole Philly Mini Golf modeled after hometown landmarks. Grab a SquareBurger, then see who sinks the most ridiculous bank shot.

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Monster-themed mini-golf chain featuring a glow-in-the-dark indoor course, plus arcade games & a DJ.

3227 Hamilton Blvd (Allentown)

Monster-themed mini-golf chain featuring a glow-in-the-dark indoor course, plus arcade games & a DJ.

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