SPORTS & RECREATION / LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Downhill Ski Areas
While it’s true that the nearby Pocono Mountain Resorts are known for their downhill and snowboarding ski areas, Lehigh Valley residents can ski even closer to home. And when the snow flies, just about any park or trail becomes the ideal spot for the cross-country ski enthusiast!
Bear Creek Mountain Resort
101 Doe Mountain Lane
Macungle 866-754-2822
www.bcmountainresort.com
Fifteen trails combine with a snowboard park and resort that emphasizes family fun.
Blue Mountain Ski Area
1660 Blue Mountain Drive
Palmerton 610-826-7700
www.skibluemt.com
Snow tubing park with 5 slides, 2 tow lifts, and 100% snowmaking capability. Ski 20 exciting trails and new bump runs until 10:00 PM! Seven lifts include a high-speed quad.
Camelback Ski Area
301 Resort Drive
Tannersville 570-629-1661
www.skicamelback.com
Fairs and Festivals
The Lehigh Valley has main fairs and festivals throughout the year. Visit the link below for a detailed calendar.
Musikfest
556 Main Street
Bethlehem 610-861-0678
Experience an incredible ten days of storytellers, dancers, puppeteers, exhibits, demonstrations, mimes and music for every taste.
Das Awkscht Fescht
Macungie Memorial Park
Macungie
www.awkscht.com
42 acres of incredible automobiles, flea markets, arts and craft displays, antique toy exhibition, fireworks and free entertainment. Distinguished as the largest antique car show in the East, this three-day event features hundreds of antique vehicles, from Model-Ts and Dusenbergs to Studebakers and Packards.
Forks of the Delaware
Shad Festival Tournament
Scott Park
Easton
Nine days in April pay tribute to the region’s success in revitalizing the valley’s water resources. The tournament revolves around shad, an ocean fish that spawns in fresh water. Over 1,500 fisherman from 20 states gather to compete and enjoy the shad cookout over open pits.
The Great Allentown Fair
302 North 17th Street
Allentown 610-433-7541
www.allentownfairpa.org
Old-fashioned country fair with crafts
exhibits, livestock, judging, thrilling amusement rides, traditional sideshows, carnival games, and food stands. The nation’s top entertainers play to record crowds at the evening grandstand shows.
Mayfair Festival of the Arts
2020 Hamilton Street
Allentown
www.cedarcrest.edu/mayfair
Five days of arts and music bring together local, national, and international performers from every musical genre, including jazz, folk, classical, rock, and a wide range of ethnic performances. Artist’s Market, great food, children’s activities, gallery exhibitions and dancing.
Horse Racing
Mohegan Sun Pocono
1280 Highway 315
Wilkes-Barre 888-WIN-IN-PA
www.poconodowns.com
