What Attractions Are There Bethlehem?

Sitting in the Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem is a thriving city filled with rich colonial history, outdoor recreation and a growing cultural reawakening. Founded by the Moravians before the Revolutionary War, the city is teeming with historical sites. Every summer the city is filled with a variety of music festivals. It has been voted one of the top 100 places to live. Here are 5 things you shouldn't miss.

Steel Ice Center – As the premier ice skating facility in the region, the Ice Center features figure skating, ice hockey, and speed skating. There are programs from beginner to advanced levels for learning to skate or play hockey as well as private lessons. There are many teams and clubs that call this center home.
Sands Bethworks – This new casino (opening 2008) has 3,000 slot machines. There is a 300 room hotel, upscale retail and dining options as well as entertainment. A movie theater, arts and cultural center with a concert hall for performing arts and industrial museum about steel is also onsite.
Dutch Springs – This 50 acre Lake is filled with adventure. Snorkeling and SCUBA diving are available at up to 100 feet deep. Watercraft rentals are available. This spring fed lake is clear and beautiful.
Historic Bethlehem – Original Moravian buildings line this section of Bethlehem. This National Historic landmark is filled with restored building, artifacts and other relicts. Visitors can explore how people lived.
Banana Factory – This facility offers an arts center, art studios, rehearsal halls, and galleries. Classes and a gift shop are available.

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