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ITINERARY
1h 44m81 miles45 stops
1
Lights in the Parkway
2
Allentown Farmers Market
3
Martin Art Gallery
4
Cedar Beach Park
5
Allentown Rose Gardens
6
Gallows Hill Spirits
Descendants of the Soothsayer of Andover, a witch hanged on Gallows Hill, in 1692 Salem, are working to bring you his bewitched spirits. We currently produce Vodka, Rum, Moonshine, Gin and a cream based spirit with vanilla chai flavors.
7
Mack Trucks Historical Museum
8
Da Vinci Science Center
The Da Vinci Science Center's mission is to Bring Science to Life and Lives to Science through onsite exhibits, programs and community programming. The 29,000-square-foot facility in Allentown features hands-on exhibits and programs that make science fun and accessible for learners of all ages but especially for children under 12.
9
The Museum of Indian Culture
10
Weil Antique Center
11
Haines Mill Museum
12
Allentown Fish Hatchery
13
Trexler Memorial Park
14
Josh Early Candies
15
Paint Some Pottery
Pottery painting, glass fusing, canvas, board art and clay hand-building are all available on a walk-in basis. We offer parties, private events, team building and fundraising events.
16
Oliver's Salon & Spa
Oliver’s Salon & Spa invites you to Treat Yourself Well. We’re a family-owned business since 1995. Specializing in color, cut & hair styling, nails, skin treatments, massages, waxing, and bridal hair & makeup packages.
17
The Trapp Door
18
Kalmbach Park
19
Valley Preferred Cycling Center
20
Tastings and Tours: Lehigh Valley - Berks County
Whether you're a beer, spirits or a wine lover we have the perfect day planned for you. Enjoy a carefree day while touring some of the finest wineries, distilleries, breweries and brew pubs Lehigh/Berks Counties and the surrounding area have to offer. Let us do the driving so you can sit back, relax and take in the scenic charm of this historic area. Our special partnerships with the wineries, distilleries and breweries will provide you with affordable, all inclusive tastings and discounts not normally offered to the general public.
21
Vynecrest Winery
22
Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery
23
Stony Run Winery
Come and let our wine experts guide you through a tasting experience tailored to your unique flavor preferences. Hand crafted selections at our Tasting Room bar or a glass of your favorite to enjoy on the patio will ensure for a lovely afternoon or evening.
24
Bear Creek Ski & Recreation Area
Popular with urban skiers from Philadelphia, this area offers 18 trails for skiers and boarders, appealing mostly to novice skill level.
25
Fleetwood Antique Mall
26
Vraj
27
West Hanover Winery
28
Ted's Bar and Grill
29
Spring Gate Vineyard
From our Tasting Room, in a timeless Pennsylvania barn, to our beautiful grounds, including orchards, streams, courtyards and ornamental horse paddocks, Spring Gate Vineyard is a special place. Come for a visit, and enjoy a unique experience with us, for tastings, cafe life, food, and music.
30
ABC Lanes North
31
Kohl Memorial Park
32
Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area
33
Get Air
34
Rockville Bridge
35
East Harrisburg Cemetery
Providing cemetery and cremation options. We do pre-planning, taking the stress off our loved ones after we have passed. Interest-free financing is available for up to 36 months.
36
National Civil War Museum
The only museum in the United States to present a balanced, unbiased look at the Civil War.
37
Wildwood Park
Wildwood Park is located in the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania on the outskirts of downtown Harrisburg. Its 229 acres are a haven for countless species of flora and fauna centered around the 90 acre freshwater wetland. A popular three-mile loop trail encircles the park with side trails and boardwalks for a total of six miles of trails. Its attractive Olewine Nature Center features engaging exhibits on environmental education. Established in 1901, during the City Beautiful Movement, Wildwood was part of a nationwide effort to improve urban life. In 1976, the Dauphin County Commissioners assumed ownership of the property. Now managed by Dauphin County Parks and Recreation Department, Wildwood Park is one of Pennsylvania’s premier centers for environmental studies, educational opportunities and outdoor recreation. It is a cherished retreat for nature lovers, bird watchers and exercise enthusiasts.
38
Harrisburg Cemetery
39
Capital Area Greenbelt
40
Midstate Distillery
Offering locally crafted spirits. Visit our cocktail lounge & tasting room for specialty cocktails and bottles of our Vodka, Rum, and Corn Whiskey Moonshine! Pennsylvania selections of wine and beer are also available. Stop in for a free tasting of any of our spirits. Free parking, tours and gift cards available. Visit our website for details about renting our tasting room for your next event. Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 12-5pm (bottle sales only) Thursday 12-3pm (bottle sales only), 3-9pm Friday 12-3pm (bottle sales only), 3-10pm Saturday 12-10pm
41
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center
42
Broad Street Market
43
Susquehanna Art Museum
44
Midtown Scholar Bookstore
The Midtown Scholar is an award-winning bookstore & cafe. With over 100,000 used, discount, & rare books in inventory, we have the largest collection of used books between New York and Chicago. Over 1 million books are available online! The Little Scholar, has hundreds of great children's and young adult titles and features weekly activities! The Yellow Wall Gallery features a different artist monthly. Also stop in to Robinson's Rare Books and Fine Prints Room. The cafe provides excellent service and great products including Counter Culture Coffee and Rishi Tea. We host dozens of book clubs and community events weekly, as well as live music on weekends. Stop in and see for yourself why the Midtown Scholar is the hidden gem of Harrisburg! OPEN 7 DAYS!
45
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
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OVERVIEW
Allentown to Harrisburg
1
Start:Lights in the Parkway
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(51) review
1700 Martin Luther King Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103
2
Start:Allentown Farmers Market
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(264) review
1825 Chew St, Allentown, PA 18104-5558
3
Start:Martin Art Gallery
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
3.5
(3) review
2400 Chew St, Allentown, PA 18104-5564
4
Start:Cedar Beach Park
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(31) review
2600 Parkway Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104
5
Start:Allentown Rose Gardens
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(78) review
3000 Parkway Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104-5327
6
Start:Gallows Hill Spirits
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(19) review
Descendants of the Soothsayer of Andover, a witch hanged on Gallows Hill, in 1692 Salem, are working to bring you his bewitched spirits. We currently produce Vodka, Rum, Moonshine, Gin and a cream based spirit with vanilla chai flavors.
7
Start:Mack Trucks Historical Museum
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(95) review
2402 Lehigh Pkwy S, Allentown, PA 18103-2900
8
Start:Da Vinci Science Center
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(226) review
The Da Vinci Science Center's mission is to Bring Science to Life and Lives to Science through onsite exhibits, programs and community programming. The 29,000-square-foot facility in Allentown features hands-on exhibits and programs that make science fun and accessible for learners of all ages but especially for children under 12.
9
Start:The Museum of Indian Culture
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(20) review
2825 Fish Hatchery Rd, Allentown, PA 18103-9214
10
Start:Weil Antique Center
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(26) review
2200 31st St SW, Allentown, PA 18103-7076
11
Start:Haines Mill Museum
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(7) review
3600 Dorney Park Rd Cetronia, Allentown, PA 18104-5845
12
Start:Allentown Fish Hatchery
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(350) review
2901 Fish Hatchery Rd, Allentown, PA 18103-9279
13
Start:Trexler Memorial Park
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(44) review
Springhouse Rd, Allentown, PA 18104
14
Start:Josh Early Candies
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(74) review
4640 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18104-3293
15
Start:Paint Some Pottery
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(4) review
Pottery painting, glass fusing, canvas, board art and clay hand-building are all available on a walk-in basis. We offer parties, private events, team building and fundraising events.
16
Start:Oliver's Salon & Spa
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
3.5
(3) review
Oliver’s Salon & Spa invites you to Treat Yourself Well. We’re a family-owned business since 1995. Specializing in color, cut & hair styling, nails, skin treatments, massages, waxing, and bridal hair & makeup packages.
17
Start:The Trapp Door
Emmaus, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(15) review
4226 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049-1016
18
Start:Kalmbach Park
Macungie, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(17) review
200 Cotton St, Macungie, PA 18062-1217
19
Start:Valley Preferred Cycling Center
Breinigsville, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(23) review
1151 Mosser Rd, Breinigsville, PA 18031-1336
20
Start:Tastings and Tours: Lehigh Valley - Berks County
Breinigsville, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(75) review
Whether you're a beer, spirits or a wine lover we have the perfect day planned for you. Enjoy a carefree day while touring some of the finest wineries, distilleries, breweries and brew pubs Lehigh/Berks Counties and the surrounding area have to offer. Let us do the driving so you can sit back, relax and take in the scenic charm of this historic area. Our special partnerships with the wineries, distilleries and breweries will provide you with affordable, all inclusive tastings and discounts not normally offered to the general public.
21
Start:Vynecrest Winery
Breinigsville, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(112) review
172 Arrowhead Ln, Breinigsville, PA 18031-1462
22
Start:Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery
Breinigsville, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(121) review
9850 Newtown Rd, Breinigsville, PA 18031-1808
23
Start:Stony Run Winery
Breinigsville, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(8) review
Come and let our wine experts guide you through a tasting experience tailored to your unique flavor preferences. Hand crafted selections at our Tasting Room bar or a glass of your favorite to enjoy on the patio will ensure for a lovely afternoon or evening.
24
Start:Bear Creek Ski & Recreation Area
Macungie, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(150) review
Popular with urban skiers from Philadelphia, this area offers 18 trails for skiers and boarders, appealing mostly to novice skill level.
25
Start:Fleetwood Antique Mall
Fleetwood, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(3) review
13949 Kutztown Rd, Fleetwood, PA 19522-8660
26
Start:Vraj
Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(33) review
15 Manor Rd, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972-9067
27
Start:West Hanover Winery
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
3.5
(19) review
7646 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112-9725
28
Start:Ted's Bar and Grill
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
3.5
(14) review
7300 Allentown Blvd, Harrisburg, PA 17112-3606
29
Start:Spring Gate Vineyard
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
3.5
(138) review
From our Tasting Room, in a timeless Pennsylvania barn, to our beautiful grounds, including orchards, streams, courtyards and ornamental horse paddocks, Spring Gate Vineyard is a special place. Come for a visit, and enjoy a unique experience with us, for tastings, cafe life, food, and music.
30
Start:ABC Lanes North
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
3.0
(3) review
5303 Locust Ln, Harrisburg, PA 17109-5525
31
Start:Kohl Memorial Park
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
1050 Downhower Rd., Harrisburg, PA
32
Start:Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(29) review
Fishing Creek Valley Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112
33
Start:Get Air
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(19) review
3823 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109-5920
34
Start:Rockville Bridge
Susquehanna, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(7) review
N Front S. Harrisburg, Susquehanna, PA 17110-1716
35
Start:East Harrisburg Cemetery
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
2.0
(3) review
Providing cemetery and cremation options. We do pre-planning, taking the stress off our loved ones after we have passed. Interest-free financing is available for up to 36 months.
36
Start:National Civil War Museum
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(1154) review
The only museum in the United States to present a balanced, unbiased look at the Civil War.
37
Start:Wildwood Park
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(300) review
Wildwood Park is located in the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania on the outskirts of downtown Harrisburg. Its 229 acres are a haven for countless species of flora and fauna centered around the 90 acre freshwater wetland. A popular three-mile loop trail encircles the park with side trails and boardwalks for a total of six miles of trails. Its attractive Olewine Nature Center features engaging exhibits on environmental education. Established in 1901, during the City Beautiful Movement, Wildwood was part of a nationwide effort to improve urban life. In 1976, the Dauphin County Commissioners assumed ownership of the property. Now managed by Dauphin County Parks and Recreation Department, Wildwood Park is one of Pennsylvania’s premier centers for environmental studies, educational opportunities and outdoor recreation. It is a cherished retreat for nature lovers, bird watchers and exercise enthusiasts.
38
Start:Harrisburg Cemetery
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(30) review
521 N 13th St, Harrisburg, PA 17103-1304
39
Start:Capital Area Greenbelt
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(13) review
Harrisburg, PA
40
Start:Midstate Distillery
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(14) review
Offering locally crafted spirits. Visit our cocktail lounge & tasting room for specialty cocktails and bottles of our Vodka, Rum, and Corn Whiskey Moonshine! Pennsylvania selections of wine and beer are also available. Stop in for a free tasting of any of our spirits. Free parking, tours and gift cards available. Visit our website for details about renting our tasting room for your next event. Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 12-5pm (bottle sales only) Thursday 12-3pm (bottle sales only), 3-9pm Friday 12-3pm (bottle sales only), 3-10pm Saturday 12-10pm
41
Start:Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(374) review
2300 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9443
42
Start:Broad Street Market
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(115) review
1233 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17102-2071
43
Start:Susquehanna Art Museum
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(41) review
1401 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17102-1909
44
Start:Midtown Scholar Bookstore
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(120) review
The Midtown Scholar is an award-winning bookstore & cafe. With over 100,000 used, discount, & rare books in inventory, we have the largest collection of used books between New York and Chicago. Over 1 million books are available online! The Little Scholar, has hundreds of great children's and young adult titles and features weekly activities! The Yellow Wall Gallery features a different artist monthly. Also stop in to Robinson's Rare Books and Fine Prints Room. The cafe provides excellent service and great products including Counter Culture Coffee and Rishi Tea. We host dozens of book clubs and community events weekly, as well as live music on weekends. Stop in and see for yourself why the Midtown Scholar is the hidden gem of Harrisburg! OPEN 7 DAYS!
45
Start:Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(18) review
268 Herr St, Harrisburg, PA 17102-2924
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What's the driving distance between Allentown and Harrisburg?
The distance is 81 miles
What's the travel time between Allentown and Harrisburg?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 1h 44m mins in normal traffic
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