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ITINERARY
1h 30m65 miles22 stops
1
Lights in the Parkway
2
Allentown Rose Gardens
3
Mack Trucks Historical Museum
4
Haines Mill Museum
5
Trexler Memorial Park
6
Josh Early Candies
7
Valley Preferred Cycling Center
8
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.
9
Vynecrest Winery
10
Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery
11
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.
12
Fleetwood Antique Mall
13
Unique Pretzel Bakery
14
Fairgrounds Farmers Market
15
Reading Rocks
16
Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad
The Reading Blue Mountain and Northern's Passenger Department offers you scenic train rides with our fleet of historic and restored steam engines, Rail Diesel Cars (RDCs), and family-friendly themed trips year round. Our newest addition and crowd favorite, the "2102" steam engine, is available for ridership as well as our classic "425" locomotive. Most trips begin at Outer Station and travel to Jim Thorpe, PA which is known as the "Switzerland of America". These day trips highlight an exceptional tourist destination which offers services ranging from artisan shops to fine dining. As one patron stated, "It was the ride of a lifetime!". We can't wait to see you aboard as part of the Reading and Northern family!
17
Reading Fightin Phils, FirstEnergy Stadium
The Reading Fightin Phils offer affordable family entertainment from early April through August at FirstEnergy Stadium. Spend a night outside while watching the top Phillies prospects. The Fightin Phils are well known for creating a festive, fan-friendly atmosphere from the time the gates open until the bottom of the ninth inning. While parking is always free and the concessions remain affordable, every game is a unique experience. Enjoy one of our 30 post-game fireworks shows. Or bring the family for a Sunday Family Fun Day. Giveaways, fireworks and the five-member Fightin Phils Mascot Team keep things hopping throughout the season.
18
Genesius Theatre
Genesius Theatre is a Performance Venue that specializes in Musical Theatre. The theatre doubles as a learning center for kids by providing 2-3 kids / teen performances and 4-6 week kids summer theatre camp every year. The "Genesius Difference" is the up-close atmosphere of the performances. We trust in the power of this inspiring & dynamic medium to transform the artists who create it, the audiences who enjoy it, and the patrons who support it.
19
Gring’s Mill Recreation Area
20
Escape On Queen
Escape. On Queen is a fun and interactive puzzle game where you and your team will have 60 minutes to solve a series of puzzles and clues to escape the room! Whether you are looking for a team building experience or you are looking for a unique Lancaster City activity, Escape. On Queen is sure to provide just what you are looking for!
21
The Neighborhoods of Old Town Lanscaster
22
North Museum of Nature and Science
Since 1953, the North Museum of Nature and Science has been Lancaster’s place to discover science, nature, and cultures–from a turtle’s webbed feet to the dirty chunks of ice that form a comet. For generations of visitors, a trip to the North has sparked their curiosity, leading to a journey of lifelong learning. At the North Museum we are dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery, and a lifelong appreciation of nature, science, and cultures through educational exhibits, collections, and programs. Visit our new Explore Nature Gallery Watch a live honeybee hive at work Crawl into our awesome indoor giant discovery tree Make new friends in our Live Animal Room Explore the microscopic with our HD magnifier Experience the first of its kind SciDome Theater
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OVERVIEW
Allentown to Lancaster
1
Start:Lights in the Parkway
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(51) review
1700 Martin Luther King Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103
2
Start:Allentown Rose Gardens
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(78) review
3000 Parkway Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104-5327
3
Start:Mack Trucks Historical Museum
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(95) review
2402 Lehigh Pkwy S, Allentown, PA 18103-2900
4
Start:Haines Mill Museum
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(7) review
3600 Dorney Park Rd Cetronia, Allentown, PA 18104-5845
5
Start:Trexler Memorial Park
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(44) review
Springhouse Rd, Allentown, PA 18104
6
Start:Josh Early Candies
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(74) review
4640 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18104-3293
7
Start:Valley Preferred Cycling Center
Breinigsville, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(23) review
1151 Mosser Rd, Breinigsville, PA 18031-1336
8
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.
9
Start:Vynecrest Winery
Breinigsville, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(112) review
172 Arrowhead Ln, Breinigsville, PA 18031-1462
10
Start:Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery
Breinigsville, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(121) review
9850 Newtown Rd, Breinigsville, PA 18031-1808
11
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.
12
Start:Fleetwood Antique Mall
Fleetwood, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(3) review
13949 Kutztown Rd, Fleetwood, PA 19522-8660
13
Start:Unique Pretzel Bakery
Reading, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(3) review
215 E Bellevue Ave, Reading, PA 19605-1729
14
Start:Fairgrounds Farmers Market
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(136) review
2934 N 5th Street Hwy, Reading, PA 19605-2461
15
Start:Reading Rocks
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(9) review
George St., Reading, PA
16
Start:Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(30) review
The Reading Blue Mountain and Northern's Passenger Department offers you scenic train rides with our fleet of historic and restored steam engines, Rail Diesel Cars (RDCs), and family-friendly themed trips year round. Our newest addition and crowd favorite, the "2102" steam engine, is available for ridership as well as our classic "425" locomotive. Most trips begin at Outer Station and travel to Jim Thorpe, PA which is known as the "Switzerland of America". These day trips highlight an exceptional tourist destination which offers services ranging from artisan shops to fine dining. As one patron stated, "It was the ride of a lifetime!". We can't wait to see you aboard as part of the Reading and Northern family!
17
Start:Reading Fightin Phils, FirstEnergy Stadium
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(516) review
The Reading Fightin Phils offer affordable family entertainment from early April through August at FirstEnergy Stadium. Spend a night outside while watching the top Phillies prospects. The Fightin Phils are well known for creating a festive, fan-friendly atmosphere from the time the gates open until the bottom of the ninth inning. While parking is always free and the concessions remain affordable, every game is a unique experience. Enjoy one of our 30 post-game fireworks shows. Or bring the family for a Sunday Family Fun Day. Giveaways, fireworks and the five-member Fightin Phils Mascot Team keep things hopping throughout the season.
18
Start:Genesius Theatre
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(9) review
Genesius Theatre is a Performance Venue that specializes in Musical Theatre. The theatre doubles as a learning center for kids by providing 2-3 kids / teen performances and 4-6 week kids summer theatre camp every year. The "Genesius Difference" is the up-close atmosphere of the performances. We trust in the power of this inspiring & dynamic medium to transform the artists who create it, the audiences who enjoy it, and the patrons who support it.
19
Start:Gring’s Mill Recreation Area
Reading, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(7) review
2083 Tulpehocken Rd, Reading, PA 19610-1017
20
Start:Escape On Queen
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(81) review
Escape. On Queen is a fun and interactive puzzle game where you and your team will have 60 minutes to solve a series of puzzles and clues to escape the room! Whether you are looking for a team building experience or you are looking for a unique Lancaster City activity, Escape. On Queen is sure to provide just what you are looking for!
21
Start:The Neighborhoods of Old Town Lanscaster
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(8) review
South Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17602
22
Start:North Museum of Nature and Science
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(90) review
Since 1953, the North Museum of Nature and Science has been Lancaster’s place to discover science, nature, and cultures–from a turtle’s webbed feet to the dirty chunks of ice that form a comet. For generations of visitors, a trip to the North has sparked their curiosity, leading to a journey of lifelong learning. At the North Museum we are dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery, and a lifelong appreciation of nature, science, and cultures through educational exhibits, collections, and programs. Visit our new Explore Nature Gallery Watch a live honeybee hive at work Crawl into our awesome indoor giant discovery tree Make new friends in our Live Animal Room Explore the microscopic with our HD magnifier Experience the first of its kind SciDome Theater
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FAQ
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What's the driving distance between Allentown and Lancaster?
The distance is 65 miles
What's the travel time between Allentown and Lancaster?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 1h 30m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Allentown and Lancaster?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Lancaster?
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What’s the weather like in Lancaster?
The weather in Lancaster is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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