1. 1758 Sun InnBuilt in 1758 by the Moravians, the Sun Inn was well known in Colonial times for its excellent food, hospitality, and comfortable accommodations. Many dignitaries of the era traveled to Bethlehem to stay and dine at the inn, including Founding Fathers George Washington and his wife Martha, Alexander Hamilton, and John and Abigail Adams. Several […]
2. Camel's Hump Farm Environmental Education Center and Community Garden at Johnston's EstatePurchased in 2015 by the Friends of Johnston, Inc – an all-volunteer charitable non-profit – Camel’s Hump Farm is located on the historic 135-acre Archibald Johnston estate, the country home of Bethlehem’s first mayor. The Friends of Johnston, Inc. was formed by a group of concerned citizens in 2012 to save the Johnston Estate from […]
3. Historic Bethlehem Museums & SitesHistoric Moravian Bethlehem is one of only eight National Historic Landmark Districts in Pennsylvania and one of only about 200 in the entire United States. In July 2024, it joined an esteemed group of historic locations in Denmark, Northern Ireland, and Germany when Moravian Church Settlements (MCS) were inscribed to the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage […]
4. National Museum of Industrial HistoryThe National Museum of Industrial History is located on the SteelStacks campus on the former Bethlehem Steel site. The museum houses over 200 artifacts from across the world, telling the tale of America’s industrial might and the evolution of industry over time. Fun for all ages, the exhibits include interactives like a virtual hot air […]
5. Saucon Valley Conservancy / Heller HomesteadThe mission of the Saucon Valley Conservancy is to preserve the historic and natural environment of the Saucon Valley as an educational and recreational resource for area citizens and visitors. The major stewardship of the Conservancy is the Michael Heller Homestead and the Saucon Creek corridor. The Heller Homestead (Michael & Margaret Heller House) located just off […]
6. Sayre MansionThe Sayre Mansion has been a landmark in Bethlehem, PA since 1858. The first mansion of its kind in the city’s prestigious Fountain Hill neighborhood was built for one of Bethlehem’s most prominent citizens, Robert Heysham Sayre. Meticulous restoration of the property transformed The Sayre Mansion into a stunning inn designed to host guests in […]