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Also known as the Christmas city, Bethlehem in Pennsylvania is filled with rich colonial history. The city was established on Christmas Eve in 1741 by Moravian church members. Bethlehem has some of the most well preserved 18th century colonial Germanic architecture in America. Buildings like the 1744-1772 Bell House and the 1762 Waterworks which is now a National Historic Landmark, still remains intact to this day. Here are some of the activities you can enjoy in this old-world charm destination.
- Bethlehem’s Heritage Trail
You can experience all the historic charm of Bethlehem with this heritage trail that includes 80 stops featuring two national historic landmarks, Victorian era homes, museums and industrial steel buildings. The trail is designed for you to do on your own time and at your own pace; so you can fully enjoy what Bethlehem has to offer.
- Bus Tour
The city of Bethlehem offers a bus tour with the theme “From Logs to Steel: Bethlehem’s Architectural Journey.” During this bus tour you will visit buildings that feature Germanic Colonial architecture, immigrant neighborhoods, historic mansions and industrial powerhouses. The tour is operated by a certified guide and can be experienced day or night.
- Rooms to View House Tour
This unique tour consists of actual homeowners giving visitors an inside look into their homes. The house tour has been in operation for about two decades and is done every year. Homes available for view on this tour are typically large, have big yards, nice landscaping and shows off well-crafted architectural details.
With these amazing tours, you can get an up-close and personal experience of historic Bethlehem.
