Location: Catasauqua
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Catasauqua is a borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, settled in 1805 and chartered as a borough in 1853. Catasauqua is a suburb of Allentown, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley region of the state. Catasauqua is included in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the New York City-Newark, New Jersey, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Catasauqua
1. Coca-Cola Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 562 reviews
Reviewed By lorraine d - Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
Everyone has to come to this stadium for a fun day with the family. There is a really good variety of food and drink that you can purchase. The prices are more than affordable. If you are going to a day game, make sure to put on the suntan lotion. You are very exposed to the sun, that would be the only bad thing I could say about this field. There is a cozy "Beer Garden" where you can have a adult beverage away from the crowd.
2. George Taylor House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Adam C - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
George Taylor, is probably most prominently known as a signer of the Declaration of Independence, representing Pennsylvania. He was also an ironmaster at Durham Furnace (in what is now Bucks County), clerk at Warwick Iron Furnace and Coventry in Chester County (where he eventually become manager of this 1796-acre plantation. He practiced law, was appointed an early Justice of the Peace and a representative to the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly from Northampton County. He was also a member of the Continental Congress, and for a short time before his death in 1781, sat on the 12 member Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania formed to govern after the separation from England patriot during the Revolutionary War. The house tells his story and exhibits how he lived. The house is also a National Historic Landmark.
3. Ironton Rail Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By debbie w - Stafford, Virginia
We walked on about 1.5 miles or 3 miles round trip, because it was getting dark. Beautiful scenery, nice paved trail with some.historical.markers and info. This trail is part of a larger circuit that goes to New Jersey. The section we were on meandered along the river. It wasn't very visible but you could hear it.
4. SteelStacks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 529 reviews
SteelStacks is a ten-acre campus in Bethlehem, PA, dedicated to arts, culture, family events, community celebrations, education and fun. The campus is in the shadow of the blast furnaces of the former Bethlehem Steel plant.
Reviewed By Newsdoc - Malibu, California
We were hoping for an outdoor experience, similar to European Christmas Markets. Instead, everything is located inside heated tents -- which totally detract from the experience. Much of the merchandise was just okay (and the one genuine German products vendor was insanely overpriced), but we did end up finally finding a few things we liked. As for Steelstacks, the owners should be applauded for repurposing the old mill in a very interesting way.
5. The Roxy Theatre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By 4038 - Pa.
The Roxy Theatre in Northampton, Pa. is great! A MUST SEE for Theatre buffs!
The theatre has been in the hands of Richard Wolfe for decades. He is an authority on old theatres from all over the country. His knowledge of silent and vaudville theatres is like an encyclopedia. Ask him a question about an old theatre, and he will have an answer for you!
He has transformed the theatre, which opened in 1921, back to the look of the day from the Deco period of design of the 30's. He installed new seating reminiscent of the period, as well as restoring the original deco interior painting on the walls and ceiling, reproduction Deco carpeting, Deco candy stand, and even replaced the long gone theatre pipe organ!
As you drive down the street at night you will see the original huge lighted marquee with the big flashing and twirling lights reading "Roxy", just as they did for 80+ years!
It is so nice to go in, sit down and be amazed. No glaring white screen hanging in front of you as in modern box theatres. The house has the original stage and when entering, you are greeted by the sight of colored footlights lighting the gold brocade curtain covering the screen. The performance is about to begin and the lights slowly dim, the footlights change color, the sound comes up and the curtains open to reveal the show of the night!
It's truely a venture into the past and not to be missed if you are in the N.E. Pa. area of the Lehigh Valley.
Look it up on the computer for pictures and the complete history.
See you at the movies!!!
6. America On Wheels Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 300 reviews
Reviewed By Liz S - Pennsylvania
My husband and I took our adult children and our grandchildren to America on Wheels Museum during the Christmas school break. What a delightful experience. Everyone was so kind to the children (ages 14 to 6). In addition to the cars, we really enjoyed the multiple train displays. For the largest display, there was a scavenger hunt for the children to find fun objects on the display. When they were done, each received a candy cane and small gift. Smiles all around. Additionally, at 12:30 PM, there was a performance in the 'diner' room. In addition to a guitarist singing songs about different transportation vehicles, there were activities for the children to do. The most favorite was decorating an upside down sugar cone into a Christmas tree. Decorate now; eat later. So, take your children. It's great.
7. Qi Spa
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By novachili - Boston, Massachusetts
My sister and I went to Qi Spa while visiting PA over 4th of July weekend. The spa is in Catasauqua, right behind the ABE airport which is super-convenient. It's only about 5 minutes away most of the hotels near the airport.
We live right out side Boston, which makes most services in PA much cheaper by comparison. Most places in PA are then a bargain, but the ladies here were so friendly and knew their business inside and out. I was very impressed. Walked out with a pedicure at a reasonable price (around ~1 hour for 2 people) and some unscented moisturizer from Germany, which was also ridiculously reasonably priced for a spa (around $8 - highly recommended!). They have available for sale any of the products or implements they used for the pedicure, at a great price, so that you can go home and keep up the routine if you wish...
Will be back for a massage, since their spa facilities appeared fantastic! Very highly recommended :)
8. Hoover Mason Trestle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By duck8to - Montville, New Jersey
In the early twentieth century, Bethlehem Steel was one of the premier steel producers in the country. The George Washington and Golden Gate bridges, the Chrysler and Empire State buildings, Hoover Dam and Rockefeller Center are all testaments to Bethlehem Steel's importance in the steel industry. Today you can experience the Bethlehem Steel Story through either a self-guide or guided tour experience. Both tours begin at the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is a brick building located in the Steel Stacks Complex. The Steel Stacks Complex is adjacent to the Sands Casino. The Visitors Center has a continuous running video about the history of Bethlehem Steel. They also have interactive displays highlighting the history, culture and recreational attractions of the Lehigh Valley. This is also where you can begin your trestle tour. You can take the elevator up to the outdoor trestle or walk up the steel staircase. The self guided tour is free as are the displays and video in the Visitor Center.. There are placards along the 1/4 mile trestle with placards explaining history and steel making. At the end of the route you can walk back or descend to street level via a steel stairway.There are plenty of benches along the route. Additionally, there are great views of the 100 ton fly wheel, huge iron ore cars and immense blast furnaces. Views of St. Michael's Cemetery are also worthwhile .If you decide on the guided tour, check the website for the staring times. The tour costs $15 for adults, $9 for 7-17 year olds. Tickets can be purchased at the Visitor Center or online at the website. At night, the movie theater is lite up with multicolored lights and creates a splendid image. The theater also offers a movie called "The Rise & Fall of Bethlehem Steel" for a $3 charge.
9. Saylor Park Cement Kilns
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By schmutaki - new jersey
These 9 huge brick kilns were built in the 1890's as part of a factory that produced Portland cement. These 90 foot high structures were only operational for 10 years before they became obsolete. They are all that's left of a sprawling cement production plant and are located in the middle of a pleasant park. The kilns are quite dramatic but are fenced off as they are in a state of decay. Various proposals have been advanced to restore these magnificent structures.
10. Allentown Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By Dave C - Alexandria, Virginia
My wife spent some time as a child in Ohio and is quite addicted to Lebanon Sweet Bologna, so I was shocked to see it here, along with a lot of other Amish-type meats and sides. I picked up a bunch of salads and some of the meats, and really wished I had not had such a long drive or I would have bought more. Wonderful looking vegetables, wine, pickles, really a superb place. I only saw a fraction of it as well. Looking forward to going back.
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