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Before you go
Your trip to Bethlehem.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Bethlehem – Pennsylvania Destination Philadelphia — United States: Philadelphia; Bethlehem
How to get there
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Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) Allentown · 10 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is about 10 km away. From Philadelphia it’s about 95 km via I-476 and I-78, and there are intercity buses from Philadelphia and New York.
How many days
One day for the Moravian center and SteelStacks; two in December, for the Christmas market.
When to go
April to June and September to October are usually pleasant. In December, when it’s cold, the city sets up the Christmas market and decorates the center.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, because there is no passenger train. The historic center and SteelStacks are explored on foot.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Bethlehem
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Morning
Moravian Bethlehem
Walk along Church Street and visit the Gemeinhaus, home to the Moravian Museum, and pass by the cemetery God's Acre.
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Afternoon
Main Street
Walk down Main Street, with shops and cafés in old buildings, to the bridge over the Lehigh River.
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Late afternoon
SteelStacks
Cross over to SteelStacks and walk along the elevated walkway beside the blast furnaces, which are lit up at dusk.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Bethlehem?
Visit the Moravian historic center, with the Moravian Museum and the cemetery God's Acre, walk along Main Street and see the SteelStacks blast furnaces.
Why is Bethlehem a UNESCO World Heritage site?
For the 18th-century buildings of the Moravian community, recognized in 2024 along with sister settlements in Europe.
How do you get from Philadelphia to Bethlehem?
By car, about 95 km via I-476 and I-78, or by intercity bus.
When to visit Bethlehem?
In spring and autumn for the weather, or in December for the Christmas market.