Sapphire blue skies, hot apple cider and a crisp breeze—is there anything better? Get the most out of this vibrant season before it winds down into winter with some awesome autumn activities.
1. Apple Weekend | Peddler’s village
2400 Street Rd., New Hope | 215.794.4000 | peddlersvillage.com
The quaint shops and winding paths through Peddler’s Village are a fall fairy tale on a sunny autumn day. Visit during Apple Weekend on November 6 and 7 to find warm pie and apple dumplings for purchase, free music and vendors to peruse!
2. Train Tour | Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
1 Susquehanna St., Jim Thorpe | 570.325.8485 | lgsry.com
The mountains of Jim Thorpe are ablaze with the fiery leaves of fall. Tour the Lehigh Gorge State Park past Glen Onoko on the scenic railway to really soak up the sights. Comfortable coaches built by Bethlehem Steel carry passengers on a 16-mile narrated trip.
3. Lehigh Valley Turkey Jam | ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
101 Founders Way, Bethlehem | 610.332.1300 | steelstacks.org
The first annual Turkey Jam on November 24 celebrates local music and arts at the SteelStacks Musikfest Café. Familiar faves like The Groove Merchants and Trouble City All-Stars share the evening with stand-up acts for a lively night of fun to launch you into the holiday.
4. Holiday Cocktail Trail | Historic Downtown Bethlehem
Main and Broad Sts., Bethlehem | 610.739.1775 | getdowntownbethlehem.com
Procure yourself a passport to one of Downtown Bethlehem’s designated Holiday Cocktail Trails on November 13 and 20 and you’re on your way to 12 businesses serving up their seasonal cocktail of choice. What better way to rove the area’s bountiful holiday shopping?
5. Corn Maze | Wilcox Farms
1134 S. Reading Ave., Boyertown | 610.367.2387 | wilcoxfamilyfarm.com
This farm-filled region abounds with pumpkin patches and hayrides, but for the ultimate challenge, check out the eight miles of maze cutting through 25 acres of corn at Wilcox Farms in Boyertown on November 5 through 7. Recover after your escape with a snack at one of the farm campfires.