- The list below includes 101 free or cheap things to do in or near Allentown, Pennsylvania, including 100 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Specialty Museums.
- From Cedar Beach Playground to Percy Ruhe Memorial Park aka Alton Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Allentown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Easton, Bethlehem, Jim Thorpe and Quakertown.
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Participants test their driving skills on a track filled with twists and turns during this autocross experience
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The 19,000 sq ft Destination Playground At Cedar Creek Parkway opened in 2010 and immediately amazed kids with over 300 different activities and an advanced NEOS electronic play station. Bathrooms, picnic areas and ball fields are located nearby.
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Oxford Dr & Pearl Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103
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Focusing on athletics, Percy Ruhe Memorial Park aka Alton Park offers visitors a variety of sports areas to play in, from basketball courts to baseball diamonds. The park also features a multipurpose field with shaded areas for picnics.
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A county park, Scherersville Park spans 300 acres. The park's centerpiece is Jordan Creek, and it offers fishing opportunities in both the creek and in nearby mine holes. The park is also a good destination for bird watching.
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Trexler Memorial Park is a city park featuring several paved trails suitable for walking, jogging, and biking. The park is populated by large grassy areas and offers several rest areas and public restrooms.
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A large and scenic park with a lake and a running path, Cedar Creek Park also features covered picnic shelters with barbecue grills and a wealth of open green space.
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As a community baseball park, Patriot's Park hosts regional games and tournaments for visitors to participate in or watch. The park is home to the Allentown Patriots Athletic Association, a group of fastpitch teams.
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Situated on the edge of Little Lehigh Creek, Fountain Park provides visitors with a park with two baseball diamonds, a soccer field, and a basketball court. Visitors are permitted to fish at the creek.
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The Coca-Cola Park is the home ballpark for the Lehigh Valley Ironpigs, an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. The stadium can also be used for special events, such as corporate meetings, reunions, and weddings.
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1243 South Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103
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An interesting site to see in Allentown is the Philip and Muriel Berman Sculpture Park. The park features 35 permanent sculptures of stone slabs scattered around the grounds 118 acres.
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Over 13,000 works of art, including European and American art, along with a 16,000-title research library and over 40 current and past periodicals are housed at the Allentown Art Museum. The museum features paintings, textiles, prints, and drawings.