- The list below includes 102 free or cheap things to do in or near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, including 101 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Bowling, Arts Centers and Walking Trails.
- From Heritage Trail to Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bethlehem and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Allentown, Easton, Quakertown and Doylestown.
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2124 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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When the Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1829 it was the largest and most expensive public structure ever built, and served as a model to over 300 other prisons of how to reform prisoners instead of punish them. Visitors can take a one-hour tour.
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26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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The Philadelphia Museum of Art contains over 227,000 objects, mostly European and American art. The museum also hosts about 25 special exhibitions each year, and the steps in front of the museum often serve as a backdrop for concerts.
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Used for canine recreation, Lloyd Park provides dogs with a grassy, wooded area to play along with access to a creek. The park also features a children's playground and a volleyball court.
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With more than 2,600-acres of rolling woodlands and meadows, Ridley Creek State Park, features something for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Visitors can fish, camp, hike, bike, and more while wedding parties enjoy taking photos by the pristine gardens.
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Rodin Museum
Franklin Parkway at 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101
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There are approximately 124 sculptures within the Rodin Museum including the famous piece known as 'The Thinker.' This museum is considered to be home to the greatest collection of Rodin outside of Paris itself.
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2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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The Barnes Foundation has a collection of post-impressionist and early modern paintings, African sculptures and paintings, in addition to a collection of Native American ceramics, jewelry and textiles. The foundation also has an arboretum featuring 2,000 species of woody plants and trees.
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4533 W Lincoln Highway, Downingtown, PA 19335
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Owned by the skaters themselves, the Brandywine Roller Girls are the county's premiere all-female roller derby league. The league consists of skaters from age 18 through their 50s, and offers empowering entertainment.
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Since 1824, visitors have been learning about science at the Franklin Institute. Permanent exhibits at the science museum include electricity, changing earth, aviation and technology, and the giant heart, while some of the items that can be viewed include five telescopes, space suits, and trains.
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Logan Circle
Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Located in the middle of the city, Logan Circle provides a serene heart to a bustling city. The circle contains parks, a beautiful fountain that is one of the sites main attractions, soft grass, and an array of flowers to enjoy.
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222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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The Franklin Institute Science Museum is a lively, hands-on museum and educational activity center for kids and adults alike. The museum, with its many interactive exhibits, planetarium, and theaters is open daily and on weekends.