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Banana Factory, 25 W. 3rd St., ☎ 1 610 332 1300, . Gallery hours: 11-4. The Banana Factory is a community center for the arts located on Bethlehem's south side. What was once a banana warehouse has been renovated into space for two art galleries, classrooms and artists' studios. Offers daily guided tours and the Lehigh Valley's only glassblowing studio, and on the first Friday of every month there is an art showing. Unless you love art it's probably not worth a trip to the South Side by itself but if you're there already be sure to stop by. �
Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Road, ☎ 1 610 691 6055, . This local plantation affords an excellent look at rural life in the Lehigh Valley beginning in the mid-18th century. The restored Moravian homestead highlights farm life and the region's industrial development through the mid-19th century. It not only makes the past come alive but provides a showcase for agriculture and craftsmanship of the era. �
Central Moravian Church, 73 W. Church St., ☎ ''1'' 610 866 5661, . Recognized as the country's oldest Moravian Church. �
Colonial Industrial Quarter, 459 Old York Road, ☎ 1 610 691 6055, . This area contains a few of Bethlehem's early buildings, like the 1761 Tannery, 1762 Waterworks (a National Historic Landmark), the 1869 Luckenbach Mill, and the Miller's House Garden (an 1870 Victorian garden). The area is right along the Monocacy Creek, so it's a great place to take a walk or even fish, right downtown (if you have a license). Free. �
Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 New St., ☎ 1 610 691 6055. Th-Sa. 10-5; Sun 12-5. An interior designer's dream come true, the Kemerer Museum is dedicated to the history of decorating. There are various rooms dedicated to periods in history, with textiles, china, paintings and more. The Victorian gardens on the ground provide a welcome spot to relax. �
Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, 66 W. Church St., . F-Su 12PM-4PM. For those interested in learning a bit about the history of Bethlehem, or the Moravian people or faith, this should be a stop on your tour. It's housed in the oldest building in Bethlehem, the 1741 Gemeinhaus. It's only open on the weekends, however. �
The Star of Bethlehem. The Star of Bethlehem on top of South Mountain is lit year-round. It is visible from most parts of Bethlehem. �
SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, ☎ 1 610 332 1300, . SteelStacks is the area's newest venue for performing arts, a cinema, and more. It is on the former Bethlehem Steel property. Attractions include the ArtsQuest Center, the performing arts center; the Air Products Town Square, with over 400 free musical performances annually; PNC Plaza, which will host festivals, a farmers market, and will also serve as a stage for Musikfest; and the Levitt Pavilion, which will host free concerts. �
1751 Old Chapel, Church St. & Heckewelder Pl., ☎ ''1'' 610 691 6055, . This Moravian Chapel was the second place of worship in Bethlehem's colonial era. �
1758 Sun Inn, 564 Main St., ☎ 1 610 866 1758, . The 1758 Sun Inn is a restored 18th-century inn that once hosted guests such as George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette. It has been fully restored and now offers guided tours, which provide a rich history of 1700s Bethlehem. It can also can be rented and catered for private gatherings. The courtyard also hosts a summer concert series. �
1810 Goundie House, 501 Main St., ☎ 610-691-6055, . If you're on Main St., you'll probably walk by here. A nice little place to stop by with a few rotating exhibits, but not a destination itself. Beer enthusiasts take note though - Goundie was the town brewer back in the day. �
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