Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley has many endearing qualities. What might stand out right away is Lehigh University. This is a school with one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. It’s also home to future greats, especially in the world of writing. If you have a family member who goes to Lehigh University, or if someone in your family is considering Lehigh University, you’re going to need a place to stay.
Even if Lehigh Valley isn’t in your plans, Bethlehem still offers small-town charm without sacrificing attractions and activities. Regardless of your reason for visiting Bethlehem, your best accommodation option will be a bed and breakfast.
The bed and breakfast hotels in Bethlehem are unique because they are sometimes in the form of mansions. This gives you a sense of old money, which means classy individuals running the establishment. These bed and breakfast hotels are comfortable, not showy. The people who run these bed and breakfast hotels want visitors. They started their businesses because they love people. You can tell how much they care simply based on the cleanliness of the rooms, as well as how much love is put into the breakfast every morning. The rooms often come in twin, queen and king options. In most cases, you will find a private bathroom, featherbed, fireplace, refrigerator, microwave, cable TV, CD player, DVD player and an iPod docking station. As far as the breakfast is concerned, you’re likely to find Belgian waffles, orange-peel French toast, specialty omelets, fresh-squeezed orange juice and more.
Hotel amenities for the average bed and breakfast in Bethlehem will include complimentary snacks and beverages, afternoon tea, room service, a 24-hour front desk, fitness center, gardens, laundry services, a business center, outdoor smoking and free WiFi. If you’re familiar with bed and breakfast hotels, then you know these hotel amenities go the extra mile. For example, it’s extremely rare to find a fitness center and room service in a bed and breakfast. Even a business center is somewhat rare.
When it comes to local attractions, you will have a plethora of options to choose from. If you don’t mind driving, Hershey Park is about one hour and thirty minutes in the car. More local attractions include art galleries, museums, antique shops and wineries. If you’re more of the active type, you will still have a lot to choose from. The most popular activities in Bethlehem include bicycling, kayaking, horseback riding, hot air ballooning, fishing, golfing and snow skiing.
If you’re familiar with small country towns, this might sound as though it’s about the norm; however, there is one thing that separates Bethlehem greatly from other small country towns. That one thing is a casino. That’s right; the Sands Casino is now only a short drive away. This is a relatively new casino that has stolen a lot of business from casinos in Atlantic City. That makes sense considering the Bethlehem area is a lot nicer than Atlantic City. Another neat place to visit is the Southside Shopping District, which was recently redone.
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