VISITING Lehigh Valley · Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton

Visiting Lehigh Valley with toddlers and little kids: the plan.

Allentown has the zoo and the Da Vinci Science Center, Easton has Crayola Experience, and Bethlehem’s historic district sits between them. Each town is about 20 minutes from the next.

Top 2 can’t-miss spots

#1Schnecksville, 5150 Game Preserve Rd.
Lehigh Valley Zoo
Open daily 10 to 4.
Kids $14Adults $18Under 2
See it in the guide
#2Downtown Easton, 30 Centre Square
Crayola Experience Easton
Opens daily at 10.
Indoor
See it in the guide
Nap breaks built in

One day or two in Lehigh Valley

A couple of big stops, a real lunch and a nap in the middle. Tap a stop for the full listing.

If you have one day
MORNINGLehigh Valley ZooOpen daily 10 to 4 · Schnecksville, 5150 Game Preserve Rd. · $14 kids, $18 adults
NAPBack to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
AFTER NAPDa Vinci Science Center at PPL PavilionDowntown Allentown · Downtown Allentown, 815 W. Hamilton St. · $24 adults
If you have two days

Day 1 is the one-day plan above. Day 2:

MORNINGCrayola Experience EastonOpens at 10 daily · Downtown Easton, 30 Centre Square
NAPBack to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
AFTER NAPLehigh Valley ZooOpen until 4 · Schnecksville, 5150 Game Preserve Rd. · $14 kids, $18 adults
Where to stay

Kid-friendly areas near the big attractions

Pick the area by the stops you’ll make most, then plan around nap.

BEBethlehemCentral, with the historic district and Christkindlmarkt in season.Near Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion
EADowntown EastonWalk to Crayola Experience and the Public Market.Near Crayola Experience Easton
Before you go

Practical tips

Parking, strollers, changing tables and the best times to go.

Driving
You’ll want a car. Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton are each about 20 minutes apart.
Holidays
Bethlehem gets busy on December weekends, so go early.
Visiting in November or December?

Santa and Christmas lights in Lehigh Valley

If your trip lands in the holiday season, these two pages have the dates, prices and booking links.

Santa in Lehigh ValleyBreakfast with Santa, Santa photos and Santa trains, with 2026 pricesChristmas lights in Lehigh ValleyDrive-thru and walk-through displays, start times and 2026 prices
Good questions

Visiting Lehigh Valley with toddlers: the FAQ

Is Lehigh Valley kid-friendly?

For a family with kids under 6, yes. Our Lehigh Valley guide lists 5 places we checked for little kids, plus 2 free places and 2 picks for babies and toddlers. This page adds free storytimes at 2 library systems. This week’s list has 5 dated outings for ages 0–6. See free things to do in Lehigh Valley and this weekend’s list.

Where should we stay with a toddler?

Bethlehem sits in the middle, about 20 minutes from both the zoo and Easton.

What if it rains?

Try Crayola Experience or the Da Vinci Science Center.

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