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ITINERARY
7h 1m377 miles35 stops
1
Allentown Rose Gardens
2
Mack Trucks Historical Museum
3
Haines Mill Museum
4
Josh Early Candies
5
Linderman Library
6
Black River Farms
Black River Farms is an Estate Vineyard & Winery family owned and operated in Bethlehem, PA. Enjoy a wine experience in our relaxed Tasting Room or sit outside on our inviting patio.
7
Moravian Museum of Bethlehem
Part of Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, this museum focuses on the life of the region's early German Protestant settlers.
8
Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino
9
Tastings and Tours: Lehigh Valley - Berks County
Whether you're a beer, spirits or a wine lover we have the perfect day planned for you. Enjoy a carefree day while touring some of the finest wineries, distilleries, breweries and brew pubs Lehigh/Berks Counties and the surrounding area have to offer. Let us do the driving so you can sit back, relax and take in the scenic charm of this historic area. Our special partnerships with the wineries, distilleries and breweries will provide you with affordable, all inclusive tastings and discounts not normally offered to the general public.
10
Stony Run Winery
Come and let our wine experts guide you through a tasting experience tailored to your unique flavor preferences. Hand crafted selections at our Tasting Room bar or a glass of your favorite to enjoy on the patio will ensure for a lovely afternoon or evening.
11
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Lehigh Gorge trains, a trademark of the Reading and Northern Railroad, take a 70 minute round-trip tour following the Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs and mountain scenery surround the train along the route to Old Penn Haven. You will see hikers, rafters, mountain bikers, and wildlife along the railroad. You will learn about railroad lore, wildlife, the history of the anthracite coal region, and the people who launched America into the Industrial Age. Seasonal days and hours apply throughout the year. Call for more information or visit our website for current schedules.
12
Asa Packer Mansion
13
Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center
14
Old Jail Museum
- Temporarily closed Jail built in 1871 & used as County Jail until 1995. Seven Irish Coal Miners known as The Molly Maguires were hanged here. Learn Irish, Coal Mining & Jail History Open May through October Subject to change without notice. Please visit our website for tour dates & times
15
Above the Poconos Skydivers
Our Skydiving Center, run by the Kellner family, Don Kellner is the Guinness Record Holder with the Career Total Most Sport Parachute Jumps. We offer skydiving lifts in PA for first time tandem skydivers thru solo sky diving enthusiasts from PA, NJ, NY, NYC and beyond. Skydiving gift certificates and vouchers for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York State and New York City are also available! Phones answered daily from 8 am - 8 pm. We jump Fridays from 4 pm until 8 pm, and we jump weekends from 9 am to 7 pm, April - September, weather permitting.
16
Sordoni Art Gallery
17
Senuna's Bar And Grill
18
J&L Narrow Gauge Railroad
The J&L Narrow Gauge Railroad operates an actual steam locomotive over a short stretch of track in Youngstown, OH. Visitors can ride behind our 1937 Porter saddle tank locomotive that once moved steel ingots at a Pittsburgh steel mill, as well as see various other pieces of railroading and steelmaking equipment on display. Operated entirely by volunteers, the J&LNG is also the only regularly scheduled operating steam locomotive in northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania.
19
Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
20
Boardman Park
21
Vintage VanBlair Antiques and Oddities
Vintage VanBlair Antiques and Oddities has an eclectic mix of quality items ranging from mid century, industrial and oddities to primitives and antiques. We feature nine curated vendors each with their own unique aesthetic. We also carry Heirloom Traditions paint and hand-painted furniture.
22
OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology
OH WOW!TM’s colorful, hands-on environment encourages independent thinking through interactive STEM-based exhibits and EDUtaining programs.”
23
Hollywood Gaming Mahoning Valley Race Course
24
Paladin Brewing
25
The Troll Hole Museum
Guided, interactive, educational and funny tours of Guinness World record troll doll collection. Enjoy shopping bright colorful unique items and handcrafted coffee, teas and Belgian waffles. The 45 minute guided tour will fill your day with mystique and magic as you are taken through two floors, six rooms, and a troll cave complete with waterfalls and and a troll mountain. There is a DreamWorks Trolls exhibit and guest appearances by Poppy on select days.
26
Wisecracks Comedy Escape Room
A Virtual online game or real in person comedy escape room hosted by the local comedian the Wisecracker. The Wisecracker is at it again! These funny and challenging escape rooms will make you laugh your pants off! Take on 'Cookie the Bookie' who is running a secret business out of the local dry cleaners. Can you and your team of detectives find all of the 'laundered' money and identify her accomplices? Or outwit "Jack-in-the Box " where bad Brother Jack is taking revenge on The Wisecracker and YOU! Can you and your team free the Wisecracker and your toys before they're shipped to Timbuktu?
27
Fannie May
28
Tallmadge Church Historic Site
29
Regal Interstate Park Stadium 18
30
Gorge Metro Park
31
The Bomb Shelter
32
Lock 3
33
Akron Zoo
34
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is open for tours Tues.-Sun from April 1 - Dec. 30; it is closed on Mondays. The historic estate includes a 64,500 sq. ft. Manor House, historic gardens and grounds. Hours change the day after Thanksgiving through 12/30 for the holiday event, DECK THE HALL. Visit stanhywet.org for complete info. Completed in 1915, Stan Hywet Hall was built for the family of F.A. Seiberling, co-founder of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. It was named Stan Hywet, Old English for stone quarry, after the property’s most prominent natural feature. The 65-room Manor House is one of the finest examples of Tudor Revival architecture in America, and the sixth largest home open to the public. The Gate Lodge at the entrance to the estate has its own historic significance. In 1935, two admitted alcoholics met there and talked long into the night, when the principles that still serve as the cornerstone of Alcoholics Anonymous were identified.
35
Blue Hen Falls
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OVERVIEW
Allentown to Akron
1
Start:Allentown Rose Gardens
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(78) review
3000 Parkway Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104-5327
2
Start:Mack Trucks Historical Museum
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(95) review
2402 Lehigh Pkwy S, Allentown, PA 18103-2900
3
Start:Haines Mill Museum
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(7) review
3600 Dorney Park Rd Cetronia, Allentown, PA 18104-5845
4
Start:Josh Early Candies
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(74) review
4640 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18104-3293
5
Start:Linderman Library
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(9) review
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
6
Start:Black River Farms
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(8) review
Black River Farms is an Estate Vineyard & Winery family owned and operated in Bethlehem, PA. Enjoy a wine experience in our relaxed Tasting Room or sit outside on our inviting patio.
7
Start:Moravian Museum of Bethlehem
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(81) review
Part of Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, this museum focuses on the life of the region's early German Protestant settlers.
8
Start:Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania·
3.0
(88) review
77 Wind Creek Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18015-7705
9
Start:Tastings and Tours: Lehigh Valley - Berks County
Breinigsville, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(75) review
Whether you're a beer, spirits or a wine lover we have the perfect day planned for you. Enjoy a carefree day while touring some of the finest wineries, distilleries, breweries and brew pubs Lehigh/Berks Counties and the surrounding area have to offer. Let us do the driving so you can sit back, relax and take in the scenic charm of this historic area. Our special partnerships with the wineries, distilleries and breweries will provide you with affordable, all inclusive tastings and discounts not normally offered to the general public.
10
Start:Stony Run Winery
Breinigsville, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(8) review
Come and let our wine experts guide you through a tasting experience tailored to your unique flavor preferences. Hand crafted selections at our Tasting Room bar or a glass of your favorite to enjoy on the patio will ensure for a lovely afternoon or evening.
11
Start:Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Jim Thorpe, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(955) review
Lehigh Gorge trains, a trademark of the Reading and Northern Railroad, take a 70 minute round-trip tour following the Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs and mountain scenery surround the train along the route to Old Penn Haven. You will see hikers, rafters, mountain bikers, and wildlife along the railroad. You will learn about railroad lore, wildlife, the history of the anthracite coal region, and the people who launched America into the Industrial Age. Seasonal days and hours apply throughout the year. Call for more information or visit our website for current schedules.
12
Start:Asa Packer Mansion
Jim Thorpe, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(663) review
Packer Hill Avenue, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
13
Start:Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center
Jim Thorpe, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(72) review
41 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-1931
14
Start:Old Jail Museum
Jim Thorpe, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(568) review
- Temporarily closed Jail built in 1871 & used as County Jail until 1995. Seven Irish Coal Miners known as The Molly Maguires were hanged here. Learn Irish, Coal Mining & Jail History Open May through October Subject to change without notice. Please visit our website for tour dates & times
15
Start:Above the Poconos Skydivers
Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
Our Skydiving Center, run by the Kellner family, Don Kellner is the Guinness Record Holder with the Career Total Most Sport Parachute Jumps. We offer skydiving lifts in PA for first time tandem skydivers thru solo sky diving enthusiasts from PA, NJ, NY, NYC and beyond. Skydiving gift certificates and vouchers for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York State and New York City are also available! Phones answered daily from 8 am - 8 pm. We jump Fridays from 4 pm until 8 pm, and we jump weekends from 9 am to 7 pm, April - September, weather permitting.
16
Start:Sordoni Art Gallery
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(5) review
141 S Main St Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1607
17
Start:Senuna's Bar And Grill
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(8) review
133 N Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-2007
18
Start:J&L Narrow Gauge Railroad
Youngstown, Ohio·
3.5
(6) review
The J&L Narrow Gauge Railroad operates an actual steam locomotive over a short stretch of track in Youngstown, OH. Visitors can ride behind our 1937 Porter saddle tank locomotive that once moved steel ingots at a Pittsburgh steel mill, as well as see various other pieces of railroading and steelmaking equipment on display. Operated entirely by volunteers, the J&LNG is also the only regularly scheduled operating steam locomotive in northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania.
19
Start:Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Youngstown, Ohio·
4.5
(7) review
343 Via Mount Carmel Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505-3037
20
Start:Boardman Park
Youngstown, Ohio·
4.5
(60) review
375 Boardman Poland Rd, Youngstown, OH 44512-4904
21
Start:Vintage VanBlair Antiques and Oddities
North Lima, Youngstown, Ohio·
4.0
(6) review
Vintage VanBlair Antiques and Oddities has an eclectic mix of quality items ranging from mid century, industrial and oddities to primitives and antiques. We feature nine curated vendors each with their own unique aesthetic. We also carry Heirloom Traditions paint and hand-painted furniture.
22
Start:OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology
Youngstown, Ohio·
4.5
(62) review
OH WOW!TM’s colorful, hands-on environment encourages independent thinking through interactive STEM-based exhibits and EDUtaining programs.”
23
Start:Hollywood Gaming Mahoning Valley Race Course
Youngstown, Ohio·
3.5
(83) review
655 N Canfield Niles Rd, Youngstown, OH 44515-1102
24
Start:Paladin Brewing
Austintown, Youngstown, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
6520 Mahoning Ave, Austintown, Youngstown, OH 44515-2012
25
Start:The Troll Hole Museum
Alliance, Ohio·
4.5
(86) review
Guided, interactive, educational and funny tours of Guinness World record troll doll collection. Enjoy shopping bright colorful unique items and handcrafted coffee, teas and Belgian waffles. The 45 minute guided tour will fill your day with mystique and magic as you are taken through two floors, six rooms, and a troll cave complete with waterfalls and and a troll mountain. There is a DreamWorks Trolls exhibit and guest appearances by Poppy on select days.
26
Start:Wisecracks Comedy Escape Room
Alliance, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
A Virtual online game or real in person comedy escape room hosted by the local comedian the Wisecracker. The Wisecracker is at it again! These funny and challenging escape rooms will make you laugh your pants off! Take on 'Cookie the Bookie' who is running a secret business out of the local dry cleaners. Can you and your team of detectives find all of the 'laundered' money and identify her accomplices? Or outwit "Jack-in-the Box " where bad Brother Jack is taking revenge on The Wisecracker and YOU! Can you and your team free the Wisecracker and your toys before they're shipped to Timbuktu?
27
Start:Fannie May
North Canton, Ohio·
4.5
(92) review
5353 Lauby Rd, North Canton, OH 44720-1572
28
Start:Tallmadge Church Historic Site
Tallmadge, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
115 Tallmadge Cir, Tallmadge, OH 44278-2346
29
Start:Regal Interstate Park Stadium 18
Akron, Ohio·
3.5
(9) review
1089 Interstate Pkwy, Akron, OH 44312-5289
30
Start:Gorge Metro Park
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio·
4.5
(99) review
1160 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
31
Start:The Bomb Shelter
Akron, Ohio·
3.5
(9) review
923 Bank St, Akron, OH 44305-2370
32
Start:Lock 3
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(98) review
200 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308-1315
33
Start:Akron Zoo
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(832) review
500 Edgewood Ave, Akron, OH 44307-2199
34
Start:Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(841) review
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is open for tours Tues.-Sun from April 1 - Dec. 30; it is closed on Mondays. The historic estate includes a 64,500 sq. ft. Manor House, historic gardens and grounds. Hours change the day after Thanksgiving through 12/30 for the holiday event, DECK THE HALL. Visit stanhywet.org for complete info. Completed in 1915, Stan Hywet Hall was built for the family of F.A. Seiberling, co-founder of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. It was named Stan Hywet, Old English for stone quarry, after the property’s most prominent natural feature. The 65-room Manor House is one of the finest examples of Tudor Revival architecture in America, and the sixth largest home open to the public. The Gate Lodge at the entrance to the estate has its own historic significance. In 1935, two admitted alcoholics met there and talked long into the night, when the principles that still serve as the cornerstone of Alcoholics Anonymous were identified.
35
Start:Blue Hen Falls
Brecksville, Ohio·
4.0
(92) review
2001 Boston Mills Rd Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Brecksville, OH 44141-3824
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What's the driving distance between Allentown and Akron?
The distance is 377 miles
What's the travel time between Allentown and Akron?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 7h 1m mins in normal traffic
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