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Renter's guide to Bethlehem , PA

Otherwise known as the “Christmas City”, historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is a large city with a small town feel that’s tucked away on the far eastern side of the state. Surrounded by beautiful pine-scented woods and divided evenly by the Lehigh River, Bethlehem, PA is one of three cities comprising the Lehigh Valley (the other two being Allentown and Easton), and it’s where students, professionals, artists, couples and families all co-mingle and prosper. At the same time, Money Magazine recently declared Bethlehem, PA No. 1 on its “Best Place to Retire” list, making this area a great place to stay even after you’re done earning a living.

Bethlehem, PA is the largest city in Lehigh Valley, just barely larger than Allentown, but 3 times smaller than Pittsburgh, and 7 times smaller than Philadelphia. Living in Bethlehem means you’ll enjoy a close proximity to both rural and urban destinations. Bethlehem, PA is 76 miles northeast of Lancaster (otherwise known as “Amish Country”), but yet also 69 miles north of Philadelphia, and 81 miles east of New York City. Thus, you can easily spend an exciting day in the city and be back home the same day.

The weather in Bethlehem can be somewhat sporadic and unpredictable, and Bethlehem weather averages can vary widely from year to year. Spring has a fair amount of rain, averaging 55°F. Things tend to dry up in the summer, which is usually hot and humid, averaging 72°F. Rain resumes in the fall, averaging 55°F. Winters average 32°F and typically receive a good amount of snow.

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Things to do in Bethlehem , PA

Bethlehem is surrounded by fun cities to visit, but it’s not without its own worthwhile attractions & points of interest. Couples’ attractions include the Bethlehem movie theater as well as great restaurants in Bethlehem such as Fegley’s Bethlehem Brew Works (with legendary happy hour specials), Frank’s Pizza, the Apollo Grill, and nightlife at the Corked Bar and the Sands Casino Resort. Or you simply might just want to tee off by yourself at the Bethlehem Golf Club (voted “Best in Lehigh Valley” for multiple years). Shopping opportunities include local businesses as well as chain store classics such as Home Depot, Petsmart, and Lowe’s.

For family-friendly attractions (and free things to do in Bethlehem), the Bethlehem Baptist Church and Bethlehem library are great places to take your children, while the Bethlehem Township Community Center has an indoor pool and plenty of recreational activities to keep neighborhood families engaged and involved. The annual Musikfest (Bethlehem, PA) runs the full musical gamut with everything from polka and country, to oldies and funk rock, and the Blueberry Festival offers everything from pies to ice creams.

Bethlehem , PA employment & economy

Bethlehem, PA enjoys a multitude of prosperous industries, including manufacturing, educational and social assistance services (as well as healthcare). Bethlehem Steel originated here, but now the city produces everything from silk to spices, and even snack foods; national giants such as Hot Tamales, Peanut Chews, and Mike and Ike are all proudly headquartered in Bethlehem. Meanwhile, OraSure Technologies produces HIV and drug tests, among other medical applications, and St. Luke’s Hospital further boosts the strong employment opportunities.

Education in Bethlehem , PA

The Bethlehem Central School District serves thousands of students in Bethlehem and nearby New Scotland. Liberty High School (Bethlehem, PA) is the larger of the two schools in the Bethlehem Area School District, the smaller one being Freedom High School. In addition to offering a strong standard education, Freedom High School students can choose to go to the Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School to learn technical trades. The Bethlehem Catholic High School and Bethlehem Christian Academy provides strong alternative faith-beach teachings.