Our favorite places

The Lehigh Valley and its surrounding area offer four seasons of fun for all ages. From picturesque hiking and biking trails to skiing, swimming and family attractions, there are so many spots to choose from. To help you narrow it down, we asked families in our community: What are your favorite places to visit in and around the Lehigh Valley and why?

Above, The Busch Family at Blue Mountain Resort, Palmerton. We love skiing at Blue Mountain! We are a mixed family in terms of skiing abilities, and Blue Mountain enables us to all ski together and spend some quality time together as a family outdoors, even when it’s freezing out.

Left, The Kolpon Family in Jim Thorpe. We love seeing the beautiful fall leaves, riding the train, visiting the town, camping nearby at Mauch Chunk Lake Park, kayaking, and of course hiking and going to the beach there.

Above, The Smartschan Family at Lake Nockamixon, Quakertown. There’s nothing better than a beautiful summer day paddle boarding on the lake. We bring our own boards and like the Haycock Boat Launch, but you can also rent canoes, kayaks and more at the main marina.

Above right, The Volchko Family at Grim’s Orchard and Family Farms, Breinigsville. We love picking fruits and vegetables, the smells of fall and getting to run around outside.

Right, The Marlin Family at Sunflower Garden at St. Luke’s University Hospital - Anderson Campus, Bethlehem. This was truly a hidden gem! It was free, quiet, fun for the kids to run around and gave them an appreciation of our beautiful surroundings.