Timeline
16:13
Grab a coffee or pick up a Moravian star souvenir at the oldest bookstore in the country.
16:28
Pop into the Goundie House to see the rotating exhibits and learn about the town’s brewing history.
16:48
Walk nine minutes south-southeast to Sand Island Park. Find a spot near the Lehigh River with a clear view to the west.
16:58
Watch the sun set toward the WSW, painting the river in golden light.
17:28
Head back toward the center and enjoy a beer or dinner at the Bethlehem Brew Works, where local brews are made on site.
Local tip
Check the route back to the Brew Works after dark. The park is open late, but street lighting can be sparse.
Check before you go
- Moravian Book Shop is open until 18:00 on weekdays and 17:00 on Sundays, so you have plenty of time before sunset.
- Bethlehem Brew Works is open until 02:00, making it a perfect late stop.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bethlehem (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).