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Moravian Roots and River Views

Spend the afternoon tracing Bethlehem’s colonial past and industrial rise, starting with a quiet look at farm life and ending with a stroll along the Lehigh River.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 12:30

    Carl's Corner

    Grab a steak sandwich or sub at Carl’s Corner. It is an inexpensive, no-frills spot perfect for a quick lunch before exploring.

  2. 12:50

    Burnside Plantation

    Walk to Burnside Plantation. This restored Moravian homestead offers an excellent look at rural life in the Lehigh Valley from the mid-18th century. Explore the exhibits on farm life and the region's industrial development through the mid-19th century.

  3. 14:00

    Sand Island Park

    Head down to Sand Island Park along the Lehigh River. Take a walk on the hiking trails or find a quiet spot by the water. It offers plenty of room to stretch your legs after the historic site.

Local tip

Check the route to Sand Island Park from Burnside Plantation, as there is no direct walking path listed between them.

Check before you go

  • Carl's Corner is open Mo-Sa 10:30-21:00.

Worth knowing

  • Carl's Corner is open at 12:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bethlehem (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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