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Banana Factory

The Banana Factory is a community center for the arts located on Bethlehem's south side. What was once a banana warehouse has been renovated into space for two art galleries, classrooms and artists' studios. Offers daily guided tours and the Lehigh Valley's only glassblowing studio, and on the first Friday of every month there is an art showing. Unless you love art it's probably not worth a trip to the South Side by itself but if you're there already be sure to stop by.

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Address: 25 W. 3rd St
Hours: Gallery hours: 11AM-4PM
Website: bananafactory.org (opens in a new tab)

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