Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem is a city of 77,956 people in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1741.
Why visit Bethlehem
Townapedia lists 99 museums and landmarks, 58 parks and trails, 223 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 16 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lehigh University, Central Park, Burnside Plantation and Miller's House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 33 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Bethlehem
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bethlehem
Bethlehem is a city in Northampton and Lehigh counties in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bethlehem had a total population of 75,781, making it the second-largest city in the Lehigh Valley after Allentown and the seventh-largest city in the state. Among its total population as of 2020, 55,639 were in Northampton County and 19,343 were in Lehigh County. The city is located along the Lehigh River, a 109-mile-long (175 km) tributary of the Delaware River.
From the Wikipedia article Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do16
Lehigh University
School · 1.5 mi
Private research university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Central Park
Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi
Amusement park in the Rittersville section of Allentown, Pennsylvania
Hoover-Mason Trestle
Bridge · 0.8 mi
Elevated linear park in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Minsi Trail Bridge
Bridge · 0.8 mi
Bridge in Pennsylvania, United States
Philip J. Fahy Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 1.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
101 Founder's Way, Bethlehem
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
789 East 1st Street, Bethlehem
4 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks99
Burnside Plantation
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
1461 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem
Miller's House
Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi
457 Old York Road, Bethlehem
Mo-Th,Su "by appointment"; Fr,Sa 14:00-16:00
Mount Airy Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Allentown National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Bank building in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Americus Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Hotel building in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Armory in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Bethlehem Waterworks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Pump-powered public water supply
Biery's Port Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
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Central Bethlehem Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Dent Hardware Company Factory Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Historic manufacturing facility in Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, USA
87 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds58
Former -G.B.Fox Environmental Center at Illick's Mill
Park · 1.2 mi
100 Illick's Mill Rd.
"No longer has public access hours"
Bethlehem Golf Club - 18 Hole Monocacy Course
Golf course · 1.6 mi
400 Illick's Mill Road, Bethlehem
Earl E. Schaffer Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink
Sports field and stadium · 1.3 mi
345 Illick's Mill Road, Bethlehem
46 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes223
Lu Taqueria
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
559 Main Street, Bethlehem
Mo-Th 14:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 14:00-24:00
Anna's Brick Oven Pizza
Restaurant · Italian · 1.2 mi
313 South New Street, Bethlehem
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Artisan Wine and Cheese Cellars
Bar and pub · 1.0 mi
Former Central Railroad of New Jersey freight station built in 1910.
55 West Lehigh Street, Bethlehem
We-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00
Crave
Cafe · 0.7 mi
Healthy smoothie bar
77 West Broad Street, Bethlehem
Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Edge Restaurant
Restaurant · French, Asian Fusion · 0.8 mi
74 West Broad Street, Bethlehem
Mo-Sa 16:00-02:00
Joe's Tavern
Bar and pub · Pub · 0.6 mi
12 West Broad Street, Bethlehem
Mo-Sa 09:00-02:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Kinoa
Restaurant · Peruvian · 1.2 mi
518 West Broad Street, Bethlehem
Tu-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-19:00
211 more on the map.
Where to stay10
Comfort Suites Bethlehem Near Lehigh University and LVI Airport
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
120 West 3rd Street, Bethlehem
Wind Creek Bethlehem Hotel
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
77 Wind Creek Boulevard, Bethlehem
Churches and places of worship68
Packer Memorial Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian Church Usa · 1.3 mi
2344 Center Street, Bethlehem
Cathedral Church of the Nativity
Church · Episcopal · 1.3 mi
321 Wyandotte Street, Bethlehem
Christ Church United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.6 mi
75 East Market Street, Bethlehem
Fritz United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.5 mi
303 West Packer Avenue, Bethlehem
Incarnation of Our Lord Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
617 Pierce Street, Bethlehem
Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
730 West Broad Street, Bethlehem
Shopping39
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries88
Healthcare27
Student Affairs Health and Wellness Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
36 University Drive, Bethlehem
Breast Health Services at Tower Place
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
1420 8th Avenue, Bethlehem
DaVita St. Luke's Dialysis Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
1425 8th Avenue, Bethlehem
Family Prescription Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
439 Wyandotte Street, Bethlehem
Fowler Community Wellness Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
502 East 4th Street, Bethlehem
HealthCheck Wellness Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
737 Main Street, Bethlehem
Imaging Services - Tower Place
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
1490 8th Avenue, Bethlehem
Map of Bethlehem
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 3.3 in | 9.8 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.8 in | 10.8 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 30°F | 3.6 in | 6.3 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.7 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 3.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 3.9 in | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Allentown Intl Ap Hcn 72517 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lehigh County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-03: Hurricane Irene (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Allentown 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Phillipsburg 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Hackettstown 32 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
- Bradley Gardens 37 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Budd Lake 37 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Hillsborough 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- The Hills 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Princeton 41 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Trenton 42 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Philadelphia 44 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- View of Widow's House from church belltower, Bestbudbrian, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Liberty High School, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, JR0576, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Moravian funeral at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Alfred Waud, Public domain
- George H. Myers House, Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52421940840), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- George H. Myers House, Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52421777769), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- George H. Myers House, Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52421777719), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fence, George H. Myers House, Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52421493041), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Cup (Bethlehem Dairy Store), Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA (52403315553), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Francis Weiss Mansion, Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52422006018), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA (52402817071), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Francis Weiss Mansion, Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52420981357), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA (52402304347), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA (52402817136), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52421493121), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fence, Francis Weiss Mansion, Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52421777484), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- George H. Myers House, Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52420981127), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- George H. Myers House, Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52421940325), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Francis Weiss Mansion, Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52422005683), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52422006433), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52421941025), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Francis Weiss Mansion, Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52421778159), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Francis Weiss Mansion, Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52422006518), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Carriage House, Francis Weiss Mansion, Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52421778339), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA (52402816991), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Francis Weiss Mansion, Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52421778199), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Carriage House, Francis Weiss Mansion, Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52420982122), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Francis Weiss Mansion, Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52421941440), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA (52403099389), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Cup (Bethlehem Dairy Store), Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA (52402304142), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Francis Weiss Mansion, Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52420982297), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Francis Weiss Mansion, Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52420982342), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fence, Francis Weiss Mansion, Market Street, Bethlehem, PA (52421940220), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Linden Street and Hillmond Street, Bethlehem, PA (52403315178), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Linden Street and Hillmond Street, Bethlehem, PA (52403315108), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Burnside Plantation Farmhouse 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Tannery Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Central Bethlehem Historic District Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Packer Chapel 1, Peter L Moore, Public domain
- Moravian Sun Inn Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Bethlehem Armory Lehigh Co PA, Smallbones, CC0
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