Tourism
The Nazareth/Bath Area abounds in opportunities for musical performances, historic sites, museums, recreational facilities, theater and special events. As expressed by the Lehigh Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, “Few areas in Northampton County boast such a splendid blend of rich culture, history and recreation against a landscape of rolling hills and winding rivers.”
Springtime brings color, ceremony and excitement to the area. Attractions include the Vigilance Hose Fire Company’s Carnival, antique extravaganzas, a shad-fishing tournament along the Delaware River, and a Bach Choral Festival. Summer months in Nazareth are accented with a craft show at the historic Whitefield House (built in 1740) and Nazareth Day in the downtown business district and Borough Park. The Bath Firemen’s Carnival always draws large crowds and provides entertainment for all ages. In August, the internationally acclaimed Musikfest takes place in Bethlehem.
Market Square Day ushers in the fall months with its setting on the “Commons” at Nazareth’s Moravian Hall Square. In late September, a “Living History” is staged with soldiers’ campsites and open houses at the Jacobsburg Environmental Center located north of Nazareth. The Celtic Highland Games and Festival takes place annually in historic Bethlehem. Bath Borough has Family and Friendship Days in September.
The winter months focus on historic events. Nazareth is known for its annual “Walking Candlelight Tour,” the YMCA “Tree of Lights,” and the “Nazareth Towne Open House.” The traditional “Christmas Peace Pilgrimage,” a 10-mile walk from Nazareth to Bethlehem, is scheduled in mid-December, as well as Nazareth’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Bath Borough has a Christmas House Tour in December.
Cross-seasonal attractions include tours through Nazareth’s world-famous Martin Guitar Company, a walk/drive through the Trexler Game Preserve (where native and exotic animals roam its 1,700 acres), and a day at Dorney Park/Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown. This park features one of the world’s tallest wooden roller coasters.
Major entertainment programs take place at the State Theatre in Easton and Lehigh University’s Stabler Arena. Other attractions in the immediate area include golf courses, tennis courts, hiking along the Appalachian Trail, skiing in the Poconos, rafting on the Lehigh River and a professional theater. During the year, “Evening On Main Street” takes place with food, entertainment and shopping.
C.F. Martin & Company
C.F. Martin & Company, the oldest surviving maker of guitars in the world and the largest and most respected manufacturer of acoustic guitars in America, has had a profound impact on music. The company’s exquisitely crafted guitars have helped define all genres, from classical and country to folk and acoustic rock. The Martin Guitar Museum and Visitors Center is a destination for thousands of visitors every year, offering guests the chance to experience Martin’s impressive history and creating an interactive experience for guitar enthusiasts. In 2008, Martin will celebrate its 175th Anniversary and has recently opened a beautiful Martin Guitar Museum. d
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