Colonial Industrial Quarter — Attraction in Bethlehem

I live adjacent to the mill and tannery buildings and spend a lot of my outdoors time walking along the Monocacy Creek, which threads its way south to the Lehigh River.

There are two options for an enjoyable visit to the quarter. The first is to pick up a guide at the visitors’ center a few doors away from the hotel. The second, and far easier, is to walk down the path from the valet lot of the hotel until you’re standing in front of the mill.

If you turn and walk south from the mill toward the concrete ramp bringing traffic into town, you’ll see the tannery on the right and, a few hundred yards farther, the waterworks. Beyond the waterworks is a recently-completed (2017) pedestrian bridge leading to a parking lot and the festival grounds.

Heading north from the mill along the creek offers a pleasant stroll with new benches along the creek. Farther upstream, careful observers may see the remnants of a dam which drove water to the mill.

If the mill is open for a public event (art shows happen frequently), step in. If admission is required, you’ll see a handsome model of the mill showing how it was powered and...

The Celticfest is a great event that occurs every year and tons of information regarding Clans and Scottish, English and Irish lineage can be obtained. Focused on music, food, traditions, games of old and bagpipes the festival has dozens of vendors throughout the Colonial Industrial Quarter. This area is also known for hosting the annual Musikfest and the festive and traditional Kris-kindlemart around the holidays. All wonderful festivals set in the historical district and in the Quarter, just behind the Hotel Bethlehem and surround local streets. This is an all year round beautiful area for walks, bike rides and picnics in warmer months, even without the occurring festival. Great for families and friends...

The Colonial Industrial Quarter is part of main street, Bethlehem. It's beautiful . I moved to Bethlehem & years ago and love it. The quarter, Main street, Hotel Bethlehem, ideal places to shop, eat amazing food, outdoor seating everywhere. (Everything is dog friendly too). The Quarter is where they have Musik Fest every year . Totally worth coming to visit. My son is part of the Bethlehem school district middle school gifted program. They were all participating in a large Colonial times reenactment. Dressed to play the parts they showed elementary school children how they loved and worked in Colonial times. I love this city...