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    Get Up & Go!

    The Lehigh Valley is a collection of walkable, shoppable towns. With so much to discover, we invite you to use the following pages as a guide for what to do and where to go. No matter what city you find yourself in, there’s plenty to see. So this spring, get up and go explore the Valley!

     


     

    Lehigh Valley Phantoms at the PPL Center

     

    Fun for the whole family and memories that will last a lifetime. Experience hockey in the Valley with the Phantoms. Tickets can be purchased at phantomshockey.com.

    Bethlehem E-Bike

    Do you remember that first bike ride as a kid, when you got to meet up with your friends and take off on your own? The wind in your hair, adventure before you!

     

    “You get that same feeling on these bikes,” says owner and e-bike builder, Chris Briggs. “All you need to do is find the bike that works for you, electrify it, and then just take off!”

     

    Get a Bethlehem E-Bike today so you can feel like a kid tomorrow!

    The Lehigh Valley Legends

    “I am very proud that my children have take on active roles and are contributing greatly to the building of the legacy that is meant for them,” James Stewart, Sr.—Majority Team Market Owner/President & Chief Operating Officer—says.

     

    His children, Amber Stewart and James Stewart, Jr. are Co-Team Market Owner & Director of Operations, and Co-Team Market Owner & Director of Game Day Operations respectively.

     

    The team doesn’t stop there, in addition to James and his children, meet some of the fierce females who are helping build the Legends Legacy of tomorrow:

    • Danielle Bynum – Co-Team Market Owner & Director of Marketing
    • Sheri Weber – Director of Community Outreach
    • Hazel Swaid – In-house Life Coach
    • Jess Johnson – Assistant Director
    • Tiffany Sondergaard – PR Agency of Record
    • Vlema Beck – Executive Director

    These women want you to know it’s game time! March Madness kicks off the Lehigh Valley Legends’ second season. Come out and witness how Legends are made during their home games at Kirby Sports Center at Lafayette College.

     

    Visit LehighValleyLegends.com for season information and tickets. Be sure to catch Legends away games too—subscribe to tbltv.tv/legends so you never miss a game!

    Left: Sheri Weber, Director of Community Outreach; Danielle Bynum, Co-Team Market Owner & Director of Marketing; and Amber Stewart Co-Team Market Owner & Director of Operations | Center: James Stewart, Jr., Co-Team Market Owner & Director of Game Day Operations | Right: Hazel Swaid, In-house Life Coach; Jess Johnson, Assistant Director; Tiffany Sondergaard, PR Agency of Record; and Vlema Beck, Executive Director


    Get up on go on the South Bethlehem Greenway this spring!

    Walk, run, or bike through two miles of greenery, flowerful gardens, and art. And while you’re out, take a break to explore some of the fitness-focused SouthSide Arts District businesses.

     

    Experience the difference with Master Instructor Lee, a Kukkiwon-certified 5th degree black belt at Lehigh Valley Taekwondo. Founded in 1984, it is the oldest World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) style school in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding area.

     

    The Yoga Loft has something for everyone. Join them in a gorgeous, plantfilled loft space for yoga, meditation, and fitness classes. Let stress melt away in their welcoming and inclusive community. Beginners are welcome!

     

    Cutters Bike Shop is family-owned and centrally located on East 3rd Street in historic Southside Bethlehem. Whether a novice or an expert cyclist, Cutters offers a wide range of bicycles and accessories to fit every road, recreational, mountain, and e-bike riders’ needs.

    JOIN IN FOR SPRING ON THE SOUTHSIDE

    Health & Wellness on the Greenway, Saturday, April 22 from 1-4PM. Bring the family for an afternoon of health-focused fun, food, and much more. Visit the SouthSide Arts District website to learn more!