A city located in Lehigh County in the US state of Pennsylvania, Allentown is located on the Lehigh River, at a distance of around 50 miles north-northwest of Philadelphia. The city is known for its vibrant and diverse nightlife and vivid art scene. Allentown also boasts a musical heritage of civilian concert bands. The city is home to an assortment of public sculptures, among which the most famous is the Da Vinci Horse, located on 5th Street. Tourists can enjoy visiting the art museum and theaters to learn in deep about the art and culture of this city.
Allentown Art MuseumAn art museum located in the city of Allentown, Allentown Art Museum boasts a collection of more than 13,000 works of art. The art collection at the museum includes European art, American Art, textiles, prints, and drawings. It is a major regional art institute and an important regional cultural resource. Moreover, Allentown Art Museum features a library and archives of over 16,000 titles and 40 current periodicals.
Nineteenth Street TheaterAn excellent place to visit for theater buffs, Nineteenth Street Theater is a historic theater production company producing live theater, screening art house films, and running educational programs. Also known as Civic Theater of Allentown, Nineteenth Street Theater produces a live theater season of four main-stage productions, as well as several children's theater production and special events.
Miller Symphony HallFormerly known as Allentown Symphony Hall, Miller Symphony Hall is the premier performing arts facility. This hall is home to Allentown Symphony Association maintaining a full production schedule of non-orchestral performances, including Jazz Cabaret Series, new Symphony Hall Pops Series, Musical Treasure Chest Series for small children, Backstage Chamber Series, and a variety of special events. In addition, Miller Symphony Hall is also a home to Pennsylvania Sinfonia, the Allentown Band, Community Concerts of Allentown, the annual Nutcracker performance of Repertory Dance Theater, and the Community Music School of the Lehigh Valley.