Sports
Allentown is home to a variety of sports which draws the locals. Baseball, hockey and indoor football are the most popular sports in the city. Go and catch a game where you’ll get to immerse yourself with the locals’ passion for the game.
Allentown is a city situated on the Lehigh River, in Pennsylvania, United States. It is the third most populous city in Pennsylvania, with a population of more than 118,032 people. Abundant with rich history, Allentown is teeming with cultural attractions, historic sites and more. Popular attractions include Da Vinci Science Centre, America On Wheels and Jordan Park.
Cheap flights to Allentown are now available for a limited period of time, so get ready to be enthralled by this beautiful city. Allentown is home to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), which is a 20-minute drive from the city centre of Allentown. Lehigh Valley International Airport serves many airlines, including American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Airlines and KLM. Popular international flights depart from Cape Town and Johannesburg. The flight duration from Johannesburg is approximately 24 hours and 2 minutes.
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Allentown is home to a variety of sports which draws the locals. Baseball, hockey and indoor football are the most popular sports in the city. Go and catch a game where you’ll get to immerse yourself with the locals’ passion for the game.
The cuisine is largely influenced by Philadelphia and New York City, which are in close proximity to the city. Allentown has a great culinary variety, including Dutch influences. Taste delicious cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, scrapple (pork scraps and cornmeal), and funnel cakes.
There are so many fun things to do and see in Allentown. Get ready for a holiday filled with non-stop fun. Key attractions to visit include Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Da Vinci Science Centre, America On Wheels and Allentown Art Museum.
Essential details you need to know before your trip
| Country | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Currency | US Dollar (USD) |
| Exchange Rate | 1 ZAR = 0.07 USD |
| Language | English |
| Hub Airport | Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) |
| Airline | Delta Airlines |
| Time Zone | GMT -5 |
| Travel Adaptor | Type A/B |
Allentown’s climate transitions between a humid continental and humid subtropical. Summer (June to August) is characterised by high temperatures and it is the busiest season for tourism. Book your flights and accommodation in advance. The best time to go to Allentown is in late-Spring (April to May) when the weather is warm with temperatures averaging 17°C -22°C and fewer crowds.
Average temperature (°C) & rainfall (mm) per month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low °C | -7°C | -6°C | -1°C | 4°C | 10°C | 15°C | 18°C | 17°C | 12°C | 6°C | 1°C | -4°C |
| High °C | 2°C | 4°C | 10°C | 17°C | 22°C | 27°C | 29°C | 28°C | 28°C | 18°C | 11°C | 5°C |
| Rainfall (mm) | 81 | 79 | 94 | 99 | 99 | 135 | 150 | 130 | 112 | 124 | 66 | 132 |
The beautiful city of Allentown is known for many things, including its award-winning park system, its rich Pennsylvania history and its celebrated baseball team. Located in close proximity to Philadelphia and New York City, Allentown is a popular destination among business and leisure travellers. It is one of six communities in the country to be cited as a “national success story” for its downtown redevelopment and transformation. There is so much to see and do in this incredible town. Explore the Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market where you’ll get to interact with farmers and merchants selling everything from baked goods to candy, every Thursday. The city has exceptional restaurants that serve a variety of dishes such as American, Asian and Dutch cuisine. Allentown has something for everyone, including the Allentown Art Museum of the Lehigh Valley, PPL Centre (sports centre) and the Civic Theatre of Allentown.
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South African passport holders do require a visa to fly to Allentown and the rest of the United States. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your return date and must have at least three blank pages available for entry stamps.
Tourists are encouraged to ensure that they have had all routine vaccinations done before flying to Allentown and the rest of the United States. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, varicella (chickenpox), and polio. Safety precautions must be taken in any city, and Allentown is no different. Be sure to use common sense while touring through the city. Safety tips for Allentown:
• Store your valuables in the hotel safe.
• Do not walk around with large sums of cash.
• Always keep a copy of your ID or passport with you.
| Item | Cape Town | Johannesburg | Allentown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | R120 | R130 | R181 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 litre draught) | R30 | R29 | R70 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | R25 | R26 | R54 |
| Taxi 1km (normal tariff) | R10 | R14 | R24 |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | R40 | R45 | R112 |
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