If youre a history buff and a sports enthusiast, then Allentown is the perfect destination for you. Take a walk through time as we explore some of the best places to learn about sporting events that reflect and capture the historic, industrious, bluecollar, gritty, resilient, diverse, and lively aspects of people who live in this Pennsylvania city.
First on our list is J. Birney Crum Stadium (2027 Linden St., Allentown PA 18104), named after former mayor J. Birney Crum. This stadium has been home to countless high school football games since it first opened in 1948. Its also hosted legendary acts such as The Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen over the years. If you visit during football season on a Friday night or Saturday afternoon when theres a game going on especially if its between rivals Allen High School (126 N 17th St., Allentown PA 18102) and Dieruff High School (815 N Irving St., Allentown PA 18109) then youll get an unforgettable taste of local traditions and culture.
Next up is Earl F.Hunsicker Bicentennial Park Pool (1151 S Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus PA 18049), which was originally built in celebration of Americas bicentennial year hence its name! This community pool has been offering refreshing relief from summer heat to locals for over four decades now since its opening in August 1976. Not only will your visit here give you insight into an important part of local recreation history but its also a great way to beat the heat while getting glimpse into everyday life around town.
Finally we have PPL Center(701 Hamilton Street ,Allentown Pa ) . Since opening just five years ago,in September this arena has become a symbol of the citys revitalization, with its prime location in downtown Allentown. It stands on site that was once home to Hesss Department Store a historic landmark which closed for good in 1996 and now attracts many popular performers to its stage each year.
All these places offer visitors amazing insight into how sports have been woven into the fabric of local life over the last 50150 years.
We hope you enjoy your visit!
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2027 Linden St.
Allentown, PA 18104
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126 N 17Th St.
Allentown, PA 18102
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815 N Irving St.
Allentown, PA 18109
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1151 S Cedar Crest Blvd.
Emmaus, PA 18049
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701 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA
United States