Lancaster County, Greater Reading & Lehigh Valley, PA
Location Reports
Rendering of VISION BAR, part of the exciting new Sands Bethlehem Event Center in Bethlehem, PA, opening in May 2012 adjacent to the Sands Bethlehem Casino
family reunions to job fairs to seminars. This state-of-the art facility can accom- modate the most elegant of receptions, and its club level is equipped for full serv- ice dining and dancing with a panoramic view of the Lehigh Valley.
Custom-designed events through Coca- Cola Park's catering department provide virtually limitless possibilities. Named Ballpark Digest's "Ballpark of the Year" in 2008, this venue offers all the excitement and fanfare a group could want, including Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs games, the AAA baseball affiliate team of the Philadelphia Phillies.
A true corporate oasis, Glasbern Inn is located on a peaceful and secluded 100- acre 19th century farm just west of Allentown in Fogelsville. Most of its rooms and suites include fireplaces and whirlpools. The inn restaurant is open to the public and offers fine farm-to-table dining nightly. A full country breakfast is included with every stay.
A modern twist on Italian cuisine with a warm, soothing decor reminiscent of modern coastal Europe, Melt offers a din- ing experience unlike any other. For late- night excitement, Melt's Level3 Club is an enclosed rooftop bar that features live DJ performances, chic lounge areas and an array of food and beverages.
Sagra Bistro in Hellertown is open for din- ner Tuesday - Saturday, and has a private
dining room available for parties and meetings.
• THINGS TO DO
Historic Bethlehem Partnership Walking Tours present incredible stories of Bethlehem as part of a leisurely walk through the city with a certified guide in costume. Tour topics and paths vary and include "Along the Lehigh River: The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel" and "Bethlehem at Work: Colonial Industrial Quarter.”
Team building is truly something special at Dutch Springs. A 50-acre lake, as deep at 100-feet in some places, Dutch Springs builds team unity with its NorthStar Adventure program. The pro- gram specializes in using hands-on activ- ities that include a rope course and rock wall to expose blind spots and accentu- ate strengths in teams.
The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail is home to eight family-owned vineyards and winer- ies committed to growing and producing premium wines. These vineyards have won the Governor's Cup for nine of the last ten years and have won countless regional, state, national and international awards, including more than 50 for wines made from Chambourcin, the area's sig- nature grape. Designated an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 2008, Lehigh Valley is Pennsylvania's fastest growing wine region.
Established in 1833, C.F. Martin & Co. is the largest and most respected manufac- turer of acoustic guitars and acoustic gui- tar strings in America and world- renowned guitars like the iconic D-18, D- 28 and D-45. The Martin Guitar Factory Tour and Museum gives fans the oppor- tunity to watch as artisans meticulously craft these beautiful instruments.
Like the great Las Vegas casinos, Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem is more than just slots and tables. Sure, there are over 3,000 state-of-the-art slot machines and 89 table games, but it also is a foodie's dream with culinary offerings that include Emeril's Italian Table, Emeril's Chop House and Burgers And More By Emeril - three signature restaurants by celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse.
In addition, the casino features the Carnegie Deli, St. James Gate Irish Pub and Carvery, Cobalt Cafe, and the varied offerings and cuisines of The Market Gourmet Express. It also is home to the Coil bar, Infusion Lounge and Molten Lounge, which feature live entertainment seven nights a week. Brand new meeting spaces, including the Monroe Room, Berks Room, and Bucks Room, make this a one-stop attraction for any group.
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