If you're looking for a day or night out in Allentown there are lots of options for you. While this small city might not have the sights and sounds of nearby New York City, its charm speaks to almost anyone. Maybe you're interested in strolling through some of the area's historic sites or want to shop for everything from new clothes to aquarium decorations with your leisure time. Well, here are some options on where you can do it all in Allentown.

Those who enjoy the outdoors will marvel in Allentown's extensive parks network that runs throughout the city. There are public courts for playing basketball, tennis or volleyball and trails for cycling or a nice afternoon walk. Instead of practicing your faux painting technique inside on a beautiful day, maybe you should check out the great outdoors. For a little bit of an extended trip you can head out to Bogert's Covered Bridge. The Allentown Golf Club is another great place to get out and stretch your legs.

Arts and culture are very important to the day-to-day life of Allentown. The Civic Theatre of Allentown has everything from arts education programs to film festivals. Pines Dinner Theatre promises a great night out for the whole family and the Repertory Dance Theatre is the only professional dance company in the Lehigh Valley Region. Or, if you're interested in packing up the cloth diapers and going on an adventure with your kids, you can check out the Da Vinci Science Center. This attraction promotes hands-on learning and is good for a whole day of fun.

There is a variety of museums in Allentown to suit people of many different interests. The Allentown Art Museum has over 13,000 pieces for viewing in their permanent collection spanning over two thousand years. America on Wheels and the Mack Truck Historical Museum both embrace those machines that get us around every day, from construction vehicles to those ones you just dream about winning in a car sweepstakes contest.

Depending on what time of year you're visiting the city, there are lots of seasonal events in Allentown. Memorial Day weekend brings Mayfair, which includes live outdoor music concerts as well as displays of local artists and food. Sportsfest is a weekend in July where you can view a number of sports competitions and during Labor Day weekend is the Great Allentown Fair. So, instead of your regular afternoon out at a day spa Greenwich, maybe it's time to check out some Allentown events.