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Bethlehem By Night Motorcoach Tour
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street
Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the city’s Historic District and SouthSide. Led and narrated by a Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites guide dressed in Colonial attire, you’ll travel down Church Street through the heart of the new Moravian Church Settlements–Bethlehem World Heritage Site, take in the sights of Historic Main Street beautifully decorated for the holidays and more. While you’re on the city’s SouthSide, you’ll learn about Bethlehem Steel and the city’s rich industrial past as you pass within sight of the towering, illuminated blast furnaces that stand as a reminder of the steel icon’s role in building our nation.
Did You Know?
Bethlehem has been known as Christmas City USA since 1937.
The Bethlehem by Night Motorcoach Tour culminates with the popular climb to the top of South Mountain, where you’ll see the 91-foot-tall, illuminated Star of Bethlehem before descending the hill, complete with a stunning view of the city below, all aglow with the twinkle of holiday lights and decorations.
Please Note: Tour is recommended for ages 8 and older; attendees do not disembark until the end of the tour.
Tour Accessibility
This tour runs about 60 minutes. The motorcoach does not have a wheelchair lift. If you want help planning your visit, call the Historic Bethlehem Heritage Concierge Service at 1-800-360-TOUR (8687). We’re happy to walk through the details with you and find the right fit.
