The wedding venue, our house, and the hotels are all within a 15-minute drive from the Bethlehem-Allentown airport (ABE). We are also about 1-1.5 hours from Philadelphia and New York. There is a bus that runs directly from Newark Airport to downtown Bethlehem. If you fly into ABE, you may not have to rent a car. The blocked hotels have free shuttles to and from the airport, as well as to and from the wedding venue.
Hotel Blocks
Holiday Inn Express
Book online at www.hiexpress.com/lehighvalley
and put in the group code of SRW for block rate. Discount rates will be available until May 19th.
Transportation
The Holiday Inn Express will have two free shuttles to arrive at the wedding, each with a maximum capacity of 22 people. Please sign up for the shuttle when you check in. The first shuttle will leave at 2:45pm sharp from the hotel lobby. The free shuttles will also take guests back to the hotel from the wedding starting at 10pm from the farm.
If you are interested in carpooling to/from the BBQ the day before the wedding, you can coordinate with other guests through this spreadsheet.
Hilton Garden Inn
Book online at http://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/spicerrulewedding2023 for block rate. Discount rates will be available until May 26th.
Transportation
The Hilton Garden Inn will shuttle people to the wedding in two groups, one to arrive at 3:00 and one to arrive at 3:30. Call the front desk for any questions or concerns. The free shuttle will also take guests back to the hotel from the wedding starting at 10pm from the farm.
A courtesy shuttle can also be available to take guests to and from the BBQ at our house. Call the front desk to make arrangements.
Nearby Fun
In addition to its proximity to New York and Philly, the Lehigh Valley has a variety of fun and beautiful sights to see if you would like to spend some time in the area. A few of our favorites in Bethlehem specifically:
Bethlehem Sights
South Side
Casey and Michelle’s alma mater, and Michelle’s soon-to-be workplace! Highlights include Linderman Library, the STEPS building (where Michelle’s office will be), Zoellner Arts Center, and Lookout Point.
27 Memorial Dr WBethlehem, PA 1801
Art gallery, blown glass, and where Michelle took salsa lessons in South Bethlehem.
25 W 3rd St #300Bethlehem, PA 18015https://www.bananafactory.org
North Side
The oldest continuously opened bookstore in the USA.
428 Main StBethlehem, PA 18018https://www.moravian.edu/bookshop
A great view of South Bethlehem! Also right next to several historic buildings
11 W Church StBethlehem, PA 18018
Greater Lehigh Valley
Interactive, kid-friendly activities about art and how colorful crayons are made. Children 2 and under are free.
30 Centre SqEaston, PA 18042https://www.crayolaexperience.com/easton/plan-your-visit/faqs
Raptor sanctuary about 45 minutes west of Bethlehem with hiking trails, great views, and bird information. Bring your binoculars! Children 5 and under are free.
1700 Hawk Mountain RdKempton, PA 19529https://www.hawkmountain.org/visit
Bethlehem Eats
South Side
Indian takeout
13 E 4th St
Giant deli sandwiches
102 W 4th St
Bagels and coffee for a very reasonable price
6 Farrington Square
2 Farrington Square
Ramen noodles
512 E 3rd St
(used to be Sal’s)
Italian food
313 S New St
Coffee and baked goods
26 E 3rd St
(used to be Jenny’s Kuali)
Farm-to-table Asian food
102 E 4th St
The best giant burritos in the tiniest of spaces
17 W Morton St
North Side
Southern food
702 Hawthorne Rd
Italian, same family as Sal’s
546 Main St
Fancy vegan desserts that actually taste good
1444 Linden St
Bagels and coffee for a very reasonable price
472 Main St or
2339 Schoenersville Rd
(Used to be Granny McCarthy’s)
UK pub food/drink and gift shop
534 Main St
462 Main St
Greater Lehigh Valley
Soft ice cream shop with mix-ins
2525 Mickley Ave, Whitehall, PA 18052