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Finding mom and pop in the Wal-Martization of America is becoming increasingly difficult. However, these ten small town gems will quickly dispel you of any notion that the historic and charming streets of Americana have long been eradicated. Visit them for a refreshing — and friendly — blast from the past. Bethlehem, Penn. Bethlehem, Penn., has a can't-be-beat mix of the past and present. Victorian lampposts dress the historic Main Street area. Add the Historic Hotel Bethlehem and buildings dating from the 1700's and you have a Dickinson-like dreamscape, even more stunning at Christmas when twinkling lights abound. A horse-drawn carriage or walking tour is a must. Nearby Restaurant Row is another draw as is the new and funky South Side's Steel Stacks, with live music and big blast furnaces. Click here to read the article.
Finding mom and pop in the Wal-Martization of America is becoming increasingly difficult. However, these ten small town gems will quickly dispel you of any notion that the historic and charming streets of Americana have long been eradicated. Visit them for a refreshing — and friendly — blast from the past.
Bethlehem, Penn.
Bethlehem, Penn., has a can't-be-beat mix of the past and present. Victorian lampposts dress the historic Main Street area. Add the Historic Hotel Bethlehem and buildings dating from the 1700's and you have a Dickinson-like dreamscape, even more stunning at Christmas when twinkling lights abound. A horse-drawn carriage or walking tour is a must. Nearby Restaurant Row is another draw as is the new and funky South Side's Steel Stacks, with live music and big blast furnaces.
Click here to read the article.