This inviting city park in Pennsylvania offers many memorable views of a pretty mountain valley. The locals love this place, and so do people who stop for a visit and swear they’ll return.
Originally Northampton, Allentown began in 1762, and the government incorporated it in 1867. The canal and railroad construction led to enormous industrial growth, including steel mills.
Cedar Beach Park is part of a sprawling complex of Cedar Creek Parkway, covering nearly 200 acres, including Lake Muhlenberg. It’s one of 20 parks in the city.
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If the park’s name conjures images of shimmering white sands and raging surf, you may be disappointed. The lakefront areas are grassy and ideal for relaxing.