Borough of Allentown

Allentown is right down the street from my work so I will head out there from time to time to grab lunch. I also use to cut through the town to catch the Turnpike. It is a small town that has some nice business and homes. Watch your speed because the police will ticket you if you go more than a mile above the posted speed limit. I believe there is only one gas station that charges an arm and a leg for fuel. But there are a lot of places to eat and I take my mail here because it is not busy as the one in Hamilton. Stop by on a nice day and walk around and enjoy the place.

I purchased a home in and moved to Allentown a few months ago and couldn’t be happier with my decision. As far as I’m concerned it’s an ideal place to live — a slice of small-​town Americana that’s ~45 minutes from both Philly and NYC. I commute quite a distance and it’s a pleasure for me to be able to park my car once I get home from work and walk/​ride my bike into the village; or the millpond; or the parks. The people are friendly, the restaurants, food, and shops are all fantastic and the location couldn’t be better. I look forward to putting down some roots here.

So many people drive through on their back way (the fisherman’s way) to go down the shore. Allentown in still strugling to come back from the damage caused by hurricane Irene. Sensi Park is not yet open on Connine Pond and The Old Mill is not reopened (as of May 2012). But you must stop if only for Swal’s Dairy Ice Cream– yes its way too rich but have a little scoop– or a great byob dinner at The Alps Bistro-​call for reservations, its tiny and they wouldn’t want to disappoint you. If you have a little more time, this is a historic gem of a village. Go for a walk and scope out all the different architecture. The village is ⁶⁄₁₀ of a mile long with extant Colonial houses, Federal period, charming Italianate and Victorian houses. Peek in the back yards and see some charming barns and coach houses, take a walk through Heritage park and plunge into the pathway along Doctors Creek.
The people in this vilage are remarkably friendly and will talk to you. Woody’s Café in the center of town is a great place for a cup of joe and a conversation with locals.
If you tastes run for something stronger, the porch at DiMattia’s gives you a perch right on Main street. Enjoy!

Loveliness and happiness surround you in this quaint little village. People smile at one another on the streets, and there are wonderful (albeit few) restaurants to visit.
One warning: I’m told that if you speed by even 1 m.p.h., the officers are waiting to stop you from disturbing their wonderful town!

There are very few places in life that you really fall in love with.
This town is one of them.
This is the ideal place to raise a family, work, live and grow old in. It is quaint, idyllic and down right beautiful.
The people are also really nice.
If i could move here, I would