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It’s February and Lehigh Valley has love in the air!

Here For You Concierge loves to help others feel special (and help you do the same.) We make reservations, research places to go, plan your itinerary, finish your personal shopping for gifts, and anything else to make sure your day is filled with love (and not with stress!). So in that spirit, we put together this list of the top spots here in the Lehigh Valley to take your Valentine, your Galentine, and everyone in between.

1) Chocolate Works

Madison Farms Shopping Center, 4773 Freemansburg Ave D103, Easton, PA 18045

https://www.chocolateworks.com/

Pick out a box of chocolates for your Valentine or get hands-on and dive into the world of chocolate for a unique celebration with one of their events. (Or host your own!) You’ll become a chocolate artist and create one-of-a-kind sweet masterpiece.

2) Split Pine Axe Throwing

627 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101

https://gosplitpine.com/

Split Pine is great for a fun date night. Never thrown an axe before? That’s okay, axe throwing is easy to learn, especially with staff as friendly as Split Pine’s! Don’t forget to bring your favorite brew along with your friends- they’re BYOB!

3) SteelStacks in Bethlehem

101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015

https://www.steelstacks.org/

Steel Stacks holds endless opportunities for fun on its ten-acre campus that’s dedicated to arts, culture, community, and celebrations. They always have different types of entertainment happening from live music, comedy shows, improv classes, movies, and more. Steel Stacks is the perfect host for your date night.

4) Zionsville Antique Mall

7567 Chestnut St, Zionsville, PA 18092

http://zionsvilleantiques.com/

Antique shopping for date night? Yes, please! This eco-friendly business is dedicated to re-purposing, recycling, and reusing pieces from the past. They have something for everyone, and merchandise changes daily so you’ll have a fresh experience each time you visit.

5) Covered Bridge Park

2465 Wehr Mill Rd, Allentown, PA 18104

https://www.southwhitehall.com

Take a stroll along Jordan Creek at the Covered Bridge Park, a great spot for dinner and an activity. Not only do they have beautiful walking trails, but they also have fields for baseball, soccer, and football. You can throw frisbees at their 18 hold disc golf course and end your day with a sunset picnic at one of their three picnic pavilions.

6) Arts Fusion in Whitehall 

2580 MacArthur Rd, Whitehall, PA 18052

https://www.artfusionstudio.net/

Let your inner artist shine through at Arts Fusion in Whitehall. You can book classes ranging from pottery and Mosaic’s, to different types of painting. No experience is required! Everyone is an artist at Art Fusion.

7) Back To The Arcade

3300 Lehigh St, Allentown, PA 18103

https://www.facebook.com/backtothearcadeAllentown/

Take a trip back in time for your date night. Located in the South Mall on Lehigh Street, Back to the Arcade offers both retro and modern video games. You can to play as much as your heart desires for one flat fee. Who wouldn’t love a date filled with skeeball and pinball? You can even win your date a prize from one of their claw machines.

8) Emmaus Theatre

19 S Fourth St, Emmaus, PA 18049

https://www.emmaustheatre.com/

The Emmaus Theatre is a wonderful place to see an arthouse movie or a national flick. They even offer live shows ranging from music to comedy and dancing.

1) Grille 3501

3501 Broadway, West End Allentown, PA 18104

https://www.grille3501.com/

Enjoy a meal and a crafted cocktail at Grille 3501. They offer a “sophisticated yet unpretentious” atmosphere making this restaurant the perfect balance for your date night. You can dine inside, or enjoy their patio and open-air dining. And don’t forget dessert! Try out their S’mores Trifle or their Milk and Cookie Cheesecake to end the night on a perfectly sweet note.

2) Union & Finch

1528 W. Union St, Allentown, PA 18102

https://www.unionandfinch.com/

Union & Finch is the perfect combination of nostalgic comfort mixed with a modern American style bistro. They offer a range of options from casual comfort food and familiar favorites with a twist, to select seasonal items.

3) The Shelby

707 N Krocks Rd, Allentown, PA 18106

https://www.shelbyrestaurant.com/

“Eat, drink, and cheers” at The Shelby. Soak in the fun and comfortable atmosphere in their dining room or outside on the patio. You can start out your meal with one of their carefully crafted cocktails or pick from their wide selections of beer and wine. Pair your drink with their meat and cheese board, and your night is already off to a great start. For your main meal they offer a wide variety of dishes, including vegan and gluten free options.

4) Biaggio Pizzeria & Restaurant

1526 N. Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104

https://biaggiopizza.com/

Check out Biaggio Pizzeria where you’ll be able to taste the love from the Biaggio family in every bite. And don’t let their name fool you, their menu doesn’t stop at pizza. They offer burgers, hoagies, pastas, and more. Their homemade sauce is so delicious that they started a “sauce club” where customers can now bring the Biaggio family’s sauce to their own kitchen.

5) Buckeye Tavern

3741 Brookside Rd, Macungie, PA 18062

https://www.buckeyetavern.com/

The Buckeye Tavern has been in the business of serving customers with their “true hospitality and fine food” since 1735! You’ll be treated like a true guest in their home, enjoying the finest ingredients and service. They offer a wide range of dishes on their menu (and on their gluten free menu!) If you think the food menu has options, wait until you see their drinks. Buckeye’s has a wine and cocktail menu, as well as over 100 beers to choose from. Pair your drink with a cheesecake off of their dessert menu, and you’ll always leave feeling like family.

6) Dolce Patisserie

23 Main St, Hellertown, PA 18055

https://www.dolcepatisserie.com/

Don’t forget dessert! Who are we kidding, who could forget dessert? Especially when it’s from Dolce Patisserie. A place where art and sweetness meet, enjoy hand crafted chocolates, cakes, pastries, and desserts from the kitchen of Chef Alan himself. Chef Alan perfected his culinary skills and returned home to the Lehigh Valley bringing his amazing talent with him. Visit him while you pick up their signature cake or watch him on Food Network’s “Sweet Genius.”

7) Baristi Coffee Roasters

617 N 13th St, Allentown, PA 18102

https://www.baristicoffeeroasters.com/

When you first enter Baristi Coffee you’ll be pleasantly surrounded with the aroma of freshly roasted coffee mixed with the warm atmosphere of a family owned business. Browse their aisles and choose from their premium hand selected coffees and teas. Or you can stay awhile and enjoy your drink in store with a handcrafted sandwich. Don’t forget to pair your selection with one of their speciality pastries. (And check out the menu board- we designed it!)

8) Ice Cream World

https://www.icecreamworld.com/

3512 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103

Ice Cream World is sure to please the whole family. Their menu is bursting with fun with over 60 homemade hard ice cream flavors year round. They even offer soft ice cream and yogurt which pairs amazingly with their water ice. Having a party? Pick up one of their fresh homemade ice cream cakes or bring the party to them! They offer sundae parties that really put the scream in ice cream.

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The Lehigh Valley has amazing opportunities to fill your calendar with dates that everyone can enjoy. At Here For You Concierge we want to remind you to not just save these dates for special occasions. It’s important to make it a habit to consistently go out together with the ones we love most. These are the moments that you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

If you feel like planning a date is just one more thing waiting to be crossed off you to do list, just give us a call. Our team will take care of planning your date or even a whole day of special activities. After you call, the only thing left for you to do will be to enjoy the time with your special someone.

If you have any other suggestions that were not mentioned here, please send us an email to melissa@hereforyoupa.com and your suggestions may be added or used in a future blog.

We hope your have an amazing time on your next Lehigh Valley Date Night!

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