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Christkindlmarkt

Spring and Main Streets, Bethlehem, PA
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Ranked #5 of 7 shopping in Bethlehem
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Activities: Shopping
Traveller Description: Christkindlmkt is a Bethlehem Tradition.  Set up in two large tents by the river, the Christmas fair features song, dance, food, crafts, and holiday... more »
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Allentown, PA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

Unfortunately, I was not impressed with my visit to Christkindlmarkt. Growing up in the Lehigh Valley, it's an event that everyone talks about, and so I expected a magical Christmasy wonderland where I could spend a nice afternoon with my best friend. Instead, we paid $10 each to get in to what is basically a Christmas craft show. I had... More

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Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

Went through in an hour. Really overpriced admission for what it is. Most vendors were less than cheery. Products not near as nice or unique as most craft festivals. Went once and wouldn't go again.

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Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

We would simply not miss this mart. We find gifts for everyone on our list and we always get the oils and dips for the holidays. We actually stock up for the year. There are always new vendors and of course the regulars from year to year. Lots of food and ice sculpting is always interesting to watch.

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NE USA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

We enjoyed our December afternoon at Bethlehem's Christkindlmarkt. I have lived in Europe and had a friend visiting from Switzerland and we found this comparable to some smaller town's Christmas Markets. From reading others' reviews I feel we had a great day, as we made several purchases, had attentive sales personnel and helpful vendors, and enjoyed some yummy treats. We... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

This is a small market in the middle of the town and the stuff we get to buy here is unique. I would recommend spending 3-4 hours here. There is lots of food on offer and there are around 150 stores. The stuff here is very unique. I was a bit annoyed that they charge $8 for entry and you... More

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Luvtravels33
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

We were somewhat unimpressed with Bethlehem, Pa. We visited 10 days before Christmas. "Christmastown" was not open because - even this close to Christmas - it is only open Friday-Sunday. So, Christkindlmarkt was one of our last hopes for something unique and special in Bethlehem. We come from a small community, but the region is big on arts and craftmanship.... More

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Princeton, NJ
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2012

I left feeling like this was a shoddy attempt to make a great Christmas experience-- We went the weekend before Christmas and there was no energy. It may have been that the vendors were skeptical about sales. The vendors themselves are not very helpful- if you want, you can get it, if not, they really didn't care. Too expensive- not... More

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New Ringgold
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2012

If I hadn't been to other craft fairs, I would probably give this a better rating. However, by comparison, this craft fair is much smaller than most others I've been to in eastern Pennsylvania, and the cost of admission is just as expensive. You can see this entire show in two hours, which was disappointing, since I drove an hour... More

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Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

Lots of unique items to see and purchase, a good opportunity for different gifts for you and others! Can get very crowded, making browsing difficult, also admission seemed a bit $$. Easy to find, convenient parking..worth a visit!!!!

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Milford,Pa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012

Now that the Christkindmarket has moved to the old Bethleham Steel complex it is even better. There is plenty of parking and the light show on the old steel towers was great. They still have great booths and places to eat and my wife and I love to make the trip every year to get unique christmas gifts.

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