Be a Lehigh Valley insider with our guides to the most unique restaurants, shops and more

From unique dining spots to trendy boutiques to renowned attractions, the Lehigh Valley has something for everyone.

Whether you’re a longtime resident or a first-time visitor, The Morning Call is dedicated to bringing you all the information on places to go and things to do and see in the Valley and beyond.

So check out our Lehigh Valley Insider’s Guide. This is a constantly growing series on all the best the Lehigh Valley has to offer.

Have an idea for a list or a place that we missed? Email us at goguide@mcall.com.

7 farms to pick your own apples

It’s finally feeling like fall, and that means it’s the best time of year for apple picking. Here are seven Lehigh Valley farms allow customers to pull the delicious fruit right from the trees.

Lehigh Valley insider’s guide: Here are 7 farms where you can pick your own apples

Craving some soup? From soup flights to stew, here are some of the best

There are soup crawls in Emmaus and Bethlehem, dueling Christmas City soup competitions and a local foodie Facebook group regularly sharing soup recommendations and reviews. Now, The Morning Call has joined the conversation.

Here’s our guide to the valley’s soup offerings, from deli selections to pub fare to ramen.

Lehigh Valley insider’s guide: Where to find soup flights and more in the Lehigh Valley

Satisfy your sweet tooth at these Lehigh Valley dessert spots

While you cannot go wrong with a standard ice cream cone, the Lehigh Valley is the perfect place to explore unique four-course cravings, from one-of-a-kind flavor combinations to extravagant presentations and more.

Here are our picks for some of the best places for dessert in the Lehigh Valley.

Lehigh Valley insider’s guide: Unique spots to satisfy your sweet tooth

Craving caffeine? Check out these unique coffee shops

Lavender matcha, anyone? Or would you prefer your coffee with just some cream and sugar?

Any way you’d like it, the Lehigh Valley is a perfect place to drink the brew, whether that’s black, iced, latte or any other style.

Lehigh Valley insider’s guide: The best and most unique coffee spots for your caffeine fix

From art to industrial history, the most interesting museums and where to find them

The Lehigh Valley has a rich culture and heritage, including for art, history and even some sick-looking cars.

Check out our list of where to find them and what they can teach you.

Lehigh Valley insider’s guide: From art to industrial history, here are the most interesting museums and where to find them

Five distilleries worth raising a glass to

When a basic beer won’t cut it, the Lehigh Valley delivers something stronger. Here are five distilleries are mixing up house-made spirits, creative cocktails and plenty of atmosphere.

Lehigh Valley insider’s guide: Five distilleries worth raising a glass to

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