DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS IN ALLENTOWN, PA

Pennsylvania's third-largest city holds 125,000 residents in the Lehigh Valley, where Rust Belt history meets modern revitalization efforts. Snowy winters average 33 inches annually, with January lows around 21°F, while summers peak in the mid-80s. The valley's position between mountain ridges creates distinct weather patterns—cooler than Philadelphia, warmer than the Poconos. The city's diverse population includes long-established Pennsylvania Dutch families alongside newer arrivals, all navigating the transition from manufacturing legacy to service economy.