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holiday guide                                                               in Downtown
                                                                                                                                 Allentown’s
                                                    shineMakeyourcelebration                                                     City Center

Photo by Peter Gourniak                                                                                                          Overlooking center square with a beautiful view of
                                                                                                                                 South Mountain, the sophisticated Liberty Room is
                                                                                                                                 set on the third floor of the Renaissance Hotel in
                                                                                                                                 The Dime restaurant. The space can accommodate
                                                                                                                                 up to 70 guests and is decorated with a wall of
                                                                                                                                 wine bottles. The authentic large sliding barn door
                                                                                                                                 can be closed for privacy or left open to blend into
                                                                                                                                 the restaurant for a more lively atmosphere.

                         Photo by Peter Gourniak                                                                                                                                                         Photo by Frank Smith

                                                                                                                                 HUSH, hidden in the back of ROAR Social House, is a cozy, energetic
                                                                                                                                 speakeasy across the street from the city’s bustling arena. HUSH’s
                                                                                                                                 historic building has been transformed into one of the Lehigh Valley’s
                                                                                                                                 most striking dining spots, and can fit parties of up to 50 people.

                                                    Renaissance by Marriott Allentown is here to share your holiday joy with
                                                    event venues of every size. From the elegant ballroom (pictured above)
                                                    to its chic Penn Room, the hotel offers a flexible and stylish space to
                                                    fit your needs. The ballroom can hold up to 250 for a seated event, has
                                                    access to a terrace overlooking Center Square, and room for a dance
                                                    floor and stage for entertainment.

                         Photo by Andrew Robertson                                                                                                                                                       Photo by Frank Smith

                                                    Roey’s Paintbox, located on The ArtsWalk, is really a social club where      Celebrate the holidays with the freshest ingredients prepared daily
                                                    painting takes place. The studio offers painting parties Thursdays through   at Centro. Located just off Sixth Street on Hamilton Street, Centro
                                                    Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reservations are required for the parties,   serves the finest northern and rustic Italian cuisine. Centro’s
                                                    where step-by-step instructions are given for creating a featured painting.  seasonal and house specialties, freshly made pasta and risotto,
                                                    Roey’s can accommodate parties of up to 25 people.                           shareable dishes like its stone-fired oval pizzas, and its homemade,
                                                                                                                                 traditional Italian desserts will make your party special. Centro can
                                                                                                                                 accommodate parties of 25 to 50 people.
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