Bethlehem

Christkindlmarkt
Main St
$8; 12 and under admitted free
Th-Sa. 10-8; Su. 10-6.

Christkindlmarkt is a holiday market, named among the world's best, open on weekends during the Christmas season. Handmade arts and crafts are for sale, as well as German and Austrian food, a celebration of the town's heritage.

Cleo's Silversmith Studio and Gallery
21 E. Third St.
''1'' 610 868 7200

Cleo's has the largest selection of handcrafted jewelry in the area. Cleo's was voted best unique gift shop in the Valley.

Donegal Square
534 Main St.
''1'' 610 866 3244
M-Th. 10-530; Fri. 10-8; Sat. 10-6; Sun. 11-4

Features celtic jewelry, music, food, and other Irish and British items.

Main Street Commons
Main St.

A small, indoor shopping mall located at the corner of Main Street and West Broad Street. It features local crafts and stores, such as Aardvark, Franklin Hill Vineyards, and The Blue Cactus. Parking is available via a parking deck or on the street.

Moravian Book Shop
428 Main St.
''1'' 610 866 5481
M-W 10-6, Th-Sa 10-8, Su 12-5

Moravian Book Shop is the oldest bookstore in the country, open since 1745. They sell mostly books, but also souvenirs and Moravian stars, which are popular during the Christmas season.

The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley
2845 Center Valley Parkway
1 610 791 9707
Mon-Sat. 10-9. Sun. 11-6

The Promenade Shops is an outdoor mall and "lifestyle center." The stores are located just south of Bethlehem in a wealthy suburban area. The stores cater to an upscale taste and budget, with stores such as Coldwater Creek, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers and Fresh Market. The complex also contains restaurants and a movie theater.

Westgate Mall
2285 Schoenersville Rd.
+1 610 867-3333
M-Sa. 10-9. Sun. 12-5.

Westgate Mall is an indoor shopping mall, hosting anchors Bon-Ton and Weis Markets. It features over 40 stores and services. It is, to put it lightly, undercrowded, and probably not worth your time.

Shopping at least the outdoor, non-chain store variety in Bethlehem centers on two streets; Main Street in the Historic District and 3rd Street on the South Side. Expect a fair share of mom-and-pop stores and art galleries. If you're just looking for a mall, Bethlehem has two, the Promenade Shops and the Westgate Mall. The former is new and somewhat ritzy; the latter is dead most of the time.

Apotheca Salon & Boutique
101 E. Third St.
''1'' 484 821 1497
Mon. 9-5; Tu-Th. 9-8; Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-3

Features facials, waxing, a color bar and products from Somme Institute, Davines, and USpa, and other accessories.

Seasons Olive Oil & Vinegar Taproom
504 Main St.
''1'' 610 866 2615

Carries a collection of olive oils and vinegars that you can taste before you buy.