The Lehigh Valley is its own thriving metropolis, offering its residents the best of both worlds – beautiful, quiet landscapes and an active, energizing city life. The Lehigh Valley is made up of Lehigh and Northampton counties in eastern Pennsylvania and represents one of the 100 largest economies in America. Its three major cities, Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton, feature all the amenities of a metropolitan area, surrounded by beautiful suburban and rural areas. Conveniently located near other major cities like Philadelphia, New York and Washington, D.C., the Lehigh Valley offers a wealth of options for its residents including outdoor activities, cultural activities and plenty of great dining and entertainment venues. To give you a sense of the Lehigh Valley’s economic strength and impact, its GDP (if ranked as a country) would be 87th in the world!