Bethlehem Steel Corporation Review

Unique historic preservation and public walkway spaces.

Super cool venue with great acoustics. Went for a big band swing event, probably going to go for Music Fest, which I hear is a great time. Indoor and outdoor stages and dancefloors. Some seating, but bring lawn chairs. At least for the event I went to, there were food vendors, bathrooms, and water fountains.

Really cool place lots of history with lots of new places

An old steel mill that is now some sort of an art installation, this place is weirdly beautiful. The giant iron tubes blast furnaces and chimneys give the impression that you are in the presence of an alien space ship. If you are interested in knowing how iron ore changes into steel then you will love this visit. It could also be a history/sociology tour if you'd like to know what it was to work inside one of the most famous steel plants in the US from a hundred years ago. I was impressed.

Every event that I've attended has been a great experience. My family enjoys our time there.

I've seen this place most of my life but until I visited it, I knew nothing about the history. The people, the work, the accomplishments that have been touched by this place.

The Steal Stacks is an interesting place to visit. You can walk around on the "cat walk" to get a closer view. And they always have some kind of event going on whether it be a band playing or a fundraiser for a worthy cause. I don't live to far from the Stacks so I get the pleasure of visiting whenever I want to. Definitely a must see if your visiting the area.

This place is surprisingly cool. How did they turn a hunk of ugly rusted twisted metal into a sight to behold? I love the elevated walkway. It looks awesome at night & also provides great views. Also, very clean area with tons of events.

What amazing history! Beautifully modified to allow residents and tourists to tour this historical landmark.
To boot, regular entertainment to draw crowds.
Highly recommended for all ages.

I went to see the Golden Girls Christmas Drag Show, and had a blast. I will most definitely be back for the April show!! I can't wait. The actors were amazing, hosts amazing, staff amazing, and pop up bartender amazing!!

Has great history and nice views. Larger than expected venues and events. You will not be bored there's always something new that you will see.

Very unique outdoor venue set in the picturesque landscape of modern industrial ruins

Great venue to hold an offsite corporate event. Their training room holds around 30-40, which was perfect for us. The snacks and lunch they provided were great as well. Obviously, the venue is nice as the backdrop is the SteelStacks, but the inside of the convention area is equally as nice. Looking forward to hosting additional events at the SteelStacks!

So much fun, so much to do ... A true jewel and resource for the valley

Seeing is believing! This place is absolutely magnificent to visit... rich in history and stunning to photograph and explore. If you're heading anywhere near Bethlehem, PA, make sure to stop by and visit... you won't regret it !

Great place to visit and see the old Bethlehem Steel

Went for an outdoor concert while social distancing was in progress. Sat on the lawn area. We were spaced well. The band playing was enjoyable. Some slight reverberations from the stacks themselves but overall a good experience. Would go again in the future

First time ever going to Latin Fest and they go all out. Danced the night away. Free music and great food.

Enjoyed walking among the Steel Stacks to read about its history and impact locally and nationally. I am glad this area is being preserved and hope it continues to thrive as a place to gather, celebrate and reflect for generations to come.

Good atmosphere. There are regularly concerts outside on stage. Outdoor games are there to play. Nice place to walk around an event with family

Absolutely beautiful in its own way. So much history of our country was built in these mills, so awe inspiring.

Great setting. The visuals alone make it a great venue.Went to see the outdoor comedy. Stage was set up well and the safety measures felt appropriate.

Bethlehem Steel Corporation area.A must see for people interested in Industrial History. The Hoover Mason Trestle is a great way. Thank you.

Lots of events and a very historically rich location. The massive systems are a wonder of the Industrial Age.

This is a great place for so many types of events (meetings, weddings, etc). Ample parking available. The Frank Banko movie theater is part of this venue. The annual Musikfest is held here. Definitely worth a visit.

Amazing pile of steel. I drove by for a quick photo opportunity. Parked across the street from it. Transformers was filmed here. That's why I stopped by. It looks creepy and probably creepier at night. It will go nicely in a horror movie.

This place is cool. You can get real close to the stage since they usually cater to smaller bands or you can hang back and chill in the plush grass. The bar and bathroom are nearby too so you're never super far from the action. If you get the chance to actually get onto the snacks, I'd recommend it. Great views

Loads of fun. Dinner at Emeril's Fish House was stellar. Played slots and came out ahead. It was great for a girls getaway weekend.

Miscommunication about where the line to get in was long and annoying, but the concert was awesome!

Was a bit windy for outdoor dining .
Had a great time seeing friends and listening to music .
Fantastic date night too .
Was told my mom's cousin Boris worked at Bethelem Steel in it's hayday .

What an amazing venue! The sights are unbelievable. Saw Yellow Brick Road here and the sound was amazing. Nice to see someone restored a part of Bethlehems historic past.

The staff here is so polite and helpful. It is so clean and accessible.

Looking at the steel mill I thought of all the men and women who put their blood, sweat and tears into this place. Nice to see this non profit wants to keep people aware of what went on here.

Steelstacks is an entertainment center with a movie theater and a channel 39 studio on the old steel mill property, this week was October Fest.

We visited one evening while visiting family in the area. Even though the roads walkway part was closed, it was still a cool experience. The sheer size of not only the stacks but the surrounding complex of buildings is incredible. Great place to walk around for an hour or two.

The double whiskey n coke was on point, and during musikfest it was a chill atmosphere

If you like history and architecture this is a cool place to walk around. There are some museums and art centers that have some nice displays and information yet for us it was walking around the grounds that makes the history more exciting. To see the massive steel manufacturing and buildings up close is really cool. You felt like you could see it in action in its glory days.

Fine public space. Crowd control via ticketing was odd. Needs shade, though. The concrete here is like a pizza stone.

Just an amazing place to visit and learn about. How all the people who worked there were so fearless that they could do that job just blows my mind. It gave me chills just walking around there. Makes me appreciate how easy we have it these days.

Awesome place for concerts with so much history all around you.

This place is awesome. Tons of shops
Thousands of things to look at.. its huge, the food court was great and a fun
Christmas band bringing cheery holiday music to everyone. We will definitely come back next year.

Excellent public music venue outside. Great place to see traditional Bethlehem and hear some great music in a relaxed family atmosphere.

Great place to bring family and friends to enjoy music films drinks and foods.

Great location for a venue but very heavily policed. Went down for a Dirty Heads/SOJA show and there was no where to tailgate or smoke..people were being thrown out from all sides for minor issues. One guy was thrown out for climbing a giant steel arch in the middle of the park. It was completely unmarked and unguarded and no one was hurt. He was respectful and apologetic to the 6 officers they called in, and was still told to leave. Maybe a better place for a family event, it really is a beautiful site.

Pretty cool place - blending industrial decay with the arts - works! Went to the Christmas Market there. Which was fine. Next time we'll come back when it's warmer to explore the decay and downtown Bethlehem.

Went to our annual Christkindlmarkt visit. Not crowded due to weather which was awesome. Great to see some new and returning vendors. Good food and lots of holiday shopping done - unique gifts!

Want the history of iconic Bethlehem Steel! You can do a self guided tour amongst the rusting stacks of the old plant! The welcome center has a movie about the history of the plant and it's workers! Across from the old plant is the Arts Quest center where you can grab a beer and watch a movie

The Visitor Center is informative. The Hoover-Mason Trestle is excellent. Great views of the old Bethlehem Steel plant that closed in the 1990's using an elevated tram trestle that was used to supply material to the plant. Good signage a out the history of steel making and the plant.

Very neat to walk the grounds here at Steel Stacks as well as visit the Arts Quest Center for music, films, festivals, etc.

Awesome concert venue. Not a bad seat in the house.

Not what I was expecting. Horrible parking issues. The band we saw was cool though.

Great idea to preserve and showcase the steel manufacturing, beautiful walk ways, informative vignettes enjoyed our time here to think we were going to pass by?!
Recommend highly.

Went to see a concert. It was awesome. Great vendors

This rusticly beautiful landmark rest in Bethlehem, along the Lehigh river. Historically remembered for making fine steel used in making buildings and skyscrapers throughout PA. Surrounded by several abandoned warehouses almost gives a ghost own feel to the landscape, until you see the casino next door. Today you can get an up close look at what it was like to work in the olden days. Also boasting a music stages, recreation center, skate park,ice rink, bars, and restaurants within walking distance. Bethlehem Musikfest is a must!!!!!

This was the best place to see a concert! The venue is unique and has a very cool vibe. We also got a great price on a room and stayed at the casino next door. There also was free parking. I guess it is possible to walk from casino but was too far for us.

You want great venue with performaces of music and arts, then this is your place. Oh, and not to mention the food! Great food from great chefs switching their menu with the change of every season. The steel stacks is always a good choice for a day with the family.

A great experience. Informative signage, good lighting, and plenty of seats. I can see this amazing exhibit expanding over the years.

Always something going on and things to do. We were skeptical when they first started talking about revamping the old Bethlehem Steel site but they did a remarkable job with history preservation and creating an awesome venue for everything from music and comedy to car and craft shows. Charity walks, movies, or just a place to walk around or hang out and listen to free live music... you name it, they have it.

Every event they have there is an absolute blast. Their staff is also super friendly and helpful.

Excelent place to learn, hang out during the night with the live bands.

Theres so much history and its fascinating to see what happens to big industry when nature takes over again.

I was recently at a concert and someone said that the steel stack are the best venue in the area! I agree! Lovely place to be regardless of the occasion.

Explore the ruins of the huge Bethlehem Steel Mill and museum, now preserved and part of a casino and entertainment center!

Christmas market was wonderful will go back. Many awesome vendors.

I had the opportunity to attend a concert at this venue, Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits a band from Zimbabwe. The place is cozy and intimate and the floor is available for dancing.

Cool public space. The area contains several music and art venues and is integrated well into the old iron mill site. The elevated walkway is a nice addition. It provides a close look at the mill and details the mills history. There are some great views up there as well.

Awesome place to take a walk. Also a great place for Musikfest. Nice venue and theater.

This place is way cool. So impressed by the size of the old Bethlehem Steel Plant. Nice bar inside and even a movie theater.

Steel Stacks is a beautiful place to visit and see beautifully built and see and memories of parts of Bethlehem Steel is amazing it has alot of Family history for me. Mother, Father, Aunt's and Uncle all worked there at one time combined over 100 yrs plus they put into this company very sad to see it shut down I hope it stands for yrs and yrs to come.

Absolutely amazing! A monument to an era of American history.

No place to sit down. I stand or walk all day at work; can I sit down please? Not into gambling!

So much history. My grandfather worked here when I was a little girl. It was awesome to learn a little history and understand what it was like for him and how the plant operated. There was a tree growing up through it too so no matter what, mother nature always wins.

Great event space, Oktoberfest was incredibly disappointing this year compared to last though.

Awesome place to hang out, take photos, and there are lots of events that happen. Also the art quest and sands is in close walking distance.

Great venue. Perfect slope of the grass makes you feel close to the band no matter how far away you are.

Oktoberfest was great. Loved every aspect of the celebration. Food and beer were over-the-top great but pricey. Plenty of parking and friendly people. The old, rusty stacks were not a distraction 4 me but provided exercise with a chance 2 learn about Bethlehem Steel and steel-making in general.

Very cool and historic place. Definitely worth a visit!

Such a cool site. Amazing history behind the SteelStacks. Just another awesome thing about Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Very interesting to see the now quiet steel stacks. Feels like an out of space experience. Many events year round.

This is a great place to visit while in Bethlehem. The walk along the steel stacks provides great views and photography opportunities. There are plenty of places to sit and relax while in the city.

Love visiting Christlkindmarkt every year to start the holidays off with some cheer and unique gifts.