Burnside Plantation
Burnside Plantation
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Part of Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, this beautiful 6.6 acre farm in the city features The homestead of James Burnside, an integral part of the Moravian farming system. Situated in a idyllic park, along the Monocacy Creek, the property contains the 18th and 19th-century farmhouse and summer kitchen, a large garden, two barns, and other outbuildings. Burnside is home to one of the few high horse powered wheels in the country!
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girchbeb
Pennsylvania169 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
This is my second visit. I won't be returning. Just ridiculous that I had to pay Natalie $20 admission for me and my daughter just to get into something where there are vendors where you can buy things. What am I paying for her to walk into the facility? Not a lot of variety of food vendors. I think I counted maybe like four places where you could get a meal. Multiple salsa booths. What did that $20 get me? The ability to walk in and buy stuff. The lady with the therapy dogs was NOT welcoming by the way. Kind of snobby. Not tons of blueberry cuisine. Like two booths maybe.
Written 15 July 2023
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Shawn H
Washington DC, DC413 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
So, to be fair - we came here on Thanksgiving when things were very quiet, and really just strolled through the grounds and looked in some of the buildings. It was a pleasant enough place for a walk among the historic buildings, but wasn't particularly exciting or illuminating otherwise.
Written 8 December 2022
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Chad
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2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Family
Went to the 2022 Blueberry festival. Cost a family of 5, 40$ to get in. There was a few things to see, but we covered the festival in about 45 min. Got a 2 min pony ride for my 4 yo for 5$, and a good chat with the ladies in the kitchen about cooking years ago. Tried to buy a blueberry pie on the way out and was told that unless I pre-ordered, they were sold out. Left empty handed. The beer tent might have improved the experience, but for family entertainment, this festival was a solid 1 star, 2 is generous. Would not recommend for a family.
Written 17 July 2022
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Greg H
United States11 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Couples
Very interesting place to visit. Providing insight to how folks lived during that period of time. Only down side was day we visited re-enactors not present
Written 21 August 2019
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vzescape
Boston, MA933 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Family
We’ve attended this festival every year for the past ten years and it’s usually sunny and hot. This year was our first as vendors and the experience was pretty good - staff was good to work with, cost was reasonable and parking, set up and cleanup was good. It rained both days but people still showed up and everyone seemed to be enjoying the food and activities. Our whole family worked one of the food tents and the staff helped us with everything. The only problem was the hook ups to city electricity was not enough power so we used generator and it got us through. We will try vending here again next year.
Written 25 November 2018
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vhaas887
Bethlehem, PA326 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Family
Burnside Plantation has beautiful old buildings/barns and a spectacular garden. Came here with my family (no teens involved actually) for the Blueberry Fest. It was a little pricey but I believe part of the admission goes to maintenance of the Plantation. My favorite part besides the garden was the small outdoor kitchen where they did cooking demos. Hoping to go for Apple Fest next year!
Written 30 September 2018
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Ronald M
Bethlehem, PA33 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Friends
Burnside is a great place to visit. House shows furnishings from 2 different time periods. High horsepower wheel,in Johnston Barn is also very interesting.
Written 25 July 2018
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The Kerrigan’s
Bethlehem, PA2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Family
We enjoy this festival nearly every year! Blueberries in pies, crepes, and even the beer! This year we were honored to serve our beer.

The Burnside Plantation offers other events year round. Always a good time while learning something new!
Written 23 July 2018
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LisaSecula
Bethlehem, PA1,747 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Family
I have been to the Burnside Plantation for a Girl Scouts event where we toured the house, garden, and barn. It was well-organized, and we learned a lot about local history.

I have also gone to the Blueberry Festival - held annually in July - for the past 3 years. It's a great event. They offer free tours and demonstrations at the Blueberry Festival. They have an array of foods, crafts, vendors, and at least two stages with entertainment. My kids always make use of the free kids' craft tent.
Written 23 July 2018
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Excursion4277
13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Couples
How could I not have known about this gem! My husband and I had a wonderful time going back in time!
Written 22 July 2018
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