May 19, 2009

America On Wheels An ideal Stop For Day-Trippers, Valley Visitors

AllentoNote to Media: The America On Wheels museum of over-the-road transportation makes an ideal segment for a "One-Tank-Trip" broadcast or a "My Favorite Places" story feature. To learn more or make arrangements for an interview, taping or photo session, contact Executive Director Linda Merkel at 610-432-4200 or director@americaonwheels.org.

Allentown, Pa - Sporting a prime location in the heart of Pennsylvania's third-largest city with convenient access to multiple interstates, highways and main roads across the Lehigh Valley, America On Wheels (AOW) makes an ideal destination for vacationers, day-trippers and other visitors to the region.

Easily accessible to a half-dozen other renowned cultural institutions in Allentown, AOW celebrates our nation's love affair with motorized and non-motorized over-the-road transportation and its permanent exhibits range from the Nadig - one of America's first automobiles, produced in Allentown - to the massive Mack Trucks that helped America become the most powerful nation in the world.

The current changing exhibit, which is in place until late Fall 2009, is "The Bulgari Collection of Automotive Elegance," featuring more than a dozen classic pre-World War II American automobiles owned and restored by Italian jewelry magnate Nichola Bulgari. In addition, the museum now features one of the original Ford Mustang 'concept cars" - harkening back to the popular muscle car shepherded into production by Allentown native Lee Iacocca. "America On Wheels is a perfect destination for families and automobile enthusiasts of all ages," said Executive Director Linda Merkel. "We have something for everyone, from the class of the Bulgari collection that evokes the romance of a bygone day to the heavy-duty muscle of the big Macks."

In addition, visitors can obtain a "City Scenes" card at AOW and several other cultural institutions throughout downtown Allentown and receive discount admission and prices at museum gift shops.

Memorial Day weekend visitors can also AOW also hosts a number of auto-related events aimed at motor vehicle enthusiasts of every stripe. On May 30, come see the "Scooter Cruise" and participate in the "Scoot For Food" to benefit local charities and stay to see the exquisite automobiles of the "Concour d' Elegance Road Tour" from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

On June 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. visitors can see "Lights, Sirens, Speed - An Exhibition of Classic Police Cars" and on June 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the museum will host the second "America On Wheels Road Jamboree," featuring a wide variety of vehicles, live music and radio broadcasts and food vendors. On June 22 from noon to 2:30 p.m. Jay Sowers will present "Route 66" featuring photos and stories from his trip on the iconic American highway from Chicago to Los Angeles in a 1962 Corvette.

AOW also offers hands-on playtime exhibits and learning centers for the children and a souvenir shop for race fans and anyone with an affinity for our automotive legacy.

Purchase your museum tickets by visiting the America on Wheels Museum. For more information, call the museum staff at 610-432-4200, e-mail your questions to info@americaonwheels.org or go to www.americaonwheels.org. Ticket prices, which include admission to the Community Program, are $7 for adults, $5 for senior citizens; $3.50 for children ages 6 to 16. Children 5 and under are free.

For More Information:
Linda Merkel - Executive Director
America On Wheels Museum
5 N. Front St. Allentown, PA
(610) 432-4200
director@americaonwheels.org
www.americaonwheels.org