Bethlehem, Pennsylvania: Nittany Lion of Steel
A sit-with-me statue of a guy in a bad lion outfit, mascot of the local university sports teams. In front of an abandoned steel mill, which makes for an interesting backdrop.
- Address:
- 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA
- Directions:
- On the north side of E. 1st St. just east of its intersection with Founders Way.
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There is a second Nittany Lion Bench in Bethlehem, in front of SteelStacks. The lion could use a new shoe if anyone can help.
[Andrew, 04/15/2025]Nearby Offbeat Places
Eerily Lit Steelworks Hulk, Bethlehem, PA - < 1 mi.
National Museum of Industrial History, Bethlehem, PA - < 1 mi.
Nittany Lion Bench, Bethlehem, PA - < 1 mi.In the region:
Walk-Thru Giant Heart, Philadelphia, PA - 46 mi.
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It seems odd to put a sit-with-me statue of a guy in a bad Nittany Lion outfit in front of the towering hulk of an old steel mill, but the area is rehabbed with an outdoor cafe and brew pub.