Easton
Located at what the Lenni Lenape Indians knew as the “Forks of the Delaware”, the city of Easton sits on the banks where the Lehigh and Delaware rivers merge - as it has since the mid-1700s when the frontier town was laid out by William Penn.
Like other cities designed by Penn, the town’s focal point was, and still is, a large central square. The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence outside of Philadelphia, took place in 1776 in Centre Square.
The best place to begin a journey into Easton’s past is Two Rivers Landing, located at Centre Square - just two blocks south of U.S. 22. The Landing is home to the D&L Visitor Information Center, National Canal Museum, and the popular Crayola® Factory - an interactive, family-oriented discovery center where kids can see how crayons are made, create outside the lines and even draw on walls! Other attractions include historic walking tours, concert and theater productions performed by nationally acclaimed stars, horse-drawn carriage rides and plenty of art galleries nestled within the confines of Easton’s history.
Things to see and do in Easton
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Abbey Hill Gallery is located in the schoolhouse of the former St. Peters Church which dates back to the 1800's. It features fine works of Art in several mediums exhibited by contemporary artists.
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The 1753 Bachmann Publick House is a living history house museum dedicated to the education of colonial life and early American history. -
College Hill Historic District
College Hill area is in the city of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
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Connexions Gallery features fine arts and hand-crafted items by local and regional artists and offers a wide variety of musical performances held in the gallery space and in the outdoor sculpture garden on Saturday evenings.
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See Crayola crayon and marker manufacturing demos. Hands-on activities. Ever-changing exhibits.
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Easton Department of Recreation
The city of Easton offers recreational activities for people of all ages.
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The Easton Farmers' Market is a "Producer-only" Farmers' Market located in Easton, Pennsylvania featuring fresh, local produce, flowers, herbs, meat, eggs, cheese, and crafts.
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Come experience the historic charm and spacious suites of the Grand Eastonian Suites Hotel - the ideal location for your short visit or your extended stay in the Lehigh Valley!
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Horse-Drawn Historical Tours of Easton
Historical carriage ride tours. Tours are aprox. 15-20 minutes and 1 mile in length.
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Tour the new Emerick Technology Center, see a restored Locktender's house or ride a canal boat at Hugh Moore Park.
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Located on I-78 westbound, this welcome center serves traveling customers entering Pennsylvania from New Jersey.
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Josiah White II Canal Boat Ride
Ride along as a costumed interpreter pilots a mule drawn boat along a portion of the Lehigh Canal. Learn the history of the canal as you take in the beautiful scenery of the area.
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Lafayette College Art Galleries
The Lafayette College Art Galleries located in the Williams Center for the Arts and the Williams Visual Arts Building serves the educational and cultural programming objectives of the College, and is a community resource.
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Ideally situated near Lafayette College, this elegant mansion was built in 1895. Eighteen antique filled guest rooms welcome travelers visiting the Lehigh Valley's many attractions.
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Audio, visual and interactive exhibits on canal history, technology and regional history.
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Northampton County Recreational Trail
The Parks Division provides for the maintenance, improvement and development of the County's 1,300-acre park system, as well as grounds maintenance at Gracedale, Governor Wolf Building and the Government Center.
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State Theatre Center for the Arts
The State Theatre is a 1500-seat venue that stages over 100 performances a year, providing everything from family entertainment and opera to Broadway and comedy.
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The eight-foot-wide asphalt trail starts near the Easton Area High School and traverses a variety of landscapes including forests, farmland, residential neighborhoods, and the banks of the Lehigh River.
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Located on the Lafayette College campus, the Williams Center hosts the finest performers in classical and world music, jazz, dance, theater, and more.
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Located just south of downtown Easton, this park is along the Delaware River Scenic Drive.
