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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Easton’s oldest building, the 1753 Bachmann Publick House contains the last remaining Northampton County colonial era courtroom.
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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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College Hill Historic District
College Hill area is in the city of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania at Lafayette College.
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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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Re-live the past and celebrate the historic reading of the Declaration of Independence that took place in Easton's "Great Square". Watch history come alive in Historic Downtown Easton!
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This trailhead is located at the confluence of the Lehigh and Delaware Rivers.
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This trailhead provides access to the canal towpath within Hugh Moore Park, as well as the D&L Trail.
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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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Audio, visual and interactive exhibits on canal history, technology and regional history.
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Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society
For more than 100 years, members of the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society have preserved the past, served the present, and shaped the future of Northampton County.
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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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Palmer Township Recreation Trail
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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The Sigal Museum is a vibrant collection of colorful, interactive exhibits that bring home the exciting story of Northampton County within American history. View never before seen exhibits and artifacts and see local history in a whole new light!
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See Crayola crayon and marker manufacturing demos. Hands-on activities. Ever-changing exhibits.
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This trailhead offers a picnic area, playground, and a few camping spaces (by permit only).
