Easton, Pennsylvania, USA

Many of the museums and shops we have listed below are in the same block on the town square. There is a parking garage in the next block. Just follow the signs directing you to the Crayola Factory from I-78.

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The Crayola Factory has been popular for many years, especially among travelers with children. You will see how Crayons and other Crayola products are made and there are several activities for kids. The actual factory is no longer on the premises, but the National Canal Museum is. You can see both at a reduced rate.

However, if you can stay a while, the historic district has much more to offer visitors. History and the arts are alive and well here.

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Location

East edge of Pennsylvania
On I-78
Where the Lehigh River flows into the Delaware

River

Across the Delaware River from Phillipsburg,

New Jersey

MapQuest map

Features

Anatomy Academy 610-258-8500

An interactive children's museum

Antique shops
Art galleries
Boutiques
Cafes and restaurants
Campgrounds and RV parks nearby

Check Woodall's guide

Crayola Factory (admission fee) (See photos above)

Demonstrations and activities for kids
www.CrayolaFactory.com 610-515-8000

Delaware Canal State Park (on the Delaware River)

Barge on the
Lehigh Canal
(Mauch Chunk
to Easton)
about 1860

(close-up
of a
portion
of the
same
photo)

This is photo number 1860A0001. Prints are available in our eBay Store.

Easton Museum of Pez Dispensers

Adjacent to the Crayola Factory
More than 2,500 dispensers on display

Gourmet coffee shops
National Canal Museum (admission fee)

In the same building with the Crayola Factory
www.canals.org

Historic homes and public buildings

Iron fence (Click photo to enlarge)
Bachmann Publick House (1753, open to the public)
State Theatre (live performances)
and many others
Guided 1-hour walking tours 610-253-4211

Hotels and vacation rentals in and near Easton

Advantage rate

HotelDiscount

Family Vacation Rentals

Hugh Moore Historic Park (on the Lehigh River)

Hike/bike path
Operating section of canal
Mule-drawn passenger boat, "Josiah White II"
Locktenders House and Museum

Murals

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Northampton County Museum 610-253-1222
Picturesque town square

The windows in the top floor of this building are painted panels that look like glass with a reflection.

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Shops

Visit their on-line store

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Snow skiing (nearby Pocono Mountains, winter)
Theatres (live performances)

State Theatre 610-252-3132 www.StateTheatre.org
Williams Center for the Arts 610-250-5009

Walking Tours (guided, 1 hour) 610-253-4211
Weller Health Education Center

(Interactive museum of the human body)

www.WellerCenter.org

Weyerbacher Brewing Company 610-559-5561

Microbrewery tours. Tastings every Saturday

Hours

Crayola Factory

Tuesday-Saturday 9:30-5:00
Sunday noon-5:00
Some Mondays (See their website for specific dates)

Festival

April: Easton Shad Festival (9 days)

Art show, fishing tournament, mask making, parade,
piñata workshops, poetry readings 610-330-5361

August: Musikfest (Bethlehem) www.MusikFest.org

September:

Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival

(Bethlehem) www.CelticFest.org

Recommended stay

Half to full day

Tourist information

Lehigh Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau

www.LehighValleyPA.org

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Car rentals

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Printed travel maps or download
and print. Rand McNally and others.
Driving directions, wall maps,
globes, nautical charts, atlases

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biking trail maps, topographic maps,
guidebooks, etc. Free trial subscription

National Geographic travel
guides, maps, atlases, etc.

Amusement park tickets

Discount theme and water park tickets

Southern California theme parks

Orlando theme parks and many more

Discounts for U.S. veterans and active duty

Join Veterans Advantage and get discounts on Amtrak, Greyhound, hotels, car rentals, etc. Save up to 70%. Magazine. Many benefits.

Spas and other experiences

Spas, balloon rides, wine tasting, hang
gliding, rafting, adventures in and near
major US cities. Packages make good gifts.

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More travel accessories (Click to see separate page)

Pennsylvania calendars, books, etc. (see ads in blue to the right)

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