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Easton Farmers' Market
The oldest, continuous open-air farmers' market in the US c 1752. Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm May - October. Live music every Saturday.

  
Larry Holmes
Easton is the home of the former world heavyweight boxing champion who, in honor of the city, fought under the nickname "The Easton Assassin." Larry Holmes continues to reside in Easton running several successful commercial establishments. Including Larry Holmes Ringside Restaurant & Lounge.


Lafayette College
College Hill
Founded in 1826, Lafayette is one of the most respected and academically competitive liberal arts and engineering colleges in America. Visitors are welcome to tour the beautiful 110-acre campus atop College Hill.


Northampton County Museum

101-107 S. 4th Street
Bordered by an exquisite cast iron grapevine fence, gracing the southwest corner of Ferry and Fourth is the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society. The structure was built in 1833 by Jacob Mixsell, and donated to the society in 1928 by his granddaughters.



Jacob Nicholas House
5th & Ferry Streets
In 1807, Jacob Nicholas, a Delaware River Boat Captain, built his home at Fifth & Ferry Streets. Nicholas plied the riverboat on the Delaware River, hauling goods from Philadelphia to Easton.

Local Links

City of Easton

Easton Main Street Initiative

Easton Farmers Market

Arts Community of Easton

National Canal Museum

Third Street Alliance

Historic Easton Walking Tour

College Hill Neighborhood Association

Wilson Business Association, Easton, PA

Downtown Association, Phillipsburg, NJ

Lehigh Valley Convention & Visitor Bureau

Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce

Local Weather

 


Crayola FACTORY
In an effort to meet demand for factory tours and lead the effort to revitalize downtown Easton, The Crayola FACTORY was born. 


Larry Holmes Statue
Coming soon...visit their website for sponsor information.


State Theatre
453 Northampton St
Designed as a vaudeville theater in 1925, the stunning interior was inspired by the architecture of old Spain and Italy. Now completely restored, the 1,500 seat venue stages more than 100 performances a year, providing everything from family entertainment and opera to Broadway and comedy.


Parsons-Taylor House
4th & Ferry Streets
Built for William Parsons in 1757, The Parson Taylor House is a small stone colonial building. It was later inhabited by George Taylor, signer of the Declaration of Independence. In 1906 the Easton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution purchased and restored this historical landmark.

  
1753 Bachmann Publick House
2nd & Northampton St
(exterior viewing only)
The room in the 1753 Bachmann Publick House that served as the Kings Court has been restored to its colonial era appearance.

Bushkill Park - reopening soon
bushkillpark.com

Regional Attractions

Valley Preferred Cycling Center

Martin Guitar Co.

Dorney Park & Wild Water Kingdom

Da Vinci Science Center

Banana Factory Community Arts Center

Allentown Art Museum

Lehigh Valley Zoo & Trexler Nature Preserve

Lost River Caverns

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary

Crystal Cave

Bushkill Falls

 

Lodging

Quality Inn Easton, 185 South Third St., Easton, PA
610.253.9131
  www.choicehotels.com

The Lafayette Inn, 525 West Monroe St., Easton, PA
610.253.4500
  www.lafayetteinn.com

Grand Eastonian Suites Hotel, 140 Northampton St., Easton, PA
610.258.6350 www.grandeastoniansuiteshotel.com

Directions

From Philadelphia: Take the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Route 476) to Exit 56 (old Exit 33 - Lehigh Valley Interchange). Exit to Route 22 East. Follow Route 22 East to the 4th Street Exit (last exit in PA). Go straight through the traffic light at the end of the exit ramp onto Fourth Street. Follow Fourth Street for three blocks until you reach Ferry Street. Turn left onto Ferry Street. Turn left at the next traffic onto Third Street and make an immediate left onto Pine Street. Parking is available at the City of Easton's Municipal Parking Garage (located on Pine Street).

From New York City and Northern New Jersey: Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 14. Follow I-78 West over the toll bridge into Pennsylvania. Take the first exit in PA exit 75 (it's marked "Easton"). Turn right at the stop sign at the end of the exit ramp onto Morgan Hill Road. Bear right at the next stop sign onto Philadelphia Road. Turn left at the next stop sign onto St. John Street. Continue on St. John Street down the hill and over the bridge at the bottom, get in the middle lane. Go straight through the traffic light onto Third Street. Follow Third Street for 1 1/2 blocks and turn left onto Pine Street. Parking is available at the City of Easton's Municipal Parking Garage (located on Pine Street).

From Southern New Jersey: Take the New Jersey Turnpike north to Exit 10. Follow Route 287 to Exit 21 (Interstate 78). Follow Interstate 78 West over the toll bridge into Pennsylvania. Take the first exit in PA (it is marked "Easton"). Turn right at the stop sign at the end of the exit ramp onto Morgan Hill Road. Bear right at the next stop sign onto Philadelphia Road. Turn left at the next stop sign onto St. John Street. Continue on St John Street down the hill and over the bridge at the bottom (get in the middle lane). Go straight through the traffic light onto Third Street. Follow Third Street for 1+ blocks and turn left onto Pine Street. Parking is available at the City of Easton's Municipal Parking Garage (located on Pine Street) 

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