Easton (Pennsylvania) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and the county seat of Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
About Easton (Pennsylvania)
In 1736, Thomas Penn (William Penn's son) surveyed the area and Easton was founded in 1752. Prior to that, Easton had been known as "Lechawitauk", meaning "The Place at the Forks." On July 8, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was read in Easton's Centre Square, one of three public readings of the document. Every year, Easton celebrates this historic event with its Heritage Day celebration, held in July. Easton became a primary commercial location during the canals and railroads era of the 1800s. The Delaware, Morris and Lehigh Canals were vital for transportation of goods. The railroads replaced the canals for transportation and five railroads served Easton. The city had a strong German heritage. During Prohibition, it was known for nightlife and had plenty of liquor and a large number
Top Attractions in Easton (Pennsylvania)
Explore the best things to see and do in Easton (Pennsylvania):
- ★Crayola Factory
- ★Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
- ★Easton High School sports
- ★Moyer Aviation
- ★National Canal Museum
- ★Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society
- ★Riverview Country Club
- ★Sigal Museum
Where to Eat in Easton (Pennsylvania)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴3rd & Ferry Restaurant and Bar
- 🍴Angelo's Restaurant
- 🍴Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti
- 🍴Green Harvest Food Emporium
- 🍴Josie's New York Deli
- 🍴Marblehead Grille & Chowder House
Where to Stay in Easton (Pennsylvania)
- 🏨Hampton Inn
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
- 🏨The Grand Eastonian Suites Hotel
- 🏨The Lafayette Inn
- 🏨TownPlace Suites Bethlehem Easton
Easton (Pennsylvania) Travel Guide Sections
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