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Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor |
Description:
Settlement patterns, from Native Americans to today's immigrants, continue to change the patterns in the tapestry known as the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor. It began because of the magnificent scenery and the discovery of the widest range of natural resources found anywhere in the world. Unmatched extraction of natural resources changed the landscape but nature prevailed in many places, erasing any sign of industry and in some cases even of the communities that once existed. Unsurpassed recreational opportunities lead one through bucolic countrysides, rugged mountains and lush valleys as well as through teeming communities filled with over 50 types of ethnic flavor. Visit sites offering a look into these stories, recreation of every kind, breathtaking scenery and a trail system that links many of the attractions together. Enjoy ethnic and musical celebrations, walking tours through communities with rich and colorful histories, and museums describing the industries, people and wildlife that share this special place.
Designations:
National Heritage Corridor (November 18, 1988)
Accessibility:
Our heritage and parklands range from the tiny historical societies and old homes to sophisticated museums. It is best to check with each site for special needs.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Boating | Hiking | Snow Skiing | Kayaking | Cross Country Skiing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | And more.
Directions to Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
Plane:
We are an hour north of the Philadelphia airport. You can land in a Corridor airport by booking a flight into the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport or the Lehigh Valley International Airport.
Car:
One (ten in the future) Landing (VisitorCenter) is currently open, in Easton, Pennsylvania. It is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Located on the Delaware River, Interstate 78 and 22 pass Easton and Interstate 80 passes through Carbon and Luzerne Counties, an hour to the north of Easton. Interstate 81 intersects Interstate 78 an hour's drive to the west. Call for specific directions. While visiting Two Rivers Landing in Easton, plan to visit the Crayola Factory and the National Canal Museum in the same building.
Public Transportation
Amtrak has two stations within the Corridor, one in Bristol and one in Doylestown. There is bus service from Philadelphia and New York City to various communities throughout the Corridor.
Attractions:
Sesame Place
Dorney Park
Wildwater Kingdom
Nearby Parks:
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
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Contact Information for Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
10 East Church Street, A-208
Bethlehem, PA
18018
Phone: 610.861.9345
Fax: 610-861-9347
Located in Bethlehem, PA
For more information on Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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