Nazareth (Pennsylvania)

Nazareth is a town in Northampton County in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is comprised of four townships (Bushkill, Lower Nazareth, Upper Nazareth, and the Borough of Nazareth) and was established in 1740. In the Lehigh Valley, Nazareth borders Bethlehem to its southwest. The town lies in the center of the highly populated Northeast megalopolis region of the U.S., 10 mi west of the Skylands and New Jersey state line, 75 mi north of Philadelphia, and 84 mi west of New York City.

By plane




By car
From Interstate 80
 * Route 33 South to Route 512 East
 * Route 611 South to Route 512 West to 33 South

From Interstate 78
 * Routh 33 North to Route 248

From Route 22
 * Route 191 North

From the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 476)
 * Route 22 East to Route 191 North

By bus
Greyhound to Bethlehem. Take cab or car from there.

By limo

 * A&A Limousine Service, or
 * J&J Transportation, or
 * Your Way Taxi & Limo,

See

 * Whitefield House. This home presented through the Moravian Historical Society provides outstanding educational opportunities for those interested in history, religion, art, and natural history. Many of the items on exhibit are one of a kind or extremely rare. Among these treasures are scenes from the nativity and passion of Christ, by John Valentine Haidt.
 * Pennsylvania Longrifle Heritage Museum. Relive the history of the Henry's 18th and 19th century gunsmiths through this museum courtesy of the Jacobsburg Historical Society.
 * Andretti Households. As small as it is, Nazareth is the home of Michael, Mario and Marco Andretti, famous racing champions.

For more things to see and experience near Nazareth, check the listings on the Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton pages.

Do

 * Herbs to your Success is a "wellness spa" where you can relax in an oxygen spa, a body wrap, a jelly foot soak, and more. Located at 64 S Main St; +1 610-502-4516.
 * Herbs to your Success is a "wellness spa" where you can relax in an oxygen spa, a body wrap, a jelly foot soak, and more. Located at 64 S Main St; +1 610-502-4516.

For more things to do near Nazareth, check the listings on the Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton pages.

Buy
There are a couple of small shopping spots in the town of Nazareth. If you are looking for something bigger and better, you can shop in the streets of downtown Bethlehem, located 15 minutes away, which has many trendy boutiques. Nazareth is also only 10 minutes away from the Palmer Park Mall and 15 minutes from the Lehigh Valley Mall.

For more places to shop near Nazareth, check out the Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton pages.

Eat
Many pizzerias are located in Nazareth, including the Pizza Joe's and Sicily's Pizza. Beck's Land and Sea is a wonderful seafood restaurant located in Bushkill Township. There are also a few cafe's in the town of Nazareth, which are great for a mid-day quick lunch.

For places to eat near Nazareth, check the listings on the Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton pages.

Drink
There is great night life in Easton, which is only 10 minutes from Nazareth.

Sleep
One place to stay the night while in Nazareth that really gives you the feel of the history of the town is the Classic Victorian Estate Inn, which is a turn of the century Colonial Revival home. (35 N. New Street, Nazareth, +1 610-759-8276) If you would like to stay in a more standard hotel, you can stay at the Hampton Inn Easton, which is located on Easton Nazareth Hwy, less than 5 minutes from Nazareth.

For more places to stay near Nazareth, check out the Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton pages.

Borough offices
Nazareth Borough, 134 S. Main Street, +1 610-759-0202 (phone), +1 610-759-1073 (fax), Email: nazboro@rcn.com

Tourist information

 * Discover Lehigh Valley, 1250 Simon Blvd., Easton,

Phones
In Easton, like all Lehigh Valley locations, you must dial an area code when you place a call. Area codes in the Lehigh Valley are 610 and 484.

Other Lehigh Valley locations

 * Allentown, 15 mi
 * Bangor, 12 mi
 * Bethlehem, 9 mi
 * Easton, 7 mi
 * Emmaus, 24 mi
 * Fogelsville, 23 mi
 * Hellertown, 15 mi
 * Phillipsburg, NJ, 10 mi
 * Slatington, 18 mi
 * Whitehall Township, 15 mi

Regional cities and locations

 * Atlantic City, 136.8 mi
 * Harrisburg, 94.7 mi
 * New York City, 84.3 mi
 * Philadelphia, 74.8 mi
 * The Poconos, 41.3 mi