Hellertown

Getting there

By plane Lehigh Valley International Airport ABE IATA in Allentown lies in the center of the Lehigh Valley and has direct flights from Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Nashville, Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and other domestic locations. Philadelphia International Airport PHL IATA 77 miles (124 km) south of Bethlehem has direct flights from most U.S. cities, Canada, and a number of Caribbean, European, and Latin American destinations.

By train 30th Street Station in Philadelphia is 56 miles (90 km) south of Hellertown.

By bus The primary bus terminal for Bangor is the Allentown Bus Terminal] in Allentown.

By car From the east/west, take Interstate 78 to Exit 67 (Hellertown/Bethlehem), and make a left at the stoplight, regardless of what direction you were traveling. From the south, there are two options. One option is to take Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (North); that has an exit in nearby Allentown, and Hellertown can be accessed by taking the turnpike to the Lehigh Valley Interchange, and getting on Interstate 78 west from there. Another option is to take Route 309 North to Interstate 78 west, and follow to exit 67. From the north, there are also two options. Once again, the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike can be taken to the Lehigh Valley Interchange, and from there take Interstate 78 west to exit 67. The other option is to take Route 33 South (which runs from Interstate 80 in Mount Pocono to Interstate 78 in Easton) to Interstate 78 east, then exiting at #67 for Hellertown/Bethlehem.

Getting around

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By bus The town is also served by LANTA (Lehigh And Northampton Transportation Authority) Buses via the Westgate/South Bethlehem Line (Route 215). Bus routes and stop schedules are accessible LANta.

See

Lost River Caverns. Are the main tourist destination of the town. Located underneath the town, the caverns are open to the public to be toured. One can learn about rock formations of the area and purchase their own samples of these rocks at the gift shop. For great panoramic views of Lehigh Valley, take a drive or hike up South Mountain on Lehigh University's campus. The mountain separates South Bethlehem from Hellertown and boasts the Bethlehem Star, illuminating the night sky. One can see the star from most places in Bethlehem and is a great tool for navigating the town. Saucon Valley Farmers Market. Runs from May to November at the borough's Water Street Park every Sunday morning from 9AM to 1PM. It features produce and gift-type accents from all around the Lehigh Valley. For more things to do in the area, check out the Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton pages.

Do

The borough has many parks to enjoy, the main of which being Dimmick Park. The park entrance is located at Depot & Durham Streets in Hellertown, but the parking lot is just a few feet down Durham Street. This park houses a community pool (open June through September; $2-$5 daily admission), many baseball fields, a pavilion, stage, public restrooms and a playground. Hellertown's other notable park is the Water Street Park on West Water Street, between Front Street and Creek Road. It houses another pavilion, walking trails, a bike park, a playground, and a volleyball sand court area. Other, smaller parks in the borough include Third Avenue Park (basketball courts and playground) and the East High Street Playground. The "Grist Mill", as it is locally known, also houses a number of baseball fields on West Walnut Street. Skiing. This is a popular activity in nearby mountains. Most skiing areas are closed seasonally, since snow can usually only be manufactured from about November to April. Bear Creek Mountain Resort and Blue Mountain Ski Area are a short drive away in Macungie and Palmerton, respectively. Larger, world-famous ski resorts, including Jack Frost & Big Boulder, are in the Poconos, about an hour drive north on Route 33 to Interstate 80. The summer provides a great opportunity to float down the Delaware river through Bucks County River Country. In Jim Thorpe, River Adventures Inc. will take you white-water rafting down the Lehigh River. There are numerous lakes, creeks, rivers, ponds, and canals for water sports. For more things to do in the Lehigh Valley, check out the Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton pages.

Sleep

The closest hotel is the Holiday Inn Express, which is in South Bethlehem, but is half a block away from the border with Hellertown on Cherry Lane. The region has over 100 hotels and motels and many quaint Bed and Breakfasts for a quick romantic getaway. Find them on the Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton pages.

Go next

Other Lehigh Valley locations Allentown, 10 miles (16 km) Bangor, 28 miles (45 km) Bethlehem, 5 miles (8.0 km) Easton, 12 miles (19 km) Emmaus, 13 miles (21 km) Fogelsville, 18 miles (29 km) Nazareth, 15 miles (24 km) Phillipsburg, NJ, 13 miles (21 km) Slatington, 26 miles (42 km) Whitehall Township, 12 miles (19 km)

Regional cities and locations Atlantic City, 118.9 miles (191.4 km) Harrisburg, 91.7 miles (147.6 km) New York City, 81.9 miles (131.8 km) Philadelphia, 56.8 miles (91.4 km) The Poconos, 54.6 miles (87.9 km)