Nazareth
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About Nazareth
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 miles (16 km) west of the Skylands and New Jersey state line, 75 miles (121 km) north of Philadelphia, and 84 miles (135 km) west of New York City.
Nazareth travel guide
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 74 miles (119 km) south of Nazareth.
By bus Allentown Bus Terminal in Allentown is the primary bus terminal for Nazareth.
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.
Getting around
By limo A&A Limousine Service, ☏ +1 610-261-3838 or ☏ +1-800-281-5911 J&J Transportation, ☏ +1 610-776-1516 or ☏ +1-800-726-5466 Your Way Taxi & Limo, ☏ +1 610-435-8294
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
Martin Guitar. M-F 9AM-4:30PM. In Nazareth is the global headquarters for C.F. Martin & Company, which manufactures Martin guitars. Martin guitars are handmade instruments that once were made by artisans who apprenticed for years to learn their trade. Now, Martin Guitars are made largely on an assembly line monitored and assisted by workers, computers, and lasers. Assembly lines at Martin were instituted to lower costs, improve speed of production, and compete with foreign manufacturers, without which efforts it is said that the company would have ceased to survive. Take a tour and see how these famous guitars are made. Pre-registration (available on the website) is required. 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.
Rios Brazilian Steakhouse, 127 S. Broad Street, ☏ +1 610-614-1018. "Rodizio de Churrasco" all you can eat buffet, salad bar and a lavish variety of meats (15-20) served off skewers, typical drinks and homemade desserts. For places to eat near Nazareth, check the listings on the Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton pages.
Drink & nightlife
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.
Go next
Other Lehigh Valley locations Allentown, 15 miles (24 km) Bangor, 12 miles (19 km) Bethlehem, 9 miles (14 km) Easton, 7 miles (11 km) Emmaus, 24 miles (39 km) Fogelsville, 23 miles (37 km) Hellertown, 15 miles (24 km) Phillipsburg, NJ, 10 miles (16 km) Slatington, 18 miles (29 km) Whitehall Township, 15 miles (24 km)
Regional cities and locations Atlantic City, 136.8 miles (220.2 km) Harrisburg, 94.7 miles (152.4 km) New York City, 84.3 miles (135.7 km) Philadelphia, 74.8 miles (120.4 km) The Poconos, 41.3 miles (66.5 km)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.