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Slatington is a borough in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The borough lies in the center of the highly populated Northeast megalopolis region of the U.S., 27 miles (43 km) west of the Skylands and New Jersey state line, 69.6 miles (112.0 km) north of Philadelphia, and 100 miles (160 km) west of New York City.

Understand

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Slatington, originally inhabited by the Lenape Native American tribe, is a small Lehigh County town located about 30 minutes northwest of Allentown. Named after the prosperous slate industry once housed there, Slatington is home to roughly 4,200 residents (2020 Census). Although there are a lack of activities to do within Slatington, there are plenty of nearby outdoor attractions and nature trails to explore the beauty of Pennsylvania.

Get in

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By plane

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Main terminal at Lehigh Valley International Airport, 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Slatington in Hanover Township

By train

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30th Street Station in Philadelphia
  • 3 30th Street Station, 2955 Market St., Philadelphia, toll-free: +1-800-872-7245. This major East Coast United States train station, the third-busiest Amtrak station in the United States, is 69 miles (111 km) southeast of Slatington. Cars are available for rent inside the station. 30th Street Station (Q224214) on Wikidata 30th Street Station on Wikipedia 

By bus

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By car

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Pennsylvania Route 873 is the primary artery through Slatington. From Allentown, a driver would take Pennsylvania Route 309 North to Schnecksville and then continue onto Route 873. The journey would take about half an hour.

From the north, Route 873 is accessible from Pennsylvania Route 248, which runs between Lehighton and Easton.

Get around

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  • 1 Fireman's Drinking Fountain. Located in the heart of Slatington, the statue is a symbol of volunteer service, vigilance, and humanity. The fountain is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (updated Jul 2015)
  • 1 Lehigh Valley Zoo, 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, ☏ +1 610 799-4171. Small, yet affordable attraction. This zoo is very welcoming with many creatures. March: $11, children under 2 free; April-October: adult $16, senior 65+ $15, children 2-11 $14. Lehigh Valley Zoo (Q6518868) on Wikidata Lehigh Valley Zoo on Wikipedia (updated Nov 2021)
Blue Mountain Resort in neighboring Palmerton
Christmas lights at Lehigh Valley Zoo in neighboring Schnecksville
Walnut Street Bridge, a historic bridge built in 1925

Outdoor activities

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Numerous outdoor biking/hiking trails converge near Slatington along the Lehigh River.

  • 2 Lehigh Gap Wildlife Refuge & Osprey House, 8844 Paint Mill Rd, ☏ +1 610 760-8889. Located near where the Appalachian Trail crosses the Lehigh River, the wildlife refuge contains a series of trails along the Blue Mountain on the Slatington side of the Lehigh River. Lehigh Gap (Q6518806) on Wikidata Lehigh Gap on Wikipedia (updated Jul 2015)
  • 3 D&L Trail, Main & Railroad Streets (Parking is available at the intersection of Main & Railroad Streets, only yards away from the bridge across the Lehigh River to Walnutport.). 165-mile route that simulates the journey of anthracite coal from Pennsylvania's Coal Regions to the Philadelphia suburb of Bristol (Pennsylvania). Free. (updated Jul 2015)
  • Slate Heritage Trail (Accessible from the D&L Trail). A 3.3 mile "Rails-to-Trails" project, the heritage utilizes the former Lehigh Valley Railroad right-of-way. Free. (updated Jul 2015)
  • 4 Blue Mountain Ski Area, 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton, ☏ +1 610 826-7700. While best known as a ski resort, Blue Mountain offers family-friendly outdoor events during the summer as well, including laser tag, mountain biking, and disc golf. (updated Jul 2015)
  • 5 Northern Lehigh Swimming Pool, 2nd St Ext, ☏ +1 610 767-1355. A public pool for residents and visitors to cool off during hot summer days. (updated Jul 2015)
  • 6 Victory Park. A small park offering a large playground for children to play as well as a pavilion with tables for picnics. (updated Jul 2015)

Slatington lacks major shopping outlets. The nearby communities of Walnutport and Whitehall Township provide more opportunities for shopping.

Budget

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  • 1 China Inn, 619 Main St. (updated Jul 2015)
  • Country View Diner, 6210 PA Route 873, ☏ +1 610 760-1740. (updated Jul 2015)
  • 2 Mama's Pizza, 655 Main St, ☏ +1 610 767-9441. (updated Jul 2015)
  • 3 Sal's Pizza, 102 Main St, ☏ +1 610 760-1007. (updated Jul 2015)
  • 4 Slatington Diner, 662 Main Street, ☏ +1 610 767-7407. (updated Jul 2015)
  • 5 Chris & Eli Family Restaurant, 7115 PA Route 873. (updated Mar 2024)

Drink

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  • 1 Slate Mill Tavern, 751 Main St, ☏ +1 610 224-9177. (updated Mar 2024)

Sleep

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There are no hotels or lodging in Slatington. The closest available lodging is located in nearby Danielsville.

The nearest chain hotels are located in Allentown and Lehighton.

Connect

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Tourist information

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Phones

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In Slatington, 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.

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Other Lehigh Valley locations

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Leaving Slatington is very much the same as coming in. You can leave by the LANTA bus system or by car taking Route 873 to Route 309 into Allentown. Slatington is also an entry point to Pennsylvania's Coal Region and the nearby towns of Lehighton and Jim Thorpe are accessible via PA Route 248 and US Route 209.

This city travel guide to Slatington is a usable article. It has information on how to get there and on restaurants and hotels. An adventurous person could use this article, but please feel free to improve it by editing the page.
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