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Nazareth, PA Road Trips

Plan drives from Nazareth, PA with practical route pages for distance, drive time, fuel cost, road character, and places to stop along the way.

borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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Trip Routes

1

Longest Drive

360.1 mi

Erie, PA

Quickest Drive

6h 56m

Erie, PA

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Nazareth, PA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

6,032

Median Income

$57,551

Median Home Value

$236,900

Median Age

44.5

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Nazareth, PA at a Glance

Founded

1740

Elevation

492 ft

Area

2 mi²

Notable People from Nazareth, PA

A sampling of people born in Nazareth, PA.

Marco Andretti

Marco Andretti

1987

American race car driver

Sage Karam

Sage Karam

1995

American racing driver

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Nazareth, PA.

Whitefield House and Gray Cottage

Whitefield House and Gray Cottage

dwelling in Nazareth Pa.

National Register of Historic Places listed place

City data from Wikidata (Q1022937), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Nazareth, PA

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

1 Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE IATA), 3311 Airport Rd. Allentown, ☏ +1-800-FLY-LVIA (359-5842). This airport lies in the center of the Lehigh Valley, 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Nazareth, and has nine gates, six aircraft holding spots, and two runways. Allegiant Air, American Eagle, Delta Connection, and United Express offer direct flights to Lehigh Valley International from Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Nashville, Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and elsewhere. Car rental services and commercial and public bus services are available for ground transportation from the airport. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL IATA), ☏ + 1-800-PHL-GATE (745-4283), [email protected]. A second option is Philadelphia International Airport, which is 82 miles (132 km) south of Nazareth. An extensive number of domestic and international carriers offer direct flight service to PHL from most U.S. cities, Canada, and a number of Caribbean, European, and Latin American destinations. Cars are available for rent at the airport. (updated Sep 2018) 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 74 miles (119 km) south of Nazareth. Cars are available for rent inside the station. 2 Allentown Bus Terminal, 325 Hamilton St., Allentown, ☏ +1 610-434-6188.

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

Travel tips adapted from Nazareth (Pennsylvania) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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