Slatington, PA Road Trips

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.

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. (updated Nov 2021)

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. (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)

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)

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

There are no hotels or lodging in Slatington. The closest available lodging is located in nearby Danielsville. The Lodge at Woodstone Country Club, 3777 Dogwood Rd, Danielsville, PA, ☏ +1 610 760-2777, fax: +1 610 760-2770, [email protected]. (updated Mar 2024) The nearest chain hotels are located in Allentown and Lehighton.

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, 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Slatington, 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. 2 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL IATA), ☏ + 1-800-PHL-GATE (745-4283), [email protected]. A second option is Philadelphia International Airport, which is 77 miles (124 km) southeast of Slatington. 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) 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. 4 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