Whitehall, PA Road Trips
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Trip Routes
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Longest Drive
193.3 mi
McMurray, PA
Quickest Drive
4h 33m
McMurray, PA
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Whitehall, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
14,863
Median Income
$85,000
Median Home Value
$229,200
Median Age
43.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Whitehall, PA
A sampling of people born in Whitehall, PA.
Arthur Young
1741–1820
English writer (1741-1820)
Francis Godolphin, 2nd Earl of Godolphin
1678–1766
British politician (1678-1766)
Willem Bentinck
1704–1774
Dutch politician (1704-1774)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Whitehall, PA.
Equestrian statue of the Duke of Cambridge
statue in Whitehall, London
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Traveler Guide to Whitehall, PA
Whitehall Township is a suburban township near Allentown in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The township is 64.1 miles (103.2 km) north of Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the United States, and 93.7 miles (150.8 km) west of New York City, the nation's largest city.
1 George Taylor House, 35 S Front St, Catasauqua. George Taylor, signer of the Declaration of Independence built this Georgian Style House in 1768. It is one of the last remaining homes of the original signers. The Taylor House was restored under the direction of John K. Heyl in 1966-1968 and is now open to visitors as an historic house exhibit. For more things to do in the area, check out the Allentown, Bethlehem, or Easton pages.
[[File:Dorney Park Steel Force Thunderhawk.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom's Steel Force and Thunderhawk roller coasters in neighboring Allentown. Steel Force is the eighth tallest steel roller coaster in the world with a first drop of 205 feet (62 m) and a top speed of 75 miles per hour (121 km/h). Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is located at 4000 Dorney Park Rd. in Allentown. Whitehall is primarily a shopping and dining town, centered around MacArthur Road. However, there are a few "hidden" things to do: There's the Ironton Rail Trail for hiking, biking, jogging. Connected to the Ironton Rail Trail is the Whitehall Parkway, over 100 acres to fish, hike, watch birds and even see some historical buildings. Roller skating. At Skateaway/Whitehall Family Skating Center just off MacArthur Rd on Lehigh St Ice skating. At The Rink/Lehigh Valley Ice Arena Bowling. At Jordan Lanes There's Wisecrackers Comedy Club at the Ramada hotel but must be 21 to enter For more things to do in the Lehigh Valley, check out the Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton pages.
Dunderbak's, 121 Lehigh Valley Mall (inside the Lehigh Valley Mall), ☏ +1 610-252-1519. Where every day is Oktoberfest. Spice India, 2407 Mickley Ave, ☏ +1 610-432-0980. Indian cuisine. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch available. BYOB. Outdoor seating available. Due to the abundance of shopping, restaurants line the main drag of Whitehall, MacArthur Road, and shopping centers. Dining options include: Fast food chains including Burger King, KFC, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Chuck E. Cheese's, Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, and the only White Castle location in Pennsylvania Other national chain restaurants including Perkins, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Chili's, Friendly's, Panera Bread, Longhorn Steakhouse, Old Country Buffet Still more restaurants include City View Diner, Bonefish Grill, Bravo! (italian), Whitehall Diner
Ramada, 1500 MacArthur Rd (Route 145 North/MacArthur Road exit off Route 22), ☏ +1 610-439-1037. Newly renovated. Across from the Lehigh Valley Mall. Restaurant and comedy club onsite. Check out the listings on the Allentown page for many additional hotel options.
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. 30th Street Station in Philadelphia is 63 miles (101 km) southeast of Whitehall Township. Allentown Bus Terminal in Allentown is the primary bus terminal for Whitehall Township. From the east/west, use Route 22 to Route 145 N./MacArthur Rd. From the north/south, use Route 145. From the north/south, use Route 33 south to Route 22 West to Route 145 N./MacArthur Rd. From the north/south, use Interstate 476 (Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike) to Route 22 East to Route 145 N./MacArthur Rd.
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 If you don't have a car of your own, the easiest way to get around is by LANta bus.
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