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Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor

Bethlehem, PA

Settlement patterns, from Native Americans to today's immigrants, continue to change the patterns in the tapestry known as the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor. It began because of the magnificent scenery and the discovery of the widest range of natural resources found anywhere in the world. Unmatched extraction of natural resources changed the landscape but nature prevailed in many places, erasing any sign of industry and in some cases even of the communities that once existed. Unsurpassed recreational opportunities lead one through bucolic countrysides, rugged mountains and lush valleys as well as through teeming communities filled with over 50 types of ethnic flavor. Visit sites offering a look into these stories, recreation of every kind, breathtaking scenery and a trail system that links many of the attractions together. Enjoy ethnic and musical celebrations, walking tours through communities with rich and colorful histories, and museums describing the industries, people and wildlife that share this special place.

CONTACTS

Email - DELE_Commission@nps.gov

Fax- 610-861-9347

Write to
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
10 East Church Street, A-208
Bethlehem, PA 18018

Phone
Headquarters (TDD) - 610.861.9345

TRAVEL BASICS

Operating Hours, Seasons
Hours vary from site to site

Getting There
PLANE - We are an hour north of the Philadelphia airport. You can land in a Corridor airport by booking a flight into the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport or the Lehigh Valley International Airport.

CAR - One (ten in the future) Landing (VisitorCenter) is currently open, in Easton, Pennsylvania. It is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Located on the Delaware River, Interstate 78 and 22 pass Easton and Interstate 80 passes through Carbon and Luzerne Counties, an hour to the north of Easton. Interstate 81 intersects Interstate 78 an hour's drive to the west. Call for specific directions. While visiting Two Rivers Landing in Easton, plan to visit the Crayola Factory and the National Canal Museum in the same building.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Amtrak has two stations within the Corridor, one in Bristol and one in Doylestown. There is bus service from Philadelphia and New York City to various communities throughout the Corridor.

Weather & Climate
We have four seasons and the temperature varies 10 degrees from one end of the Corridor to the other on any given day. The winters are harsher in the two mountainous northern counties (Luzerne and Carbon) than in the southern-most county (Bucks).

Accessibility
Our heritage and parklands range from the tiny historical societies and old homes to sophisticated museums. It is best to check with each site for special needs.

FEES/PERMITS

Entrance Fee
DELAWARE AND LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR

Each site, park, recreational activity and event has its own fee structure

CAMPING

Various Camping Opportunities
A wide range of lodging and camping opportunities are available within the Corridor, from a gilded age bed and breakfast to primitive camping opportunities.

LODGING

Various Lodging Opportunities
A wide range of lodging and camping opportunities are available within the Corridor, from a gilded age bed and breakfast to primitive camping opportunities.

FACILITIES

Visitor Centers
TWO RIVERS LANDING
Open All Year Tuesday - Sunday, 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

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