off i-476, this casual hotel is 6 miles from beltzville state park and 5 miles from asa packer mansion. freebies include parking and hot breakfast (or weekday breakfast bags to go). minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers, plus flat-screen tvs, and both full and lap desks (for working on the bed) are offered in each room, as well as free wi-fi and custom-designed beds. there's an indoor pool, plus a hot tub and an exercise room. other amenities include a 24/7 business center and a meeting room. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Lehigh Valley International Airport 36 min
Lehigh Gap Nature Center (15 min) Trail running, wildlife, nature, and running Beltzville State Park (6 min) This 3,002-acre park offers a trout stream, a sandy beach, picnic spots & 15 miles of hiking trails. Blue Mountain Resort (20 min) Mountain resort offering snow sports in winter, plus other seasonal activities year-round. Whitewater Rafting Adventures (18 min) Outfit for rafting trips on class 2 & 3 rapids on the Lehigh River, plus paintball & bike rides. Asa Packer Mansion Museum (11 min) Grand Italianate mansion with original Victorian decor, built in 1861 & open for tours. Glen Onoko Falls (18 min) This steep, tree-covered path for hikers features multiple waterfalls & scenic views. Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway trademark of Reading & Northern Railroad (11 min) Round-trip rides on an early-1900s diesel train following a river past sheer cliffs & forests. Old Jail Museum (13 min) Dating from 1871, this 2-story jailhouse delves into the history of past inmates on its tours. Mauch Chunk Lake Park (19 min) Picturesque park for seasonal activities, including fall hayrides, camping & warm-weather swimming. St Mark & John Episcopal Church (13 min) Beltzville Lake (8 min) Hawk Falls (14 min) A 25-foot-high waterfall in a state park with a bridge accessed via a forest trail. Country Junction - World's Largest General Store (8 min) Pocono Whitewater (16 min) Rafting, adventure, and river Lehigh Gorge State Park (19 min) Park along the Lehigh River with miles of multiuse trails & activities such as whitewater rafting. |