perched on a hillside with views over the village, this elegant b&b in a grand home dating from 1874 is a 2-minute walk from the lehigh gorge scenic railway. suites add sitting rooms, and some also have fireplaces and/or whirlpool tubs. traditional rooms in the mansion and a carriage house come with free wi-fi, high-thread-count linens and antique furnishings. a breakfast buffet is served in a stately dining room and on a furnished veranda. parking is complimentary. murder mystery weekends and wine-tasting sessions are offered (surcharge). check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a formal study, a lounge and a wood-paneled bar Lehigh Valley International Airport 43 min
Blue Mountain Resort (29 min) Mountain resort offering snow sports in winter, plus other seasonal activities year-round. Hawk Falls (18 min) A 25-foot-high waterfall in a state park with a bridge accessed via a forest trail. Old Jail Museum (13 min) Dating from 1871, this 2-story jailhouse delves into the history of past inmates on its tours. Pocono Whitewater (13 min) Rafting, adventure, and river Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center (9 min) Regional history exhibits in a Victorian church, with industrial & cultural artifacts & a gift shop. Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway trademark of Reading & Northern Railroad (3 min) Round-trip rides on an early-1900s diesel train following a river past sheer cliffs & forests. Asa Packer Mansion Museum (1 min) Grand Italianate mansion with original Victorian decor, built in 1861 & open for tours. St Mark & John Episcopal Church (5 min) Mauch Chunk Lake Park (9 min) Picturesque park for seasonal activities, including fall hayrides, camping & warm-weather swimming. Hickory Run State Park (30 min) This 15,990-acre park has 40+ miles of hiking trails, trout streams & a landmark Boulder Field. Beltzville State Park (17 min) This 3,002-acre park offers a trout stream, a sandy beach, picnic spots & 15 miles of hiking trails. Glen Onoko Falls (8 min) This steep, tree-covered path for hikers features multiple waterfalls & scenic views. Beltzville Lake (20 min) Lehigh Gorge State Park (8 min) Park along the Lehigh River with miles of multiuse trails & activities such as whitewater rafting. Whitewater Rafting Adventures (8 min) Outfit for rafting trips on class 2 & 3 rapids on the Lehigh River, plus paintball & bike rides. |