check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the 4 casual rooms are individually styled; most offer in-room whirlpool tubs, and some have private entrances and decks, as well as tables and coffeemakers. communal areas include a low-key living room, a dining room and a kitchen. bicycle and kayak storage are available. minimum-stay rules may apply. offering mountain views, this charming hotel is 1 mile from the 19th-century asa packer mansion, 2 miles from the old jail museum and 3 miles from glen onoko falls, a wooded path with waterfalls. a shared deck offers mountain views Lehigh Valley International Airport 46 min
Mauch Chunk Lake Park (12 min) Picturesque park for seasonal activities, including fall hayrides, camping & warm-weather swimming. Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center (5 min) Regional history exhibits in a Victorian church, with industrial & cultural artifacts & a gift shop. Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway trademark of Reading & Northern Railroad (4 min) Round-trip rides on an early-1900s diesel train following a river past sheer cliffs & forests. Beltzville State Park (15 min) This 3,002-acre park offers a trout stream, a sandy beach, picnic spots & 15 miles of hiking trails. Old Jail Museum (6 min) Dating from 1871, this 2-story jailhouse delves into the history of past inmates on its tours. Hawk Falls (15 min) A 25-foot-high waterfall in a state park with a bridge accessed via a forest trail. Blue Mountain Resort (32 min) Mountain resort offering snow sports in winter, plus other seasonal activities year-round. Beltzville Lake (21 min) Whitewater Rafting Adventures (8 min) Outfit for rafting trips on class 2 & 3 rapids on the Lehigh River, plus paintball & bike rides. St Mark & John Episcopal Church (7 min) Pocono Whitewater (11 min) Rafting, adventure, and river Glen Onoko Falls (7 min) This steep, tree-covered path for hikers features multiple waterfalls & scenic views. Lehigh Gorge State Park (8 min) Park along the Lehigh River with miles of multiuse trails & activities such as whitewater rafting. Hickory Run State Park (28 min) This 15,990-acre park has 40+ miles of hiking trails, trout streams & a landmark Boulder Field. Asa Packer Mansion Museum (4 min) Grand Italianate mansion with original Victorian decor, built in 1861 & open for tours. |