i 2007 RE/MAX REAL ESTATE 3021 COLLEGE HEIGHTS BLVD ALLENTOWN, PA

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2 Lehigh Valley Relocation Guide 1 Introduction to RE/MAX real estate 2 Pennsylvania Quick Facts 3 Overview 4 History 5 Government 6 Vehicle Ownership 7 New Resident Information 8 Community Overview Lehigh County 9 Northampton County Education 12 Lehigh County Public School Districts 13 Northampton County Public School Districts 14 Other Schools Health Care Pre-schools and Daycares 15 Private Schools 16 Diocesan Schools 17 Trade and Specialty Schools 17 Colleges and Universities 18 Referral Services 19 i

3 Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy 20 Shopping 21 Shopping Locations 22 Newspapers 23 Radio & TV Full Service Hospitals 19 Children s Services 20 AM Stations 24 FM Stations 24 Television Stations 25 Cable Companies 25 Activities Health Clubs 28 Public Golf Courses Skiing & Snowboarding 31 Local Events Parks and Recreation Areas Attractions Theater, Concerts, Cultural Programs 43 Museums Historic Sites Transportation 48 Buying a Home in Pennsylvania ii

4 Moving Checklist Website Index Lehigh County School Districts Northampton County School Districts Other School Websites Lehigh Co. Township, Borough & City Websites 66 Northampton Co. Twp, Borough & City Websites Websites Ordered Alphabetically iii

5 elcome to RE/MAX real estate and Pennsylvania s beautiful Lehigh Valley! Your decision to relocate to this area at this time brings you to a place of prosperity, culture, and strong values. The Lehigh Valley is richly embedded in our nation s history. Once a principal gateway to the west, our canals moved coal and people to fill an ever-growing frontier. Later, Bethlehem became the second-largest producer of steel in the world, helping build an industrialized nation. Silk, other fabrics, and clothing were manufactured here. Mack Trucks, long a symbol of the strength of a nation, are still made here. Binney and Smith s Crayola crayons color the world. Lehigh Valley public and private schools are among the best in the nation; with more than two -thirds of their graduates continuing their education. Community colleges offer varied programs, specialty centers offer vocational and technical career training, and our colleges and universities are nationally ranked. The Lehigh Valley s residents enjoy city, suburban, and country living. A diversity of home styles, including townhouses, singles, and duplexes offer the home buyer a full range of choices. The RE/MAX real estate business ethic is supremely suited to this dynamic community. Founded in 1984, RE/MAX has become the #1 real estate office in the Lehigh Valley. Our associates average three times as many transactions per year as other real estate salespeople. Our broad range of financing sources means more potential buyers for each home, and a higher mortgage approval rate, resulting in affordable mortgages for more people. 1

6 ur conveniently located office gives us easy access to the entire Lehigh Valley. Our professional staff coordinates all activities and is ready to answer any questions you may have. While you are making your community and home selection and preparing to move, our RE/MAX real estate team is working to make your relocation to the Lehigh Valley as smooth as possibly by coordinating your: Properly prepared agreements of sale Mortgage appointment Appraisal Credit report Deposit of escrow money Mortgage approval and notification of parties Title search and title insurance Homeowner s insurance New deed preparation Inspections Reminder of utilities notification Coordination of settlement Pre-settlement inspection Settlement We also have an on-site title company, Lehigh Valley Hometown Abstract, as well as a partnership with the local branches of Countrywide Home Loans mortgage company. Your relocation to Pennsylvania s beautiful Lehigh Valley will be a satisfying experience because RE/MAX real estate knows how to smooth the way. We re certain that you will find the Lehigh Valley a wonderful place to live. Thank you for choosing RE/MAX real estate to be your relocation expert! 2

7 AREA POPULATION SQUARE MILES Pennsylvania 12,281,054 (2000) 46,055 Lehigh Valley 790,535 (2005 estimate) 726 (calculated) Lehigh County 312,090 (2000) 349 Northampton County 267,066 (2000) 377 G E N E R A L F A C T S Governor Ed Rendell (D) U.S. Senators Arlen Specter (R) Bob Casey, Jr. (D) Time Zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4 Capital Harrisburg Largest City Philadelphia State Motto Virtue, liberty, and independence State Nicknames Keystone State Quaker State Coal State Oil State State Animal White-tailed deer State Beverage Milk State Game Bird Ruffed Grouse State Dog Great Dane State Fish Brook Trout State Flower Mountain Laurel State Insect Firefly Union Admission Rank #2 State Song Pennsylvania State Tree Hemlock State Toy Slinky Tourism is Pennsylvania s second largest industry, surpassed only by agriculture. Other industries include heavy manufacturing, lumber and coal. 3

8 ennsylvania, the second state admitted to the Union, is rich in natural splendor, historical significance, cultural diversity, and industrial strength. One of the mid-atlantic States, Pennsylvania is bordered by the states of New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and Maryland. With a land area of 44,820 square miles, Pennsylvania ranks 33rd in area among the 50 states. The state has 67 counties. Lehigh County in eastern Pennsylvania is dominated by the skyline of the PPL building in Allentown, the county s largest city. Allentown s location also affords easy access to the major metropolitan areas of the northeast. Also centrally located in Lehigh County is the office of RE/MAX real estate, which services the Lehigh Valley area. Our office is located at 3021 College Heights The PPL Building (seen here in the distance) is the tallest building in Allentown. In the foreground is the Albertus L. Meyers Bridge, commonly known as the Eighth Street Bridge. Boulevard, Allentown, with easy access using I-78 or Route 22. If you are traveling by air, Philadelphia International Airport is only an hour s drive to and from the Lehigh Valley, and the Lehigh Valley International Airport is only minutes away from any part of the Valley. Northampton County is dominated by the county s largest city, Bethlehem. Easton, the county seat, is the county s second largest city. The county is one of the most industriallyoriented regions in the nation, producing anthracite coal, cement, and other industrial products. Bethlehem Steel, once one of the world's largest manufacturers of steel, was located there prior to its 2003 closing. Downtown Bethlehem, PA as viewed from Bridge St. Pennsylvania was at the forefront of America s Industrial Revolution. The world s first oil well was drilled in Titusville in 1859, marking the birth of the petroleum industry. Andrew Carnegie established the forerunner of the U.S. Steel Corporation. 4

9 he first occupants of Pennsylvania consisted of some 15,000 members of the Delaware, Shawnee, Susquehanna, and Iroquois Native American tribes. In 1609, English explorer Henry Hudson charted the coasts along the Delaware River, and in 1643 New Sweden governor Johan Printz established a colony north of the Wilmington, Delaware area on Tinicum Island near Chester. The settlement fell into Dutch hands in 1655 and was claimed by the English in In 1681 King Charles II granted William Penn a huge tract of land to be called Penn s Woods, or Pennsylvania. Penn was a troublesome young Quaker, and King Charles II owed his father a huge debt. The 37 year old Penn immediately sailed to establish his city of brotherly love, which is now known as Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Counties Map Pennsylvania attracted increasing numbers of European immigrants in the 1700s. Joining the English, Welsh and Dutch Quakers were Rhineland Germans and the Scotch-Irish. By 1774 Pennsylvania had become the military, economic and political center of the colonies. The first Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia in 1774 and the Second Continental Congress in , where the Declaration of Independence was drafted and approved on July 4, When the Articles of Confederation were endorsed in York in 1777, the 13 Colonies effectively became one nation. On December 2, 1787, Pennsylvania became the second colony to ratify the U.S. Constitution drafted at the Pennsylvania State House in Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia thus becoming the nation s second state. Philadelphia was the national capital from 1790 through Pennsylvania has many historical spots, including Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was drafted and approved; Valley Forge, where George Washington headquartered during the American Revolution; and Gettysburg, where the 3-day battle marked the beginning of the end for the Confederacy. 5

10 he Executive Branch of Pennsylvania s Government includes the Governor s and Lieutenant Governor s Office, Attorney General, Auditor General, and State Treasurer. The State Agencies are: Aging, Agriculture, Banking, Community and Economic Development, Corrections, Conservation and Natural Resources, Education, Environmental Protection, General Services, Health, Insurance, Labor and Industry, Military and Veterans Affairs, Public Welfare, Revenue, State Police, State, and Transportation. State flag of Pennsylvania The Boards and Commissions are: Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Fish and Boat Commission, Historical and Museum Commission, Liquor Control Board, Milk Marketing Board, Public Television Network Commission, Port of Pittsburgh Commission, Public Utility Commission, Securities Commission, and Turnpike Commission. The Legislative Branch is represented by the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives. Courts. State seal of Pennsylvania The Judicial Branch is the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Pennsylvania's two U.S. Senators in the 110th Congress are Arlen Specter and Bob Casey, Jr.. Pennsylvania's U.S. Congressmen for the term beginning January 2007 are Robert Brady (1st), Chaka Fattah (2nd), Phil English (3rd), Jason Altmire (4th), John E. Peterson (5th), Jim Gerlach (6th), Joe Sestak (7th), Patrick Murphy (8th), Bill Shuster (9th), Chris Carney (10th), Paul E. Kanjorski (11th), John Murtha (12th), Allyson Schwartz (13th), Mike Doyle (14th), Charlie Dent (15th), Joe Pitts (16th), Tim Holden (17th), Tim Murphy (18th), and Todd Russell Platts (19th). State Capital Building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 6

11 river s License Pennsylvania motor vehicle operators must be licensed. Cars, mini-vans, light trucks, and sport utility vehicles require one type of license. Motorcycles require a separate license. New drivers must take an eye test, written exam, and a road (course) test. A Pennsylvania s driver s license is good for 4 years and expires at the end of the holder s birthday month. If a driver s license is held from another state, application must be made to the state within 60 days after moving to Pennsylvania. All necessary forms may be obtained at the state web site at or at Driver s License Centers and most notaries, auto clubs and messenger service centers. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation logo. PENNDOT can be found online at ehicle Registration All new residents are required to make application for Pennsylvania title and registration of their vehicle(s) within 20 days of establishing residency in Pennsylvania. Motor vehicle registration is accomplished by applying for vehicle registration at a AAA office, Magistrate (Justice of the Peace), or a commercial license/tags service. The following documents are required at time of registration: A valid title for all of the vehicles you want to register in Pennsylvania, issued in your name, from the state you left; and Proof of Pennsylvania insurance, such as a valid insurance identification card, declaration page of an insurance policy, a copy of a valid binder or a copy of an application for insurance to the Pennsylvania Assigned Risk Plan for all of the vehicles you will be registering. These documents must indicate both effective and expiration dates. A form of personal identification A tracing of the vehicle identification number (VIN) or the verification of the VIN by an inspection mechanic or notary at a dealership. Motor vehicle registrations are renewed annually. Visit the state s website on Driver Services for more information at: 7

12 tilities and Services New residents should arrange for utility service prior to moving into a new residence. Information should be secured directly from the utility companies listed below: Gas Electric Telephone UGI Utilities, Inc 2121 City Line Road, Bethlehem (800) (610) UGI.com PP&L (Pennsylvania Power & Light) 2 North 9th Street, Allentown (800) PPLweb.com Met-Ed (a First Energy Corp. company) 2121 Sullivan Trail, Easton (800) (610) FirstEnergyCorp.com/Met-Ed Verizon Residential (888) (800) www22.verizon.com/residential Some communities in the Lehigh Valley have a different local telephone company providing service for their areas. Trash Disposal Trash disposal service is handled differently in the various communities. To find out about this service in your community, contact your community Public Works Department or the City/Borough Office. Water and Sewer To find out about water and sewer service in your community, contact your community Public Works Department or the City/Borough Office. 8

13 Type of Community Muni. Telephone # Pop. Millage* School District Alburtis Borough (610) East Penn Allentown City (610) ,551 Bldg: / Land: Bldg: / Land: Bldg: / Land: Allentown Parkland Salisbury Catasauqua Borough (610) Catasauqua Coopersburg Borough (610) Southern Lehigh Coplay Borough (610) Whitehall-Coplay Emmaus Borough (610) , East Penn Fountain Hill Borough (610) Bethlehem Hanover Township (610) , Catasauqua Heidelberg Township (610) Northwestern Lehigh Lower Macungie Township (610) , East Penn Lower Milford Township (610) Southern Lehigh Lowhill Township (610) Northwestern Lehigh Lynn Township (610) Northwestern Lehigh Macungie Borough (610) East Penn North Whitehall Township (610) , Parkland Salisbury Township (610) , Salisbury Slatington Borough (610) Northern Lehigh South Whitehall Township (610) , Parkland Upper Macungie Township (610) , Parkland Upper Milford Township (610) East Penn Upper Saucon Township (610) , Southern Lehigh Washington Township (610) Northern Lehigh Weisenberg Township (610) Northwestern Lehigh Whitehall Township (610) , Whitehall-Coplay * Millage rates are revised each January and July. To calculate taxes, move all decimal points 3 places to the left. 9

14 Community Type of Muni. Telephone # Pop. Millage * School District Allen Township (610) Northampton Bangor Borough (610) Bangor Bath Borough (610) Northampton Bethlehem City City (610) , Bethlehem Bethlehem Township (610) Bethlehem Bushkill Twp Township (610) Nazareth Chapman Borough (610) Northampton Easton City (610) , Easton East Allen Township (610) Northampton East Bangor Borough (610) Bangor Forks Township (610) Easton Freemansburg Borough (610) Bethlehem Glendon Borough (610) Wilson Hanover Township (610) , Bethlehem Hellertown Borough (610) Saucon Valley Lehigh Township (610) , Northampton Lower Mt Bethel Township (610) Easton Bangor Lower Nazareth Township (610) Nazareth Lower Saucon Township (610) , Saucon Valley Moore Township (610) Northampton Nazareth Borough (610) Nazareth Northampton Borough (610) , Northampton North Catasauqua Borough (610) ** Catasauqua Palmer Township (610) , Easton Pen Argyl Borough (610) Pen Argyl Plainfield Township (610) Pen Argyl * Millage rates are revised each January and July. To calculate taxes, move all decimal points 3 places to the left. ** These districts reflect a 10.6 County of Northampton millage rate due to a 911 service tax credit. This is for the original bill only. 10

15 Community Type of Muni. Telephone # Pop. Millage * School District Portland Borough (570) Bangor Roseto Borough (610) Bangor Stockertown Borough (610) Nazareth Tatamy Borough (610) Nazareth Upper Mt Bethel Township (610) Bangor Upper Nazareth Township (610) Nazareth Walnutport Borough (610) ** Northern Lehigh Washington Township (610) Bangor W. Easton Borough (610) Wilson Williams Township (610) Wilson Wilson Borough (610) Wilson Wind Gap Borough (610) Pen Argyl * Millage rates are revised each January and July. To calculate taxes, move all decimal points 3 places to the left. ** These districts reflect a 10.6 County of Northampton millage rate due to a 911 service tax credit. This is for the original bill only. 11

16 he Lehigh Valley s educational infrastructure includes 17 public school districts, three vocational and technical schools, a wide variety of private elementary and secondary schools, in addition to four state and six private colleges and universities. These educational resources work with business and industry in a unified effort called the Lehigh Valley Business/Education Partnership. The partnership, established in 1989 and structured as a collaboration of task forces, seeks support for educational efforts from all segments of the community. This partnership has attracted national attention and commendation and has become a model for other communities. The partnership s most recent product is a comprehensive package of school-to-work programs, which are being implemented at all educational levels. These programs will expand students' career awareness, provide insight into local and global economies and hone the skills necessary for successful employment. The keystone of this effort is the commitment of all 17 area public school districts to a 10-step career development curriculum that begins at the primary grade levels and continues through and beyond high school. Here in the Lehigh Valley, we're acutely aware of the advantages of a well-educated, welltrained workforce. Our educational infrastructure has strong ties to business and industry, thanks to the pioneering efforts of the Lehigh Valley Business/Education Partnership. In addition, the Lehigh Valley boasts a number of highly adaptive training facilities. These centers provide everything from basic employment skills to specialized technical instruction, as well as routinely tailor-made training programs for individual businesses and industries. 12

17 School District Enrollment College- Bound Student to Teacher Ratio Average SAT Scores Yearly Dollars Per Student Communities Included Allentown (484) ,521 62% 19.4 to $8,922 Allentown Bethlehem (610) ,984 80% 16.5 to $10,975 Bethlehem Boro (see Northampton Co.) Catasauqua (610) East Penn (610) Northern Lehigh (610) Northwestern Lehigh (610) Parkland (610) ,743 99% 14.9 to $10,415 7,348 74% 16.8 to $10,313 2,094 73% 16.4 to $10,324 2,311 66% 15.1 to $10,595 8,827 71% 17.3 to $10,719 Catasauqua Boro Hanover Twp (see Northampton Co.) Alburtis Boro Emmaus Boro Lwr Macungie Twp Macungie Boro Upper Milford Twp Washington Twp Slatington Boro Walnutport Boro Lowhill Twp Lynn Twp Weisenberg Twp Heidelberg Twp N Whitehall Twp S Whitehall Twp Upr Macungie Twp Salisbury (610) ,852 69% 15.5 to $13,565 Salisbury Twp Southern Lehigh (610) Whitehall- Coplay (610) ,014 74% 17.8 to $11,319 4,141 67% 18.6 to $8,869 Coopersburg Boro Lower Milford Twp Upper Saucon Twp Coplay Boro Whitehall Twp 13

18 School District Enrollment College- Bound Student to Teacher Ratio Average SAT Scores Yearly Dollars Per Student Communities Included Bangor Bethlehem (610) Catasauqua (610) Easton (610) Nazareth (610) Northampton (610) Pen Argyl (610) Saucon Valley (610) Wilson (610) ,637 53% 15.7 to $9,224 14,984 80% 16.5 to $10,975 1,743 99% 14.9 to $10,415 8,728 79% 15.2 to $9,931 4,526 85% 15.8 to $10,067 5,697 60% 16.3 to $10,422 1,999 83% 16.8 to $9,134 2,356 70% 14.5 to $12,203 2,247 72% 15.1 to $11,003 Bangor Boro Portland Boro East Bangor Boro Roseto Boro Upr Mt. Bethel Twp Lwr Mt. Bethel Twp Washington Twp Bethlehem Bethlehem Twp Fountain Hill Boro Freemansburg Boro Hanover Twp (see Lehigh Co.) N. Catasauqua Boro (see LehighCo.) Easton Forks Twp Palmer Twp College Hill Boro L. Mt. Bethel Twp (portions of) Nazareth Boro Upr Nazareth Twp Lwr Nazareth Twp Bushkill Twp Stockertown Boro Tatamy Boro Northampton Boro BathBoro Allen Twp East Allen Twp Lehigh Twp Chapmans Boro Moore Twp Plainfield Twp Wind Gap Boro Pen Argyl Boro Hellertown Boro Lower Saucon Twp Wilson Boro Glendon Boro West Easton Boro Williams Twp 14

19 re-schools and Daycares This is an abridged list. Check the telephone directory or ask your RE/MAX real estate agent for a complete listing in your area of interest. School Address City Phone Academy of Little Learners 6516 Lower Macungie Rd Macungie (610) Ashanti Precious Day Care 1120 Irving St Allentown (610) Bangor Nursery & Childcare Center 221 S Fourth St Bangor (610) Cambridge Day Schools 6673 Stein Way Macungie (610) Children s Center of Wind Gap 58 Fairview Ave Wind Gap (610) Christian Day Care Center 1300 Eaton Ave Bethlehem (610) Creation Play Station 1336 W Minor St Emmaus (610) Day Care in the Park 3045 Avenue B Bethlehem (610) Early Childhood Center 815 Pennsylvania Ave Bethlehem (610) Gantz Day Care & Learning Center 3119 Seiples Station Rd Whitehall (610) Growing Tree Childcare Center 3000 Third St Whitehall (610) Holy Cross Day Care Center & Nursery School 696 Johnson Rd Nazareth (610) Kinder Castle Child Care 628 State Rd Emmaus (610) Kralik s Kampus Early Learning Center 2210 Eaton Ave Bethlehem (610) Lifespan Day Care 1503 N Cedar Crest Blvd Allentown (610) Los Niños Learning Center 513 W Linden St Allentown (610) Magical Tot Spot, Inc 864 Third St Whitehall (610) Next Level Development 2532 Beryl Ave Whitehall (610) Park Avenue Kids Korner LLC 3880 Park Ave Neffs Rainbow Discovery Center 1575 Pond Rd Allentown (610) St. Elizabeth Child Care Center 431 Pershing Blvd Whitehall (610) St. John s UCC Nursery School Broad and Prospect Sts Nazareth (610) Tyke Nursery School 1027 Wyoming St Allentown (610) Volunteers of America Children s Center 730 W Union St Allentown (610) YMCA Suburban North: School-Age Care 880 Walnut St Catasauqua (610)

20 rivate Schools This is an abridged list. Check the telephone directory or ask your RE/MAX real estate agent for a complete listing in your area of interest. School Address City Phone Bethlehem Christian School 3100 Hecktown Rd Bethlehem (610) Centennial School 2196 Ave C Bethlehem (610) Christ the King School 3008 S Ruch St Whitehall (610) Covenant Christian Academy 1414 Pennsylvania Ave Bethlehem (610) Emmaus Baptist Academy 4702 Colebrook Ave Emmaus (610) Faith Lutheran Church & Preschool 2012 Sullivan Trail Easton (610) Grace Montessori School 814 Linden St Allentown (610) Holy Child School 1301 Sioux St Fountain Hill (610) Holy Infancy School 127 E Fourth St Bethlehem (610) Jewish Day School 2313 W Pennsylvania St Allentown (610) Lehigh Valley Christian High School 1414 E Cedar St Allentown (610) Lehigh Valley Lutheran School 3355 MacArthur Rd Whitehall (610) Grades PK-8 Age 6-21 PK-8 K-8 PK-12 PK-K PK-K PK-8 PK-8 Moravian Academy Middle School 11 W Market St Bethlehem (610) Our Lady of Hungary Regional School 1300 Newport Ave Northampton (610) PK-8 Our Lady of Perpetual Help School 3221 Santee Rd Bethlehem (610) PK-8 Rock Christian Academy Fifth and Church Sts Easton (610) K-12 Ss. Peter & Paul School 307 Coal St Lehighton (610) PK-5 Sacred Heart School 115 Washington St Bath PK-8 School House Christian Preschool PO Box 153 Hellertown (610) PK-K St. Anne School 375 Hickory St Bethlehem (610) PK-8 St. Cyril Methodius School 551 Thomas St Bethlehem (610) K-8 St. Francis of Assisi School 1035 Washington St Allentown (610) PK-8 St. John Neumann School 259 Lafayette Ave Palmerton (610) K-8 St. Michael the Archangel Parochial School 5040 St. Joseph s Rd Limeport (610) K-8 Swain School 1100 S 24th St Allentown (610) PK-8 K K-8

21 iocesan Schools School Address City Phone Immaculate Conception School Babbitt & Heller Aves Pen Argyl (610) Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School 80 Ridge St Roseto (610) Pius X High School 580 Third Ave Bangor (610) Secretariat for Catholic Education 2145 Madison Ave Bethlehem (610) Central Catholic High School 301 N 4th St Allentown (610) Bethlehem Catholic High School (BECAHI) 2133 Madison Ave Bethlehem (610) Grades K-6 K rade and Specialty Schools School Address City Phone Allentown Bartender School 1541 Alta Dr Whitehall (610) Bridgeway Home School Academy 334 Second St Catasauqua (800) Career Institute of Technology 5335 Kesslersville Rd Easton (610) Community Music School 22 N Sixth St Allentown (610) Communities in Schools in the Lehigh Valley 22 S Third St Easton (610) Dental Assistants Unlimited 3897 Adler Pl, Ste 150 Bethlehem (610) Empire Beauty Schools 1634 Macarthur Rd Whitehall (610) Green Street Dental Career Institute 150 S Green St Nazareth (610) Head Start of the Lehigh Valley 1520 Hanover Ave Allentown (610) The Hillside School 2697 Brookside Rd Macungie (610) Lear Educational Center 2031 Hay Terr, Ste 300 Easton (610) Lehigh Valley Academy 1560 Valley Ctr Pkwy Bethlehem (610) Pennsylvania School of Business 406 W Hamilton St Allentown (610) Lehigh Valley School of Dental Assisting 881 Third St, Ste A-3 Whitehall (610) Lehigh Career & Technical Institute 4500 Education Pk Dr Schnecksville (610) Lincoln Technical Institute 5151 Tilghman St Allentown (610) Mercy Special Learning Center 830 S Woodward St Allentown (610) The Vision Academy (A Paul Mitchell School) 1921 Union Blvd Allentown (610)

22 olleges and Universities School Address City Phone Cedar Crest College (Women s college) 100 College Dr Allentown (610) Chestnut Hill College 2755 Station Ave Center Valley (610) DeSales University 2755 Station Ave Center Valley (610) Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown Rd Kutztown (610) Lafayette College 1118 Markle Hall Easton (610) Lehigh Carbon Community College 4525 Education Park Dr Schnecksville (610) Lehigh University 27 Mountain Dr West Bethlehem (610) Lehigh Valley College 2809 E Saucon Rd Center Valley (610) Moravian College 1200 Main St Bethlehem (610) Muhlenberg College 2400 W Chew St Allentown (484) Northampton Community College 3835 Green Pond Rd Bethlehem (610) Pennsylvania State University, Lehigh Valley 8380 Mohr Ln Fogelsville (610) The Wescoe School of Muhlenberg College 2400 Chew St Allentown (484)

23 ne mark of a good community is the quality of the health care it affords its citizens. High quality health care abounds in the Lehigh Valley. From easily accessible, nationally renowned hospitals to proficiency in preventive medicine, the Lehigh Valley offers expert medical advice and care for the entire family. eferral Services: Lehigh Valley Hospital Physician Referral Service (610) 402-CARE (2273) 8:30 am 4:30 pm, Monday Friday, EST Let them know if you are new to the area to receive a free housewarming gift that includes health and home safety information, a mini first-aid kit, and a free subscription to the hospital s bimonthly magazine. ull Service Hospitals Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network LVH is the #1 trauma center in the Tri-state area. In addition it is also noted for its cancer center, open heart surgery, and Medivac units. Cedar Crest & I-78, Allentown (610) th & Chew Sts, Allentown (610) Muhlenberg, Rt. 22 & Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem (610) St. Luke s Hospital Bethlehem Campus 801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem (610) Allentown Campus 1736 Hamilton St, Allentown (610) St. Luke s North 153 Brodhead Rd, Bethlehem (610) Sacred Heart Hospital 421 Chew St, Allentown (610) Easton Hospital 250 S. 21st St, Easton (610)

24 ehabilitation and Physical Therapy Good Shepherd Health & Technology Center 850 S Fifth St, Allentown (610) Rehabilitation Hospital 850 South Fifth St, Allentown (610) Work Services 1901 Lehigh St, Allentown (610) Coordinated Health Systems 1401 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown (610) Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem (610) S Greenwood Ave, Easton (610) Aquatic and Physical Therapy Center 3735 Easton Nazareth Hwy, Ste 101, Easton (610) ProRehab 2014 Laubach Ave, Northampton (610) Illicks Mill Rd, Bethlehem (610) Chestnut St, Emmaus (610) W Main St, Macungie (610) Nazareth Rd, Easton (610) Nazareth Pike, Nazareth (610) Hanover (610) hildren s Services Florence Child Guidance Center 402 N Fulton St, Allentown (610) Blue Valley Dr, Bangor (610) S 21st St, Easton (610) Valley Youth House 829 Linden St, Allentown (610) National Hospital for Kids in Crisis (KidsPeace) 5300 KidsPeace Dr, Orefield (800) 8KID-123 ( ) 20

25 he Lehigh Valley has what you are looking for when you shop. There are over two dozen malls and shopping centers and countless independently-placed specialty shops offering both shopping ease and convenience. Less than one hour to the south is one of the largest regional shopping malls on the East Coast the King of Prussia Mall. in Whitehall. Lehigh Valley s largest shopping center is the Lehigh Valley Mall. With over 130 stores, this mall is located at MacArthur Road and Grape Street, just north of Route 22, The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, the region s first and only Lifestyle Center, is gently nestled at the base of South Mountain on Center Valley Parkway between Allentown and Bethlehem, PA, near Route 378. This convenient location is close to where Interstate 78, Route 309 and Route 145 converge. Less than one hour s drive away to the west is the VF Outlet in Reading, Pennsylvania. A short 45 minute drive to the north is The Crossings Premium Outlets in Tannersville with its many outlet stores. For food shopping, the Lehigh Valley s major chains Giant, Redners, Weis-Kings, and Wegmans and a host of independent grocers offer staples, ethnic, specialty, and health-conscious foods. For a really unique experience, don t miss the Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market at 17th and Chew Streets where they have over 40 booths that offer the area s fresh farm bounty. To find a specific shopping experience, you can search online on the Lehigh Valley Convention and Visitor s Bureau s website, Other shopping centers in the Lehigh Valley are as follows: 21

26 llentown Area Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market, 17th and Chew Sts (610) American Plaza Shopping Center, 2nd and Hamilton Sts (610) Cedar Crest Plaza, Rte 22 and Cedar Crest Blvd Kmart Shopping Center, 2520 MacArthur Rd (610) Kmart Plaza, 4701 Tilghman St (610) King s Plaza Mall, Cedar Crest Blvd and Hamilton Blvd Lehigh Valley Mall, Rts 22 & 145, North Whitehall (610) Mountainville Shopping Center, S 4th and W Federal Sts South Mall, 3300 Lehigh St (610) The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 2845 Center Valley Pkwy (610) Tilghman Square Shopping Center, Tilghman St and Cetronia Rd Trexler Mall, Rte 222 and Lower Macungie Rd Village West Shopping Center, Tilghman St and Cedar Crest Blvd WalMart & Sam s Club, 2601 & 2595 MacArthur Rd (610) & (610) Whitehall Mall, MacArthur Rd and Grape St Whitehall Square Shopping Center, MacArthur Rd ethlehem Area Bethlehem Square Shopping Center, Nazareth Pike and Rte 22 Kmart Shopping Center, Nazareth Pike and Rte 22 Lehigh Shopping Center, Union Blvd and Eaton Ave Westgate Shopping Center, 2285 Schoenersville Rd aston Area Northampton Crossings, Rtes 248 and 33 Palmer Park Mall, Rte 248 and Park Ave (610) th Street Shopping Center, 25th St and Rte 22 22

27 he Morning Call Allentown Office 101 N. Sixth St (610) Bethlehem Office 515 Main St (610) Easton Office 35 S Third St (610) Subscriber Services (800) The Express-Times 30 N Fourth St, Easton (610) Subscriber Services (800) Blue Valley Times 718 W Pennsylvania Ave, Pen Argyl (610) East Penn Press 1633 N 26th St, Allentown (610) Home News 120 S Walnut St, Bath (610) Lehigh Valley News Group PO Box 565, Boyertown (610) Nazareth Key 127 E High St, Nazareth (610) Parkland Press 1633 N 26th St, Allentown (610) Whitehall-Coplay Press 1633 N 26th St, Allentown (610)

28 ometimes the hardest thing about moving is finding a radio station that fits your interests. This is an abridged list of radio stations you can find in the Lehigh Valley please check with your RE/MAX real estate agent for a complete listing in your area of interest. AM Stations Call Letters Station Content Broadcast From... Phone # Web WAEB 790 Talk, News Whitehall (610) waeb.com WEEX 1230 Sports Easton (610) WGPA 1100 News, Talk, Polka Bethlehem (610) wgpasunny1100.com WHOL 1600 Hispanic Allentown (610) hola1600.com WKAP 1470 Sports Whitehall (610) wkap.com WTKZ 1320 Hispanic Allentown (610) FM Stations Call Letters Station Content Broadcast From... Phone # Web WAEB Top 40 Whitehall (610) b104.com WCTO 96.1 Country Bethlehem (610) catcountry96.fm WDIY 88.1 NPR, Local Bethlehem (610) wdiyfm.org WLEV Soft Rock Bethlehem (610) wlevradio.com WLVR 91.3 College Radio Bethlehem (610) wlvr.org WJCS 89.3 Christian Allentown (610) wjcs.org WMUH 91.7 College Radio Allentown (610) muhlenberg.edu/cultural/wmuh WODE 99.9 Classic Hits Easton (610) thehawk.com WZZO 95.1 Rock Whitehall (610) wzzo.com 24

29 here are several local television stations and cable companies that service the Lehigh Valley area. This is an abridged list of television stations and cable companies you can find in the Lehigh Valley please check with your RE/MAX real estate agent for a complete listing in your area of interest. Television Stations Call Letters Channel Cable Companies Content Broadcast From... Phone # Web WBPH 60 Christian Allentown (610) wbph.org WFMZ 69 Independent Allentown (610) wfmz.com WLVT 39 Public Television Bethlehem (610) wlvt.org Company Address City Phone # Web Blue Ridge Cable 200 N First St Lehighton (610) brctv.com RCN Cable 2124 Avenue C Bethlehem (800) ringrcn rcn.com Service Electric Cable & Communications 2260 Avenue A Bethlehem (610) sectv.com 25

30 he Lehigh Valley has whatever you are looking for action or relaxation, history or music, art or exercise. We have our own world-class amusement park, a nationally known music festival, theaters, museums, one of only a dozen operating velodromes in the United States, plenty of parks and green grass for picnicking, and an abundance of covered bridges! The Lehigh Valley is near the Poconos, the seashore, Atlantic City, Dutch Country, Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Within a 30 mile radius, antique shops and flea markets abound. New Hope and Peddler s Village in Lahaska offer many antique shops as well as the Bucks County Playhouse The Pocono Mountains offer nationally renowned skiing, camping, hiking, dining of all types, mountain biking, rafting and canoeing, golf, shopping, hunting, and more! Thousands of acres of forest provide a nearby get away from it all vacation spot. You can explore Hickory Run State Park, boat on Lake Wallenpaupak, enjoy the scenery of Delaware Water Gap, and ski at the Blue Mountain and Bear Creek Mountain ski areas. Many hotels in the Poconos specialize in honeymoons. Within a three-hour radius, Lehigh Valley residents can find some of the best beaches and seashore vacationing available anywhere in the continental United States. New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland all offer outstanding ocean side vacation spots; many of which are nationally famous. Extending from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, to Ocean City, Maryland, is a strip of seashore towns catering to young and old. Sand, surf and sightseeing abound along the Mid-Atlantic Coast, and Lehigh Valley residents have easy access to all three. Pennsylvania Dutch Country presents a bit of unique Americana centering in Lancaster. Experience the Plain Folks way of life at The Amish Farm, view a failed communal living experiment at Ephrata Cloister, visit Dutch Wonderland, the Strasburg Railroad, and Roadside America. See how some of the world s best candy is made in Hershey and enjoy the amusement park while you are there! Step into a different time as the horse and buggies trot up the roads. Shop at the many gift and souvenir stores, check out the outlets, and don t miss the Renaissance Faire. There is something for every member of your family in the Dutch Country! Terry Ross Photography 26

31 ublic Parks The Lehigh Valley offers an outstanding array of public parks for outdoor activities and pleasure. Walk, cycle, picnic, photograph, crosscountry ski, rollerblade, or sun yourself in Allentown s Lehigh Parkway or Cedar Beach, Rodale Cycling and Fitness Park, or Trexler Park. Enjoy Easton s Hugh Moore Park and Louise W. Moore County Park. Meander through Bethlehem s Monocacy Park, Illick s Mill Park, South Mountain Park or the Rose Gardens. Macungie s Memorial Park, Allentown s West Park, Emmaus Community Park, and Bethlehem s Rose Garden have band shells and open-air concerts. Our cities and towns open their parks to you. ecreation Cycling/Mountain Biking Home of the Lehigh Valley Velodrome and Rodale s Bicycling and Mountain Biking magazines, Valley streets and roads, the Bob Rodale Cycling and Fitness Park, Trexler Park, and Jim Thorpe offer great cycling for all. Hiking and Camping Hiking awaits in the myriad parks, natural areas, and on the Appalachian Trail. Private campgrounds are open in the Lehigh Valley, and Hickory Run State Park offers tent and RV campsites. Hunting and Fishing Pennsylvania has a proud reputation as a sportsman s paradise. Plenty of State Game Lands and lakes, rivers, and streams are available for the avid fisherman and big and small-game hunter. Licensing is required. ports The Lehigh Valley has many golf courses. Athletic clubs feature tennis and racquetball. Skiing is available locally and in the Poconos. Baseball, softball, and bowling leagues are plentiful. Several paintball fields are nearby. Numerous communities sponsor many youth leagues from intramural through advanced competition levels in the following sports: baseball, softball, football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, swimming, diving, lacrosse, field hockey, and gymnastics. 27

32 24-7 Fitness Clubs Fitness, Raquetball, Tennis, Swimming Allentown 601 Union St (610) Bethlehem 441 Schoenersville Rd (610) West End 4636 Crackersport Rd (610) Trexlertown 6900 Hamilton Blvd (Rte 222 at Trexler Mall) (610) Allentown Sports Medicine & Human Performance Center 1243 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown (610) The Fitness Plaza Fitness, Sauna, Tanning, Child Care, Salon Glenlivet Drive, Allentown (610) Gold s Gym Fitness, Classes, Personal Training Allentown 3300 Lehigh St, South Mall (610) Bethlehem 2134 W Union Blvd (610) L. A. Fitness Fitness, Misc. Classes Mauch Chunk Rd (610)

33 Allentown Golf Course 3400 Tilghman Street, Allentown (610) allentowngolf.org Bethlehem Golf Club 400 Illicks Mill Road, Bethlehem (610) bethlehem-pa.gov/parks/golf Brookside Country Club 901 Willow Lane, Macungie (610) Center Valley Club 3300 Cemter Valley Parkway, Center Valley (610) centervalleyclubgolf.com The Club at Morgan Hill 100 Clubhouse Drive, Easton (610) theclubatmorganhill.com Green Pond Country Club 3604 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem (610) greenpondcc.com Indian Creek Golf Course 1449 Chestnut Street, Emmaus (610) Iron Lakes Country Club 3625 Shankweiler Road, Allentown (610) ironlakescountryclub.com Lehigh Country Club 2319 S. Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown (610) lehighcc.com Locust Valley Golf Club 5525 Locust Valley Road, Coopersburg (610) Northampton Country Club 5049 William Penn Highway, Easton (610) Olde Homestead Golf Club 6598 Route 309, New Tripoli (610) oldehomesteadgolfclub.com Saucon Valley Country Club 2050 Saucon Valley Road, Bethlehem (610) sauconvalleycc.org Sawmill Golf Course 5630 Sullivan Trail, Easton (610) sawmillgolfcourse.com Shepherd Hills Golf Club 1160 S. Krocks Road, Wescosville (610) Silver Creek Country Club 700 Linden Avenue, Hellertown (610)

34 silvercreekcountryclub.com Southmoore Golf Course 235 Moorestown Drive, Bath (610) southmooregolf.com Tumblebrook Golf Course 3700 Jacoby Road, Coopersburg (610) uppersaucon.org/tbrook.html Wedgewood Golf Course 4875 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg (610) distinctgolf.com/wedge Whitetail Golf Club 2679 Klein Road, Bath (610) whitetailgolfclub.com Willow Brook Golf Course 1364 Howertown Road, Catasauqua (610) golfwillowbrook.com Woodland Hills Country Club 4166 Lower Saucon Road, Hellertown (610) woodlandhillscountryclub.com Woodstone Golf Club 3777 N. Dogwood Road, Danielsville (610) woodstonegolf.com 30

35 ll of these ski and snowboarding areas are within 35 miles of Allentown, PA, making all of them within easy driving distance from the entire Lehigh Valley. Alpine Mountain Ski Area Route 447, Analomink (570) AlpineMountain.com Bear Creek Ski & Recreation 101 Doe Mountain Ln, Macungie (610) SkiBearCreek.com Blue Mountain Ski Area 1660 Blue Mountain Dr, Palmerton (610) SkiBlueMt.com Camelback Ski Area 1 Camelback Dr, Tannersville (570) SkiCamelBack.com Jack Frost and Big Boulder Ski Areas Route 940 & Moseywood Rd, Blakeslee (570) JFBB.com Shawnee Mountain Ski Area Hollow Rd, Shawnee On Delaware (570) ShawneeMt.com Spring Mountain 757 Spring Mount Rd, Spring Mount (610) SpringMountain-Fun.com Tanglewood Ski Area & Winter Park Route 390, Tafton, PA (570) 226-SNOW 31

36 Bach Festival, Packer Chapel and Lehigh University Presented by the Bach Choir of Bethlehem Every May (610) Bach.org Whether you are a long-time supporter or a first-time visitor, join the thousands of Bach lovers who come to Bethlehem from across the nation and beyond to enjoy the oldest Bach choir in America. Celtic Classic, Bethlehem Presented by the Celtic Cultural Alliance Every September (610) CelticFest.org Celebrating all we owe to the culture of our Celtic ancestors. Authentic ethnic entertainment, food, music, and athletic contests. Christkindlemarkt, Main and Spring Sts, Bethlehem Presented by ArtsQuest Begins first Saturday after Thanksgiving (610) ChristmasCity.org/ckm A family holiday event held over 17 days beginning the first Saturday after Thanksgiving and going through New Year s Eve. Entertainment, juried crafts, and food. Admission fee. Das Awkscht Fescht, Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie First weekend in August (610) Awkscht.com This three day car show is a summer tradition for all ages and a perfect way to celebrate summer. Antique and classic car show, antique toy car show, bingo, fireworks. Admission fee. Das Awkscht Fescht 2007 featured car, the Ford Falcon. 32

37 Gardenfest, Rodale Experimental Farm, 611 Sigfriedale Rd, outside Kutztown Date pending, call Rodale Institute for more information (610) RodaleInstitute.org Learn effective gardening and natural-materials craft skills. Admission fee. Kempton Fair, Kempton Presented by Kempton Community Recreation Department (610) KemptonCountryFair.com Annual fair. Kutztown Pennsylvania German Festival, Kutztown Fairgrounds, Kutztown Saturday before through the Sunday after Independence Day (888) KutztownFestival.com Bring your family to enjoy the finest in traditional crafts, food, music and folk life. Fun for all ages! 200 of Americas finest traditional craftsmen. Fascinating demonstrations and treasures you can take home. Admission fee, FREE parking available. Mayfair Festival of the Arts, Allentown Park System, Allentown Memorial Day Weekend (610) MayfairFestival.org For five days in May, Mayfair transforms Allentown s scenic Cedar Beach Park into a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, and smells Renaissance style tents, Berman Sculptures, wandering minstrels, dancers, storytellers, art exhibits, local and national musical acts, hands-on crafts demonstrations, and culinary delights. Musikfest, Bethlehem Presented by ArtsQuest First full week in August (610) Musikfest.org Musikfest is a 10-day musical spectacular that attracts more than one million people from throughout the country. The festival showcases nearly every musical style imaginable. Admission fee for some performances, FREE parking available. 33

38 PA Shakespeare Festival, DeSales University, Center Valley Various shows, June through August (610) 282-WILL (9455) PAShakespeare.org The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival at DeSales University is a not-for-profit professional theatre company and the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Admission fee purchase tickets online. Rose Garden Children s Festival, Bethlehem Rose Garden, 8th Ave., Bethlehem Early June (610) Outdoor children's festival in June held at Bethlehem 's Rose Garden. A celebration of the creativity inherent in each child focusing on hands-on arts and science programs and activities for children and families. Shad Festival, Main Street, Bethlehem 1st Sunday in May (610) The Shad Festival celebrates the days when shad was a staple in the diet of Bethlehem's Moravian settlers. Each May, visitors enjoy fresh fish and live entertainment at the biggest fish bake in Pennsylvania. The Great Allentown Fair, Allentown Fairgrounds, Allentown Lehigh County Agricultural Society Week before and including Labor Day (610) AllentownFairPA.org The Allentown Fair is dedicated to supporting the achievements of farmers, gardeners and homemakers. The Fair enables children to learn where their food comes from while spending an exciting day riding rides, playing games and seeing shows. Admission fee. Valley Vivaldi, Cedar Crest College, Allentown Presented by the Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra June, July and August (610) PASinfonia.org The Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra s annual summer celebration of Vivaldi s music. 34

39 Wheels of Time, Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie Presented by WOTSRA August WheelsofTime.org Wheels of Time is a 3 day Rod & Custom Jamboree (with over 2200 of the finest modified cars on the East Coast) that takes place each August in Macungie Memorial Park. 35

40 BANGOR MEMORIAL PARK, Bangor (610) Stadium, sports fields, miniature train, swimming pool and picnic pavilions. BEAR SWAMP COUNTY PARK, Minsi Lake Dr, U. Mount Bethel Twp (610) The 245-acre county park includes archery complex, boat ramp, a 117-acre fishing lake and seven miles of blazed hiking trails. No swimming is permitted. BELTZVILLE STATE PARK, exit 34 off NE Ext. of PA Turnpike (610) Boating, fishing (stocked), hunting and firearms, hiking, picnicking and swimming. BOB RODALE CYCLING AND FITNESS PARK, 1148 Mosser Rd, Trexlertown (610) Ball fields, cycling, In-line skating, hiking/ walking, playground, picnic tables and nature trail. CEDAR CREEK PARKWAY, South Whitehall Twp Ball fields, hiking/walking, tennis courts, picnicking, trout fishing. CEDAR CREEK PARK, Allentown/Rose Garden, Ott St., Allentown (610) Includes 127 acres. Picnicking, trout fishing in Cedar Creek and Lake Muhlenberg, pool, basketball, volleyball, fitness course. DEFRANKO FARM PARK, Black River Rd., Salisbury Picnicking, walking trail and ball fields. Bob Rodale Cycling and Fitness Park. DELAWARE CANAL, 11 Lodi Hill Rd., Upper Black Eddy (610) mile long canal with bike path available. Fishing and boating. DEVONSHIRE PARK, Audobon St., Allentown (610) x210 Picnicking, playground, tennis and ball fields. EAST SIDE RESERVOIR, Halstead St., Allentown (610) Hiking trails and picnicking. 36

41 FRY'S RUN COUNTY PARK, Route 611 South, Easton (610) Five-acre county park. HUGH MOORE PARK, off 25th Street and Lehigh Dr., Easton (610) A 260-acre historic site. Canal boat rentals, hiking/biking circuit, pavilion rentals for social events and picnicking. JACOBSBURG STATE PARK, 835 Jacobsburg Rd., Wind Gap (Route 33 N. to Belfast exit) (610) Over 1,100 acres of hiking, picnicking, fishing, biking, hunting and equestrian trails. JIM THORPE RIVER ADVENTURES, 1 Adventure Lane, Jim Thorpe (800) JORDAN CREEK PARKWAY, Lehnert Rd., Whitehall (610) Ball fields, biking/hiking/walking, horseback riding, tennis courts, bird watching and fishing. Jacobsburg State Park JOSEPH S. DADDONA LAKE AND TERRACE, Union and St. Elmo Sts, Allentown (610) Ball fields, basketball courts, fishing, picnicking, volleyball and amphitheater. KALMBACH MEMORIAL PARK, 200 Cotton St., Macungie (610) , KalmbachPark.com Marked nature trail and wildflower gardens on 22 acres. KIMMETS LOCK PARK, Dauphin and Lloyd Sts., Allentown (610) Includes a boat launch for motorized and non-motorized craft, fishing and hiking. LAUBACH PARK, Lehigh Ave./Fairview Rd., Salisbury Twp, Allentown (610) x210 Ball fields, tennis, picnicking, pond fishing for children under 16. LEHIGH CANAL PARK, south of Hamilton St. Dam, Allentown (610) Biking, boat launch (motorized and non-motorized), canoeing, fishing, hiking, nature trail. 37

42 LEHIGH COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT (610) Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule a field or pavilion, call (610) or visit Lehigh-Northampton County Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Macungie VietVet.org/ lehighmem.htm LEHIGH PARKWAY, South 15th St., Allentown (610) Fishing (stocked), horseback riding, trout nursery, arboretum, Native American museum, nature trail and picnicking on 999 acres. LINDBERG PARK, Lindberg Ave, Salisbury Twp, Allentown (610) x210 Ball fields, tennis and picnicking. LOCK RIDGE PARK AND FURNACE MUSEUM, Franklin St, Alburtis (610) (museum) Museum, limited fishing, picnicking, walking and bike path. Lehigh Parkway, a three-mile scenic route extending from center city southwest to Cedar Crest Boulevard. LOUISE W. MOORE COUNTY PARK, Country Club Rd, Nazareth/Bethlehem Twp A 100-acre park with ball fields, hiking trails, tennis courts and gardens. MACUNGIE MEMORIAL PARK, Rt. 100 and Poplar St, Macungie (610) Includes 42 acres with outdoor pool, tennis, volleyball, baseball and softball. MONOCACY CREEK, Illick's Mill Rd, Bethlehem Fishing, picnicking and scenic walking trail along Monocacy Creek. NOR-BATH HIKING TRAIL, Jacksonville Park and Savage Rd, Northampton (610) Biking, hiking, bird watching. 38

43 NORTHAMPTON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT (610) Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. NOCKAMIXON STATE PARK, Along PA 563, just off of PA 313, five miles east of Quakertown (888) PA-PARKS ROSE GARDEN, Ott Street, Allentown. Three pavillions (can be rented) with open grassy area. SAUCON PARK, South Bethlehem near Route 412 (610) SOUTH MOUNTAIN BIG ROCK PARK (BAUER ROCK), Upper Saucon and Salisbury Twsps Hiking SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR, Emmaus Ave. and S. 10th St., Allentown (610) Ball field, hiking, fishing and picnicking on 157 acres. STEEL WORKERS MEMORIAL, Second and Northampton Sts, Bethlehem TREXLER MEMORIAL PARK, Cedar Crest and Parkway Blvds, Allentown (610) Biking (Tuesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays only) and walking in this 134-acre passive park. TROUT CREEK PARKWAY, southeastern section of Allentown along Mack Blvd (610) Ball fields, biking, picnicking, playground, pool, trout fishing. WALDHEIM PARK ASSOCIATION, Waldheim Park, 2400 S. Hall St., Allentown Lehigh Valley Covered Bridge Tour WALNUTPORT CANAL ASSOCIATION, 417 Lincoln Ave., Walnutport (610) Biking, canoeing, cross country skiing, fishing, hiking, picnicking. 39

44 WEONA PARK, Pen Argyl (610) Miniature golf, Jewel of the Slate Belt carousel and swimming pool. WEST PARK, between Linden and Turner Sts., Allentown (610) Summer concerts at the band shell, European-style fountains, benches. WIND GAP PARK, Wind Gap (610) Play equipment, sports fields, picnic pavilions and concerts in summer months. Picture of an event held at the Wind Gap Park WY-HIT-TUK COUNTY PARK, Route 611 (three miles south of Easton) (610) Ball fields, canoeing, camping, picnicking, and walking trails. 40

45 Allentown Fairgrounds Agri-Plex (610) AllentownFair.com/agri-plex Home to the Lehigh Valley s major trade shows and expositions year-round. Acres of free parking. Most shows and expositions have an admission fee. Expect a different trade show or exposition every weekend! Visit their website for information and schedules. Appalachian Trail Conservancy (304) AppalachianTrail.org The pinnacle, between Eckville and Hamburg, and Bake Oven Knob, west of Blue Mountain s Route 309 crossing, offer memorable views of the Lehigh Valley. Bushkill Falls (570) VisitBushkillFalls.com Enjoy a leisurely walk through the woods as you view eight splendid waterfalls. A picnic area is available, and it is located off Route 209 near Bushkill. Open days April through November. There is an admission fee. Crayola Factory at Two Rivers Landing (610) Crayola.com/factory Learn about Crayola history and see Crayola crayons and markers actually being made. More than a dozen interactive exhibits with projects and activities. Admission fee also includes access to the National Canal Museum on the 3rd & 4th floors. Crystal Cave, Kutztown (610) CrystalCavePA.com Tour this spectacular national wonder and then picnic on 125 wooded acres. Play miniature golf and enjoy Pennsylvania Dutch fast food and hand-dipped ice cream. Admission fee. Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom (610) DorneyPark.com From our thrilling rides to one of the largest collections of water attractions in the country, there s also big fun for little ones on our 100+ rides, waterslides and attractions for the entire family! Admission fee, season tickets available. Leaser Lake (610) LeaserLakeHeritage.org A man-made lake situated at the foot of Blue Mountain has fishing, boating, and plenty of wooded and open picnic areas. Day use only, open year-round. Advisory: Leaser Lake has been partially drawn down due to the condition of the dam. The lake will remain drawn down until the dam has been rebuilt. 41

46 Lost River Caverns (610) LostCave.com Come with us on an adventure through Lost River Caverns, nature's underground wonderland. The temperature is a constant 52 degrees, so you'll need a sweater or jacket. Bring your camera too! 30-minute guided tours highlight beautiful crystal formations. Admission fee. Lehigh Valley Zoo (610) LVZoo.org Native and exotic animals on 1,200 acres. Picnicking. Admission fee. National Canal Museum at Two Rivers Landing (610) Canals.org Take a walk back in time at this kid-friendly historic museum, where the past comes alive. Enjoy interactive exhibits and see stories unfold of how the canal systems evolved and grew becoming an integral part of the coal industry in the early 1900 s. Admission fee includes access to the Crayola Factory on the 2nd floor. An otter at the Lehigh Valley Zoo, formerly the Trexler-Lehigh County Game Preserve 42

47 Allentown Symphony Orchestra, 23 N 6th St, Allentown (610) AllentownSymphony.org Bach Choir of Bethlehem, 423 Heckewelder Pl, Bethlehem (610) Bach.org Cedar Crest College Stage Company, Cedar Crest College, 100 College Dr, Allentown (610) CedarCrest.edu Civic Theatre of Allentown, 527 N 19th St, Allentown (610) CivicTheatre.com MunOpCo (Municipal Opera Company of Allentown), 1533 Hamilton St, Allentown (610) MunOpCoMusicTheatre.com Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra, 1524 W Linden St, Allentown (610) PASinfonia.org Pennsylvania Playhouse, Illick s Mill Rd, Bethlehem (610) PAPlayhouse.org State Theatre, 453 Northampton St, Easton (610) StateTheatre.org Touchstone Theatre, 321 E 4th St, Bethlehem (610) Touchstone.org 43

48 Allentown Art Museum, 31 N 5th St, Allentown (610) AllentownArtMuseum.org Permanent exhibitions range from 14th-17th century European paintings and sculpture to the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, and 200 years of American art. Asa Packer Mansion, Jim Thorpe (570) AsaPackerMansionMuseum.homestead.com Asa Packer was the founder of Lehigh University House Museum, 55 S Keystone Ave, Emmaus (610) House.com Built by Jacob Ehrenhardt, Jr., this stone home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and serves as a living classroom for the community at large. Haines Mill Museum, 3600 Haines Mill Rd, Allentown (610) (web) LCHS.museum Operating grist mill built in 1760 and restored in 1909 showing farming and milling techniques at the turn of the century. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N New St, Bethlehem (610) HistoricBethlehem.org This museum is the passionate expression of its founder, local collector Annie S. Kemerer, and her love of beautiful objects. Exquisite Bohemian glass, fine needlework, tall case clocks, dolls, cast-iron toys and landscape paintings are just some of the items exhibited here. Lehigh Valley Heritage Center and Museum, 432 W Walnut St, Allentown (610) (web) LCHS.museum The Lehigh County Historical Society is one of the largest historical societies in America. Our new 30,000 square foot headquarters, The Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, is a state-of-the-art climate-controlled facility that houses one of the finest historical research libraries in the state of Pennsylvania. The Heritage Museum includes 4 galleries with more than 10,000 square feet of exhibits. 44

49 Martin Guitar Museum, 510 Sycamore St, Nazareth (610) MartinGuitar.com The Martin Guitar Museum is a centre for reflection, bringing together music history, culture and craftsmanship. Attractive displays showcase over 170 exquisitely crafted guitars that parallel their 173-year history. Guided factory tours also available. Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, 66 W Church St, Bethlehem (610) HistoricBethlehem.org The 1741 Gemeinhaus, Bethlehem s oldest building and a National Historic Landmark, houses a museum that tells the stories of the Moravian founders. Museum of Indian Culture, 2825 Fish Hatchery Rd, Allentown (610) MuseumofIndianCulture.org Experience local Indian culture in the beautiful Little Lehigh Parkway Gemeinhaus (Community House) built by the Moravians. National Canal Museum, 30 Centre Sq, Easton (610) Canals.org Come discover America's canal heritage at the National Canal Museum. Take a journey back in time to the early 1800s and experience what the world was. Slate Belt Heritage Center, 30 N First St, Bangor (610) SlateBeltHeritage.com The Slate Belt Heritage Center was built in 1907 and originally served as the town hall, council chambers, borough offices, and fire department for the town of Bangor, Pennsylvania. In 1998, a group of determined citizens decided to save the deteriorating building and use it to house local heritage. Whitefield House, 214 E Center St, Nazareth (610) MoravianHistoricalSociety.org The museum includes sections on Moravian history, local settlements and schools, worship, music, decorative arts, and world-wide missions. 45

50 Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem (610) HistoricBethlehem.org This historic farm-in-the-city opens doors to early American agricultural life. The property includes a restored 1748/1818 farmhouse, two 1840s bank barns, a high horse -power wheel, large kitchen garden and orchard, a corn crib and wagon shed. Claussville Schoolhouse, 2917 Route 100, Claussville (610) (web) LCHS.museum Step back into the vanished world of rural childhood. This charming 1893 one-room school was the county's last when it closed long ago, but it remains ready for the next class, with all its contents intact. Covered Bridge Tour, Lehigh Valley LehighValleyPA.org/resource/pdf/Covered_Bridge.pdf Lehigh and Northampton Counties boast 7 of these historic structures, and the surrounding six counties offer an additional 22. No two are alike, but they all remind us of the early days of our area. Colonial Industrial Quarter, 459 Old York Rd, Bethlehem (610) HistoricBethlehem.org Colonial Moravian technological ingenuity created America s first industrial park on this site. Opening the doors of these restored buildings reveal how waterpower and human power combined to make work easier 260 years ago. Enjoy the 1761 Tannery, the 1762 Waterworks, the 1869 Luckenbach Mill, and the 1750/1761 Smithy. George Taylor House, Lehigh and Poplar Sts, Catasauqua (610) (web) LCHS.museum A National Landmark, this 1768 home of Declaration of Independence signer George Taylor exemplifies the fashionable life of the slave-owing magnate of a great estate. 46

51 Liberty Bell Museum, 622 W Hamilton St, Allentown (610) LibertyBellMuseum.org Discover why the Liberty Bell traveled from Philadelphia to Allentown in You ll learn about the rich and patriotic history celebrated in our museum. Lockridge Furnace Museum, 525 Franklin St, Alburtis (610) (web) LCHS.museum What looks like a medieval stone castle is actually a huge coalburning iron furnace built in 1868 that produced the iron that helped transform America from a nation of farms into an industrial giant. Explore many fascinating buildings set in a wooded park perfect for picnics and outings. Trout Hall, 414 Walnut St, Allentown (610) (web) LCHS.museum Impressive Trout Hall, built in 1770 and Allentown's oldest home, was the summer estate of James Allen, son of Allentown's founder. Allen's British sympathies cost him his wealth, his freedom, and possibly his life. Beautifully furnished to recall an age of elegance. Troxell-Steckel House, 4229 Reliance St, Egypt (610) (web) LCHS.museum The region's only authentically complete Pennsylvania-German farm house, built in 1756, resembles its medieval ancestors and gives a captivating glimpse of the area's farm history. 47

52 ir Transportation Lehigh Valley International Airport Provides direct and connecting flights to anywhere in the world. Travelers can make airline connections at LaGuardia, Kennedy, Newark, and Philadelphia airports via local airports and/or bus service. Visit the airport online at LVIA.org. us LANTA (610) LantaBus.com LANTA's Metro system is a network of 26 fixed bus routes throughout the Lehigh Valley, providing daily, later evening, and weekend services. More than 380,000 people live within walking distance of a Metro route. Bieber Tourways (800) BIEBER-4 BieberTourways.com Greyhound Bus Lines (610) Greyhound.com Trans-Bridge Lines (610) TransBridgeBus.com abs Lehigh Valley Taxi (610) Quick Service Taxi (610) Car One of Allentown (610) or 877-LVIACAR ail Amtrak (800) USA-RAIL Amtrak.com Provides service to all areas of the United States and certain areas of Canada via New York City and Philadelphia. 48

53 uyer makes an offer using the PAR Agreement of Sale: A. Agreement of Sale The preprinted Agreement of Sale used by most area REALTORS is produced by the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS (PAR) in conjunction with the Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS and should be completed with an Agent s assistance. B. Customary Provisions 1. Customary Deposit The earnest money or good faith deposit that accompanies the offer is customarily in the range of up to ten percent (10%) of the purchase price. The Buyer s personal check is made payable to the Listing broker who must deposit the check in a separate escrow account when the offer is accepted. 2. Mortgage Contingency Any conditions regarding new financing or loan assumptions are written in the Agreement of Sale. As a rule, a Buyer is given four to five weeks to obtain a firm loan commitment. A Buyer has ten (10) banking days to apply for a mortgage after signing of an Agreement by a Seller. 3. Adjustments and Proration Unless otherwise provided, the following items shall be prorated and adjusted between the parties or paid at closing: (a) Taxes on real property shall be prorated on a fiscal year or calendar year basis to the date of closing. (b) Any remaining fuel or propane gas left with the property. (c) Rents/security deposits, if any, for the property shall be prorated at closing. (d) Accrued, but unpaid, interest and other charges to Seller, if any, shall be computed to the date of closing, and paid by the Seller. Interest and other charges pre-paid by Seller shall be credited to the Seller at closing, and paid by the Buyer. Other charges to the Buyer may include HA Mortgage insurance premiums, and private mortgage insurance premiums. 4. Conveyance of Title Seller agrees to convey title by Special Warranty Deed at closing. The average time from execution of contract to closing varies, but is typically 60 days. 49

54 C. Contingency Clauses 1. Professional Home Inspection A Buyer has the option to have (at Buyer s expense) a professional home inspection to verify that there are no major defects in the structure, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roof, and the heating/cooling systems before the contract becomes final. Other property inspection items may include Radon, Pool, Well and Septic. 2. Wood Destroying Insect Infestation Report See Wood Destroying Insect Infestation Report contained in the Agreement of Sale. 3. Sale of Present Home Occasionally, the purchase of a new home is contingent upon the sale of the Buyer s present home, which is conditioned upon the acceptance by the Seller. In this case, there is usually a time limit on the contract, and the Seller s home is kept on the market during this period. The Buyer is given 24 to 48 hours in which to remove the contingency in the event of an acceptable offer from a new, qualified Buyer. D. Financial Information With the Agreement of Sale, Buyers are asked to fill out a Financial Information Form. The information is then reviewed by the Seller in order to determine the Buyer s ability to purchase a home. ales Agreement is presented to Seller, and if acceptable, is signed by Seller, becoming a binding contract. uyer makes mortgage loan application to the lending institution. A. Application The Buyer completes an application with the loan officer, supplying necessary information such as past and present employment, credit history, assets, and liabilities. Accurate name, address, account numbers and balances are important for expedient lender verification. The Buyer usually pays appraisal and credit report fees at the time of application. 50

55 B. Processing Lender orders verification of all information supplied by borrower (Buyer), and a credit report. Lender orders appraisal of subject property. When the loan package is complete, the loan officer submits the package to the loan committee for review and approval. ender approves the application and issues commitment to borrower (Buyer). Buyer should instruct the mortgage lending institution to provide his/her REALTOR and the Seller s REALTOR with a copy of the mortgage commitment document. ender submits closing instructions to the closing agent, who completes preparation for closing. The closing agent performs a title examination, title insurance, mortgage insurance (if necessary), prepares a new deed, closing statement, calculations, and preparation if necessary. Buyer exercises right of pre-settlement inspection, and completes arrangements for closing and moving. A. Property Insurance Buyer arranges appropriate property homeowners insurance for coverage of real estate and personal effects. B. Pre-settlement Inspection The Buyer exercises the right of Pre-settlement inspection prior to closing, usually the evening before or morning of settlement. C. Utilities The parties involved notify the utilities (gas, electric, water, etc.) to change billing from Seller to Buyer, effective as of the date of closing or occupancy, if occupancy precedes settlement. Fuel oil proration at time of settlement, if applicable. he closing settlement takes place to complete transfer of title, loan documentation and cash settlement. 51

56 A. Location The closing settlement is usually held at the office of the lending institution, title company, or attorney who will also conduct the settlement. B. Procedures 1. The closing agent will review the closing statement with the Buyer and Seller to itemize all receipts and expenditures including prorated adjustments. 2. The Buyer s usual closing costs when a new loan has been obtained include fees for loan origination, credit report, and appraisal (usually prepaid), title insurance, documentation, recording, and transfer tax. 3. The closing agent obtains necessary signatures on all documents, including the deed. 4. The Buyer pays the balance due on the purchase price, and the closing expenses with either a personal or certified check. 5. Seller receives proceeds for the sale of property and conveys title by Special Warranty Deed to Buyer. 6. Pertinent documents are recorded in the public records at the courthouse by the closing agent. uyer takes possession of property! 52