July 11, 2010


EASTON INFORMATION



Larry Holmes
Easton is the home of the former world heavyweight boxing champion who, in honor of the city, fought under the nickname "The Easton Assassin". Larry Holmes continues to reside in Easton running several successful commercial establishments.

Lafayette College
Founded in 1826, Lafayette is one of the most respected and academically competitive liberal arts and engineering colleges in America. Visitors are welcome to tour the beautiful 110-acre campus atop College Hill.

Crayola
In an effort to meet demand for factory tours and lead the effort to revitalize downtown Easton, The Crayola FACTORY was born. Since its opening in 1996, it has attracted over 2.5 million visitors from as far away as South Africa and as nearby as down the street.

State Theatre
Designed as a vaudeville theater in 1925, the stunning interior was inspired by the architecture of old Spain and Italy. Now completely restored, the 1,500 seat venue stages more than 100 performances a year, providing everything from family entertainment and opera to Broadway and comedy.
Lodging

Quality Inn Easton, 185 South Third St., Easton, PA
610.253.9131 www.choicehotels.com

The Lafayette Inn, 525 West Monroe St., Easton, PA
610.253.4500 www.lafayetteinn.com

Grand Eastonian Suites Hotel, 140 Northampton St., Easton, PA
610.258.6350 www.grandeastoniansuiteshotel.com

Directions

From Philadelphia: Take the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Route 476) to Exit 56 (old Exit 33 - Lehigh Valley Interchange). Exit to Route 22 East. Follow Route 22 East to the 4th Street Exit (last exit in PA). Go straight through the traffic light at the end of the exit ramp onto Fourth Street. Follow Fourth Street for three blocks until you reach Ferry Street. Turn left onto Ferry Street. Turn left at the next traffic onto Third Street and make an immediate left onto Pine Street. Parking is available at the City of Easton's Municipal Parking Garage (located on Pine Street).

From New York City and Northern New Jersey: Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 14. Follow I-78 West over the toll bridge into Pennsylvania. Take the first exit in PA exit 75 (it's marked "Easton"). Turn right at the stop sign at the end of the exit ramp onto Morgan Hill Road. Bear right at the next stop sign onto Philadelphia Road. Turn left at the next stop sign onto St. John Street. Continue on St. John Street down the hill and over the bridge at the bottom, get in the middle lane. Go straight through the traffic light onto Third Street. Follow Third Street for 1 1/2 blocks and turn left onto Pine Street. Parking is available at the City of Easton's Municipal Parking Garage (located on Pine Street).

From Southern New Jersey: Take the New Jersey Turnpike north to Exit 10. Follow Route 287 to Exit 21 (Interstate 78). Follow Interstate 78 West over the toll bridge into Pennsylvania. Take the first exit in PA (it is marked "Easton"). Turn right at the stop sign at the end of the exit ramp onto Morgan Hill Road. Bear right at the next stop sign onto Philadelphia Road. Turn left at the next stop sign onto St. John Street. Continue on St John Street down the hill and over the bridge at the bottom (get in the middle lane). Go straight through the traffic light onto Third Street. Follow Third Street for 1+ blocks and turn left onto Pine Street. Parking is available at the City of Easton's Municipal Parking Garage (located on Pine Street).


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