Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania
Ancient Oaks is a community of 7,777 people in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Ancient Oaks
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 33 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Movie Tavern, George F. Schlicher Hotel, Lock Ridge Furnace Complex and Creamery Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Ancient Oaks
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ancient Oaks
Ancient Oaks is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lower Macungie Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is named after the housing subdivision named Ancient Oaks, located off PA Route 100 just north of Macungie. The population of Ancient Oaks was 6,995 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
George F. Schlicher Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Hotel in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Lock Ridge Furnace Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic buildings in Alburtis, Pennsylvania, United States
Rodale Organic Gardening Experimental Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Farm in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Valentine Weaver House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes33
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
7150 Hamilton Boulevard, Trexlertown
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-24:00
Friendly's
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
6894 Hamilton Boulevard, Trexlertown
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Osaka Asian Fusion Cuisine
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.4 mi
6465 Village Lane
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-20:30
3 Men & A Bagel
Cafe · 1.0 mi
7150 Hamilton Boulevard, Trexlertown
Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa 07:00-15:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Rising River Brewing
Brewery and winery · 1.4 mi
1955 Willow Lane, Macungie
Tu-Fr 15:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
21 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Victoriana Executive Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
1027 Trexlertown Road, Trexlertown
Churches and places of worship7
Saint Paul's United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.1 mi
1249 Trexlertown Road, Trexlertown
Zion Lehigh Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Evangelical Lutheran · 1.5 mi
8269 Spring Creek Road, Alburtis
Church of the Good Shepherd
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.6 mi
7662 Quarry Road, Macungie
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Healthcare3
Map of Ancient Oaks
108 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 21°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 5.4 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 4.8 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 41°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rodale Rsch Ctr (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lehigh County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-03: Hurricane Irene (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Alburtis 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Emmaus 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Hereford 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Allentown 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Fullerton 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Bally 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Stiles 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Cementon 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Northampton 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Bethlehem 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Valentine Weaver House, PattiParker, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George F. Schlicher Hotel, PattiParker, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lock Ridge Furnace Complex, PattiParker, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rodale Farm Clapboard & Stone Bakeoven, Final4one, CC BY-SA 3.0
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