Easton, Pennsylvania
Easton is a city of 29,739 people in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1752.
Why visit Easton
Townapedia lists 42 museums and landmarks, 60 parks and trails, 173 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Chain Bridge, Bushkill Park, Easton House and Jacob Nicholas House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Easton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Easton
Easton is a city in and the county seat of Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. The city's population was 28,127 as of the 2020 census. Easton straddles the Lehigh River as it flows into the Delaware River, which serves as the city's eastern geographic boundary with Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
From the Wikipedia article Easton, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do13
Chain Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic change bridge spanning the Lehigh River
Bushkill Park
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
Small amusement park in Easton, Pennsylvania
2100 Bushkill Park Drive, Easton
Interstate 78 Toll Bridge
Bridge · 2.3 mi
Bridge over the Delaware River between Williams Township, Pennsylvania and Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Lehigh Valley Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 0.8 mi
Abandoned railway bridge over the Delaware River between Easton, Pennsylvania and Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Northampton Street Bridge
Bridge · 0.8 mi
Bridge over the Delaware River between Easton, Pennsylvania and Phillipsburg, New Jersey
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks42
Easton House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
History building in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jacob Nicholas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
458 Ferry Street, Easton
Parsons-Taylor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
House in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States
56 South 4th Street, Easton
College Hill Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Easton, PA, listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Delaware Division of the Pennsylvania Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Canal in eastern Pennsylvania
Easton Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Cemetery in Easton, Pennsylvania
Easton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Herman Simon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Jacob Mixsell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
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John Roseberry Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Lander–Stewart Mansion and Stites Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic houses in Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Phillipsburg Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Phillipsburg, New Jersey
30 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds60
48 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes173
1001 Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 0.4 mi
1001 Northampton Street, Easton
Mo-Th 16:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-21:00; Su off
Aman's Artisan Indian Cuisine
Restaurant · Indian · 0.5 mi
336 Northampton Street, Easton
Mo, We, Th 11:30-13:30, 17:00-21:00; Fr 11:30-13:30, 17:00-21:30;...
Beijing Garden
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.9 mi
285 Town Center Boulevard
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Ciao! Sandwich Shoppe
Restaurant · Sandwich, Salad, Hot Dog · 0.6 mi
12 North 3rd Street, Easton
11:00-16:00
College Hill Cafe
Restaurant · Breakfast, Lunch · 1.3 mi
501 Cattell Street, Easton
Mo 07:00-14:00; We-Th 07:00-14:00; Fr-Su 07:00-15:00
Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House
Restaurant · Italian, Italian Pizza · 0.8 mi
136 Spring Garden Street
Su-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-23:00
Daddy's Place
Restaurant · Mediterranean
650 Northampton Street, Easton
Mo off; Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 13:00-20:00
George's Pizza
Restaurant · Italian Pizza, Pizza · 1.2 mi
2049 Freemansburg Avenue
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Hoza African Restaurant
Restaurant · African · 0.5 mi
349 Northampton Street, Easton
Tu, Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-21:30; Sa, Su 12:00-20:30
Meli European Taverna
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 0.5 mi
322 Northampton Street, Easton
Tu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-23:00; Su 12:00-20:00
My New Place Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza
153 South 7th Street, Easton
Mo-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su closed
River Grille
Restaurant · American, Gourmet · 0.6 mi
243 Northampton Street, Easton
Mo-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 16:00-20:00
161 more on the map.
History
The Lenape Native Americans originally referred to present-day Easton and its surrounding region as Lechauwitank, meaning "the Place at the Forks".
From the History section of Easton, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Grand Eastonian Suites Hotel
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
140 Northampton Street, Easton
Churches and places of worship34
St. James Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Shopping39
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries77
Healthcare11
American Women's Services
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
157 South Main Street, Phillipsburg
Life Choices Women's Health Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
158 South Main Street, Phillipsburg
LVHN Health Center at Easton
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
2401 Northampton Street, Easton
Map of Easton
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 5.6 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 5.2 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Phillipsburg-Easton Brg (1 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
Northampton County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-11-27: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (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, 12 miles away.
- Phillipsburg 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Bethlehem 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Allentown 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Hackettstown 24 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Budd Lake 28 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Bradley Gardens 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- The Hills 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
- Hillsborough 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Somerville 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Hopatcong 34 mi northeast, about 55 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
- 2022-09-29 09 19 37 View west along Pennsylvania State Route 248 (Northampton Street) just west of Wood Avenue in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sketch of the Fourth Street depot in Easton, 1889, S. Kind, Public domain
- State Theatre Easton PA 04, DutchTreat, CC BY-SA 4.0
- State Theatre Easton PA 05, DutchTreat, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amtrak 2016 Autumn Express at Easton, October 2016, Charles Fulton, CC BY 2.0
- State Theatre Easton PA 03, DutchTreat, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20220527 08 LANTA bus, Easton, Pennsylvania, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- State Theatre Easton PA 06, DutchTreat, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View of Easton, Jared Kofsky, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Easton PA, Jared Kofsky, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lehigh Valley Railroad, Easton Station, Corner of Canal Street & Smith Avenue at Third Street Bridge over Lehigh River, Easton, Northampton County, PA, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Interior, State Theater, Easton PA, Amsgearing, CC BY-SA 4.0
- State Theatre Easton PA 01, DutchTreat, CC BY-SA 4.0
- State Theatre Easton PA 02, DutchTreat, CC BY-SA 4.0
- State Theatre Easton Pa, Jared Kofsky, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Easton Intermodal Transportation Center, Mackensen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-27 16 58 38 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 611 (Third Street) just south of Washington Street and Larry Holmes Drive in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-27 17 06 44 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 611 (Third Street) from the overpass for the rail line between Delaware Drive and Washington Street in Easton, Northampton County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-27 17 06 08 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 611 (Third Street) from the overpass for the rail line between Delaware Drive and Washington Street in Easton, Northampton County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 611 NB past 3rd Street Easton, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 611 NB shield past 3rd Street Easton, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-27 14 27 24 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 611 (Larry Holmes Drive) just north of Third Street in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-27 14 25 05 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 611 (Third Street) just north of Delaware Drive in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Front doors easton public, Jumbo Shrimp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-27 17 08 10 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 611 (Delaware Drive) from the overpass for the rail line south of Third Street in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-27 16 55 26 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 611 (Larry Holmes Drive) just north of Third Street in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-27 17 08 45 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 611 (Delaware Drive) from the overpass for the rail line south of Third Street in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Easton, Pennsylvania - Large Letter Postcard (4453123707), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- JacobNicholasHouse, KForce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BachmannPublickHouse, KForce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seventh Street Gate, Easton Cemetery 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EASTON PENNSYLVANIA HISTORIC DISTRICT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seipsville Hotel 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cattell St 200, College Hill HD, Easton PA 03, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Delaware Canal w dog, Smallbones, Public domain
- Zeta Psi Fraternity House, Lafayette College 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JOHN ROSEBERRY HOMESTEAD, WARREN COUNTY, NJ, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JacobMixsellHouse, KForce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chain Bridge on Lehigh River, Easton PA 04, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. James Lutheran Church, Pohatcong Township, NJ - east view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
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