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1. Karl Stirner Arts Trail ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. State Theatre Center for the Arts ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Entertainment
State Theatre Center for the Arts
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3. National Canal Museum

Category: Activities
National Canal Museum
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4. The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
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5. Nurture Nature Center, Easton, PA

Category: Activities

6. Bushkill Park

Category: Activities

7. Crayola Experience

Crayola Experience
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8. Marblehead Chowder House

9. Mesa Modern Mexican

10. Eaton Area Public Library

Category: Kids & Family

11. Easton Farmer’s Market

Category: Shopping
Easton Farmer’s Market
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12. The Tap Room at Weyerbacher Brewing

Category: Food & Drink

13. Sigal Museum

Category: Museums & Culture

14. Klein Farms Dairy and Creamery

Category: Kids & Family
Klein Farms Dairy and Creamery
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Easton’s unique location at the crux of the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers sets it in the center of rich history and culture.
  • Settled in 1739 on 1,000 acres owned by Thomas Penn, this city is now home to over 27,000 people.
  • Only about 55 miles from Philadelphia, Easton was the third site in the newly formed United States to have the Declaration of Independence read aloud.
  • Today, Crayola crayons are still made in Easton, and visitors can check out plenty of dining and historical sites around the four districts.

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