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    Nazareth is a town in Northampton County in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is comprised of four townships (Bushkill, Lower Nazareth, Upper Nazareth, and the Borough of Nazareth) and was established in 1740. In the Lehigh Valley, Nazareth borders Bethlehem to its southwest. The town lies in the center of the highly populated Northeast megalopolis region of the U.S., 10 miles (16 km) west of the Skylands and New Jersey state line, 75 miles (121 km) north of Philadelphia, and 84 miles (135 km) west of New York City.

    Get in

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    By plane

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    Main terminal at Lehigh Valley International Airport, 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Nazareth in Hanover Township
    30th Street Station in Philadelphia
    Map
    Map of Nazareth (Pennsylvania)

    By train

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    • 30th Street Station, 2955 Market St., Philadelphia, toll-free: +1-800-872-7245. This major East Coast United States train station, the third busiest Amtrak station in the United States, is 74 miles (119 km) south of Nazareth. Cars are available for rent inside the station. 30th Street Station on Wikipedia

    By bus

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    By car

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    From Interstate 80

    • Route 33 South to Route 512 East
    • Route 611 South to Route 512 West to 33 South

    From Interstate 78

    • Routh 33 North to Route 248

    From Route 22

    • Route 191 North

    From the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 476)

    • Route 22 East to Route 191 North

    By bus

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    Greyhound to Bethlehem. Take cab or car from there.

    Get around

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    By limo

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    See

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    Nazareth Hall Park House on W. River Road
    E. Belvidere St.
    • Whitefield House. This home presented through the Moravian Historical Society provides outstanding educational opportunities for those interested in history, religion, art, and natural history. Many of the items on exhibit are one of a kind or extremely rare. Among these treasures are scenes from the nativity and passion of Christ, by John Valentine Haidt.
    • Pennsylvania Longrifle Heritage Museum. Relive the history of the Henry's 18th and 19th century gunsmiths through this museum courtesy of the Jacobsburg Historical Society.
    • Andretti Households. As small as it is, Nazareth is the home of Michael, Mario and Marco Andretti, famous racing champions.

    For more things to see and experience near Nazareth, check the listings on the Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton pages.

    Do

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    Martin Guitar Factory at 510 Sycamore St., where Martin guitars are manufactured, offers daily tours
    • Martin Guitar. M-F 9AM-4:30PM. In Nazareth is the global headquarters for C.F. Martin & Company, which manufactures Martin guitars. Martin guitars are handmade instruments that once were made by artisans who apprenticed for years to learn their trade. Now, Martin Guitars are made largely on an assembly line monitored and assisted by workers, computers, and lasers. Assembly lines at Martin were instituted to lower costs, improve speed of production, and compete with foreign manufacturers, without which efforts it is said that the company would have ceased to survive. Take a tour and see how these famous guitars are made. Pre-registration (available on the website) is required. C. F. Martin & Company (Q1022479) on Wikidata C. F. Martin & Company on Wikipedia
    • Herbs to your Success is a "wellness spa" where you can relax in an oxygen spa, a body wrap, a jelly foot soak, and more. Located at 64 S Main St; +1 610-502-4516.

    For more things to do near Nazareth, check the listings on the Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton pages.

    Buy

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    There are a couple of small shopping spots in the town of Nazareth. If you are looking for something bigger and better, you can shop in the streets of downtown Bethlehem, located 15 minutes away, which has many trendy boutiques. Nazareth is also only 10 minutes away from the Palmer Park Mall and 15 minutes from the Lehigh Valley Mall.

    For more places to shop near Nazareth, check out the Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton pages.

    Eat

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    Many pizzerias are located in Nazareth, including the Pizza Joe's and Sicily's Pizza. Beck's Land and Sea is a wonderful seafood restaurant located in Bushkill Township. There are also a few cafe's in the town of Nazareth, which are great for a mid-day quick lunch.

    • Rios Brazilian Steakhouse, 127 S. Broad Street, +1 610-614-1018. "Rodizio de Churrasco" all you can eat buffet, salad bar and a lavish variety of meats (15-20) served off skewers, typical drinks and homemade desserts.

    For places to eat near Nazareth, check the listings on the Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton pages.

    Drink

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    There is great night life in Easton, which is only 10 minutes from Nazareth.

    Sleep

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    One place to stay the night while in Nazareth that really gives you the feel of the history of the town is the Classic Victorian Estate Inn[dead link], which is a turn of the century Colonial Revival home. (35 N. New Street, Nazareth, +1 610-759-8276) If you would like to stay in a more standard hotel, you can stay at the Hampton Inn Easton, which is located on Easton Nazareth Hwy, less than 5 minutes from Nazareth.

    For more places to stay near Nazareth, check out the Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton pages.

    Connect

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    Borough offices

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    Nazareth Borough, 134 S. Main Street, +1 610-759-0202 (phone), +1 610-759-1073 (fax), Email: [email protected]

    Tourist information

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    Phones

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    In Easton, like all Lehigh Valley locations, you must dial an area code when you place a call. Area codes in the Lehigh Valley are 610 and 484.

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