Pennsylvania Canal, Easton

Name: Pennsylvania Canal
Address: S Delaware Dr (PA-611), Easton, 18042, United States
Telephone: (610) 982-5560

#4 among attractions in Easton

Top attraction, Regional park, Canal

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Facts and practical information

The Delaware Division of the Pennsylvania Canal, more commonly called the Delaware Canal, runs for 60 miles parallel to the right bank of the Delaware River from the entry locks near the mouth of the Lehigh River and terminal end of the Lehigh Canal at Easton south to Bristol. At Easton, which today is the home of The National Canal Museum, the Delaware Canal also connected with the Morris Canal built to carry anthracite coal to energy-starved New Jersey industries. ()

Built: 1828 (196 years ago)Coordinates: 40°41'17"N, 75°12'18"W

Address

S Delaware Dr (PA-611)EastonEaston 18042 United States

Contact

(610) 982-5560

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Day trips

Pennsylvania Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, State Theatre Center for the Arts, Campus of Lafayette College, Easton Farmers' Market.

0.7 miN
Monuments and statues
Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Easton
18 min walk • Marquis de Lafayette is a monumental statue on the campus of Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States. The statue, designed by Daniel Chester French and standing on a pedestal designed by Henry Bacon, was dedicated in 1921 in honor of the college's namesake, Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.
0.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton
12 min walk • The State Theatre, officially State Theatre Center for the Arts, is a 1,500-seat historic theater located in the City of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
0.8 miN
Library
Campus of Lafayette College, Easton
20 min walk • The Lafayette College campus is a 110-acre suburban area located on College Hill in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States. Lafayette College also owns and maintains a 230-acre athletic complex, the Metzgar Fields Athletic Complex, and leases a 1,500 square foot space in New York City.
~1480 ftNW
Museum, Farmer's market, History museum
Easton Farmers' Market, Easton
8 min walk • Easton House, also known as the Bachmann Publick House and George Taylor's Easton Property, is a historic inn and tavern located at Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
~1270 ftN
Bridge
Northampton Street Bridge, Easton
7 min walk • The Northampton Street Bridge is a bridge that crosses the Delaware River, connecting Easton, Pennsylvania, and Phillipsburg, New Jersey, United States. It is maintained by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission despite not being a toll bridge.
0.9 miNW
Cemetery
Easton Cemetery, Easton
24 min walk • Easton Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located in Easton, Pennsylvania and the burial site of many notable individuals. The cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
0.4 miN
Bridge
Easton–Phillipsburg Toll Bridge, Easton
12 min walk • The Easton–Phillipsburg Toll Bridge is a modified Pennsylvania through truss bridge that carries U.S. Route 22 over the Delaware River. The bridge is between Easton, Pennsylvania and Phillipsburg, New Jersey, United States. The bridge opened on January 14, 1938, and is operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.
~1560 ftNW
Memorial
Peace Candle, Easton
8 min walk • The Peace Candle is a tower-like structure erected every Christmas season in Easton, Pennsylvania. The approximately 106-foot tall structure, which resembles a giant candle, is assembled each year over the Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument, a Civil War memorial located in the city's Centre Square.
~1260 ftE
40°41'19"N • 75°12'2"W
Delaware River Railroad Excursions, Phillipsburg
7 min walk • Scenic railroads, Tours, Platform
0.8 miN
Student center
Zeta Psi Fraternity House, Easton
21 min walk • The Zeta Psi Fraternity House at Lafayette College is a historic fraternity house located on the campus of Lafayette College in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
0.5 miNW
Library
Easton Area Public Library, Easton
14 min walk • The Easton Area Public Library serves the community of Easton in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The present Carnegie library was predated by a community library constructed by the Easton Library Company in 1811.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pennsylvania Canal?

Nearby attractions include Lander–Stewart Mansion and Stites Building, Easton (6 min walk), Delaware River Railroad Excursions, Phillipsburg (7 min walk), Northampton Street Bridge, Easton (7 min walk), Phillipsburg Commercial Historic District, Easton (7 min walk).

How to get to Pennsylvania Canal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pennsylvania Canal:

Bus

Easton Bus Terminal (6 min walk)