Easton, Pennsylvania Relocation Guide

Population: 26,276 Located in Northampton County

Easton, Pennsylvania

Easton is a large city in the Lehigh Valley. Large corporations are moving to our area bringing employment opportunities and increasing home values. Investors discover the Lehigh Valley contains beautiful multi-family properties, as well as single family real property. Take a trip to the Lehigh Valley and discover the unlimited possibilities!

Full of splendid architecture and history, Easton is a full service city with a focus on community, the residents have many resources to enjoy, including art galleries, beautiful neighborhood parks, and convenient shopping.

Easton is committed to the arts and has an actively growing artist community. The State Theatre was built in 1873, originally as a bank, and is now a symbol of the community’s commitment to the arts. With seating of over 1500, the State Theatre hosts live performances year-round. Concerts can also be enjoyed throughout the summer in the Centre Square and downtown Easton’s Riverside Park. In addition, there are many galleries to be found throughout the city.

A major attraction for residents and visitors, Two Rivers Landing has the National Heritage Corridor’s first Visitor Center, the National Canal Museum and the Crayola Factory.

Parks and playgrounds are throughout the city with benches to relax and enjoy the surroundings, play equipment, and areas for outdoor sports. The city offers a variety of sports including baseball, t-ball, softball, soccer, football, and cheerleading.

Beautiful shops and restaurants can be found in the historic business district. Art galleries, antique stores, a furniture store, boutiques, and gift stores line the streets of the downtown area along with cafes, restaurants, and markets.

The Bachmann Tavern, built in 1754, is the oldest building in the city and is being renovated. Another architectural attraction, built in1893, is the Governor Wolf Building with its elaborate brickwork, stained glass windows, and bell tower. Other buildings include the Herman Simon Mansion built in the early 1900’s and the Parson Taylor House, which was built in 1757 and was once inhabited by George Taylor, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Each year Easton hosts a reenactment on July 8, 1776 of the original reading of the Declaration of Independence. There were only three reading readings of the Declaration of Independence and one of these three took place in what is now Easton’s Centre Square. On Heritage Day the Square is site to the reenactments and thousands join in the celebration and enjoy delicious food, entertainment, and firework display over the rivers.

There is history all around in Easton and much to explore. Plentiful art and music events, beautiful parks, terrific shopping and restaurants are only the beginning of what makes Easton a wonderful place to live!

Photos Courtesy of Darlene Oates

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