Overview
Bangor is a city in Northampton County in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is 74 mi west of New York City and 87 mi north of Philadelphia.
2 things to do · 1 places to eat
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Best things about Bangor
Columcille Megalith Park
A beautiful walking park with "megaliths", giant Celtic stones similar to the ones at Stonehenge, strategically placed. Periodic Celtic celebrations like Maypoles, group meditations, "pageants", concerts and other events…
Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center
The web site calls it "rooted in Christ", but it's not fundamentalist at all. Programs for Lesbian/Gay, etc. groups, therapeutic recovery groups, yoga, peace activist groups, Native American spiriualism and more programs…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Sep. (climate data from nearby Allentown)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ABE Lehigh Valley International Airport, Allentown/Bethlehem — 19 mi away. Directions
- AVP Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton — 42 mi away. Directions
- EWR Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark — 56 mi away (major hub). Directions
The primary bus terminal for Bangor is the Allentown Bus Terminal] in Allentown.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Columcille Megalith Park
- Lunch Broadway Pub
- Afternoon Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
For other places to eat near Bangor, check the listings on the Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton pages.
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
By plane
- Lehigh Valley International Airport ABE in Allentownlies in the center of the Lehigh Valley and has direct flights from Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Nashville, Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and other domestic locations.
- Philadelphia International Airport PHL 77 mi south of Bethlehem has direct flights from most U.S. cities, Canada, and a number of Caribbean, European, and Latin American destinations.
By train
- 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, 86 mi south of Bangor.
By bus
The primary bus terminal for Bangor is the Allentown Bus Terminal] in Allentown.
By car
From Interstate 80
- Route 33 South to Route 512 East
- Route 191 South
- Route 611 South to Route 512 West
From Interstate 78 and Route 22
- Routh 33 North to Route 512 East
- Route 611 North to Route 512 West
From the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 476)
- Route 22 East to Route 33 North to Route 512 East
By bus
Regional bus services is provided by LANta. Route 217 runs about every second hour on weekdays from Bethlehem via Nazareth, where there are connecting buses from Easton.
Get around
By limo
- A&A Limousine Service, +1 610-261-3838 or +1-800-281-5911
- Bella Luxury Limo, +1 484-860-3838
- J&J Transportation, +1 610-776-1516 or +1-800-726-5466
- Your Way Taxi & Limo, +1 610-435-8294
Do
Do Columcille Megalith Park
A beautiful walking park with "megaliths", giant Celtic stones similar to the ones at Stonehenge, strategically placed. Periodic Celtic celebrations like Maypoles, group meditations, "pageants", concerts and other events on equinox days and other special events.
Do Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center (a place for rest and renewal)
The web site calls it "rooted in Christ", but it's not fundamentalist at all. Programs for Lesbian/Gay, etc. groups, therapeutic recovery groups, yoga, peace activist groups, Native American spiriualism and more programs like that. Very beautiful mountain, with "tarn" to swim in, a memorial garden, and a meditative "labyrynth".
For more things to do in the Lehigh Valley, check the listings on the Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton pages.
Buy
There's the Art & Music Emporium on Main Street, which has some cool artwork by local artists. For more places to shop near Bangor, check out the Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton pages.
Eat
For other places to eat near Bangor, check the listings on the Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton pages.
Eat Broadway Pub
A great pub in the heart of downtown Bangor, on the first floor the historic Colonial Hotel. Features a diverse food menu and a good selection of major label and craft beers. Food and drink specials daily.
Sleep
For places to stay near Bangor, check out the Allentown, Bethlehem, or Easton pages. The Poconos resort area, located north of Bangor, is not far away either.
Go next
Other Lehigh Valley locations
- Allentown, 31 mi
- Bethlehem, 25 mi
- Easton, 15 mi
- Emmaus, 37 mi
- Fogelsville, 38 mi
- Hellertown, 28 mi
- Nazareth, 12 mi
- Phillipsburg, NJ, 15 mi
- Slatington, 27 mi
- Whitehall Township, 32 mi
Regional cities and locations
- Atlantic City, 149.3 mi
- Harrisburg, 107.2 mi
- New York City, 74 mi
- Philadelphia, 87.3 mi
- The Poconos, 25.1 mi
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