Overview
Whitehall Township is a suburban township near Allentown in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The township is 64.1 mi north of Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the United States, and 93.7 mi west of New York City, the nation's largest city.
1 sights · 3 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Whitehall Township
George Taylor House
George Taylor, signer of the Declaration of Independence built this Georgian Style House in 1768. It is one of the last remaining homes of the original signers. The Taylor House was restored under the direction of John K…
Roller skating
At Skateaway/Whitehall Family Skating Center just off MacArthur Rd on Lehigh St
Ice skating
At The Rink/Lehigh Valley Ice Arena
Bowling
At Jordan Lanes
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 — 3 mi away. Directions
- TTN Trenton Mercer Airport, Ewing Township — 45 mi away. Directions
- PHL Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia — 57 mi away (major hub). Directions
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 George Taylor House, Roller skating
- Lunch Dunderbak's
- Afternoon Ice skating, Bowling
- Dinner Spice India
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Due to the abundance of shopping, restaurants line the main drag of Whitehall, MacArthur Road, and shopping centers. Dining options include:
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
By plane
- Lehigh Valley International Airport ABE in Allentown lies 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 is 63 mi southeast of Whitehall Township.
By bus
- Allentown Bus Terminal in Allentown is the primary bus terminal for Whitehall Township.
By car
- From the east/west, use Route 22 to Route 145 N./MacArthur Rd.
- From the north/south, use Route 145.
- From the north/south, use Route 33 south to Route 22 West to Route 145 N./MacArthur Rd.
- From the north/south, use Interstate 476 (Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike) to Route 22 East to Route 145 N./MacArthur Rd.
Get around
By limo
- A&A Limousine Service, +1 610-261-3838 or +1-800-281-5911
- J&J Transportation, +1 610-776-1516 or +1-800-726-5466
- Your Way Taxi & Limo, +1 610-435-8294
By bus
If you don't have a car of your own, the easiest way to get around is by LANta bus.
See
See George Taylor House
George Taylor, signer of the Declaration of Independence built this Georgian Style House in 1768. It is one of the last remaining homes of the original signers. The Taylor House was restored under the direction of John K. Heyl in 1966-1968 and is now open to visitors as an historic house exhibit.
For more things to do in the area, check out the Allentown, Bethlehem, or Easton pages.
Do
thumb|upright=1.3|Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom's Steel Force and Thunderhawk roller coasters in neighboring Allentown. Steel Force is the eighth tallest steel roller coaster in the world with a first drop of 205 ft and a top speed of 75 mph. Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is located at 4000 Dorney Park Rd. in Allentown. Whitehall is primarily a shopping and dining town, centered around MacArthur Road. However, there are a few "hidden" things to do:
- There's the Ironton Rail Trail for hiking, biking, jogging. Connected to the Ironton Rail Trail is the Whitehall Parkway, over 100 acres to fish, hike, watch birds and even see some historical buildings.
Do Roller skating
At Skateaway/Whitehall Family Skating Center just off MacArthur Rd on Lehigh St
- There's Wisecrackers Comedy Club at the Ramada hotel but must be 21 to enter
For more things to do in the Lehigh Valley, check out the Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton pages.
Buy
- While the Lehigh Valley Mall is the main mall in Whitehall, next door is the Whitehall Mall, which is anchored by a Sears and Kohls. There's also a Bed, Bath & Beyond, Michael's Arts & Crafts and a few others in a small strip just outside the Whitehall Mall.
- Moving north on MacArthur Road, you'll find another shopping center on the left side, Whitehall Square, which has a Redner's Supermarket, Petsmart, Staples and some more clothing and furniture stores.
- Continuing north, on the right will be a shopping center anchored by a Walmart, Burlington Coat Factory, and Dick's Sporting Goods.
- On the left will be MacArthur Towne Centre with a Lowe's. Further up north, there is a Weis Markets, which is not in a shopping center.
- Aside from the stores mentioned, there are small shops of all shapes and sizes selling everything from mattresses to pet supplies to cars up and down MacArthur Road. The best way to see what's there is to drive the main drag.
Eat
Eat Dunderbak's
Where every day is Oktoberfest.
Eat Spice India
Indian cuisine. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch available. BYOB. Outdoor seating available.
Due to the abundance of shopping, restaurants line the main drag of Whitehall, MacArthur Road, and shopping centers. Dining options include:
- Fast food chains including Burger King, KFC, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Chuck E. Cheese's, Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, and the only White Castle location in Pennsylvania
- Other national chain restaurants including Perkins, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Chili's, Friendly's, Panera Bread, Longhorn Steakhouse, Old Country Buffet
- Still more restaurants include City View Diner, Bonefish Grill, Bravo! (Italian), Whitehall Diner
Sleep
Stay Ramada
Newly renovated. Across from the Lehigh Valley Mall. Restaurant and comedy club onsite.
Check out the listings on the Allentown page for many additional hotel options.
Go next
Other Lehigh Valley locations
- Allentown, 4.4 mi
- Bangor, 26 mi
- Bethlehem, 10.7 mi
- Easton, 18.2 mi
- Emmaus, 9.3 mi
- Fogelsville, 11.3 mi
- Hellertown, 14.7 mi
- Nazareth, 16.2 mi
- Phillipsburg, NJ, 20.3 mi
- Slatington, 12.3 mi
Regional cities and locations
- Atlantic City, 126.1 mi
- Harrisburg, 83.9 mi
- New York City, 93.7 mi
- Philadelphia, 64.1 mi
- The Poconos, 54.9 mi
Nearby
Allentown
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Bethlehem
City / town · 92 listings · 7 mi away
Slatington
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Emmaus
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Fogelsville
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Hellertown
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Nazareth
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Easton
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