Lehigh district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Slatington

Slatington is a town in Lehigh district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 4,276 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 churches. The must-see places are Fireman's Drinking Fountain (1 km), Vigilant Fire Company Firemen's Monument (1 km) and Lehigh Valley Zoo (13 km).

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Slatington, Pennsylvania
Slatington, Lehigh district, Pennsylvania, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Slatington at a glance

Location
Lehigh district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 4,276
Coordinates
40.7484° N, 75.6119° W
Places within 50 km
59 (59 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Slatington

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Slatington: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Slatington

61 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Slatington. The closest is Bake Oven Knob (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Slatington

42 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Slatington. The closest is Lehigh Valley Zoo (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Slatington

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Slatington. The closest is Mauch Chunk Dam (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Slatington

19 churches within 100 km of Slatington. The closest is The Cathedral Church of Saint Catherine of Siena (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Slatington

17 parks within 100 km of Slatington. The closest is Dorney Park (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Slatington

12 museums within 100 km of Slatington. The closest is Old Jail Museum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Slatington

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Slatington
  2. 1 km Vigilant Fire Company Firemen's Monument · monument, Lehigh
  3. 14 km Whitehall Parkway · nature spot, Lehigh
  4. 11 km Trexler Nature Preserve · nature spot, Lehigh
  5. 1 km Lehigh Valley Zoo · nature spot, Lehigh
  6. 17 km Bake Oven Knob · viewpoint, Lehigh
  7. 13 km Back to Slatington

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How to reach Slatington

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Slatington by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2161Bake Oven Knob (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1142Lehigh Valley Zoo (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs635Mauch Chunk Dam (24 km)
    Churches519The Cathedral Church of Saint Catherine of Siena (24 km)
    Parks317Dorney Park (25 km)
    Other attractions612Fireman's Drinking Fountain (1 km)
    Museums212Old Jail Museum (21 km)
    Forts & heritage29Vigilant Fire Company Firemen's Monument (1 km)
    Treks05Schuylkill River Trail (57 km)
    Temples13Steel Force (25 km)
    Caves22Lost River Caverns (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01North Penn Mosque (78 km)

    Slatington: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Slatington?

    Fireman's Drinking Fountain (attraction, about 1 km), Vigilant Fire Company Firemen's Monument (monument, about 1 km), Lehigh Valley Zoo (nature spot, about 13 km), Bake Oven Knob (viewpoint, about 13 km), Trexler Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 14 km), Whitehall Parkway (nature spot, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Slatington?

    59 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Slatington?

    Bake Oven Knob, about 13 km by road; Bear Mountain (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Slatington?

    Lehigh Valley Zoo, about 13 km by road; Trexler Nature Preserve (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Slatington?

    Mauch Chunk Dam, about 24 km by road; Lake Muhlenberg (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Slatington?

    Start in Slatington, visit Vigilant Fire Company Firemen's Monument, then Whitehall Parkway, then Trexler Nature Preserve, then Lehigh Valley Zoo, then Bake Oven Knob, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Slatington?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Slatington

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Slatington’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Slatington on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.