Located at the convergence of the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers along the New Jersey state border, Easton is 1 hour from New York City and 1.5 hours from Philadelphia
As a part of the Lehigh Valley area, Easton boasts beautiful waterfront parks with entertainment, special performances, festivals and events throughout the year
With a diverse landscape and climate, the area offers numerous summer activities including waterways for rafting, swimming and boating, campgrounds, local parks and a variety of biking, hiking and walking trails; in the winter months, the surrounding mountain resorts are popular hotspots for skiing, snowboarding and tubing
Downtown Easton is home to unique shops, trendy restaurants, art galleries and antique stores with popular chain stores just a short drive away
Home to The Crayola Experience™, a colorful and stimulating visitor center for children and families of all ages allowing children to unleash their creative spirit with quarterly themes and activities giving visitors a variety of projects to create throughout the year
The Easton Area School District is comprised of 11 schools, including seven elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school and one alternative education school; Easton is also home to the prestigious Lafayette College, a national leader in graduation rates, undergraduate research and both graduate and mid-career salaries
Easton Hospital
254-bed state-of-the-art teaching hospital
This acute care facility offers a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic and emergency services including a cardiac care program, a Chest Pain Center, a newly renovated Center for Orthopedics, Joint and Spine, a bariatric weight loss program and the Easton Regional Cancer Center
Named one of “America’s 50 Best Hospitals” by HealthGrades in 2010 for the fourth year in a row
In 2012, the Cardiac Surgery program at Easton Hospital was given a "three star" rating – the highest rating attainable by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)