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Borough in Pennsylvania, US
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Lehighton is a borough in the Coal Region, near Jim Thorpe, Allentown and the Lehigh Valley, in the state of Pennsylvania in the United States of America.
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In Palmerton, about 15 minutes from Lehighton, it features several ski hills and a 21-lane snow-tubing area. Also notable are the 39 trails, 14 lifts and 6 terrain parks.
formerly the Mahoning Court Motel
A membership-only gay and lesbian, clothing optional campground, exclusively for those 18-and-over, on 100 private acres with a five-acre lake, pool and spacious camp sites.
The closest airport is Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) in Allentown, which is roughly a 40-minute drive from Lehighton.
Read in the guideLehighton and the surrounding region have no significant means of public transportation. Taxi service is available but pick-ups must be arranged by telephone.
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Allentown/Bethlehem · Regional · ABE
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