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Borough in Pennsylvania, US
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Emmaus is a borough in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. Emmaus borders Allentown, the state's third-largest city, to its north. The borough lies in the center of the highly populated Northeast megalopolis region of the U.S., 22 mi southwest of the Skylands and the New Jersey state line, 53 mi north of Philadelphia, the nation's sixth-largest city, and 91 mi west of New York City, the nation's largest city.
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Built in 1803 by Jacob Ehrenhardt, Jr., who fought in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Tours by appointment.
Artifacts, documents, histories, photographs, and genealogy of Emmaus, Pennsylvania.
Founded in 1746 when Emmaus was a closed Moravian village, this church co-educated Native American and European children and served as the primary Moravian church for the community from its very beginning--and continues to be the town's primary Moravian church and pre-school.
Historic home built between 1840 and 1850 with Georgian-style influences. Added to National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
A famous beer distributor and one of the largest beer distributors on in the nation with over 4,000 different brands of beer from the U.S. and abroad. It advertises itself as having the largest number of beer brands from all over the world of any distributor in the nation and has been an Emmaus fixture since its founding in 1980. It's also become a tourist designation, attracting beer enthusiasts from around the nation, especially those looking for hard to find domestic or international beers.
Constructed in 1734, Shelter House is believed to be the oldest continuously occupied building structure in both Lehigh County and the Lehigh Valley and among the oldest still-standing building structures in the all of Pennsylvania.
A 23-trail 330-acre ski and snowboarding resort. Hiking, biking, and other activities off-season.
One of the premiere amusement and water parks in the nation, known especially for its elaborate rollercoasters (including the world's eighth longest steel roller coaster), over 60 rides, and a large waterpark.
Large community park with large and with large swimming pool and diving boards, basketball and volleyball courts, and baseball, softball, and soccer fields. There is also a walking trail. During the summer months, there are concerts in the park. The summer concert schedule is viewable at: Emmaus Recreation and Entertainment Commission.
Emmaus High School is one of several large high schools from the Lehigh Valley and Poconos that compete athletically in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, widely considered one of the most competitive athletic divisions in the United States. Emmaus High School athletic events typically draw large crowds, especially in football, boys and girls basketball, girls field hockey and wrestling. The school is widely known for its exceptional girls field hockey and boys and girls swimming and diving teams, both among the nation's best.
A beloved town theatre built in the early 1900s with an art deco facade, it is a centerpiece to the town with very reasonably priced tickets and usually second-run films. Also offers BYOB and various live events.
The AAA-level minor league team of the Philadelphia Phillies plays at Coca-Cola Park in nearby East Allentown.
The primary development team of the Philadelphia Flyers, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, compete in the American Hockey League and play at PPL Center in center city Allentown.
Non-profit organization that offers outdoor adventures, including hiking, biking, canoeing, and creeking.
Regionally famous Italian restaurant and pizzeria, highly-popular with locals. Italian food, pizza, Philadelphia cheesesteaks. Offers inside and patio dining, pick-up and local delivery, and a separate bar area. Outdoor patio service in warm weather months.
Restaurant and tavern constructed in 1735 during the British colonialism era to cater to visiting guests from out of the area. It is now been a family-owned establishment since 1987 with two of Lehigh Valley's leading chefs. American cuisine. Upstairs party room. Indoor and outdoor bar. Also offers take-out service and delivery.
One of three Emmaus diners, but this one advertises itself as "the Lehigh Valley's favorite diner".
Once an actual barn, then part of a golf course, but now a great burger restaurant and bar with trivia nights and live music.
Chinese.
Chinese.
Pizza. Free delivery.
Large menu with Caribbean/Dominican specialties and some standard American entrees
Italian, pizza and other entrees.
Diner with separate bar.
Diner.
Widely considered among the best hot dogs in the nation, there are four locations and each is in proximity to Emmaus (two in Allentown, one in Trexlertown, and one in Fogelsville. Dine-in, take-out or drive-through service. Yocco's also does mail delivery to customers outside of the Lehigh Valley area, both in the United States and globally.
Separate bar with a friendly drinking atmosphere. Beer specials. Outside patio bar open during summer.
Sports bar with sports bar menu.
Historical but informal bar and restaurant on first floor of Revolutionary War-era hotel.
Large craft beer taproom. Drafts and cans to go. Big screen TVs. Indoor and outdoor seating. Food trucks.
Historic private club (opened in 1908) with restaurant and smoking permitted separate bar.
Online or pick-up order of ultra-premium spirits. Tours also available of their distillery.
Bar, pool table, fun drinking establishment
Excellent sports bar complex with two separate bars (one smoke free and the other a cigar bar dating back to the 1920s), 20 large screen plasma televisions, including all out of town games. Pool table. 12 beers on tap at all times and over 50 bottled beers.
Craft beer bar and outside patio. Live music. Food trucks.
Macungie. Guests can plan an event in the spacious banquet and meeting facilities, dine at The Grille at Bear Creek or the Trail’s End Cafe, relax at The Spa at Bear Creek, enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, participate in beer and wine festivals, and enjoy free outdoor concerts. Great dining, plenty of activities year round, including snowboarding, skiing, snowtubing in the winter and hiking, biking, kayaking, and paddle boarding in warmer weather.
Free Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant (The Linx), room service, 24-hour fitness center and indoor swimming pool, mini-refigerator and smart tv in all rooms, meeting rooms, no pets.
A Hilton hotel affiliate, free Wi-Fi, daily hot breakfast, in-room kitchens, heated swimming pool, fitness center, business center, connected room options, meeting rooms. Pets allowed with deposit.
In-room microwave, mini-refrigerator, ironing board, flat screen tv in all rooms.
Great place to find fresh produce and meet people.
It's in the Emmaus area, which has stores such as the Bon-Ton, Victoria's Secret, Game Stop, Fye, Radioshack, Petco, and Staples.
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Emmaus is easily accessible by car via two major highways:
By bus
Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA) offers public bus service that can take you from Emmaus to Allentown and other locations in the Lehigh Valley. Renting a car is also an option.
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