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ATTRACTIONS

There are numerous appealing attractions in the area of Easton, a city rich in culture and history, with diverse and architecturally rich neighborhoods, in order to make anyone's stay more than enjoyable.

Whether you're on vacation with the family or on an escapade with friends and searching for a good time, there are more than enough choices, so you and your friends can spend a memorable stay in the city.

On the list of its most popular and favorite attractions, previous visitors have placed:

- Crayola Factory Discovery Center, perhaps, the most loved Easton family attraction, an enjoyment for parents and a delight for the little ones, a color-filled place, where there's no limitation to creativity and imagination.

Children can color, draw, paint and create with the latest Crayola products without the worry of cleanup afterwards.

- National Canal Museum, the only museum in the country dedicated to telling the story of America's historic towpath canals.

The museum features four galleries filled with hands-on exhibits that educate and entertain parents and children alike.

- Abbey Hill Gallery, located in the schoolhouse of the former St. Peters Church which dates back to the 1800's.

It features fine works of Art in several mediums exhibited by contemporary artists.

- Lehigh Valley Zoo, a beautiful 29-acre zoo that features exotic animals from around the globe.

Visitors can walk with kangaroos and lorikeets in the Outback Adventure and spend a fun, memorable family day out.

Annual Events

There are dozens of fun annual events happening in Easton, among the most favorite and expected ones being: Live in the Square free Jazz concerts, which happen on the last Friday of the month, from May through September, the Annual Pink Ball, held by the Auxiliary of the Children's Home in February, Family YMCA Healthy Kids Day, which takes place in April, and Easton Farmers' Market, which happens from May through October, the oldest continuous open air Farmers' Market in the US, featuring free events and ones with small admission fees, including Kids Farm Day, Strawberry Fest, Junebug Jamboree, Sweet Corn Festival, Tomato Fest &Salsa Contest, Apple Fest, and many other entertaining surprises.

No matter what month you choose as the date for your trip to Easton, there is always something going on in town!