The Lehigh Valley is a region of low mountains and hills situated between the Philadelphia metropolitan area to the south and the Pocono Mountains to the north. The town itself is 60 miles north of Philadelphia, 75 miles west of New York City, and 85 miles west of the Jersey Shore. As is the case for most Pennsylvania towns, the area developed during the Industrial Revolution, and declined after it. However, the past decade has shown great improvements to the area.
Interstate 78 runs just north of the Borough. I-78 connects to the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 476), shares parta of its highway with US Route 22, and ends in New York City.
The closest train station is Septa's R5 located in Lansdale, about 30 miles away. Train transportation is not the prime choice for travel.
The Lehigh Valley International Airport (LVI) is the major hub of the region. Flights to less traveled foreign countries can be handled in Philadelphia or New York.
Main Street Hellertown is walkable and is considerably safer to do so than the Valley's three main cities. The town is also served by LANTA (Lehigh And Northampton Transportation Authority) Buses [http://www.lantabus.com/] via the Westgate/South Bethlehem Line. If traveling to more rural areas of the Valley, a car is the only option and can be rented through LVI [http://www.lvia.org/].
The Lost River Caverns [http://www.lostcave.com/] are the main tourist destination of the town. Located underneath the town, the caverns are open to the public to be toured. One can learn about rock formations of the area and purchase their own samples of these rocks at the gift shop.
For great panoramic views of the Lehigh Valley, take a drive or hike up South Mountain, located on Lehigh University's campus. The mountain separates South Bethlehem from Hellertown and boasts the Bethlehem Star, illuminating the night sky. One can see the star from most places in Bethlehem and is a great tool for navigating the town.
Other scenic attractions not in Hellertown proper include Bushkill Falls, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, and Ringing Rocks Park.
Dorney Park [http://www.dorneypark.com/] and Wildwater Kingdom is the main theme park of the Valley. The park boasts many high-thrill roller coasters and amusement rides, complete with a huge waterpark that will satisfy kids and adults of all ages. The park is open May-September and weekends in October.
Snow sports are popular during the winter months thanks to the wealth of large, yet easily accessible mountains. Blue Mountain Ski Resort [http://www.skibluemt.com/] has the highest trails in the Valley while Jack Frost/Big Boulder Ski Resort is visited more.
The summer provides a great opportunity to float down the Deleware river through Bucks County River Country. In Jim Thorpe, River Adventures Inc. will take you white-water rafting down the Lehigh River. There are numerous lakes, creeks, rivers, ponds, and canals for water sports.
Musikfest [http://www.musikfest.org/] is an annual summer music festival held in Bethlehem. It compiles some of the underground music scene's most popular bands, as well as gives local bands a chance at the spotlight.
None of these attractions are actually in Hellertown, making it obvious that the town is a good place to stay for tourists looking to get away from tourists.
Aside from a wealth of restaurants for any type of dining, great nightlife can be found just five minutes away from Hellertown in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Brew Works, Starter's Pub, Godfrey Daniel's Coffeehouse, and the Tap Room Lounge are hot spots for area college students and adults alike.
The region also has nine wineries that are a part of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, the first of its kind in Pennsylvania and the closest wine trail [http://www.lehighvalleywinetrail.com/] to New York City. People can tour the vineyards and purchase some of PA's best wines.
The closest hotel is the Holiday Inn Express, located in South Bethlehem. The region has over 100 hotels and motels and many quaint Bed and Breakfasts for a quick romantic getaway.