Lower Towamensing is a rural enclave close to Palmerton and main thoroughfares
Lower Towamensing almost entirely encircles the borough of Palmerton in eastern Pennsylvania. A rural swath of land dotted with stately colonial-style homes on a few main roads in the Pocono Mountains, residents are drawn to the community for its air of solitude. “I love living here because it’s peaceful,” says Laurie Vincent, a Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Valley Partners and resident of Lower Towamensing. “There are a lot of great restaurants and activities for people that love the outdoors. There is so much to do and so much to see out there, but the main thing is the seclusion. You’re away from the city, but you’re still close to everything.” That proximity puts locals a quick drive from Palmerton’s main drag, which is lined with an array of restaurants, and from main routes and interstates.
Lower Towamensing is a rural community that surrounds the city of Palmerton.
Palmerton is where Lower Towamensing residents head for the majority of their shopping and dining needs.
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Colonial-style homes and ranch-style homes in the Pennsylvania landscape
Homes are concentrated along the few main roads that line Lower Towamensing, often with space between the properties. There are some mountain chalets, but homebuyers typically choose between a couple of architectural styles. “You’re going to see a lot of colonial-style homes and ranch-style homes around here,” Vincent says. “It has a nice blend of homes for anyone who’s coming into the area. In Lower Towamensing, you’re going to see more colonial-style homes than anything else.” Prices in Lower Towamensing can vary, but usually fall between $200,000 and $400,000. “The price range is mostly from the high $200,000s to the low $300,000s, but it all depends on if you choose a new build,” Vincent says. “Some new builds are in the $380,000 range. It is a seller’s market, so there is high demand and limited inventory – homes sell quickly.”
Some Lower Towamensing homes are mountain chalets with breathtaking views.
Colonial style homes are the most common choice for Lower Towamensing residents.
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Recreation at established resorts or in the Pocono Mountains
Locals can find extensive recreation in and around Lower Towamensing. Anglers fish in the Aquashicola River and the creeks that wind through the community. The general terrain of the Pocono Mountains offers recreational opportunities, ranging from hiking to hunting and other pastimes. “You’re very close to the Pocono Mountains,” Vincent says. “Lower Towamensing is near the Appalachian trails, walking trails and all that outdoor stuff.”
In Palmerton, Little League teams play at Elmer Valo Field. Palmerton Borough Park has a bandstand, playground and shaded paths. When snow blankets the ground, several nearby resorts are popular for skiing, snowboarding and other winter recreation. “You’re around Blue Mountain Ski Resort, the Jack Frost Big Boulder Resort and Shawnee Mountain Ski Area,” Vincent says. “Locals know that when it’s ski season, it’s busy, but come summertime, it’s beautiful to go up to the Blue Mountain slope side. The views are captivating in the mountains. It’s gorgeous. There is just so much to see around here.”
Lower Towamensing is home to Blue Mountain, one of Pennsylvania's favorite ski mountains.
Lush hiking trails are always nearby for Lower Towamensing residents.
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Students begin school at Towamensing Elementary within the community
Kids can start their education at Towamensing Elementary School, which enrolls students from kindergarten through sixth grade and has a B-minus rating from Niche. Students typically then head south into Palmerton for both middle and high school. Palmerton Area Junior High School hosts seventh and eighth graders and garners a C-plus rating. Palmerton Area High School is located beside the junior high school and also receives a C-plus.
Palmerton Area High School serves 504 students.
Towamensing Elementary School receives a B- from niche.com.
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Restaurants line Delaware Avenue in Palmerton
Lower Towamensing residents often head south into Palmerton to dine out. Delaware Avenue stretches through the center of the town and is its hub of restaurants, lined with options like Papa Al’s Ristorante & Pizzeria and the Palmerton Pub & Steakhouse. “You have specific, unique places in Palmerton,” Vincent says. “Everybody loves the main strip of Palmerton. Joey B’s is a very popular restaurant that everybody loves and has an outdoor atmosphere.” Joey B’s has a bar and serves items like cheesesteaks and pizza, while One Ten Tavern also offers a pub environment with events like trivia and music. Groceries are stocked at a Giant less than 10 miles south in Walnutport.
Lower Towamensing locals enjoy a drink at One Ten Tavern in Palmerton.
Lower Towamensing locals shop at a nearby Weis grocery store.
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Nearby thoroughfares outside of Lower Towamensing
Interstate 476 is less than 10 miles west, while Pennsylvania Route 33 is accessible about 15 miles east. “It’s very easy to get around,” Vincent says. “There are back roads for days. You are close to major highways and surrounding cities like Bethlehem and Allentown.” Both cities are less than 25 miles from Lower Towamensing, while Philadelphia sits around 90 miles down I-476. Lehigh Valley Hospital – Carbon is a drive of about 12 miles west, while travelers can reach Lehigh Valley International Airport around 20 miles south. LANTA buses have stops in Palmerton.
Catasauqua resdients have easy access to the Lehigh Valley International Airport.
Lehigh Valley Health - Carbon medical facility is a ten minute drive for most of Lower Towamensing.
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Annual festivals in Palmerton and beyond
The annual Palmerton Community Festival takes place every year after Labor Day at Palmerton Borough Park, where visitors can go on rides, take in live music, peruse food vendors and more. “There are all kinds of festivals,” Vincent says. “There are beer festivals, wine festivals, community festivals and community fairs. There is always so much to do – my church, St. Nicholas Church, is part of the Palmerton Festival. There are local churches and many different parishes.” The town of Jim Thorpe is less than 15 miles northwest. “Jim Thorpe is very historic, so there are a lot of festivals,” Vincent says. “During Christmastime and the holidays, there is always something going on in the community. It’s endless.” Jim Thorpe’s Olde Time Christmas spans three weekends each December.
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