Places to stay in Weissport, Pennsylvania

Weissport is a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. The town was founded in 1792 by Col. Jacob Weiss. This particular area was located between Lehighton, Parryville and Longrun. Soon after the town itself was established, and the first wooden bridge over the river to the town was built in 1805, along with the first post office, taverns, banks, and stores all by 1812. Also, within the first twenty years this town was established as a vital part of the canal industry. Their vital link was in the restoration, building, and repairing of canal boats along the Lehigh Canal which ran parallel to the Lehigh River. By 1832 Lewis Weiss began building boats for the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company and the Morris Canal & Banking Company. Places to eat in the region include Mario’s Pizza, Central Lunch, Chantilly Goods, and The Gorge.

If you are travelling in the area, Weissport is located close to Lehigh Furnace Gap, Little Beaver Lake, Sunny Rest Airport, Scherers School and Ontelaunee Park.

The center of Weissport ( which is at is longitude -75°42'2.8800 and latitude 40°49'44.76 ) is located 1 mile away from Lehighton, 4 miles away from Jim Thorpe, 6 miles away from Palmerton and 8 miles away from Andreas.

Available Weissport lodging

We currently have 5 accommodations in and around Weissport.

Weissport Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Weissport Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Other useful links:

• Weissport, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia

Things to see and do, places to eat in Weissport

Chantilly Goods ( Dining / Other ). Located at 200 Bridge Street. Chantilly Goods is a ice cream, vintage soda fountain, coffee, tea and candy shop located at the corner of Bridge and White St in historical Weissport, PA, just outside of Lehighton on the way to Jim Thorpe. www.chantillygoods.com