Discover Whitehall

Whitehall combines local history with a variety of ways to spend time outdoors. Helfrich Springs Grist Mill offers a glimpse into the area’s history; the Ironton Rail Trail and a section of the Jordan Creek Greenway appeal to visitors who enjoy walking or cycling. When choosing a vacation rental in Whitehall, which of these aspects of your stay interests you most may therefore be a deciding factor.

Local history at Helfrich Springs Grist Mill

Helfrich Springs Grist Mill is the only surviving grist mill in Whitehall. Today, it serves as a local history museum. This makes it a specific place to visit for anyone who would like to spend part of their stay learning about Whitehall’s history, rather than focusing exclusively on outdoor activities. The visit centers on a single surviving building with a clearly stated former function: a grist mill.

The museum is open to the public on certain occasions: you can visit during the regular monthly meetings and at special events. Visits are also possible by appointment. These conditions are useful to know if you would like to include a trip to the mill in your vacation plans. Check in advance which of the stated options is available for your planned visit.

Getting out on the Ironton Rail Trail

The Ironton Rail Trail forms a loop through Whitehall and is more than nine miles long. It is paved and intended for cycling, inline skating, walking, and jogging. You can choose an activity that suits your interests: the trail can be used by bike or on inline skates, as well as for a walk or a jog. Its loop shape and stated length give you concrete points of reference for planning your day.

The trail is used year-round for activities including historical walks, numerous charity events, and various races. In addition to the activities listed above, taking part in these events is another described use of the trail. These examples can help you get a sense of what your stay might be like: you can explore Whitehall in your own way on the paved trail or take an interest in one of the types of events mentioned there.

Another trail along Jordan Creek

There is a developed trail section of the Jordan Creek Greenway at Jordan Creek Parkway in Whitehall Township. You can cycle or walk 3.5 miles along the Greenway between Jordan Meadows and Jordan Creek Parkway. This provides another way to include a walking or cycling activity in your stay. Unlike the Ironton Rail Trail, no loop shape or paved surface is specified here for this section; the two trails can therefore be distinguished mainly by their stated length, layout, and uses.

Discover Whitehall on your own terms

If you are looking for a vacation rental in Whitehall, first consider which experiences you want to shape your stay.

These differences give you an objective basis for sorting through your vacation interests before choosing accommodation. Decide whether you would prefer to focus on the museum, the varied uses of the Ironton Rail Trail, or the route along Jordan Creek.

Explore more places

If you would like to broaden your search to include other places, you can also find Upper Saucon Township, Laurys Station, Allentown, Breinigsville and Coopersburg.

See the broader travel overview: Lehigh.