Westwood Heights
in Lehigh County of Pennsylvania, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.603 and -75.541 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 36' 11" and W -75° 32' 27"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:41 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:06 am and 7:52 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Delve into Westwood Heights

Westwood Heights in Lehigh County (Pennsylvania) is a town located in United States about 142 mi (or 229 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Time in Westwood Heights is now 09:41 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 12 airports closer to Westwood Heights, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Lehigh Valley International Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United States is Independence Hall in a distance of 58 mi (or 93 km), South-East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Allentown, Easton, Jim Thorpe, Reading and Doylestown. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature -1°C / 31 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 32%
Air Pressure 1028 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

13°C (55 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

17°C (63 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Renaissance Allentown Hotel

Address
3,6 mi
12 North 7th Street
18101 Allentown
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HOWARD JOHNSON INN & SUITES AL

Address
1,9 mi
3220 HAMILTON BLVD
18103 Allentown
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn ALLENTOWN-I-78 (LEHIGH VALLEY)

Address
4,8 mi
7736 Adrienne Drive
18031 BREINIGSVILLE
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Garden Inn Allentown West

Address
4,7 mi
230 Sycamore Road
18031 Breinigsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Inn Lehigh Valley West

Address
4,6 mi
7625 Imperial Way
18106 Allentown
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Staybridge Suites ALLENTOWN WEST

Address
4,5 mi
327 Star Road
18106 ALLENTOWN
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fairfield Inn & Suites Allentown West

Address
4,6 mi
208 N ROUTE 100
18031-1506 Breinigsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Homewood Suites by Hilton Allentown-West Fogelsville

Address
4,6 mi
7686 Industrial Blvd/Route 100
18106 Allentown
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ramada Whitehall/Allentown

Address
3,2 mi
Macarthur Rd 1500
18052 Whitehall
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Comfort Suites Allentown

Address
2,0 mi
3712 Hamilton Blvd.
18103 Allentown
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Mayhem In Emmaus - Allentown, PA 1985

Published: November 30, 2011
Length: 54:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: unscenepro

A flashback from November 2-3, 1985 of a skateboard contest in Allentown, Pennsylvania entitled "Mayhem In Emmaus" and filmed by Tony Gouvas and friends and found in the lost unscene vaults...


Persian Grooming at Allentown TICA show

Published: April 06, 2008
Length: 16:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: caseyblues

A beautiful red Persian gets ready for the ring!


07 Chrysler Town & Country of Wilkes Barre Scranton Pa 13901

Published: October 09, 2009
Length: 54:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tunkhannock Auto Mart

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2008 Chrysler Town & Country LX Wilkes Barre Scranton Pa 13901

Published: March 25, 2009
Length: 13:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: May 28, 2010
Length: 20:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dekkarra

This video was uploaded from a Motorola Droid. Kyle, Stacie and RJ on Possessed at Dorney Park.


Thunder Creek Mountain

Published: July 24, 2012
Length: 37:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Jay Ducharme

Dorney Park's relaxing and enjoyable flume ride, with an oddly angled and very bumpy lift hill.


Hi, Hiram Here - 10 Day Cruise to Canada

Published: October 23, 2012
Length: 47:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Hiram Cook

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Road Rally

Published: July 25, 2012
Length: 30:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jay Ducharme

A short but pleasant journey along Dorney Park's auto ride.


JG Skorpion Unboxing & Overview

Published: January 03, 2014
Length: 38:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ale7

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab SLT Wilkes Barre Scranton Pa 13901

Published: April 06, 2009
Length: 05:51 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tunkhannock Auto Mart

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Steel Force

Steel Force is a roller coaster at Dorney Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Built by D. H. Morgan Manufacturing and designed by Steve Okamoto, it opened in 1997. It is 5,600 feet in length (over 1-mile), making it the longest coaster on the East Coast. It has a 205-foot first drop, with a top speed of 75 miles per hour . Riders experience over 2.5 G's at the bottom of the first hill.

Located at 40.5789, -75.5381 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Steel roller coasters, Roller coasters introduced in 1997, Roller coasters operated by Cedar Fair, Roller coasters in Pennsylvania

Hydra the Revenge

Hydra the Revenge (simply known as Hydra) is a steel Floorless Coaster at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania. It is the only Floorless Coaster in Pennsylvania and was built where the former wooden roller coaster Hercules once stood, which was closed and demolished at the end of the park's 2003 season. Its name comes from the Greek Mythology story where Hercules battled Hydra .

Located at 40.581, -75.5325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Greco-Roman mythology in popular culture, Roller coasters introduced in 2005, Roller coasters operated by Cedar Fair, Roller coasters in Pennsylvania

Thunderhawk (Dorney Park)

Thunderhawk (formerly known as The Coaster) is a wooden out and back roller coaster located at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom near Allentown, Pennsylvania. The coaster was built in 1923 and is one of the oldest operating roller coasters in the northeast.

Located at 40.5798, -75.5355 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roller coasters introduced in 1923, Roller coasters operated by Cedar Fair, Roller coasters in Pennsylvania

Hercules (roller coaster)

Hercules was a wooden roller coaster at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, Pennsylvania manufactured by Dinn Corporation. At the time of construction, it was the tallest wooden roller coaster in the world, but due to its poor design the ride only had a short life, operating from 1989 to 2003. It was replaced by Hydra the Revenge in 2005.

Located at 40.5811, -75.5322 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roller coasters introduced in 1989, Defunct roller coasters, Roller coasters operated by Cedar Fair, Roller coasters in Pennsylvania, Amusement rides that closed in 2003

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom 250pxSlogan Two Great Parks for the Price of One! Thrills ConnectLocation Allentown, Pennsylvania, United StatesCoordinates {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:40.579868|N|75.533559|W|type:landmark|||| |primary |name= }}Owner Cedar Fair Entertainment CompanyGeneral Manager Jason McClureOpened 1884Operating season April through OctoberArea 200 acres RidesTotal 59Roller coasters 8Water rides 18Website {{#invoke:URL|url|1=http://www. dorneypark.

Located at 40.5799, -75.5336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cedar Fair amusement parks, Cedar Fair water parks, 1884 establishments in the United States, Amusement parks in Pennsylvania, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Water parks in Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Visitor attractions in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Trolley parks

Possessed (roller coaster)

Possessed is a launched steel Inverted roller coaster located at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It previously was located at Geauga Lake from 2000-2006. The coaster has endured four name changes in nine years, operating as Superman: Ultimate Escape (2000—2003) Steel Venom (2004—2006), Voodoo (2007—2008), and Possessed (2009—present).

Located at 40.5799, -75.5336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roller coasters in Pennsylvania, Roller coasters introduced in 2008, Roller coasters operated by Cedar Fair

Cetronia Elementary School

Cetronia Elementary School is an elementary school in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It was first named the James W. Good Grade School and dedicated in September, 1930. In 1961 an addition was added to the east side of the building. The structure was renamed Cetronia reflecting the geographic area in which it was located. Another addition, including a spacious gymnasium, was added in 1994 and re-dedicated in June, 1995.

Located at 40.5859, -75.5336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Blue Ribbon schools in Pennsylvania, Public elementary schools in Pennsylvania, Schools in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Educational institutions established in 1930

Westfield Hospital

Westfield Hospital is an acute care general hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The hospital was created by Yasin Khan, M.D. in 2007 to serve the needs of the community. The hospital is a 26-bed facility with operating rooms, full diagnostic department, and Emergency Department. The ER doctor sees patients within minutes of arrival. In 2009, Jeffrey D. Gould, M.D. became the Chief of Medicine. In 2010, an ICU was added and a Sleep Disorders Center was opened. www. WestfieldHospital. com

Located at 40.5914, -75.5627 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals established in 2007, Hospitals in Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley Hospitals, Buildings and structures in Allentown, Pennsylvania

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