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Summit-Hill
is a borough in Carbon County, northeastern Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the population was 2,974 residents. This beautiful little hilltop community sits at an elevation of 1600 feet above sea level. Founded in 1791 by Philip Ginder, a hunter who discovered coal on Sharp Mountain (which is now named Summit Hill.) The town of Summit Hill is also known as being the "birthplace" of the switchback gravity railroad, which was the first gravity railroad in the United States. Summit Hill is home to a Music and Art in the Park, hosted by the Summit Hill Recreation Commission, Summit Hill Historical Society and Summit Hill Community and Improvement Organization (SHCIO). The event takes place in Ludlow Park one day per month each in June, July and August and features local arts and crafts. Summit Hill is located in the Pocono Mountain Region of Pennsylvania, which is the most visited tourist destination in the state. Known for its' outstanding skiing, sledding, snowboarding, hiking, golf and river rafting. There are many attractions in the area, including historical sites, museums and the Water Gap National Park and Bushkill Falls.
Surrounding areas: Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania (8.1 mi), West Hazleton, Pennsylvania (11.3 mi), Lake Agmar, Pennsylvania (15.6 mi), White Haven, Pennsylvania (17.1 mi), Albrightsville, Pennsylvania (19.3 mi), Towamensing Trails, Pennsylvania (19.6 mi), Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania (21.9 mi)
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Summit Hill Vacation Rentals
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Summit Hill Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Lantern Motor Lodge | Rt 209 & Rt 93 | Nesquehoning, PA | 4.2 mi. | (570) 669-9433 | | Inn At Jim Thorpe | 24 Broadway | Jim Thorpe, PA | 7.0 mi. | (570) 325-2599 | | Harry Packer Mansion Inn | Packer Hill | Jim Thorpe, PA | 8.0 mi. | (570) 325-8566 | | Hampton Inn Lehighton | 877 Interchange Rd | Lehighton, PA | 9.6 mi. | (610) 377-3400 | | Country Inn And Suites | 1619 Interchange Rd | Lehighton, PA | 10.4 mi. | (610) 379-5066 | | Ramada Inn | Rt 309 N RR 2 | Hazleton, PA | 10.7 mi. | (570) 455-2061 | | Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Hazelton | Interstate 81 & Rt 93 | Hazelton, PA | 11.0 mi. | (800) 228-2800 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 225 Singh Dr | Cranberry, PA | 11.1 mi. | (814) 677-2640 | | Comfort Inn | 58 State Rt 93 | West Hazleton, PA | 11.3 mi. | (570) 444-9300 | | Best Western Genetti Inn & Suites | 1441 N Church St | Hazleton, PA | 12.3 mi. | (570) 454-2494 | | Econo Lodge | I-80 & Rt 93 | Drums, PA | 14.8 mi. | (717) 788-5887 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1 Corporate Dr | Drums, PA | 14.8 mi. | (570) 788-8081 | | Nesco Manor Motel | RR 4 Box 4500 | Drums, PA | 14.8 mi. | (717) 788-2452 | | Econo Lodge Inn & Suites | Rt 940 Box 35 | White Haven, PA | 17.1 mi. | (570) 443-0391 | | Mountain Laurel Resort East | I-80 And Pa TNPK | White Haven, PA | 17.1 mi. | (570) 443-8411 | | Mountain Laurel Resort West | I-80 & Pa TNPK | White Haven, PA | 17.1 mi. | (570) 443-8411 | | Holiday Inn Express | 958 Schuylkill Mall Rd | Frackville, PA | 19.0 mi. | (570) 874-1700 | | Microtel Inn & Suites Hamburg | I-78 & Rt 61 | Hamburg, PA | 19.5 mi. | (610) 562-4234 | | Country Inn & Suites | 100 Keystone Blvd E | Pottsville, PA | 19.5 mi. | (570) 544-5201 | | Quality Hotel | 100 S CTR St | Pottsville, PA | 19.5 mi. | (570) 622-4600 | | Glasbern | 2141 Packhouse Rd | Fogelsville, PA | 19.6 mi. | (610) 285-4723 | | Hawthorn Suites LTD | 7720 Main St | Fogelsville, PA | 21.0 mi. | (610) 366-9422 | | Comfort Inn Allentown | 7625 Imperial Way | Allentown, PA | 21.1 mi. | (610) 391-0344 | | Holiday Inn Conference Center Lehigh Valley | 7736 Adrienne Dr | Breinigsville, PA | 21.4 mi. | (610) 391-1000 | | Hampton Inn Allentown | 7471 Keebler Way | Allentown, PA | 21.6 mi. | (610) 391-1500 | | Sleep Inn | 327 Star Rd | Allentown, PA | 21.6 mi. | (610) 395-6603 | | Hilton Garden Inn Allentown West | 230 Sycamore Rd | Breinigsville, PA | 21.6 mi. | (610) 398-6686 | | Super 8 Motel | 2160 Golden Ky Rd | Kutztown, PA | 21.8 mi. | (610) 285-4880 | | Best Western Allentown Inn & Suites | 5630 Tilghman St | Allentown, PA | 21.9 mi. | (610) 530-5545 | | Allentown Days Inn & Conference Center | 1151 Bulldog Dr | Allentown, PA | 22.3 mi. | (610) 395-3731 | | Best Western Inn At Bleakeslee-Pocono | Rt 115 | Blakeslee, PA | 23.5 mi. | (570) 646-6000 | | Toby Valley Lodge | Rt 940 | Blakeslee, PA | 23.5 mi. | (717) 646-4893 | | Quality Inn | 1715 Plaza Ln | Allentown, PA | 23.8 mi. | (610) 435-7880 | | Ramada Inn | 1500 Macarthur Rd | Whitehall, PA | 24.4 mi. | (610) 439-1037 | | Wingate Inn | 4325 Hamilton Blvd | Allentown, PA | 24.6 mi. | (610) 366-1600 | | Comfort Suites | 3712 Hamilton Blvd | Allentown, PA | 24.8 mi. | (610) 437-9100 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 3620 Hamilton Blvd | Allentown, PA | 24.8 mi. | (610) 437-9255 | | Allentown Hilton Hotel | 904 Hamilton Mall | Allentown, PA | 24.9 mi. | (610) 433-2221 | | Hilton Garden Inn Allentown Airport | 1787-B Airport Rd | Allentown, PA | 24.9 mi. | (610) 443-1400 | | Mcintosh Inn Of Allentown | 1701 Catasaqua Rd | Allentown, PA | 24.9 mi. | (610) 264-7531 |
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Summit Hill Weather & Climate
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East Central Pennsylvania experiences a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winters are cold with snow although the snowfall is variable. Some winters bring only a light dusting of snow, while others bring several major snowstorms. The average annual snowfall is 19.3 inches. Precipitation is generally spread throughout the year, with eight to eleven wet days per month. In summer, it's common to have heat waves accompanied by high humidity and thunderstorms. It is possible to experience severe weather in Pennsylvania in the form of blizzards in the wintertime and tornados in the summer, although these type of storms are not the norm.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
34°F |
14°F |
4.35 in. |
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| February |
37°F |
15°F |
3.34 in. |
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| March |
47°F |
24°F |
4.36 in. |
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| April |
59°F |
34°F |
4.24 in. |
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| May |
70°F |
44°F |
5.22 in. |
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| June |
78°F |
53°F |
5.19 in. |
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| July |
83°F |
58°F |
4.31 in. |
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| August |
81°F |
56°F |
4.52 in. |
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| September |
73°F |
48°F |
4.86 in. |
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| October |
62°F |
37°F |
4.00 in. |
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| November |
50°F |
28°F |
4.76 in. |
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| December |
39°F |
20°F |
4.01 in. |
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Summit Hill Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Lehigh Valley International airport (ABE) located about 25 miles southeast of Summit Hill in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the Wilkes Barre Scranton International airport (AVP) located approximately 36 miles north of Summit Hill in Wilkes - Barre / Scranton, Pennsylvania, the Harrisburg International airport (MDT) located roughly 64 miles southwest of Summit Hill in Harrisburg ( Middletown ), Pennsylvania, and finally the Philadelphia International airport (PHL) located around 73 miles south of Summit Hill in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Summit Hill Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Dorney Park | Allentown | PA | 24.9 mi. | | | Pocono Play Park | Bartonsville | PA | 33.0 mi. | | | Bushkill Park | Easton | PA | 35.3 mi. | | | Knoebels | Elysburg | PA | 35.7 mi. | | | Land Of Make Believe | Hope | NJ | 47.6 mi. | | | Hersheypark | Hershey | PA | 55.3 mi. | | | Dutch Wonderland | Lancaster | PA | 59.0 mi. | | | Sesame Place | Langhorne | PA | 67.1 mi. | | | Williams Grove Park | Mechanicsburg | PA | 73.2 mi. | | | Bowcraft Amusement Park | Scotch Plains | NJ | 78.4 mi. | | | Blue Diamond Park | New Castle | DE | 82.0 mi. | | | Exhilarama | Voorhees | NJ | 83.2 mi. | | | Clementon Amusement Park | Clementon | NJ | 84.2 mi. | | | Six Flags Great Adventure | Jackson | NJ | 89.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Dorney Park & Whitewater Kingdom | Allentown | PA | 24.9 mi. | | | Alpine Slide at Camelback | Tannersville | PA | 33.0 mi. | | | Water World | Phoenixville | PA | 51.5 mi. | | | Carousel Water & Fun Park | Beach Lake | PA | 65.5 mi. | | | Sesame Place | Langhorne | PA | 67.1 mi. | | | Mountain Creek | Vernon | NJ | 77.8 mi. | | | Splash Down Park | Fishkill | NY | 113.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Mahoning Valley Golf | Tamaqua | PA | 5.2 mi. | | | Mountain Valley Golf Course | Barnesville | PA | 8.4 mi. | | | White Birch Golf Course | Barnesville | PA | 8.4 mi. | | | Walnut Creek Golf Club | Jamestown | PA | 8.5 mi. | | | Olde Homestead Golf Club | New Tripoli | PA | 11.9 mi. | | | Edgewood in the Pines | Drums | PA | 14.2 mi. | | | Sand Springs Golf Course | Drums | PA | 14.2 mi. | | | Mountain Laurel Golf Club | White Haven | PA | 17.1 mi. | | | Shade Mountain Golf Club | Middleburg | PA | 17.7 mi. | | | Castle Hills Golf Course | New Castle | PA | 18.9 mi. | | | Sylvan Heights Golf Course | New Castle | PA | 18.9 mi. | | | Indian Mountain Golf Course | Kresgeville | PA | 19.7 mi. | | | Farview Greens Golf Club | Hamburg | PA | 19.8 mi. | | | Hideaway Hills Golf Club | Kresgeville | PA | 19.9 mi. | | | Twin Lakes Golf Course | Allentown | PA | 20.1 mi. | | | Perry Golf Course | Shoemakersville | PA | 21.7 mi. | | | Willow Brook Golf Course | Catasauqua | PA | 23.6 mi. | | | Arnolds Golf Course | Nescopeck | PA | 23.9 mi. | | | Rich Maiden Golf Course | Fleetwood | PA | 24.0 mi. | | | Willow Run Inn & Golf Course | Berwick | PA | 24.4 mi. | | | Golf Club at Shepherd Hills | Wescosville | PA | 24.9 mi. | | | Allentown Municipal Golf Course | Allentown | PA | 25.3 mi. | | | Iron Lakes Country Club | Allentown | PA | 25.3 mi. | | | Golden Oaks Country Club | Fleetwood | PA | 26.1 mi. | | | Pleasant Hills Golf Course | Fleetwood | PA | 26.1 mi. | | | Southmoore Golf Course | Bath | PA | 26.2 mi. | | | Whitetail Golf Club | Bath | PA | 26.2 mi. | | | South Hills Golf Club | Hanover | PA | 26.7 mi. | | | Thornhurst Country Club | Thornhurst | PA | 28.3 mi. | | | Rolling Meadows Golf Course | Mowry | PA | 28.4 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Doe Mountain | Macungie | PA | 27.0 mi. | | | Camelback | Tannersville | PA | 33.0 mi. | | | Alpine Mountain | Analomink | PA | 37.4 mi. | | | Tanglewood | Tafton | PA | 53.7 mi. | | | Shawnee Mountain | Delaware | PA | 55.3 mi. | | | Hidden Valley Ski | Hidden Valley | PA | 56.0 mi. | | | Elk Mountain | Union Dale | PA | 64.7 mi. | | | Mount Tone | Lake Como | PA | 76.0 mi. | | | Craigmeur | Newfoundland | NJ | 76.5 mi. | | | Hidden Valley | Vernon | NJ | 77.8 mi. | | | Vernon Valley Great Gorge | Vernon | NJ | 77.8 mi. | | | Holiday Mountain | Monticello | NY | 84.0 mi. | | | Mount Peter | Warwick | NY | 84.2 mi. | | | Ski Sawmill | Morris | PA | 91.1 mi. | | | Belleayre Moutain | Highmount | NY | 115.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Tuscarora State Park | | PA | 8.0 mi. | | | Lehigh Gorge State Park | | PA | 11.0 mi. | | | Beltzville State Park | | PA | 14.4 mi. | | | Locust Lake State Park | | PA | 14.4 mi. | | | Hickory Run State Park | | PA | 17.3 mi. | | | Jacobsburg State Park | | PA | 30.0 mi. | | | Big Pocono State Park | | PA | 31.5 mi. | | | Gouldsboro State Park | | PA | 34.5 mi. | | | Frances Slocum State Park | | PA | 35.6 mi. | | | Swatara State Park | | PA | 36.6 mi. | | | Tobyhanna State Park | | PA | 38.3 mi. | | | Nolde Forest State Park | | PA | 38.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Historical Society of Berks County Pennsylvania | Reading | PA | 33.9 mi. | (History) | | Houdini Museum | Scranton | PA | 41.8 mi. | (History) | | Pocono Indian Museum | Bushkill | PA | 49.0 mi. | (History) | | Liberty Hall Museum | Union | NJ | 50.7 mi. | (History) | | The Roth Living Farm Museum of Delaware Valley College | North Wales | PA | 52.6 mi. | (History) | | James A. Michener Art Museum | Doylestown | PA | 52.7 mi. | (Art) | | Valley Forge Historical Society Museum | Valley Forge | PA | 54.5 mi. | (History) | | Museum of Bus Transportation | Hershey | PA | 55.3 mi. | (Technology) | | Hershey Museum | Hershey | PA | 55.3 mi. | (History) | | Franklin and Marshall College's North Museum | Lancaster | PA | 59.0 mi. | (Science) | | North Museum of Natural History and Science | Lancaster | PA | 59.0 mi. | (Science) | | Heritage Center Museum of Lancaster County | Lancaster | PA | 59.0 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| ZOOAMERICA North American Wildlife Park | Hershey | PA | 55.3 mi. | | | Clyde Peeling's Reptiland Ltd. | Allenwood | PA | 57.1 mi. | | | Philadelphia Zoological Garden | Philadelphia | PA | 70.8 mi. | | | New Jersey State Aquarium at Camden | Camden | NJ | 73.6 mi. | | | Brandywine Zoo | Wilmington | DE | 76.5 mi. | | | Ross Park Zoo | Binghamton | NY | 88.0 mi. | | | Staten Island Zoo | Staten Island | NY | 92.5 mi. | | | Bergen County Zoological Park | Paramus | NJ | 94.2 mi. | | | Central Park Wildlife Center | New York | NY | 97.9 mi. | | | New York Aquarium | Brooklyn | NY | 100.9 mi. | | | Prospect Park Wildlife Center | Brooklyn | NY | 100.9 mi. | | | Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park | Bronx | NY | 104.8 mi. | | | Queens Wildlife Center | Flushing | NY | 107.5 mi. | | | The Baltimore Zoo | Baltimore | MD | 113.1 mi. | | | National Aquarium in Baltimore | Baltimore | MD | 113.1 mi. | |
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