A view of the Delaware Water Gap sets the scene for miles from Mt. Tammany on a colorful autumn day. Saed Hindash | For lehighvalleylive.com

A lot is made of the Lehigh Valley’s proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.

While it is perfectly located smack dab between those major cities, it is also a perfect jumping off point for day trips to fascinating places.

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