Steamtown National Historic Site Scranton
UPSTATE PA / POCONO MOUNTAINS
The Pocono Mountains feature mountainous forests , lakes and valleys . To the east is the Delaware Water Gap , home to large bird populations , river beaches and recreation facilities . The high elevations make it the perfect climate for many ski resorts , while Lake Wallenpaupack is great for boating and fishing .
Steamtown National Historic Site , Scranton
Build on the former railroad yards , Steamtown NHS seeks to preserve the storied history of the rail industry . Guided tours , rotating exhibits and train rides available
. nps . gov / stea
BushKill Falls , Buskill With eight waterfalls on the property , Bushkill Falls is known as “ the Niagara of Pennsylvania .” It offers trails , fishing , picnic areas , playgrounds , a maze , mini golf , paddleboats , gemstone mining , snack shop and a gift shop . Open spring - November
. visitbushkillfalls . com
Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark , Tannersville Family water park set amid the beautiful scenery of the Poconos . More than 30 water rides , plus rock climbing mountain coaster , ziplines and other adventures for every age .
camelbeach . com
Claws ‘ N Paws Wild Animal Park , Lake Ariel Get up close and personal with alligators , deer , parrots and more than 120 other animals at this petting zoo and animal park
. clawsnpaws . com
Costa ’ s Family Fun Park , Hawley A family destination featuring a range of fun rides , from bumper boats to batting cages , water slide and driving ranges . Free admission
. costasfamilyfunpark . com
America on Wheels Museum , Allentown The museum features cars , trucks , motorcycles and bicycles . Tour the museum and learn about the history of automotive transportation in the United States .
americaonwheels . org
Bear Creek Mountain Resort , Macungie Nestled on more than 330 wooded acres in scenic Berks and Lehigh Valley counties , this resort offers skiing , snowboarding , snowtubing , disc golf , geocaching , hiking , mountain biking , tennis , fishing and boating .
bcmountainresort . com
Bowman ’ s Hill Wildflower Preserve , New Hope More than 800 varieties of plants thrive on this 134-acre preserve . Tours are available covering many different aspects of the preserve . Picnic areas also available .
bhwp . org
C . F . Martin & Company , Nazareth Legendary Martin guitars are produced in Nazareth , Pa . by highly-skilled craftsmen . The company offers factory tours during the week and has a world-class guitar museum
. martinguitar . com
Crayola Experience , Easton Home of the world ’ s largest crayon , plus four floors of fun activities for kids . Kids can mix their own crayon or create a digital movie from their own drawings . The top floor is dedicated to projects with melted crayons .
crayolaexperience . com
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Electric City Trolley Station & Museum , Scranton Celebrating Scranton ’ s pioneering electric trolley line , this museum explores the history of the trolley . Interactive exhibits , artifacts and trolley rides
. ectma . org
Hickory Run State Park , White Haven Home to Boulder Field , a national , natural landmark . This 16,000 acre park offers 44 miles of hiking and hunting grounds . Fishing and camping spots , disc golf course and cross country skiing and snowmobiling available in the winter . dcnr . pa . gov / StateParks / Find APark / Hickory
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Jack Frost Mountain , Blakeslee With 21 trails and a vertical drop of 600 feet , Jack Frost offers skiing , snowboarding and tubing for all skill levels . The mountain is part of a joint resort with nearby Big Boulder Ski Area , which devotes 50 % of its area to terrain parks .
jfbb . com
The Crayola Experience , Easton
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom , Allentown More than 100 exciting rides , from the 200-footdrop of the Dominator to a 1921 antique carousel . The park is home to the kids park Planet Snoopy , the Dinosaurs Live adventure park , and Wildwater Kingdom .
dorneypark . com
Edgar Allen Poe National Historic Site , Philadelphia A national historic site recognizing the contributions of Edgar Allen Poe to poetry and fiction .
nps . gov / edal
Lake Wallenpaupack , Hawley Build as a hydroelectric project , this 13-mile long lake offers fishing , boating , camping , hiking and picnic areas on its four islands
. hawleywallenpaupackcc . com
Lehigh Gorge State Park , White Haven In a deep gorge carved by a river , visitors will find 30 miles of hiking and biking trails along an abandoned railroad grade , as well as hunting and fishing areas . 570.433.0400 ; dcnr . pa . gov / StateParks / FindAPark /
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Tioga Point Museum , Athens Ecletic historical museum , collecting approximately 14,000 Native American artifacts , as well as Samurai weaponry , Revolutionary War memorabilia , rare books and more .
tiogapointmuseum . com
Yuengling Brewery , Pottsville Tour the country ’ s oldest operating brewery and see the original caves used to keep the fermenting beer cool in the days before refrigeration .
yuengling . com / breweries / pottsville
LEHIGH VALLEY
Fort Washington State Park , Fort Washington This beautiful park takes its name from the redoubt fort built by George Washington ’ s troops in the fall of 1777 , before heading to Valley Forge . The park hosts hikers , bird watchers and bicyclists . Picnic pavilions are available for year-round use . dcnr . pa . gov / StateParks /
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Historic Bethlehem , Bethlehem A network of museums and historic sites celebrating the 300-year history of the town of Bethlehem .
historicbethlehem . org
King of Prussia Mall , King of Prussia More than 400 stores , including designer and luxury brands . a movie theater and diverse dining options .
simon . com / mall / king-of-prussia
Lehigh Valley Wine Trail Eight award winning , family-owned wineries in a recently declared viticultural area . Stop in for a taste of their signature wines
. lehighvallywinetrail . com
Please check the attraction ' s website to view the latest hours and COVID-19 requirements .