Stop by one of the tourist attractions in Pennsylvania located here on a vacation to the Poconos mountains & Northampton County regions of the state.
The northeastern region of the state offers scenic waterfalls, train displays, coal mine tours and more!
Poconos – North Central Area
Carbon County PA
Old Mauch Chunk Model Train Display
41 Susquehanna Street
Jim Thorpe PA 18229
570-325-4371
Open all year
HO train displays with over 300 structures including buildings and bridges
- Haunted train displays in October
- Christmas displays in December
http://www.omctraindisplay.com
Jim Thorpe PA Hotels
Lackawanna County PA
Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour
Keyser Ave
Scranton PA
800-238-7245 or 570-963-6463
http://www.lackawannacounty.org/attractions_coal.asp
Scranton PA Hotels
April to November 10 AM-3 PM
Bring a jacket.
- Anthracite mine
- Gift shop
- Exhibits, displays, artifacts
Pike County
Bushkill Falls
Bushkill Falls Road
Bushkill PA 18324
570-588-6682
http://www.visitbushkillfalls.com
Bushkill PA Hotels
Open end of March through November
8 waterfalls can be seen by hiking various trails and from bridges in the Pocono Mountains. They are referred to as “The Niagara of PA”.
You can also fish, visit exhibits, paddle boat or play mini golf in the area.
- Gift shop
- Places to eat
- Picnic areas
Schuylkill County PA
Pioneer Tunnel
2001 Walnut Street
Ashland PA 17921
570-875-3850
http://www.pioneertunnel.com
April to October
Take an open car mine tour into the anthracite mine (bring a jacket), ride a narrow gauge steam train to visit a strip mine.
- Snack bar serves lunch
- Outdoor mining displays
- Park
- Playground
- Pioneer Day festival every year on the third Saturday of August
- Gift shop
Stonehedge Gardens
51 Dairy Road
Tamaqua PA 18252
570-386-4276
http://www.stonehedge.org
Open all year 12 PM to dusk
- 7 acres
- Gardens: Water, Perennial, Herb, Exotic tropical and Hosta
- Events during the year
- Annual tree lighting in December
- Art gallery features a new local artist every month with a reception
Whistler’s Mother Statue
Between Chestnut and Market Streets
Ashland PA
Statue of Anna Matilda McNeill Whistler
Wayne County PA
Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary
White Mills PA 18473
570-253-1185
http://www.dorflinger.org/wildlife_sanctuary.html
- 600 acres
- Annual Wildflower Music Festival during the summer
- Walking trails
- Cross country skiing in winter
Enjoy the Pocono Mountains area attractions!
Northampton County
Visit one, two or more of the Philadelphia tourist attractions when you visit PA on a family getaway or couples weekend break.
There is a lot to see and do in this area of the Keystone State.
You can easily spend a week in this area and still not see all that the area has to offer.
From factory tours to segway and walking tours, enjoy seeing the sights in the southeast corner of Pennsylvania.
Visit a cavern and check out the history in this corner of the Keystone State.
Crayola Factory
Factory Tours
30 Centre Square
Easton PA 18042
610-515-8000
Open year round. See website as hours vary.
- Tour the factory
- Interactive activities and exhibits for kids
http://www.crayola.com/factory
Easton PA Hotels
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
2750 Hugh Moore Park Rd
Easton PA 18042
610-923-3548
http://www.delawareandlehigh.org
- Car, boat, bike or walk
- 5 counties of PA include: Bucks, Carbon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Northampton
- History trail 165 miles long through Eastern PA along Delaware and Lehigh Rivers and canals
- Each county has different recreational opportunities and things to do and see
Historic Bethlehem
505 Main Street
Bethlehem PA
610-691-6055
http://www.historicbethlehem.org
Bethlehem PA Hotels
Some of the historic sites here include Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 1810 Goundie House, Colonial Industrial Quarter and Burnside Plantation.
They have walking, segway and holiday tours (including carriage rides) of the area, and a museum store at the Visitor Center.
- Educational programs
- Tours
- Events
Lost River Caverns
726 Durham St
Hellertown PA 18055
888-529-1907
http://www.lostcave.com
Memorial Day to Labor Day daily 9 AM-6 PM
Other times – daily 9 AM-5 PM
250,000 year old cave with crystal formations. Bring a sweater or jacket for the tour.
- Events include classes and demonstrations
Sun Inn
564 Main St
Bethlehem Pennsylvania 18018
610-866-1758
http://www.suninnbethlehem.org
Moravian architecture style from the 18th century where famous historical figures stayed including John Hancock, John Adams, Benjamin Harrison, George Washington. The inn has been restored.
- Living history museum
- Guided tours
- Events
- Rooms are furnished with period pieces and items
Have fun sightseeing with your family and friends!