While there is good hiking in Big Pocono, the main attraction at this 1306-acre park is the drivable summit of Camelback Mountain, which affords views across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. The summit viewpoint is accessible to those in wheelchairs, and the drive up is one of the best in the Poconos.
Big Pocono State Park
Pennsylvania
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
29.53 MILES
A bit of a masterpiece of industrial architecture, the trestle was once an artery for coke, limestone and iron ore making its way to the area's blast…
20.88 MILES
The Lehigh River cuts a steep, dramatically arresting gorge through the uplands of Northeast Pennsylvania. The main attraction is the 20-mile Lehigh Gorge…
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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
25.04 MILES
Established in 1965, this protected area along the S-curve in the Delaware river is an unspoiled place to swim, boat, fish, camp, hike and see wildlife −…
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29.28 MILES
Housed in the oldest still-standing structure in town, the Moravian Museum has exhibits on Bethlehem's history and the folkways of local Moravian…
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27.08 MILES
Turn right down a dirt road after the Walpack Center cemetery, then navigate a steep wooden stairway to the top of the spectacular Buttermilk Falls, one…
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14.95 MILES
Despite the name, this is really more of a glacial lake than a pond, located 1000 feet above sea level and only accessible by hike – we prefer the…
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25.46 MILES
Families with kids should head to the Crayola Experience, an interactive 'museum' where you can watch crayons and markers get made, plus enjoy hands-on…
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15.69 MILES
An especially rugged section of the water gap where the Appalachian Trail passes through, dotted by 14 rock-basin lakes. Campsites are available. The area…
Nearby Pennsylvania attractions
1. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center
4.79 MILES
This educational facility includes a nature discovery center specifically aimed at kids. If you've got children in tow, it's a nice detour. The Kettle…
2. Antoine Dutot Museum & Gallery
11.89 MILES
This former 19th-century schoolhouse is now the site of a small museum dedicated to local history in and around the Delaware Water Gap. A gallery also…
14.95 MILES
Despite the name, this is really more of a glacial lake than a pond, located 1000 feet above sea level and only accessible by hike – we prefer the…
15.69 MILES
An especially rugged section of the water gap where the Appalachian Trail passes through, dotted by 14 rock-basin lakes. Campsites are available. The area…
17.75 MILES
The main park headquarters includes an expansive visitor center with lots of interactive exhibits, plus helpful ranger staff who can fill you in on trail…
18.73 MILES
The 'Niagara Falls of Pennsylvania' is a bit ambitious, though we suppose the two locations do share the quality of being highly developed tourist…
20.57 MILES
Milbrook Village, composed of about two dozen buildings, some original, is meant to evoke a late-19th-century farming community. From a peak of 75…
20.88 MILES
The Lehigh River cuts a steep, dramatically arresting gorge through the uplands of Northeast Pennsylvania. The main attraction is the 20-mile Lehigh Gorge…