Lehigh Valley International Airport 44 min
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway trademark of Reading & Northern Railroad (6 min) Round-trip rides on an early-1900s diesel train following a river past sheer cliffs & forests. Asa Packer Mansion Museum (8 min) Grand Italianate mansion with original Victorian decor, built in 1861 & open for tours. Mauch Chunk Lake Park (7 min) Picturesque park for seasonal activities, including fall hayrides, camping & warm-weather swimming. Beltzville Lake (20 min) Pocono Whitewater (14 min) Rafting, adventure, and river Hickory Run State Park (32 min) This 15,990-acre park has 40+ miles of hiking trails, trout streams & a landmark Boulder Field. Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center (1 min) Regional history exhibits in a Victorian church, with industrial & cultural artifacts & a gift shop. Blue Mountain Resort (30 min) Mountain resort offering snow sports in winter, plus other seasonal activities year-round. Beltzville State Park (18 min) This 3,002-acre park offers a trout stream, a sandy beach, picnic spots & 15 miles of hiking trails. Glen Onoko Falls (9 min) This steep, tree-covered path for hikers features multiple waterfalls & scenic views. St Mark & John Episcopal Church (5 min) Old Jail Museum (4 min) Dating from 1871, this 2-story jailhouse delves into the history of past inmates on its tours. Lehigh Gorge State Park (10 min) Park along the Lehigh River with miles of multiuse trails & activities such as whitewater rafting. Whitewater Rafting Adventures (9 min) Outfit for rafting trips on class 2 & 3 rapids on the Lehigh River, plus paintball & bike rides. Hawk Falls (19 min) A 25-foot-high waterfall in a state park with a bridge accessed via a forest trail. |