The 'Niagara Falls of Pennsylvania' is a bit ambitious, though we suppose the two locations do share the quality of being highly developed tourist attractions, with museums, gift shops, carved totems and more. That said, these waterfalls are large and dramatic. They're accessible by a large network of stairs and trails. It's easy to get away from crowds by heading to the upper falls.
Bushkill Falls
New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
22.1 MILES
Northeast of the Worthington State Forest, the aptly named High Point State Park has wonderful panoramas of the surrounding lakes, hills and farmland –…
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
6.54 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 −…
8.42 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…
8.54 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…
18.73 MILES
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…
17.63 MILES
The austere chateau-style home of Gifford Pinchot, founder of the US Forest Service, is open for tours. You can see an extensive library full of leather…
8.01 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…
Pocono Environmental Education Center
6.24 MILES
This nature center has a good exhibit on the flora and fauna of the Delaware Water Gap, plus several trails looping out from the main building. A touch…
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3.24 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…
3.91 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…
3. Pocono Environmental Education Center
6.24 MILES
This nature center has a good exhibit on the flora and fauna of the Delaware Water Gap, plus several trails looping out from the main building. A touch…
4. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
6.54 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 −…
8.01 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…
8.42 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…
8.54 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…
8. Antoine Dutot Museum & Gallery
11.48 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…