Smethport Mansion Walking Tour

Smethport Mansion District, Smethport, PA 16749
Tucked away in the Pennsylvania Wilds, where the Nunundah Valley and Marvin Creek Valley converge, Smethport offers a glimpse of its opulent past to visitors with the release of a self-guided walking tour brochure of its Mansion District.

Wayne County Historical Society

810 Main Street, Honesdale, PA 18431
Home of the Stourbridge Lion Replica, the First Steam Locomotive to run in America. The building was the original home of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Office. Designated a Department of Interior National Historic Landmark. Contact 570-253-3240 for more information.

Dietrich Theater

60 East Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
The Dietrich Theater was built in 1936 by George Dietrich and continued to show movies for nearly fifty years. In the late 1980’s, bowing to the whims of the times, the local theater could no longer compete with the mall movies, and the screen became dark. Today, The Dietrich shows countless blockbuster, foreign, independent and classic films. The theater has also presented over 100 cultural events, including semiannual film festivals, live theater, concerts and workshops. The semiannual film festivals bring in patrons from all over northeastern Pennsylvania. Wonderful works of art are exhibited in our William Norris Earnshaw Gallery, and art classes are offered in the Dorothy G. Sheldon Art Studio for both youth and adults. Contact 570-836-1022 for more information.

Nicholson Viaduct

Lackawanna Trail, Nicholson, PA 18446
The Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct, also known as the Nicholson Bridge or sometimes as the Tunkhannock Viaduct, was built by the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad (DL&W) in 1912 and was completed, dedicated and ready for use on November 6, 1915. This remarkable construction and engineering feat of its time was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 1977, due to its national architectural, engineering and transportation significance.

Historic Carbondale

1 North Main Street, Carbondale, PA 18407
In the mid-1820s, the Wurts Brothers launched the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company in Carbondale. Carbondale was located not only close to the rich anthracite coal reserves in Lackawanna County but also in proximity to New York City. With the D&H Canal close by and the gravity railroad, Carbondale played a pivotal role in the movement of coal from Pennsylvania to markets far and wide.

Dark Sky Preserve – Cherry Springs State Park

454 Lyman Run Road, Galeton, PA 16922
Due to its exceptionally dark skies, Cherry Springs State Park is one of the best places on the eastern seaboard for stargazing and the science of astronomy. Cherry Springs State Park is nearly as remote and wild today as it was two centuries ago. Its dark skies make it a haven for astronomers. Named for the large stands of black cherry trees in the park, the 82-acre state park is surrounded by the 262,000-acre Susquehannock State Forest with access to nearly 85 miles of trails nearby. Contact 814-435-5010 for more information.

Kinzua Skywalk

1721 Lindholm Road, Mount Jewett, PA 16740
The 329-acre Kinzua Bridge State Park offers visitors a chance to walk the Tracks Across the Sky. Located in McKean County, this park is the home of the newly reinvented Kinzua Viaduct. The Viaduct, once known as the longest and tallest railroad structure at 2,054 feet long and 301 feet high, was partially destroyed by a tornado in 2003. In 2011, the engineering masterpiece was reinvented as a new pedestrian walkway where visitors can stroll 600 feet out on the remaining support towers, peer miles out into the Kinzua Gorge as well as peer down into the partial glass platform at the end of the walkway. Picnicking and trail opportunities are available. The Kinzua Bridge Scenic Byway is a designated shared use hike/bike corridor. Contact 814-965-2646 for more information.

ANF (Allegheny National Forest)

80 East Corydon Street, ANF Visitors Bureau, Bradford PA 16701
The Allegheny National Forest offers more than 513,000 acres of outdoor fun. Nearby Kinzua Bridge State Park in Pennsylvania and the Allegany State Park in New York provide additional trail and recreation opportunities. There is an endless variety of trails leading to just the adventure you need: ATV, Biking, Hiking, Horse, Heritage, Shopping, Water and Snowmobile Trails

PA Grand Canyon/ Pine Creek Gorge

4797 Route 660, Wellsboro, PA 16901
Views of the Pine Creek Gorge from 2 state parks. Hiking, biking, birdwatching, horseback riding. Access to Pine Creek Rail Trail. Contact 570-724-3061 for more information.

Struthers Library Theater

302 West Third Avenue, Warren, PA 16365
Among the twenty oldest theatrical venues in the nation, the Historic Struthers Library Theatre has been a performing arts center since 1883 and reflects millions spent to enhance the facility. It seats 1,000 in elegant, air-conditioned comfort. The Playhouse company includes actors, dancers, orchestral players and stage designers recruited from across the country. See stunning sets and winning performances of beloved American musicals. Contact 800-720-0450 for more information.

Pymatuning State Park

2660 Williamsfield Road, Jamestown, PA 16134
Almost everything about Pymatuning State Park is huge. At 21,122 acres, it is one of the largest state parks in the Commonwealth. The 17,088-acre Pymatuning Reservoir is the largest lake in the Commonwealth. In its three campgrounds, Pymatuning has the most campsites in the Pennsylvania state park system. More people visit Pymatuning than almost any other state park in Pennsylvania. But the biggest thing about Pymatuning is the fun you can have boating, fishing, swimming, camping and enjoying other recreational opportunities. In addition to the state park facilities, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission operate a fish hatchery and visitor center, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission has wildlife viewing areas and a learning center.