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ITINERARY
9h 40m511 miles35 stops
1
Lock 3
2
Gorge Metro Park
3
Fannie May
4
Blue Hen Falls
5
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
6
Antoine's Le Jour Spa & Salon
Bring the whole family. This spa has treatments for men and women plus haircuts for children.
7
Paladin Brewing
8
Double Diamond Deer Ranch
9
Matson Museum of Anthropology
Central Pennsylvania's destination for global culture and the human experience from past to present. Temporarily closed, reopening Spring 2025 in the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building: https://la.psu.edu/about/explore-campus/susan-welch-liberal-arts-building/
10
Rec Hall
11
Penn State University
12
Bryce Jordan Center
The Bryce Jordan Center, located on the campus of the Pennsylvania State University, is centrally located within the state of Pennsylvania and the only entertainment facility of its size in the region. The 15,000-seat Jordan Center hosts circuses, sports exhibitions, family shows, commencements, lectures, and Big Ten Basketball, as well as some of the top-name performers in the music entertainment industry.
13
Above the Poconos Skydivers
Our Skydiving Center, run by the Kellner family, Don Kellner is the Guinness Record Holder with the Career Total Most Sport Parachute Jumps. We offer skydiving lifts in PA for first time tandem skydivers thru solo sky diving enthusiasts from PA, NJ, NY, NYC and beyond. Skydiving gift certificates and vouchers for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York State and New York City are also available! Phones answered daily from 8 am - 8 pm. We jump Fridays from 4 pm until 8 pm, and we jump weekends from 9 am to 7 pm, April - September, weather permitting.
14
Sordoni Art Gallery
15
R/C movie 14
16
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
17
Senuna's Bar And Grill
18
Chacko's Family Bowling Center
Featuring:40 Synthetic AMF LanesComputerized ScoringJunior, Adult, and Senior LeaguesAutomatic Bumpers for Children's Bowling GLOW BOWLING on Friday and Saturday NightsSenior Citizen SpecialsMemory Lane LoungeDan Chacko's Pro ShopArcadeFull Service KitchenSpecializing in Pizza, Wings, and StromboliATMColor Coded Bowling BallsLuster King Ball Cleaner100% Handicap ACCESSIBLE PA Lottery Self Serve MachineProud to accept VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER
19
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Lehigh Gorge trains, a trademark of the Reading and Northern Railroad, take a 70 minute round-trip tour following the Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs and mountain scenery surround the train along the route to Old Penn Haven. You will see hikers, rafters, mountain bikers, and wildlife along the railroad. You will learn about railroad lore, wildlife, the history of the anthracite coal region, and the people who launched America into the Industrial Age. Seasonal days and hours apply throughout the year. Call for more information or visit our website for current schedules.
20
Steamtown National Historic Site
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
21
Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum
22
Everhart Museum
23
Tru Atlas Skin and Body Care
Massage Therapy, Skin Therapy, Body Waxing Seevices
24
Pocono Environmental Education Center
Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the education partner of the National Park Service in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. For over 50 years, PEEC has successfully cultivated an appreciation and love of nature in the tens of thousands of annual visitors, which include school groups, informal learning groups, families, adult learners, professionals, and the general public. PEEC’s residential environmental education campus is located in Dingmans Ferry, Pike County, PA, within the heart of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. PEEC is an exceptional place for customized field trips and retreats for schools, groups, and families. PEEC is also open to the public; our program calendar has something for everyone and our hiking trails are free and available year-round.
25
Storm King Art Center
Widely celebrated as one of the world's leading sculpture parks, Storm King Art Center has welcomed visitors from across the globe for fifty years. It is located only one hour north of New York City, in the lower Hudson Valley, where its pristine 500-acre landscape of fields, hills, and woodlands provides the setting for a collection of more than 100 carefully sited sculptures created by some of the most acclaimed artists of our time.
26
Statue of General Tadeusz Kosciuszko
27
Depew Park
28
Wolf Conservation Center
29
Sega Meadows Park
30
Yale University Art Gallery
Yale University Art Gallery is the oldest college art museum in America. The Gallery’s encyclopedic holdings of more than 250,000 objects range from ancient times to the present day and represent civilizations from around the globe. Spanning a block and a half of the city of New Haven, Connecticut, the Gallery comprises three architecturally distinct buildings, including a masterpiece of modern architecture from 1953 designed by Louis Kahn through which visitors enter. The museum is free and open to the public.
31
Owl Shop Cigar Lounge
32
New Haven Railroad Station
33
David S. Ingalls Rink
34
Jokers Wild Comedy Club
Jokers Wild has been providing laughs to Southern Connecticut since 2008. We bring some of the best and brightest names in comedy each and every week. Our comics appear on Letterman, Conan, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, Sirius/XM radio and tour all over the country. We take great pride in being the only authentic comedy club in Connecticut. We are a free standing comedy club that doesn't operate in a mall, casino or the back of a bar. Jokers Wild features a full bar, outdoor patio and an immaculate kitchen and we make it all happen on historic Wooster Street in New Haven.
35
Anton Limo
Anton Limo is an elite limo transport company offering fully licensed vehicles and first-class services that meets your widest satisfaction. Whether you need a luxury limo for a special occasion, an appointment or a trip; we reserved the best services to secure your broad needs 24/7. We offer exclusive service on airport transfers:Our pricing is very affordable and we are located in Connecticut.
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OVERVIEW
Akron to Waterbury
1
Start:Lock 3
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(98) review
200 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308-1315
2
Start:Gorge Metro Park
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio·
4.5
(99) review
1160 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
3
Start:Fannie May
North Canton, Ohio·
4.5
(92) review
5353 Lauby Rd, North Canton, OH 44720-1572
4
Start:Blue Hen Falls
Brecksville, Ohio·
4.0
(92) review
2001 Boston Mills Rd Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Brecksville, OH 44141-3824
5
Start:Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Brecksville, Ohio·
4.5
(908) review
15610 Vaughn Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141-3018
6
Start:Antoine's Le Jour Spa & Salon
Cleveland, Ohio·
4.0
(9) review
Bring the whole family. This spa has treatments for men and women plus haircuts for children.
7
Start:Paladin Brewing
Austintown, Youngstown, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
6520 Mahoning Ave, Austintown, Youngstown, OH 44515-2012
8
Start:Double Diamond Deer Ranch
Clarington, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(7) review
12211 Route 36, Clarington, PA 15828-1831
9
Start:Matson Museum of Anthropology
State College, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(6) review
Central Pennsylvania's destination for global culture and the human experience from past to present. Temporarily closed, reopening Spring 2025 in the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building: https://la.psu.edu/about/explore-campus/susan-welch-liberal-arts-building/
10
Start:Rec Hall
State College, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(9) review
Rec Hall, State College, PA 16802
11
Start:Penn State University
State College, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(632) review
201 Old Main University Park, State College, PA 16802
12
Start:Bryce Jordan Center
State College, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(65) review
The Bryce Jordan Center, located on the campus of the Pennsylvania State University, is centrally located within the state of Pennsylvania and the only entertainment facility of its size in the region. The 15,000-seat Jordan Center hosts circuses, sports exhibitions, family shows, commencements, lectures, and Big Ten Basketball, as well as some of the top-name performers in the music entertainment industry.
13
Start:Above the Poconos Skydivers
Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
Our Skydiving Center, run by the Kellner family, Don Kellner is the Guinness Record Holder with the Career Total Most Sport Parachute Jumps. We offer skydiving lifts in PA for first time tandem skydivers thru solo sky diving enthusiasts from PA, NJ, NY, NYC and beyond. Skydiving gift certificates and vouchers for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York State and New York City are also available! Phones answered daily from 8 am - 8 pm. We jump Fridays from 4 pm until 8 pm, and we jump weekends from 9 am to 7 pm, April - September, weather permitting.
14
Start:Sordoni Art Gallery
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(5) review
141 S Main St Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1607
15
Start:R/C movie 14
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(42) review
24 E Northampton St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-2403
16
Start:Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(5) review
200 N River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-1004
17
Start:Senuna's Bar And Grill
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(8) review
133 N Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-2007
18
Start:Chacko's Family Bowling Center
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(49) review
Featuring:40 Synthetic AMF LanesComputerized ScoringJunior, Adult, and Senior LeaguesAutomatic Bumpers for Children's Bowling GLOW BOWLING on Friday and Saturday NightsSenior Citizen SpecialsMemory Lane LoungeDan Chacko's Pro ShopArcadeFull Service KitchenSpecializing in Pizza, Wings, and StromboliATMColor Coded Bowling BallsLuster King Ball Cleaner100% Handicap ACCESSIBLE PA Lottery Self Serve MachineProud to accept VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER
19
Start:Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Jim Thorpe, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(955) review
Lehigh Gorge trains, a trademark of the Reading and Northern Railroad, take a 70 minute round-trip tour following the Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs and mountain scenery surround the train along the route to Old Penn Haven. You will see hikers, rafters, mountain bikers, and wildlife along the railroad. You will learn about railroad lore, wildlife, the history of the anthracite coal region, and the people who launched America into the Industrial Age. Seasonal days and hours apply throughout the year. Call for more information or visit our website for current schedules.
20
Start:Steamtown National Historic Site
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(902) review
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
21
Start:Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
1340 Alder Street, Scranton, PA
22
Start:Everhart Museum
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(76) review
1901 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510-2390
23
Start:Tru Atlas Skin and Body Care
Hamlin, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
(0) review
Massage Therapy, Skin Therapy, Body Waxing Seevices
24
Start:Pocono Environmental Education Center
Dingmans Ferry, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(97) review
Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the education partner of the National Park Service in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. For over 50 years, PEEC has successfully cultivated an appreciation and love of nature in the tens of thousands of annual visitors, which include school groups, informal learning groups, families, adult learners, professionals, and the general public. PEEC’s residential environmental education campus is located in Dingmans Ferry, Pike County, PA, within the heart of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. PEEC is an exceptional place for customized field trips and retreats for schools, groups, and families. PEEC is also open to the public; our program calendar has something for everyone and our hiking trails are free and available year-round.
25
Start:Storm King Art Center
New Windsor, New York·
4.5
(878) review
Widely celebrated as one of the world's leading sculpture parks, Storm King Art Center has welcomed visitors from across the globe for fifty years. It is located only one hour north of New York City, in the lower Hudson Valley, where its pristine 500-acre landscape of fields, hills, and woodlands provides the setting for a collection of more than 100 carefully sited sculptures created by some of the most acclaimed artists of our time.
26
Start:Statue of General Tadeusz Kosciuszko
West Point, New York·
4.5
(9) review
Cullum Rd, West Point, NY 10996
27
Start:Depew Park
Peekskill, New York·
4.5
(9) review
1 Robin Dr, Peekskill, NY 10566-4725
28
Start:Wolf Conservation Center
South Salem, New York·
5.0
(90) review
7 Buck Run, South Salem, NY 10590-1123
29
Start:Sega Meadows Park
New Milford, Connecticut·
4.5
(9) review
120 River Rd, New Milford, CT 06776-5512
30
Start:Yale University Art Gallery
New Haven, Connecticut·
5.0
(984) review
Yale University Art Gallery is the oldest college art museum in America. The Gallery’s encyclopedic holdings of more than 250,000 objects range from ancient times to the present day and represent civilizations from around the globe. Spanning a block and a half of the city of New Haven, Connecticut, the Gallery comprises three architecturally distinct buildings, including a masterpiece of modern architecture from 1953 designed by Louis Kahn through which visitors enter. The museum is free and open to the public.
31
Start:Owl Shop Cigar Lounge
New Haven, Connecticut·
4.5
(9) review
268 College St, New Haven, CT 06510-2404
32
Start:New Haven Railroad Station
New Haven, Connecticut·
4.0
(97) review
50 Union Ave, New Haven, CT 06519-1754
33
Start:David S. Ingalls Rink
New Haven, Connecticut·
4.5
(9) review
73 Sachem St, New Haven, CT 06511-3518
34
Start:Jokers Wild Comedy Club
New Haven, Connecticut·
4.0
(9) review
Jokers Wild has been providing laughs to Southern Connecticut since 2008. We bring some of the best and brightest names in comedy each and every week. Our comics appear on Letterman, Conan, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, Sirius/XM radio and tour all over the country. We take great pride in being the only authentic comedy club in Connecticut. We are a free standing comedy club that doesn't operate in a mall, casino or the back of a bar. Jokers Wild features a full bar, outdoor patio and an immaculate kitchen and we make it all happen on historic Wooster Street in New Haven.
35
Start:Anton Limo
New Haven, Connecticut·
5.0
(9) review
Anton Limo is an elite limo transport company offering fully licensed vehicles and first-class services that meets your widest satisfaction. Whether you need a luxury limo for a special occasion, an appointment or a trip; we reserved the best services to secure your broad needs 24/7. We offer exclusive service on airport transfers:Our pricing is very affordable and we are located in Connecticut.
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