Upstate PA provides some of the most dramatic scenery and landscapes in Pennsylvania. This mountainous area with forests and steep peaks is home to tranquil communities and state parks with unmatched natural beauty.
Drive around and you'll find bustling towns like Scranton and Wilkes-Barre or smaller quaint communities like Tunkhannock and Jim Thorpe. Take advantage of the slow-moving Delaware River with a swim, canoe or innertube ride, or swing by the largest environmental education center in the Western Hemisphere, the Pocono Environmental Educational Center. Kayak down the North Branch of the Susquehanna River which is designated as a National Recreation and Historic Trail. End your journey with a tall pint of beer at the Yuengling Brewery Tour in Pottsville or an award-winning bottle of wine from one of Upstate PA wineries.
Schuylkill County Visitors Bureau
Hike us. Bike us. Kayak us. Camp us. And love us! We've got your relaxing adventure in the pristine outdoors ready and waiting. Schuylkill County, home of America's oldest brewery – Yuengling, is lush with forest, mountains, trails, streams, wineries and history. One visit may surprise you!
Voted Best Outdoors Destination in PA
Wilkes-Barre/Luzerne County
Your outdoor adventure starts here! Luzerne County has an extensive system of hiking/biking trails, kayaking on the scenic Susquehanna River, whitewater rafting on the Lehigh or golfing one of our challenging courses. Special package rates can be found at tournepa.com.
Life’s Greater in the Pocono Mountains
Pocono Mountains
Life’s greener. Life’s wilder. Life’s greater in the Pocono Mountains. Our world-class resorts and exciting attractions offer great escapes to couples and families alike. Rekindle romance at Cove Haven or make a splash with the kids at Great Wolf Lodge. Great stories start in the Pocono Mountains.
Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau
Create vacation memories in the Endless Mountains Region of Northeastern Pennsylvania, where remarkable mountainous views, vistas and overlooks are all around you. Numerous outdoor activities will take you down the Susquehanna River on a kayak, through the woods on a hike or fishing along the water’s edge. What adventure calls to you?
Scranton, Lackawanna County, Northeast PA
From attractions like the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (NY Yankees’ AAA baseball team), Montage Mountain Water Park, Lackawanna Coal Mine, Steamtown National Historic Site and concerts at the Pavilion at Montage – not to mention great restaurants ”š we have so much to offer. Plan your getaway now!