Can someone suggest a decent, clean fairly inexpensive place to stay, or a campground near the Bushkill falls area? Where else can we go to see mountain views and short trails? We have never been to the Poconos. Two adults, no children. Any suggestions? Thank you!
Bushkill Falls area lodging %26amp; attractionsI would plan to visit Delaware Water Gap and check out some of the many trails there. It%26#39;s just north of Bushkill. I would also recommend touring Jim Thorpe, a small town with a ';Switzerland'; feel. The Asa Packer Mansion is a neat place to tour, and the Harry Packer Mansion next door was operating as a Bed and Breakfast. There are also train rides here, along with white water rafting if you enjoy it. There are many state parks to see in the area as well. Hickory Run is a nice one. You can stop at the visitor center and get information on Boulder Field, an open area just filled with rocks. It%26#39;s really amazing.
There is also Shawnee Playhouse where you can see a live performance. Shawnee is right near Bushkill.
I would also consider Steamtown in Scranton, and Lacakwanna Coal Mine just outside Scranton. Steamtown is a railroad museum operated by the park service, and the coal mine gives great tours that are educational and fun.
As far as lodging, I haven%26#39;t stayed in the area for some time now. There was a budget motel right of I80 in E Stroudsburg that was ok, but that was many years ago. It wasn%26#39;t that expensive. Someone who has stayed more recently could probably help more.
Have a great time!
Bushkill Falls area lodging %26amp; attractionsThank you for your suggestions!
Couple of notes - first this was posted to ';Mount Pocono'; but Bushkill is in the East Stroudsburg area, not Mt Pocono. Also, the other post said Delaware Water Gap is north of Bushkill - it%26#39;s not, it%26#39;s the other direction south on Rte 209, not north.
If you want a hotel and not a resort (which is potentially more expensive), then you should stay in East Stroudsburg or Stroudsburg which is much closer to DWG and where the trails are. (they%26#39;re on both the PA and NJ side, with the easiest access just over the bridge to NJ where there is a picnic area) Best hotel is Stroudsburg Hampton Inn, not really expensive, but it%26#39;s a hotel after all. My second alternative is actually the Budget in East Stroudsburg just off the Route 80 exit. Not any show stopping hotel, but reasonably clean at least.
There are campgrounds, a couple up and down the Route 209 area which is what I would do if you are going to camp. Bushkill falls is a nice place, sounds like you%26#39;re going for some natural sights. In addition to the trails, consider a canoe for the day if you%26#39;re so inclined. Can be rented by places like Kittatinny or at Delaware Water Gap. They have drop off places at Smithfield beach and other spots along the river.
sneezy, I%26#39;m just now in the middle of planning a one night trip to DWG %26amp; bushkill falls, was really confused about what city to stay in, was debating between comfort inn in mount pocono %26amp; budget inn. I almost went with comfort inn, but we aren%26#39;t picky and if budget inn is closer, thats what we want. Thanks again, your advice really helpful!!
sorry- meant to say your advice was really helpful.
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