NEARBY ATTRACTIONS


Interested in a trip to Sullivan County? Not sure what to do and see? Here are some suggested itineraries to get you started!

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Bucket List Destinations

Incredible View: Canyon Vista Seven mountain ranges collide to create a one-of-a-kind tableau in Worlds End State Park. Spring and summer provide lush green scenery, autumn is ablaze with reds, yellows, and oranges, and winter’s bare trees allow for an unimpeded view of the ravines below. The hike up to the vista can be a bit difficult, but is definitely worth the trek. It is also accessible by car, if driving is more your speed. However you approach it, the view will leave you awestruck. Don’t forget your camera!


Breathtaking Waterfall: Dutchman Falls While there are a lot of waterfalls in Sullivan County, let alone in Pennsylvania as a whole, the most spectacular to behold is Dutchman Falls, located along the Loyalsock Trail, near the Haystacks (another great sight to see!). Dutchman Falls is the rare waterfall that is even more beautiful in person than in photos. It is a relatively easy hike to reach the falls, but it can be very slippery, so please dress appropriately and keep aware of your surroundings.


Unique Local Event: Outhouse Races Every August, Dushore’s Founder’s Day festivities commence, with food, kids’ games, and arts and crafts. The most notable event, however, is the Outhouse Races. Thousands of people descend upon downtown Dushore to watch people race wheeled outhouses down Main St. You have to see it to believe it! 

DUSHORE - EXPERIENCE SMALL TOWN LIVING

Biggest Town in the County: With a Borough population of 500 and a County population of only 6,500, visitors will find life is very different and refreshing from the "big" city.  The Borough of Dushore sits in a valley on to of the mountains. It is the county's commercial center where all of life's "basics," are within walking distance from the hotel.

Eat, Shop, Fill-up: The small town offers breakfast diners, lunchenettes, grocery store, banks, library, post office, gas stations, medical clinic, and variety stores. Founded in 1859, the town has a distinct French history. It is named after a Frenchman, Aristide Du-petit Thouars, who ventured from France to Philadelphia, to the nearby French Asylum. Du Thouars was given the area of Dushore to farm. Difficult to pronounce, Dushore was adopted as an anglicized spelling of his name.

What’s best about it: Dushore's unique location and close proximity to two of PA’s most beautiful State Parks, Rickett’s Glen and World’s End, makes it the perfect land or "shore" for "Du-ing" outdoor activities. Kast Pond is a perfect spot for fishing or a picnic. St Basil’s Church, built by German immigrants, is a picturesque sight on the hill above the town. In February, the Wine and Chocolate Walk is popular, in August, Dushore's Founder’s Day is a highlight of the summer, and in December, the Christmas in Dushore shops and parade, round out the year.


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Bucket List Destinations

Incredible View: Canyon Vista Seven mountain ranges collide to create a one-of-a-kind tableau in Worlds End State Park. Spring and summer provide lush green scenery, autumn is ablaze with reds, yellows, and oranges, and winter’s bare trees allow for an unimpeded view of the ravines below. The hike up to the vista can be a bit difficult, but is definitely worth the trek. It is also accessible by car, if driving is more your speed. However you approach it, the view will leave you awestruck. Don’t forget your camera!


Breathtaking Waterfall: Dutchman Falls While there are a lot of waterfalls in Sullivan County, let alone in Pennsylvania as a whole, the most spectacular to behold is Dutchman Falls, located along the Loyalsock Trail, near the Haystacks (another great sight to see!). Dutchman Falls is the rare waterfall that is even more beautiful in person than in photos. It is a relatively easy hike to reach the falls, but it can be very slippery, so please dress appropriately and keep aware of your surroundings.



Amazing Natural Formation

Ticklish Rock -



Take a drive to Shrewsbury Township, and you will be rewarded with a supremely atypical sight: a rock formation consisting of one large rock balancing precariously upon a smaller rock. A formation such as this one should wiggle, as if it is being tickled, hence the name. The rock is located on private land, so make sure to check in with the Ticklish Rock Hunting Club for permission to access the structure.

Not-So-Secret Swimming Holes

The Secret Is Out: Loyalsock Creek at Worlds End State Park A small dam on Pennsylvania’s River of the Year creates a refreshing swimming area. There is a small beach adjacent to the water. Swimming is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, sunrise to sunset. 


Everyone’s Favorite: Lake Jean at Ricketts Glen State Park This lake surpasses any local pool: 600 feet of beach, concession stands, boat rentals, and picnic tables. Full of fresh water, Lake Jean is the go-to place in the summer! Swimming is open from late-May to mid-September, 8am until sunset.

Not-So-Secret Swimming Holes

The Secret Is Out: Loyalsock Creek at Worlds End State Park A small dam on Pennsylvania’s River of the Year creates a refreshing swimming area. There is a small beach adjacent to the water. Swimming is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, sunrise to sunset. 


Everyone’s Favorite: Lake Jean at Ricketts Glen State Park This lake surpasses any local pool: 600 feet of beach, concession stands, boat rentals, and picnic tables. Full of fresh water, Lake Jean is the go-to place in the summer! Swimming is open from late-May to mid-September, 8am until sunset.

REST ON THE MOUNTAIN

Hike & Relax

26 Trails - 2 Parks / Ricketts Glen and Worlds End State Parks

Fresh Air is the Best Air: Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen State Park – Breathe in that fresh mountain area while hiking to 21 beautiful waterfalls. The trail can be rocky and slippery, so don’t forget your hiking boots! 


Treasure Hunting: Fossils at Worlds End State Park – Get your hands dirty, and dig in the fresh earth at this under-the-radar state park. You will find fossils buried there from the time of the dinosaurs. Now that’s what I call buried treasure!


Big Year Birdwatching: Audubon Susquehanna River Birding and Wildlife Trail at Ricketts Glen State Park – The trails at this park have been chosen to appear in Audubon’s collection for its superior birdwatching. Bring your binoculars, stay on the path, and try to keep your oohs and ahhs at a whisper while you spot 23 different varieties of warblers and bald eagles!


Wildlife Viewing: Loyalsock Trail at Worlds End State Park – Whether you like big animals, like bears and coyotes, or smaller ones, like the recently reintroduced fisher and river otter, you will be sure to spot some amazing wildlife along this trail. Keep your eyes peeled, and your camera at the ready!

A TRAIL FOR EVERYONE!

26 Trails - 2 Parks / Ricketts Glen and Worlds End State Parks

Fresh Air is the Best Air: Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen State Park – Breathe in that fresh mountain area while hiking to 21 beautiful waterfalls. The trail can be rocky and slippery, so don’t forget your hiking boots! 


Treasure Hunting: Fossils at Worlds End State Park – Get your hands dirty, and dig in the fresh earth at this under-the-radar state park. You will find fossils buried there from the time of the dinosaurs. Now that’s what I call buried treasure!


Big Year Birdwatching: Audubon Susquehanna River Birding and Wildlife Trail at Ricketts Glen State Park – The trails at this park have been chosen to appear in Audubon’s collection for its superior birdwatching. Bring your binoculars, stay on the path, and try to keep your oohs and ahhs at a whisper while you spot 23 different varieties of warblers and bald eagles!


Wildlife Viewing: Loyalsock Trail at Worlds End State Park – Whether you like big animals, like bears and coyotes, or smaller ones, like the recently reintroduced fisher and river otter, you will be sure to spot some amazing wildlife along this trail. Keep your eyes peeled, and your camera at the ready!

RESTORATIVE Travel

Take the Day Off and Reconnect with Nature


"Life moves pretty fast.  If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you'll miss it." (Ferris Bueller)


Slow down away from urban life and enjoy the restorative power of nature at the Pennsylvania’s State Parks system. Take a hike or check out the best views in the county at Canyon Vista and High Knob Overlook. Explore waterfalls, quiet spots for meditation or reading, and take a refreshing swim in the Loyalsock Creek, named Pennsylvania’s 2018 River of the Year.

History Buffs

Genealogy Dabbler: Sullivan County Museum – Learn about the people who founded this beautiful county, and what their lives were like at this one-of-a-kind museum. The knowledgeable staff is always eager to chat, teach, and answer all of your questions.


Local History Lover: Eagles Mere Museum – Eagles Mere has the “resort town” vibe down pat, but do you know how it all started? Take an afternoon and walk through this quaint museum. Be sure to check out the unique finds in the museum store!


Grease Monkey: Eagles Mere Air & Auto Museum – If you love cars and planes, then this stop is for you! Explore the founder’s collection of 75 cars from the 1950s and 1960s, plus airplanes from 1908-1935 and a vast array of memorabilia. Hours can vary, so please call ahead of your trip. 


European History Aficionado: French Azilum – Visit the home built for Marie Antoinette and her court, nestled in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania, along the Susquehanna River. While the queen and her entourage never made it to the settlement, French loyalists lived here for 10 years, until pardoned by Napoleon Bonaparte. Explore the museum cabin, blacksmith shop, herb garden, and wine cellar on your own, and then take a guided tour through The Laporte House, built in 1836. 


Freedom Fighter: Endless Mountains War Memorial Museum – Honoring those who fought for our freedom, this museum contains artifacts from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. The admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted to keep this monument to history and freedom alive.

Long Weekend

Breathtaking Nature: Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen


Bring your camera (and waterproof gear!) as you hike to 21 waterfalls located within the park. The trail is rocky and can be slippery, so please dress appropriately and stay alert.


Catch and Release: Sunfish Pond


Display your fishing prowess at this 30 acre pond, stocked with trout, bass, pickerel, perch and sunfish. Surrounded by state game lands, you can be sure to see some impressive wildlife, as well, including bald eagles!

SPORTSMEN'S PARADISE

Hunt, Fish, Hike: Loyalsock State Forest, Worlds End State Park, and Ricketts Glen State Park


State game lands, stocked lakes and creeks, and a plethora of trails await you in Sullivan County! No matter the sport, you will find a way to have a fulfilling experience here.