12 Heron Lane Guidebook
Ski Areas
Less than 15 minutes away is Jack Frost ski area. You can ski Jack Frost during the day and Big Boulder at night on the same ticket! Live music on most weekends.
465 locals recommend
Jack Frost Ski Resort
434 Jack Frost Mountain RdLess than 15 minutes away is Jack Frost ski area. You can ski Jack Frost during the day and Big Boulder at night on the same ticket! Live music on most weekends.
PA’s biggest ski resort with more than 1,000 vertical feet is about 40 minutes away. The snow making is top-notch. And in a rarity for many ski areas, the food and atmosphere at Slopeside Pub in the summit
Lodge are great. Two of our favorites are the quesadillas and the blackened salmon Caesar salad.
221 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Resort
1660 Blue Mountain DrPA’s biggest ski resort with more than 1,000 vertical feet is about 40 minutes away. The snow making is top-notch. And in a rarity for many ski areas, the food and atmosphere at Slopeside Pub in the summit
Lodge are great. Two of our favorites are the quesadillas and the blackened salmon Caesar salad.
Camelback Mountain ski area with 800 feet of vertical and 165 acres of skiing and boarding is about 30 minutes from the home. They also have snow tubing. In the summer you can enjoy Camel Beach water park.
752 locals recommend
Camelback Mountain Ski Resort
301 Resort DrCamelback Mountain ski area with 800 feet of vertical and 165 acres of skiing and boarding is about 30 minutes from the home. They also have snow tubing. In the summer you can enjoy Camel Beach water park.
Sightseeing
Victorian Jim Thorpe is great to walk around to enjoy the shops, restaurants and bars. The historic Mauch Chunk Opera House has music throughout the year.
511 locals recommend
Jim Thorpe
Victorian Jim Thorpe is great to walk around to enjoy the shops, restaurants and bars. The historic Mauch Chunk Opera House has music throughout the year.
Part of the Lehigh Gorge State Park and along the D&L rail trail, Glen Onoko is a nice place to start or end your trip to both.
43 locals recommend
Glen Onoko
Part of the Lehigh Gorge State Park and along the D&L rail trail, Glen Onoko is a nice place to start or end your trip to both.
Hickory Run State Park is about 15 minutes away. It’s has miles and miles of hiking trails. Hawk Falls and Boulder Field are stunning natural wonders.
409 locals recommend
Hickory Run State Park
3613 PA-534Hickory Run State Park is about 15 minutes away. It’s has miles and miles of hiking trails. Hawk Falls and Boulder Field are stunning natural wonders.
Ok, it’s not close (1.25 hours away) and it’s not for everyone, but it’s one of the few ghost towns on the east coast. The underground mine fire has been burning for almost 60 years. If you do decide to go that way and want other things to see/do swing by the Pioneer Coal Mine in Ashland or Knoebels Grove Amusement Park in Elysburg. Admission to Knoebels is free, it uses tickets for ride admission. That way, if you just want to stroll through the park, take in the sights and have a bite to eat it isn’t too expensive.
15 locals recommend
Centralia
Ok, it’s not close (1.25 hours away) and it’s not for everyone, but it’s one of the few ghost towns on the east coast. The underground mine fire has been burning for almost 60 years. If you do decide to go that way and want other things to see/do swing by the Pioneer Coal Mine in Ashland or Knoebels Grove Amusement Park in Elysburg. Admission to Knoebels is free, it uses tickets for ride admission. That way, if you just want to stroll through the park, take in the sights and have a bite to eat it isn’t too expensive.
Food scene
Worth the spurge. Upscale steakhouse less than a mile from the house.
178 locals recommend
Louie's Prime Steakhouse
244 Lake Harmony RdWorth the spurge. Upscale steakhouse less than a mile from the house.
Worth the splurge. Upscale Italian. Route 903 south to Jim Thorpe, the. Right onto Route 209 south. Try the chicken Milano. Outside patio in the summer.
19 locals recommend
Macaluso's
1257 E Catawissa StWorth the splurge. Upscale Italian. Route 903 south to Jim Thorpe, the. Right onto Route 209 south. Try the chicken Milano. Outside patio in the summer.
BVT is an easy walk from the home in nice weather. Casual food, music and outside seating in the summer.
269 locals recommend
Boulder View Tavern
123 Lake Harmony RdBVT is an easy walk from the home in nice weather. Casual food, music and outside seating in the summer.
Gastro-pub in Jim Thorpe. Food and drinks are great. If there’s a downside it’s that the place is small.
34 locals recommend
Notch Eight Craft House
107 BroadwayGastro-pub in Jim Thorpe. Food and drinks are great. If there’s a downside it’s that the place is small.
Gastro-pub in Jim thorpe. An old firehouse remade into restaurant. Great space, food and drinks. The toasted almonds appetizer and porchetta sandwich are some of our favorites.
45 locals recommend
Marion Hose Bar
16 W BroadwayGastro-pub in Jim thorpe. An old firehouse remade into restaurant. Great space, food and drinks. The toasted almonds appetizer and porchetta sandwich are some of our favorites.
In the lower level Split Rock Lodge with outside seating in the summer. Good burgers, solid bar food menu and a pool table.
11 locals recommend
Thirsty Moose Saloon
428 Moseywood RdIn the lower level Split Rock Lodge with outside seating in the summer. Good burgers, solid bar food menu and a pool table.
Located south of the home along state route 903, Trattoria 903 is casual Italian restaurant. With large portions and reasonable prices it is normally busy on weekends.
61 locals recommend
Trattoria 903
874 PA-903Located south of the home along state route 903, Trattoria 903 is casual Italian restaurant. With large portions and reasonable prices it is normally busy on weekends.
Water Parks
Located about a half hour from the home, Camelbeach outdoor water park is a fun way to spend a hot summer day.
Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark
301 Resort DrH2Ooooh indoor water park at split rock resort is only a few minutes drive from the home.
154 locals recommend
Split Rock Resort
428 Moseywood RdH2Ooooh indoor water park at split rock resort is only a few minutes drive from the home.
Kalahari Resort is less than a half hour from the house. Day passes to its 220,000 sq ft water park. During the summer months they have features outside as well. The passes do sell out so go online to buy beforehand.
548 locals recommend
Kalahari Resorts
250 Kalahari BlvdKalahari Resort is less than a half hour from the house. Day passes to its 220,000 sq ft water park. During the summer months they have features outside as well. The passes do sell out so go online to buy beforehand.
Activities
Skirmish paintball, one of the country’s premier paintball operators, is 15 minutes away off of state route 534. With 50 maps and 750 acres there is something for everyone.
239 locals recommend
Skirmish Paintball
211 N Meckesville RdSkirmish paintball, one of the country’s premier paintball operators, is 15 minutes away off of state route 534. With 50 maps and 750 acres there is something for everyone.
Whitewater rafting located
About 15 minutes south of the home along route 903. Enjoy a spring dam release or summer float trip.
275 locals recommend
Pocono Whitewater
1519 PA-903Whitewater rafting located
About 15 minutes south of the home along route 903. Enjoy a spring dam release or summer float trip.
Whitewater rafting. Located in White Haven, about a half hour away.
54 locals recommend
Whitewater Challengers
288 N Stagecoach RdWhitewater rafting. Located in White Haven, about a half hour away.
Rafting, kayaking and biking all in one place. Located in Lehighton, about a half hour away.
12 locals recommend
Lehighton Outdoor Center
123 Lehigh DrRafting, kayaking and biking all in one place. Located in Lehighton, about a half hour away.