Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Avoca

Avoca is a town in Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 2,661 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Pinchot State Forest (6 km), Campbell's Ledge (7 km) and Nesbitt Reservoir (10 km).

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Avoca, Pennsylvania
Avoca, Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Avoca at a glance

Location
Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 2,661
Coordinates
41.3398° N, 75.7363° W
Places within 50 km
66 (45 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Avoca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Avoca: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Avoca

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Avoca. The closest is Dark Hollow (5 km); the best-known is Campbell's Ledge (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Avoca

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Avoca. The closest is Rocky Glen Dam (4 km); the best-known is Nesbitt Reservoir (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Avoca

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Avoca. The closest is Pinchot State Forest (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Avoca

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Avoca. The closest is Taylor Shaft (7 km); the best-known is Wyoming Monument (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Avoca

9 museums within 100 km of Avoca. The closest is Anthracite Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Avoca

7 churches within 100 km of Avoca. The closest is Langcliffe Presbyterian Church (1 km); the best-known is Saint Peter's Cathedral (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Avoca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Avoca
  2. 6 km Pinchot State Forest · nature spot, Luzerne
  3. 2 km Campbell's Ledge · viewpoint, Luzerne
  4. 11 km Anthracite Museum · museum, Lackawanna
  5. 1 km McDade Park · park, Lackawanna
  6. 16 km Nesbitt Reservoir · reservoir, Lackawanna
  7. 10 km Back to Avoca

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How to reach Avoca

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    Within 15 km of Avoca

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Avoca by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints43Dark Hollow (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs40Rocky Glen Dam (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Pinchot State Forest (6 km)
    Forts & heritage16Taylor Shaft (7 km)
    Museums9Anthracite Museum (11 km)
    Churches7Langcliffe Presbyterian Church (1 km)
    Parks6Anthracite Park (11 km)
    Other attractions5Scranton Iron Furnaces (12 km)
    Treks3Pinchot Trail System (21 km)
    Waterfalls2Rattlesnake Falls (11 km)

    Avoca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Avoca?

    Pinchot State Forest (nature spot, about 6 km), Campbell's Ledge (viewpoint, about 7 km), Nesbitt Reservoir (reservoir, about 10 km), Anthracite Museum (museum, about 11 km), McDade Park (park, about 11 km), Scranton Iron Furnaces (attraction, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Avoca?

    66 places on Spotwander: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 forts & heritage, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Avoca?

    Dark Hollow, about 5 km by road; Campbell's Ledge (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Avoca?

    Rocky Glen Dam, about 4 km by road; Nesbitt Reservoir (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Avoca?

    Pinchot State Forest, about 6 km by road; Steamtown National Historic Site (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Avoca?

    Start in Avoca, visit Pinchot State Forest, then Campbell's Ledge, then Anthracite Museum, then McDade Park, then Nesbitt Reservoir, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Avoca?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Avoca

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Avoca’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Avoca on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.