Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Dunmore

Dunmore is a town in Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 13,379 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 museums. The must-see places are Nay Aug Park (3 km), Everhart Museum (3 km) and Weston Field (3 km).

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

Dunmore at a glance

Location
Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 13,379
Coordinates
41.4198° N, 75.6324° W
Places within 50 km
51 (43 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Dunmore

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dunmore: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dunmore

55 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dunmore. The closest is Lake Scranton Dam (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dunmore

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dunmore. The closest is Doodle Overlook (3 km); the best-known is Bald Mountain (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dunmore

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dunmore. The closest is Steamtown National Historic Site (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Dunmore

7 museums within 100 km of Dunmore. The closest is Everhart Museum (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dunmore

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dunmore. The closest is Harrison Avenue (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Dunmore

6 parks within 100 km of Dunmore. The closest is Nay Aug Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Dunmore

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dunmore
  2. 3 km Nay Aug Park · park, Lackawanna
  3. 1 km Everhart Museum · museum, Lackawanna
  4. 2 km Saint Peter's Cathedral · church, Lackawanna
  5. 2 km Weston Field · park, Lackawanna
  6. 1 km Houdini Museum · museum, Lackawanna
  7. 4 km Back to Dunmore

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dunmore by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1455Lake Scranton Dam (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1145Doodle Overlook (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens830Steamtown National Historic Site (4 km)
    Museums37Everhart Museum (3 km)
    Forts & heritage27Harrison Avenue (3 km)
    Parks46Nay Aug Park (3 km)
    Churches45Asbury United Methodist Church (2 km)
    Other attractions24Scranton Iron Furnaces (4 km)
    Waterfalls22Nay Aug Falls (3 km)
    Treks12Pinchot Trail System (29 km)

    Dunmore: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dunmore?

    Nay Aug Park (park, about 3 km), Everhart Museum (museum, about 3 km), Weston Field (park, about 3 km), Saint Peter's Cathedral (church, about 4 km), Houdini Museum (museum, about 4 km), Scranton Iron Furnaces (attraction, about 4 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Dunmore?

    Lake Scranton Dam, about 6 km by road; Nesbitt Reservoir (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dunmore?

    Doodle Overlook, about 3 km by road; Doe Overlook (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Dunmore?

    Steamtown National Historic Site, about 4 km by road; Pinchot State Forest (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dunmore?

    Start in Dunmore, visit Nay Aug Park, then Everhart Museum, then Saint Peter's Cathedral, then Weston Field, then Houdini Museum, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dunmore?

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

    Towns near Dunmore

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