Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Jermyn

Jermyn is a town in Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 2,096 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 parks. The must-see places are Archbald Pothole State Park (4 km), Varden Conservation Area (17 km) and Lackawanna State Park (17 km).

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

Jermyn at a glance

Location
Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 2,096
Coordinates
41.5309° N, 75.5455° W
Places within 50 km
55 (41 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 parks

Top places to visit near Jermyn

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Jermyn: 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 Jermyn

79 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jermyn. The closest is White Oak Dam (5 km); the best-known is Lake Scranton Dam (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jermyn

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jermyn. The closest is Bald Mountain (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Jermyn

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Jermyn. The closest is Varden Conservation Area (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Jermyn

8 parks within 100 km of Jermyn. The closest is Archbald Pothole State Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Jermyn

8 museums within 100 km of Jermyn. The closest is Houdini Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Jermyn

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jermyn. The closest is Wyoming Monument (44 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Jermyn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jermyn
  2. 17 km Lackawanna State Park · nature spot, Lackawanna
  3. 19 km Houdini Museum · museum, Lackawanna
  4. 1 km Weston Field · park, Lackawanna
  5. 16 km Archbald Pothole State Park · park, Lackawanna
  6. 18 km Varden Conservation Area · nature spot, Wayne
  7. 17 km Back to Jermyn

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jermyn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2379White Oak Dam (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints838Bald Mountain (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens928Varden Conservation Area (17 km)
    Parks48Archbald Pothole State Park (4 km)
    Museums38Houdini Museum (18 km)
    Other attractions28Scranton Iron Furnaces (21 km)
    Forts & heritage14Wyoming Monument (44 km)
    Churches33First United Methodist Church (7 km)
    Treks12Pinchot Trail System (45 km)
    Waterfalls11Timber Falls (9 km)

    Jermyn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jermyn?

    Archbald Pothole State Park (park, about 4 km), Varden Conservation Area (nature spot, about 17 km), Lackawanna State Park (nature spot, about 17 km), Houdini Museum (museum, about 18 km), Weston Field (park, about 19 km), Nay Aug Park (park, about 21 km).

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

    55 places on Spotwander: 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 parks, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Jermyn?

    White Oak Dam, about 5 km by road; Graves Pond (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jermyn?

    Bald Mountain, about 24 km by road; Elk Hill (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Jermyn?

    Varden Conservation Area, about 17 km by road; Lackawanna State Park (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jermyn?

    Start in Jermyn, visit Lackawanna State Park, then Houdini Museum, then Weston Field, then Archbald Pothole State Park, then Varden Conservation Area, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jermyn?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Jermyn

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