Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Moosic

Moosic is a town in Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 5,751 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Pinchot State Forest (6 km), Campbell's Ledge (6 km) and Anthracite Museum (9 km).

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

Moosic at a glance

Location
Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 5,751
Coordinates
41.3534° N, 75.7382° W
Places within 50 km
64 (43 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 Moosic

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Moosic: 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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Things to see near Moosic, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Moosic

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Moosic. The closest is Campbell's Ledge (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Moosic

43 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Moosic. The closest is Rocky Glen Dam (3 km); the best-known is Nesbitt Reservoir (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Moosic

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

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Forts & heritage near Moosic

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Moosic. The closest is Taylor Shaft (6 km); the best-known is Wyoming Monument (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Moosic

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

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Parks near Moosic

7 parks within 100 km of Moosic. The closest is Anthracite Park (9 km); the best-known is McDade Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Moosic

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moosic
  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. 5 km Steamtown National Historic Site · nature spot, Lackawanna
  7. 11 km Back to Moosic

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    Within 15 km of Moosic

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    Places near Moosic by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints43Campbell's Ledge (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs43Rocky Glen Dam (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Pinchot State Forest (6 km)
    Forts & heritage17Taylor Shaft (6 km)
    Museums10Anthracite Museum (9 km)
    Parks7Anthracite Park (9 km)
    Churches6Langcliffe Presbyterian Church (2 km)
    Other attractions5Scranton Iron Furnaces (11 km)
    Treks3Pinchot Trail System (22 km)

    Moosic: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moosic?

    Pinchot State Forest (nature spot, about 6 km), Campbell's Ledge (viewpoint, about 6 km), Anthracite Museum (museum, about 9 km), McDade Park (park, about 9 km), Scranton Iron Furnaces (attraction, about 11 km), Steamtown National Historic Site (nature spot, about 11 km).

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

    64 places on Spotwander: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 forts & heritage, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Moosic?

    Campbell's Ledge, about 6 km by road; Dark Hollow (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Moosic?

    Rocky Glen Dam, about 3 km by road; Nesbitt Reservoir (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Moosic?

    Pinchot State Forest, about 6 km by road; Steamtown National Historic Site (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moosic?

    Start in Moosic, visit Pinchot State Forest, then Campbell's Ledge, then Anthracite Museum, then McDade Park, then Steamtown National Historic Site, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moosic?

    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 Moosic

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