Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Simpson

Simpson is a town in Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 1,275 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 parks. The must-see places are Archbald Pothole State Park (14 km), Varden Conservation Area (18 km) and Elk Hill (18 km).

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

Simpson at a glance

Location
Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 1,275
Coordinates
41.5917° N, 75.4852° W
Places within 50 km
33 (33 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 Simpson

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Simpson

73 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Simpson. The closest is Lower Wood Pond Dam (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Simpson

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Simpson. The closest is Elk Hill (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Simpson

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Simpson. The closest is Varden Conservation Area (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Simpson

8 parks within 100 km of Simpson. The closest is Archbald Pothole State Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Simpson

6 museums within 100 km of Simpson. The closest is Houdini Museum (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Simpson

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Simpson. The closest is Wyoming Monument (55 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Simpson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 120 km on the road.

  1. Start in Simpson
  2. 18 km Varden Conservation Area · nature spot, Wayne
  3. 18 km Archbald Pothole State Park · park, Lackawanna
  4. 16 km Lackawanna State Park · nature spot, Lackawanna
  5. 24 km Elk Hill · hill, Susquehanna
  6. 16 km Mount Ararat · viewpoint, Wayne
  7. 28 km Back to Simpson

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How to reach Simpson

    All places near Simpson by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Simpson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1273Lower Wood Pond Dam (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints538Elk Hill (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens629Varden Conservation Area (18 km)
    Parks48Archbald Pothole State Park (14 km)
    Other attractions28Sunbury Line (31 km)
    Museums36Houdini Museum (29 km)
    Forts & heritage03Wyoming Monument (55 km)
    Treks02Pinchot Trail System (55 km)
    Churches11Saint Peter's Cathedral (31 km)

    Simpson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Simpson?

    Archbald Pothole State Park (park, about 14 km), Varden Conservation Area (nature spot, about 18 km), Elk Hill (hill, about 18 km), Lackawanna State Park (nature spot, about 23 km), Mount Ararat (viewpoint, about 28 km), Houdini Museum (museum, about 29 km).

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

    33 places on Spotwander: 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 parks, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Simpson?

    Lower Wood Pond Dam, about 30 km by road; Fords Lake (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Simpson?

    Elk Hill, about 18 km by road; Mount Ararat (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Simpson?

    Varden Conservation Area, about 18 km by road; Lackawanna State Park (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Simpson?

    Start in Simpson, visit Varden Conservation Area, then Archbald Pothole State Park, then Lackawanna State Park, then Elk Hill, then Mount Ararat, and drive back — about 120 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Simpson?

    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 Simpson

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