Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Throop

Throop is a town in Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 3,960 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 museums. The must-see places are Houdini Museum (6 km), Weston Field (7 km) and Nay Aug Park (8 km).

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

Throop at a glance

Location
Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 3,960
Coordinates
41.4515° N, 75.6119° W
Places within 50 km
48 (42 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 Throop

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Throop

61 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Throop. The closest is Dunmore Number One Dam (5 km); the best-known is Lake Scranton Dam (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Throop

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Throop. The closest is Bald Mountain (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Throop

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Throop. The closest is Steamtown National Historic Site (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Throop

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

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Parks near Throop

6 parks within 100 km of Throop. The closest is Weston Field (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Throop

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Throop. The closest is Wyoming Monument (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Throop

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Throop
  2. 6 km Houdini Museum · museum, Lackawanna
  3. 1 km Weston Field · park, Lackawanna
  4. 2 km Saint Peter's Cathedral · church, Lackawanna
  5. 2 km Everhart Museum · museum, Lackawanna
  6. 1 km Nay Aug Park · park, Lackawanna
  7. 8 km Back to Throop

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Throop by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1361Dunmore Number One Dam (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1042Bald Mountain (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens829Steamtown National Historic Site (8 km)
    Museums37Houdini Museum (6 km)
    Parks46Weston Field (7 km)
    Other attractions25Scranton Iron Furnaces (8 km)
    Forts & heritage15Wyoming Monument (32 km)
    Churches44Grace Church (2 km)
    Waterfalls22Timber Falls (5 km)
    Treks12Pinchot Trail System (33 km)

    Throop: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Throop?

    Houdini Museum (museum, about 6 km), Weston Field (park, about 7 km), Nay Aug Park (park, about 8 km), Everhart Museum (museum, about 8 km), Saint Peter's Cathedral (church, about 8 km), Steamtown National Historic Site (nature spot, about 8 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Throop?

    Dunmore Number One Dam, about 5 km by road; Lake Scranton Dam (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Throop?

    Bald Mountain, about 13 km by road; Campbell's Ledge (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Throop?

    Steamtown National Historic Site, about 8 km by road; Lackawanna State Park (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Throop?

    Start in Throop, visit Houdini Museum, then Weston Field, then Saint Peter's Cathedral, then Everhart Museum, then Nay Aug Park, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Throop?

    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 Throop

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