Most reviewed Scenic Walking Areas in Pennsylvania
5.0Longwood Gardens(4.422 reviews) - Very Nice Visit Tuesday: Spent More than 3 hours Gardens • Scenic Walking Areas • Fountains
In 1906, industrialist Pierre du Pont (1870-1954) purchased a small farm near Kennett Square, PA, to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber. Today, Longwood Gardens is one of the world’s great horticultural displays, encompassing 1,077 acres of dazzling gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ and 4.5-acre conservatory. Longwood continues the mission set forth by Mr. du Pont to inspire people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, education and the performing arts, through programming that includes exhibitions, musical performances by leading artists, renowned horticulture education programs, horticulture research, environmental stewardship and community engagement.See more..
4.5Peddler's Village(861 reviews) - BAD RESTAURANT Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas
Peddler's Village is a 42-acre attraction in Bucks County that offers year-round shopping, dining, lodging and entertainment. Located just minutes away from New Hope, PA, Peddler's Village comprises 65 specialty shops and boutiques, seven restaurants, a 66-room luxury hotel called the Golden Plough Inn, and the Giggleberry Fair indoor family fun center, which includes a 1920s carousel, a six-level climbing mountain/maze with berry blasters, and an arcade.See more..
Love the nature trail. It’s a challenging walk and just beautiful. Be sure to park in the visitor lot or you will get a ticket!See more..
4.5Main Street Commons(20 reviews) - Love the Atmosphere Here Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas
We have come to the little town of Bethlehem a few times, and have walked up and down Main Street several times. We have loved it every time. It is an awesome area to stroll, browse, and window-shop, while taking in all the sights and the sounds of the fabulous architecture, the ancient Bookstore, the plethora of wonderful Restaurants, and the iconic Bethlehem Hotel up front and center dominating the landscape. The Visitor Center near the Hotel is a “Must Visit”. When we re-visited last week, everything was decked out for Christmas. There was even the clop of the horse hoofs and the rumbling of the Carriage Rides passing by us. The whole atmosphere takes one back to the Victorian Era. So glad that they have managed to maintain that vibe and ambiance.See more..
5.0Twin Lakes Park(16 reviews) - Shady Strolling Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Scenic Walking Areas
We love this park for the easy strolling in the shade. Dog friendly and plenty to see around the loops. 2.5 miles roughly for both loops, lower lake has a less-flat path. Good, clean, flushing toilets. Pavilions and picnic areas, benches for contemplating nature. The Tamarack Trail is a wooded path beside the upper lake. Plenty of parking areas (the bigger lots have tight spaces for larger pickups or SUVs). Amphitheater, boathouse with rentals, and a snack shack. Terrific county park.See more..
4.5Fall Run Park - Lower Entrance(13 reviews) - Absolutely Stunning Trail Leading to a Waterfall Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas
After covid started we’ve been exploring the local trails and parks, and this is easily my favorite. We had no idea there was a waterfall in the pittsburgh area of this size. It’s best to go on a rainy day or the day after to truly get the best experience with the falls flowing. The trial itself is in a little valley and there a multiple little waterfalls on either side after there’s been a rain, plus that wonderful post-rain smell. The kids we see when we’re here look like they’re having a wonderful time exploring all the nooks and crannies around the creek, under the bridges, and the little gnomes, fairies and scenes that people leave in the knots of the trees. The trail winds itself on either side of the creek, crossing small bridges. Truly a treasure of a trail in all seasons. Note: Watch your footing for parts for the trail that may look fragile and give way.See more..
We lived a block away from this park for two months and were there almost every day for one reason or another. My husband and I would walk or jog the trail and take our son on his bike. It's a lovely, easy path through farmland and along the creek. You pass by old houses and barns. It's a safe place to get out during the COVID pandemic. We also enjoyed hanging out in the park, watching the baby ducks and goslings. There are picturesque spots for picnics and enough space to social distance. My son and I liked playing Pooh Sticks on the bridge. This is my favorite place in Carlisle, for good reason.See more..
5.0ChesLen Preserve(10 reviews) - Lovely, wide open park. Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Hiking Trails • Scenic Walking Areas
The 1,263-acre ChesLen Preserve is the largest privately owned nature preserve open to the public in Chester County. Miles of marked hiking trails lead visitors through shady woodlands, flower-filled meadows, fields of corn and soybeans, and stream valleys. Visitors can also explore Ollie Owl’s NaturePlayGround, where young explorers can climb logs, build stick tee-pees, hunt for bugs, explore small streams, and get a little dirty, tired, and inspired. Free play is encouraged and is a great way for kids to gain an appreciation for nature. ChesLen is one of many preserves owned and cared for by non-profit conservation organization Natural Lands. As the Greater Philadelphia region’s oldest and largest land conservation organization, Natural Lands has preserved more than 125,000 acres, including 43 nature preserves totaling more than 23,000 acres. Some 2.5 million people live within five miles of land under the organization’s protection. Land for life, nature for all. natlands.org.See more..
4.5Hearts Content Scenic Area(8 reviews) - Wonderful spot in the Allegheny National Forest Nature & Wildlife Areas • Scenic Walking Areas
Has a lot to offer - the Tom's Run trail - a xx ski and hiking trail about 3 or so miles. The interpretive trail through the old growth forest - about a mile long. Picnic area, campground - a couple of sites with 3 sided shelters. Nearby is the Hickory Creek Wilderness trail.See more..
I grew up right down the street. A beautiful and relaxing place. A popular destination for prom pictures, however it would be better if the damn heathen children who live in the trailer park nearby would stop spray painting on it. See more..
3.0Grim's Orchard & Family Farms(5 reviews) - Pricey apples Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Farms • Scenic Walking Areas
Fall Festival, Corn Maze, Hayrides, Play Corral, Pick-Your-Own apples, pumpkins, potatoes, vegetables, strawberries, cherries.See more..
4.5Sutersville Trailhead(4 reviews) - Great walk Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Walking Areas • Scenic Walking Areas
This is one on my favorite trails. Both directions are good but I prefer going south towards West Newton. It is a very easy straight walk following the Youghiogheny river . Talk some water as it's 4.2 miles one way and no where to get any till you reach West Newton. Really nice views.See more..
The longest covered bridge in Pennsylvania! Span: 278 feet over Tuscarora Creek. Originally built in 1870, and rebuilt in 1902 due to flood damage. Owned by Juniata County. Beautiful!See more..
Found this place on our way home from Penns Cave. Free to look around. Self guided. All outdoor. It is someone’s house. Lots of unique trees with signage. Lots of sculptures peppered throughout your walk. Nature maze & looks to be a cool hangout for a bbq & Fire. Definitely a must stop if you’re in the area. See more..
5.0Boot Road Park(2 reviews) - Is there Bowling at Boot Road Park Tuesday: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Scenic Walking Areas This is a fine little park, with two ball fields, a playground and a well maintained walking path, no cycles, of about a half mile. No, there is no lawn bowling here. Rather you might come across a bowler in a Cricket match, where one of the ball fields is converted into a pitch! The area is home to many people from India, who bring their passion for bowling, Cricket style. Fascinating to watch, even though I have little clue how the game is played. Excellent walking park.See more..
5.0Graver Arboretum(1 review) - Hidden Gem Spent 1-2 hours Scenic Walking Areas This arboretum is maintained by students at one of the many local universities in the Lehigh Valley area. It's tucked away on a back road in Northampton County. It's got about five different walking trails, some groomed and some not. There are a some rare species of trees, especially in the conifer section of the arboretum. I love this place. It's peaceful and quiet, and quite frequently I am the only person in attendance. It's not that far off the beaten path that you can get into trouble. There are some newer homes that abut some of the trails. In the spring there are azaleas and wildflowers, and lots and lots of rhododendrons. I have crossed paths with deer in my early morning walks. Be advised, there are no bathrooms. There is one portapotty. Almost all the trails are level enough for an older person to manage. Once you leave the trails, though, be ready for a face-plant on roots and debris.See more..
5.0Meadow Grounds Lake(1 review) - "Lake" Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas
What is there is beautiful; not what it was in its peak years. They lake had been drained and pretty much it sits now. Great hiking trails, although the "falls" aren't really worth the hike if you want to see them. The pipeline has a great view and overlooks much of 522 just south of McConnellsburg. See more..
5.0Art In The Alley(1 review) - Outside! Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas
Wow what a nice surprise running into this attraction. Finally, I could enjoy viewing some good artwork in an outdoor setting as opposed to inside a dusty museum or gallery where I have to breathe in everyone else's diseased covid droplets and aerosols rampaging through the ventilation. A real nice treat for me on the day I got my second shot. HA! Mostly pop art type work here - very colorful and contemporary. I stood in front of the work with comic characters trying to figure out who was who. I'm still kind of obsessing over who's standing to the left of Charlie Brown. I think it is a twisted image of Calvin (from Calvin and Hobbes) sticking out his tounge. I guess that is my favorite piece here. Didn't take long to walk the whole alley and see everything: maybe 20 minutes at the most. The fire station at the end of the block even got involved with a big mural too. Outdoors is where it's at these days no matter how cold it is. Maybe when the hospitals are less full, I can enjoy going to a museum again.See more..
Mary On Mountains(0 review) Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues • Scenic Walking Areas See more..
