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ITINERARY
9h 9m483 miles35 stops
1
Lock 3
2
The Bomb Shelter
3
Gorge Metro Park
4
Regal Interstate Park Stadium 18
5
Fannie May
6
Blue Hen Falls
7
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
8
Wisecracks Comedy Escape Room
A Virtual online game or real in person comedy escape room hosted by the local comedian the Wisecracker. The Wisecracker is at it again! These funny and challenging escape rooms will make you laugh your pants off! Take on 'Cookie the Bookie' who is running a secret business out of the local dry cleaners. Can you and your team of detectives find all of the 'laundered' money and identify her accomplices? Or outwit "Jack-in-the Box " where bad Brother Jack is taking revenge on The Wisecracker and YOU! Can you and your team free the Wisecracker and your toys before they're shipped to Timbuktu?
9
Double Diamond Deer Ranch
10
Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania
Discovery Space is a growing science center and makerspace based in State College. Our science center offers interactive STEM exhibits and hands-on programs in a fun learning environment. Our makerspace, The Rivet, helps our community build the skills to make or fix just about anything. Continually seeking to spark curiosity and creativity, we serve everyone from toddlers to seniors. Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
11
Matson Museum of Anthropology
Central Pennsylvania's destination for global culture and the human experience from past to present. Temporarily closed, reopening Spring 2025 in the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building: https://la.psu.edu/about/explore-campus/susan-welch-liberal-arts-building/
12
Rec Hall
13
Penn State University
14
Bryce Jordan Center
The Bryce Jordan Center, located on the campus of the Pennsylvania State University, is centrally located within the state of Pennsylvania and the only entertainment facility of its size in the region. The 15,000-seat Jordan Center hosts circuses, sports exhibitions, family shows, commencements, lectures, and Big Ten Basketball, as well as some of the top-name performers in the music entertainment industry.
15
Above the Poconos Skydivers
Our Skydiving Center, run by the Kellner family, Don Kellner is the Guinness Record Holder with the Career Total Most Sport Parachute Jumps. We offer skydiving lifts in PA for first time tandem skydivers thru solo sky diving enthusiasts from PA, NJ, NY, NYC and beyond. Skydiving gift certificates and vouchers for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York State and New York City are also available! Phones answered daily from 8 am - 8 pm. We jump Fridays from 4 pm until 8 pm, and we jump weekends from 9 am to 7 pm, April - September, weather permitting.
16
Sordoni Art Gallery
17
Breakout Escape Room
Breakout Escape Room is a brand new escape room in Wilkes-barre township, PA. Breakout offers rooms for all ages! Currently, we have our Detective themed room, an Old Western Saloon themed room, and now premiering our new Kids Room, which is jungle themed! Bring your children to try their hand at escaping the jungle, or book a birthday party, and let them try it with a few of their friends! Our conference room can be utilized for team building for companies, events, or birthday parties. Come check us out!
18
R/C movie 14
19
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
20
Senuna's Bar And Grill
21
Chacko's Family Bowling Center
Featuring:40 Synthetic AMF LanesComputerized ScoringJunior, Adult, and Senior LeaguesAutomatic Bumpers for Children's Bowling GLOW BOWLING on Friday and Saturday NightsSenior Citizen SpecialsMemory Lane LoungeDan Chacko's Pro ShopArcadeFull Service KitchenSpecializing in Pizza, Wings, and StromboliATMColor Coded Bowling BallsLuster King Ball Cleaner100% Handicap ACCESSIBLE PA Lottery Self Serve MachineProud to accept VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER
22
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Lehigh Gorge trains, a trademark of the Reading and Northern Railroad, take a 70 minute round-trip tour following the Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs and mountain scenery surround the train along the route to Old Penn Haven. You will see hikers, rafters, mountain bikers, and wildlife along the railroad. You will learn about railroad lore, wildlife, the history of the anthracite coal region, and the people who launched America into the Industrial Age. Seasonal days and hours apply throughout the year. Call for more information or visit our website for current schedules.
23
Steamtown National Historic Site
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
24
Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum
25
Everhart Museum
26
Saint Anne’s Church
27
Tru Atlas Skin and Body Care
Massage Therapy, Skin Therapy, Body Waxing Seevices
28
Tobyhanna State Park
29
Dutchess Stadium
30
Peekskill Museum
31
Depew Park
32
Adams Fairacre Farms
The Hudson Valley's "super farm market" since 1919, with locations in Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh and Wappinger.
33
Epidavros Day Spa
34
ROCKIN' JUMP
35
Wolf Conservation Center
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OVERVIEW
Akron to Danbury
1
Start:Lock 3
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(98) review
200 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308-1315
2
Start:The Bomb Shelter
Akron, Ohio·
3.5
(9) review
923 Bank St, Akron, OH 44305-2370
3
Start:Gorge Metro Park
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio·
4.5
(99) review
1160 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
4
Start:Regal Interstate Park Stadium 18
Akron, Ohio·
3.5
(9) review
1089 Interstate Pkwy, Akron, OH 44312-5289
5
Start:Fannie May
North Canton, Ohio·
4.5
(92) review
5353 Lauby Rd, North Canton, OH 44720-1572
6
Start:Blue Hen Falls
Brecksville, Ohio·
4.0
(92) review
2001 Boston Mills Rd Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Brecksville, OH 44141-3824
7
Start:Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Brecksville, Ohio·
4.5
(908) review
15610 Vaughn Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141-3018
8
Start:Wisecracks Comedy Escape Room
Alliance, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
A Virtual online game or real in person comedy escape room hosted by the local comedian the Wisecracker. The Wisecracker is at it again! These funny and challenging escape rooms will make you laugh your pants off! Take on 'Cookie the Bookie' who is running a secret business out of the local dry cleaners. Can you and your team of detectives find all of the 'laundered' money and identify her accomplices? Or outwit "Jack-in-the Box " where bad Brother Jack is taking revenge on The Wisecracker and YOU! Can you and your team free the Wisecracker and your toys before they're shipped to Timbuktu?
9
Start:Double Diamond Deer Ranch
Clarington, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(7) review
12211 Route 36, Clarington, PA 15828-1831
10
Start:Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania
State College, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(55) review
Discovery Space is a growing science center and makerspace based in State College. Our science center offers interactive STEM exhibits and hands-on programs in a fun learning environment. Our makerspace, The Rivet, helps our community build the skills to make or fix just about anything. Continually seeking to spark curiosity and creativity, we serve everyone from toddlers to seniors. Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
11
Start:Matson Museum of Anthropology
State College, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(6) review
Central Pennsylvania's destination for global culture and the human experience from past to present. Temporarily closed, reopening Spring 2025 in the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building: https://la.psu.edu/about/explore-campus/susan-welch-liberal-arts-building/
12
Start:Rec Hall
State College, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(9) review
Rec Hall, State College, PA 16802
13
Start:Penn State University
State College, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(632) review
201 Old Main University Park, State College, PA 16802
14
Start:Bryce Jordan Center
State College, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(65) review
The Bryce Jordan Center, located on the campus of the Pennsylvania State University, is centrally located within the state of Pennsylvania and the only entertainment facility of its size in the region. The 15,000-seat Jordan Center hosts circuses, sports exhibitions, family shows, commencements, lectures, and Big Ten Basketball, as well as some of the top-name performers in the music entertainment industry.
15
Start:Above the Poconos Skydivers
Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
Our Skydiving Center, run by the Kellner family, Don Kellner is the Guinness Record Holder with the Career Total Most Sport Parachute Jumps. We offer skydiving lifts in PA for first time tandem skydivers thru solo sky diving enthusiasts from PA, NJ, NY, NYC and beyond. Skydiving gift certificates and vouchers for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York State and New York City are also available! Phones answered daily from 8 am - 8 pm. We jump Fridays from 4 pm until 8 pm, and we jump weekends from 9 am to 7 pm, April - September, weather permitting.
16
Start:Sordoni Art Gallery
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(5) review
141 S Main St Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1607
17
Start:Breakout Escape Room
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(4) review
Breakout Escape Room is a brand new escape room in Wilkes-barre township, PA. Breakout offers rooms for all ages! Currently, we have our Detective themed room, an Old Western Saloon themed room, and now premiering our new Kids Room, which is jungle themed! Bring your children to try their hand at escaping the jungle, or book a birthday party, and let them try it with a few of their friends! Our conference room can be utilized for team building for companies, events, or birthday parties. Come check us out!
18
Start:R/C movie 14
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(42) review
24 E Northampton St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-2403
19
Start:Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(5) review
200 N River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-1004
20
Start:Senuna's Bar And Grill
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(8) review
133 N Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-2007
21
Start:Chacko's Family Bowling Center
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(49) review
Featuring:40 Synthetic AMF LanesComputerized ScoringJunior, Adult, and Senior LeaguesAutomatic Bumpers for Children's Bowling GLOW BOWLING on Friday and Saturday NightsSenior Citizen SpecialsMemory Lane LoungeDan Chacko's Pro ShopArcadeFull Service KitchenSpecializing in Pizza, Wings, and StromboliATMColor Coded Bowling BallsLuster King Ball Cleaner100% Handicap ACCESSIBLE PA Lottery Self Serve MachineProud to accept VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER
22
Start:Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Jim Thorpe, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(955) review
Lehigh Gorge trains, a trademark of the Reading and Northern Railroad, take a 70 minute round-trip tour following the Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs and mountain scenery surround the train along the route to Old Penn Haven. You will see hikers, rafters, mountain bikers, and wildlife along the railroad. You will learn about railroad lore, wildlife, the history of the anthracite coal region, and the people who launched America into the Industrial Age. Seasonal days and hours apply throughout the year. Call for more information or visit our website for current schedules.
23
Start:Steamtown National Historic Site
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(902) review
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
24
Start:Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
1340 Alder Street, Scranton, PA
25
Start:Everhart Museum
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(76) review
1901 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510-2390
26
Start:Saint Anne’s Church
Tobyhanna, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(1) review
1600 Church St, Tobyhanna, PA 18466-7724
27
Start:Tru Atlas Skin and Body Care
Hamlin, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
(0) review
Massage Therapy, Skin Therapy, Body Waxing Seevices
28
Start:Tobyhanna State Park
Tobyhanna, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(89) review
114 Campground Rd, Tobyhanna, PA 18466-8001
29
Start:Dutchess Stadium
Wappingers Falls, New York·
4.5
(90) review
1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590-7112
30
Start:Peekskill Museum
Peekskill, New York·
4.0
(9) review
124 Union Ave, Peekskill, NY 10566-3429
31
Start:Depew Park
Peekskill, New York·
4.5
(9) review
1 Robin Dr, Peekskill, NY 10566-4725
32
Start:Adams Fairacre Farms
Wappingers Falls, New York·
4.5
(94) review
The Hudson Valley's "super farm market" since 1919, with locations in Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh and Wappinger.
33
Start:Epidavros Day Spa
Mount Kisco, New York·
4.5
(9) review
272 N Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549-1166
34
Start:ROCKIN' JUMP
Mount Kisco, New York·
3.5
(9) review
333 N Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549-1158
35
Start:Wolf Conservation Center
South Salem, New York·
5.0
(90) review
7 Buck Run, South Salem, NY 10590-1123
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