5 days in Pocono Mountains Region Itinerary

Wilkes-Barre is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Luzerne County. Start off your visit on the 14th (Mon): indulge in some personalized pampering at Jim Thorpe Massage & Wellness Studio, contemplate the long history of Asa Packer Mansion, and then pause for some photo ops at Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Hickory Run State Park, then explore the striking landscape at Seven Tubs Natural Area, and then try to win big at Mohegan Sun Pocono.

For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Wilkes-Barre route planner.

Philadelphia to Wilkes-Barre is an approximately 2-hour car ride. Traveling from Philadelphia in September, Wilkes-Barre is slightly colder at night with lows of 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can go by car to Delaware Water Gap.

Delaware Water Gap is a borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Delaware Water Gap: Dingmans Falls (in Dingmans Ferry) and Milford (Raymondskill Falls & Grey Towers National Historic Site). The adventure continues: take in the dramatic scenery at Bushkill Falls, try your luck at Mount Airy Casino, look for gifts at House Of Candles, and get in on the family fun at Camelback Mountain Adventures.

To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Delaware Water Gap day trip site.

Traveling by car from Wilkes-Barre to Delaware Water Gap takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Wilkes-Barre in September, you will find days in Delaware Water Gap are slightly colder (71°F), and nights are about the same (50°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.