NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Interested in a trip to Sullivan County? Not sure what to do and see? Here are some suggested itineraries to get you started!
DUSHORE - EXPERIENCE SMALL TOWN LIVING
Biggest Town in the County: With a town population of 600 and a County population of only 6,500, life is very different from the big city. Nevertheless, the Borough of Dushore is the county's commercial center where all of life's "basics," are within walking distance from the hotel.
Eat, Shop, Fill-up: The small town offers diners, grocery store, banks, library, post office, gas stations, medical clinic, dentist, and variety stores. Founded in 1859, the town is named after a Frenchman, Aristide Du-petit Thouars, who ventured from France to Philadelphia, to the French Asylum, and then was given the area of Dushore to farm. Dushore is an anglicized spelling of his name.
What’s best about it: Dushore's unique location and close proximity to two of PA’s most beautiful State Parks, Rickett’s Glen and World’s End, makes it the perfect home base or "shore" for "Du-ing" outdoor activities. Kast Pond is a perfect spot for fishing or a picnic. St Basil’s Church, built by German immigrants, is a picturesque sight on the hill above the town. In February, the Wine and Chocolate Walk is popular, in August, Dushore's Founder’s Day is a highlight of the summer, and in December, the Christmas in Dushore shops and parade, round out the year.
Amazing Natural Formation
Take a drive to Shrewsbury Township, and you will be rewarded with a supremely atypical sight: a rock formation consisting of one large rock balancing precariously upon a smaller rock. A formation such as this one should wiggle, as if it is being tickled, hence the name. The rock is located on private land, so make sure to check in with the Ticklish Rock Hunting Club for permission to access the structure.
RESTORATIVE Travel
Take the Day Off and Reconnect with Nature
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you'll miss it." (Ferris Bueller)
Slow down away from urban life and enjoy the restorative power of nature at the Pennsylvania’s State Parks system. Take a hike or check out the best views in the county at Canyon Vista and High Knob Overlook. Explore waterfalls, quiet spots for meditation or reading, and take a refreshing swim in the Loyalsock Creek, named Pennsylvania’s 2018 River of the Year.
History Buffs
Genealogy Dabbler: Sullivan County Museum – Learn about the people who founded this beautiful county, and what their lives were like at this one-of-a-kind museum. The knowledgeable staff is always eager to chat, teach, and answer all of your questions.
Local History Lover: Eagles Mere Museum – Eagles Mere has the “resort town” vibe down pat, but do you know how it all started? Take an afternoon and walk through this quaint museum. Be sure to check out the unique finds in the museum store!
Grease Monkey: Eagles Mere Air & Auto Museum – If you love cars and planes, then this stop is for you! Explore the founder’s collection of 75 cars from the 1950s and 1960s, plus airplanes from 1908-1935 and a vast array of memorabilia. Hours can vary, so please call ahead of your trip.
European History Aficionado: French Azilum – Visit the home built for Marie Antoinette and her court, nestled in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania, along the Susquehanna River. While the queen and her entourage never made it to the settlement, French loyalists lived here for 10 years, until pardoned by Napoleon Bonaparte. Explore the museum cabin, blacksmith shop, herb garden, and wine cellar on your own, and then take a guided tour through The Laporte House, built in 1836.
Freedom Fighter: Endless Mountains War Memorial Museum – Honoring those who fought for our freedom, this museum contains artifacts from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. The admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted to keep this monument to history and freedom alive.
Long Weekend
Breathtaking Nature: Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen
Bring your camera (and waterproof gear!) as you hike to 21 waterfalls located within the park. The trail is rocky and can be slippery, so please dress appropriately and stay alert.
Catch and Release: Sunfish Pond
Display your fishing prowess at this 30 acre pond, stocked with trout, bass, pickerel, perch and sunfish. Surrounded by state game lands, you can be sure to see some impressive wildlife, as well, including bald eagles!
