Top rated National parks in Wilkes-Barre, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated National parks in Wilkes-Barre

Experience the best that Wilkes-Barre has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 20 places from National park category.

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Within Wilkes-Barre

Gettysburg National Military Park

Historical place

Sprawling park includes Gettysburg Battlefied & more historic land, plus a Civil War museum.

4.80 (6K reviews) (~197.24 km from centre)

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Historical landmark

Fort whose War of 1812 victory inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner," the U.S. national anthem.

4.80 (5.7K reviews) (~228.27 km from centre)

Fire Island National Seashore

Nature preserve

Picturesque seaside national park featuring a host of flora & fauna, plus camping.

4.80 (2.9K reviews) (~249.92 km from centre)

Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

Scenic spot

Scenic river park with a self-guided museum, fishing, hiking trails & public access for boats.

4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~81.18 km from centre)

Pocono Environmental Education Center

Hiking area

Guided nature trips in a forested preserve along the Delaware River, with overnight cabins.

4.80 (136 reviews) (~81.36 km from centre)

Morristown National Historical Park

Historical place

👍👍 Enjoyed learning about the history in Morristown during this time in our countries early years. Staff answered questions and were friendly. Spent severe hours here looking at all the displays and information.

4.80 (80 reviews) (~128.8 km from centre)

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National reserve

Vast forested preserve featuring hiking trails, campsites & water sports on the Delaware River.

4.70 (6.3K reviews) (~80.04 km from centre)

Gateway National Recreation Area

National reserve

Expansive park across 2 states, including beaches, historic sites, sports fields, marinas & more.

4.70 (6.3K reviews) (~182.78 km from centre)

Oregon Ridge Park

City park

Site with a playground, trails, a lodge, a beach, cross-country skiing, sledding & a nature center.

4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~206.11 km from centre)

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

Historical place

290-mi. hiking & biking trail commemorating the Chesapeake Campaign of the War of 1812.

4.70 (107 reviews) (~228.11 km from centre)

Independence National Historical Park

Historical place

This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell.

4.60 (24.5K reviews) (~156.9 km from centre)

Monocacy National Battlefield

Park

This park on a Civil War battleground site offers a visitor center, hiking trails & special events.

4.60 (1K reviews) (~244.34 km from centre)

Christopher Park

Park

National park across from the storied Stonewall Inn featuring the Gay Liberation Monument.

4.60 (439 reviews) (~167.75 km from centre)

Cushwa Basin

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Great trail for all types of legs and wheels. Reminds me of the biking trail that heads north out of Burlington, Vermont. Mostly shaded; go anytime of the day. Plenty of parking. Listen to the light chirping of birds, strumming of small insects, or bring the friends for a gab session. Plenty of wil...

4.60 (121 reviews) (~246.17 km from centre)

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National park

National historical park known for a 77-ft. waterfall that sparked water-power development in 1792.

4.50 (9.3K reviews) (~147.25 km from centre)

Floyd Bennett Field

Historical place

Part of Gateway National Recreation Area offering aviation museum, park land & athletic activities.

4.50 (4.3K reviews) (~182.48 km from centre)

Fort Tilden (Gateway National Recreation Area)

Historical place

This former U.S. Army base is now a tranquil park with a beach & nesting areas for piping plovers.

4.50 (1.6K reviews) (~183.48 km from centre)

General Grant National Memorial

Memorial

Elaborate granite & marble tomb (North America’s largest) for President Ulysses S. Grant & his wife.

4.50 (1.2K reviews) (~167.99 km from centre)

Kelpius Cave

Historical landmark

👍👍 Phenomenal cave. I walked two hours to get here and it was worth every minute. A kind man even granted my friends and I some alone time with the cave so we could truly savor the experience. Could not recommend enough.

4.50 (195 reviews) (~147.56 km from centre)

Smithfield Beach

Park

👍👍 What a wonderful place to relax. It’s like a little paradise. Bathrooms were closed. There’s a 10 dollar fee for cars.

4.40 (761 reviews) (~73.48 km from centre)

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Top rated National parks in Wilkes-Barre, United States