- The list below includes 17 free or cheap things to do in or near Benton, Pennsylvania, including 40 different types of inexpensive activities like Waterfalls, Horseback Riding, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
- From Ricketts Glen State Park to Brace's Stables, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Benton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bloomsburg, Danville and Hazleton.
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38.2 Miles
At the Lackawanna County Coal Mine, visitors can enter an anthracite coal mine by riding cars into the mine. Once at the bottom, visitors walk about a half mile to learn about coal mining, before riding the cars back to the surface.
38.2 Miles
The Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum tells the story of the settlers that came to America from 23 countries to work in the mines and textile factories through exhibits, vehicles, photographs, tools, and archival records. Visitors can also see a coalmine car, a locomotive, and a sculpture depicting a trap…
38.3 Miles
A 24-lane bowling center, Best Bowl offers open and league bowling along with private event and party hosting. The facility provides a pro shop, arcade game machines, a television and a snack bar with food and drinks.
38.5 Miles
The Glen Onoko Falls are the main attraction of the Glen Onoko Falls Trail in the Lehigh Gorge State Park. The hike is approximately 3 hours round trip and requires proper hiking shoes and care while hiking. Parking is available.
38.7 Miles
A lakefront park, Mauch Chunk Lake Park provides access to the lake for fishing, kayaking and swimming. The park features hiking trails and campsites located in wooded areas with picnic tables and a fire ring.
38.8 Miles
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6 votes
1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton, PA 18505
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A stadium with a capacity of 18,000, including 7,000 seats and 10,500 on the lawn, Pavilion At Montage Mountain is a huge venue for music and festivals. There have food and drink vendors with normal concert prices.
39.2 Miles
Located in Hickory Run State Park, Hawks Falls is a scenic waterfall and secluded natural area. Hiking trails lead to and around this spot, and allow for a variety of impressive vistas.
39.5 Miles
Hope Hill Lavender Farm grows great quantities of lavender, which is harvested and sold for oil and for various other uses. The farm hosts a variety of festivals and special events.
39.5 Miles
With 34 lanes to choose from, South Side Bowl, Inc. hosts leagues, tournaments, and open bowling sessions. Bumper bowling can be enabled for all lanes. In addition to bowling, the facility has a pub, snack bar, and pro-shop.
39.8 Miles
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Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton, PA
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Scranton was the first Pennsylvania city to have trolleys, and The Electric City Trolley Station and Museum offers photographs and other memorabilia from the trolleys. Visitors can take a trolley ride through the Crown Avenue Tunnel, one of the longest interurban tunnels ever built.