Shorter guided cavern tour, which was original the Heller town Cave and then became Lost River…read moreCaverns. Our tour guide had informed our group, that the Lost River origin is still yet to be determined.History dates back to quarry workers 1883, public tours since 1930. My favorite parts of the tour were the 300 year old stallagitite, and the water throughout the cave; containing dulehemitite limestone, which contains magnesium, and if one drank the water , the bathroom would be their friend, lol. Overall, fun way to beat the heat and learn something new .

The tour guide was super knowledgeable, the gift shop was pretty cool looking. The caves are small,…read morenarrow and not very high or big rooms. I liked seeing the different formations. It's definitely worth a stop by. You go really deep underground.

I still cannot believe that this was an active jail until 1995 and they shut down the dungeon…read more(solitary confinement) in the 1970s. The conditions were truly not extremely modern to any standard of today and I guess this is what was expected when the jail was built over several decades earlier. The opening video which seems like a high school AV club production did explain about the Molly Maguires and the hangings at this jail. We then toured the cells, dungeon, and had free reign to check out the Warden's quarters and kitchen. Didn't take long and you could be in and out in less than an hour or so. Very interesting history. There is one bathroom for public use. The kitchen is supposedly the next major restoration project going to be started. A lot of the displays and signage needs some TLC, too. If you're in law enforcement or into this kind of history, I'd recommend it. They also have a gift shop. $13 each for us today, 8/7/2026.

If you have extra time, I recommend stopping by for a tour. The video at the beginning will make…read moreyou aware of the life back in the early 1900's. Be prepared to listen, this was my favorite part. It was rough, in which will also be described if you do the No 9 Coal Mine tour, which I highly recommend. It also clues you into that many people in the town were poor, despite the revenue and millionaires that lived there. Walking through the jail was standard fair, though it was in worse shape than most middle age castles in Europe. Also, I didn't appreciate the fiction about someone going through a four inch window slot or the protected hand print comes back on its own when the wall is replaced.

I am an avid Halloween Haunt enthusiat. Every year my Buddy and I select a place to enjoy the sets,…read morethe scares and have a blast. This year we selected Hotel of Horror in PA. The YouTube videos looked great and tickets were purchased. After our pre-haunt meal we arrived. The place was lit up nicely, creepy music playing. The actor who gave the instructions was on point, he was creepy, funny and into the festivities that awaited us. So this is by no means a bad review, however, there was just not enough actors to deliver scares. The sets were fantastic, using all the standard fare that all the great places use. That being said, again, just not enough actors within the haunt. We walked through several scenes without seeing an actor. For the price of the tickets (which are on par with much larger places like Penhurst Asylum and East State Penitentiary) Hotel of Horror just does not stack up with the big boys. Would we return? Probably not, for the money, would most likely return to one of the big boys!!!

If your ready for fall time and you would like to get scared and spooky just before Halloween ,…read morethis is the place that will satisfy your needs. Great place to go with your friend. The Hotel of Horror and Altered Nightmares are both indoor, walk through Haunted House attractions featuring live actors and paranormal activity housed in the 200 year old "abandoned " Pocono Mountain resort once called The Lake House Hotel, Saylorsburg, Pa. Open rain or shine with a covered wait line and free parking. Don't let the weather scare you. That's our job! Our revamped ticketing process gives you less time in line and more time in the attraction. The Hotel of Horror and Altered Nightmares Halloween Attractions are both housed inside the legendary Lake House Hotel intertwined and breathing next to one another, sharing organs and a circulatory system like conjoined twins. The sinister subconscious of the Hotel of Horror feeds off the dark energy that stains the lumber skeleton of this once pristine mountain resort, while Altered Nightmares celebrates the chaos that grows stronger as each soul travels through its decaying halls and abandoned rooms. They are open the end of September until the end of October!!

This is a cute little museum. It was a lot smaller than we originally thought. It only took like an…read morehour and a half, if even that, to get through it. I highly recommend this place however I do recommend that it's not the only thing you have planned for the day.

Came here with my grandparents a while ago (pre-pandemic) and thoroughly enjoyed it. The shows are…read moreso cool, and the museum is interesting. It's a hidden gem and I recommend it. I will say it's not comparable to any of the bigger places, but for what it is, it's worth it. Fun place to take kids ages 8-10 or so.

This is a great story to go and check out look around have coffee have a little snack and just…read moreenjoying the decorations and feeling like you're interested Safari Harding store at the same time

Cool place, overpriced oddities, barely any parking, still fun to go look around, I bought a couple…read moretee shirts just because I'm not from the area and wanted a souvenir, but expect tourist prices for things. The range of their menu wasn't that big, a few things but none of them sounded appetizing, so just went to buy some things from the store, they do have a tattoo place in the back, had no idea that was there, as there were no signs in plain sight about it. Overall a cute place for people who like dark macabre things, but not worth it if you're traveling for just this place.

If you get a chance to visit this historic site and museum do so. I was only 10 in 1969 but I do…read moreremember seeing people hitchhiking to Woodstock on the roadways near the town I grew up in Upstate New York. To see the site in person and knowing everything it stood for was quite amazing. I had a great time touring the museum and seeing so many cool artifacts from 1969. I also had the pleasure of meeting and speaking to a couple that actually attended the event and it was so interesting listening to a first hand experience. Highly Recommend !!

An awesome place. I'm too young to fully appreciate the Woodstuck experience, but nonetheless,…read morethis place is filled with all sorts of information and history. Its on the smaller side, but they manage to fit a lot into the small space. Don't forget to go downstairs too, as there is a small selection of items there as well.

What a fantastic museum for those wishing to understand the life of the Lenapes who inhabited this…read moreregion. As two senior citizens, we learned a lot about this tribe's daily life and so much more. The museum is small, but clean, and the self-interpreted audio guide was very useful. I would definitely recommend the Pocono Indian Museum.

Quite interesting but very small. It's a guided tour with an electronic speaker. The souvenir store…read moreis larger than the actual museum. I wouldn't travel just for this museum however if you are in the area this is a must see.

I grew up in the area and last visited Steamtown when I was a child. I've since moved away, but was…read morevisiting family in the area and my wife and I decided to re-visit Steamtown, which was a great choice. The site is really quite well done and is thorough and organized. We learned quite a bit here and we really enjoyed getting a full picture of how the industry developed and thrived in the Scranton area. Steamtown is a gem and I'm very glad that we decided to re-visit it after all these years!

The museum used to be top notch. It was run by volunteers who were true Railroad aficionados. It…read morenow appears to be run by bureacrats. We went recently with a some antique railroad signaling equipment, a true find. They rejected the piece because they needed to have a board meeting about it before accepting it. We were directed to return at a later date, which we could not since we live 2 hours away. In the meantime, as we entered the display floor, there was display of GARBAGE that was found under the dirt while conducting a cut-in. Thisis the level of railroad "knowledge" that the current directors have.

Walking through the museum and and heading into the mine are two different experiences. The museum…read moreshows what equipment was used to obtain coal 120 years ago, but it does explain the process as well as our guide did. Once you are inside the mine and see how they created small tunnels to obtain coal which was moved through the larger ones, you begin to realize what a tough life it was. Six year old boys were put to work walking mules, with oil lamps on their head. The workers, mostly from Ireland were slaves to the mine, since they made $0.13 cents after food, rent and equipment were paid for. They were paid with company made money, not our currency. Bring a jacket if you get cold quickly, it's 53 F degrees once inside. The ride into the mine hits 90 decibels at points, silicone ear plugs or noise canceling earbuds may be of use. Water constantly dripped around us, the bottom of your shoes will be muddy afterwards.

Was very informative a lot to look at in their museum the tour had a lot of interesting information…read moreeveryone was pleasant and helpful definitely recommend it

This place has been on my radar for a while, and I'm genuinely kicking myself for not coming…read moresooner. We visited on a Friday afternoon during the school year and it was the perfect day for it, not crowded at all, staff was warm and attentive everywhere you turned, and there was just so much to explore across two floors. As a homeschool mom, I am always on the lookout for places where kids are learning without even realizing it and this delivered completely. My little ones were engaged the entire time, bouncing between exhibits and coming back to do things on repeat. The water table on the second floor was a huge hit (dam building = instant obsession), the crawl-through body exhibit had them giggling the whole way through, and the immersive hall with the giant projector and the orchestra activity where they put their faces into the performers? They talked about that the whole ride home. We timed our visit to catch the 3 o'clock otter feeding and training, definitely worth planning around. Maybe 30 people gathered and it was totally manageable and really sweet to watch. What surprised me most was how engaged I was as an adult. I was genuinely learning things alongside my kids, which is not always the case at these types of places. It felt appropriate and interesting for every age in our group. A few things to know before you go: follow the directions on their website for the specific parking garage , it's about a 5-minute walk and was only $5 for us. Strollers and wagons are totally doable with elevators throughout. They also have a café if you want to make a full day of it, and rotating special exhibits (always check the website ahead of time so you know what's on and whether it fits your crew). We stayed about two and a half hours and left happy. Already thinking about when we're coming back.

Very overpriced. I feel bad for the large local families who can't get in at all or can't get in to…read morethe "special" exhibit. I have seen every special exhibit and let me tell ya - not worth any extra fee, especially what they charge. But with that said the Da Vinci center is only really worth it for the "special exhibit". It REALLY pays off to become a member even if you think you'll go once a season. Nothing so impressive. No real meaningful selling points. It's just okay. I liked it better when it was on CC. Go on Sundays. It's empty and street parking is free.