Archbald Pothole State Park

#11521 among destinations in the United States

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Archbald Pothole State Park is a 149.16-acre Pennsylvania state park in Archbald, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The focal point of the park is Archbald Pothole. The pothole is a remnant of the Wisconsin Glacial Period, 38 feet deep with a largest diameter of 42 feet by 24 feet. It has drawn tourists since just after it was discovered in 1884. Archbald Pothole State Park is on U.S. Route 6 Business in the borough of Archbald. ()

Established: 1964 (60 years ago)Elevation: 1165 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°30'35"N, 75°34'9"W

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Archbald Pothole State Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Viewmont Mall, Houdini Museum, Carbondale City Hall and Courthouse, Dickson City.

5.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Viewmont Mall, Scranton
144 min walk • Viewmont Mall is a shopping mall located in Scranton/Dickson City, Pennsylvania in between U.S. 6 BUS. Viewmont Drive, and Ravine Street, and off I-81/U.S.6 exit 181.
7.2 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Houdini Museum, Scranton
184 min walk • The Houdini Museum is located at Scranton, Pennsylvania. Harry Houdini appeared in Scranton and did several special challenges there. His brother, Hardeen, also appeared in Scranton and in its sister city, Wilkes-Barre.
5.5 miNE
City hall, Romanesque architecture
Carbondale City Hall and Courthouse, Carbondale
140 min walk • Carbondale City Hall and Courthouse, also known as the Carbondale Municipal Building, is a historic city hall and courthouse building located at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
4.6 miSW
City
Dickson City
117 min walk • For nature lovers, Dickson City is a gateway to the breathtaking beauty of the Pocono Mountains. Hiking, biking, and skiing opportunities abound in this scenic area, and visitors can explore the natural wonders of state parks and forests.
5.1 miE
Natural attraction, Natural feature
Moosic Mountains, Varden Conservation Area
130 min walk • The Moosic Mountains is a mountain range in northeastern Pennsylvania that stretches from Scranton to Mount Pleasant Township, a distance of roughly 32 miles.
6.7 miSW
Greek Revival architecture
Silkman House, Scranton
171 min walk • The Silkman House is located at 2006 Main Ave. Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Even though it is popularly known as the Providence Branch of the Scranton Public Library, it is currently used as the technical services department of the Lackawanna County Library System and is no longer open to the public.
6.1 miSW
Universities and schools
Marywood University, Scranton
156 min walk • Marywood University is a private Catholic university in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Established in 1915 by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Marywood currently enrolls more than 2,800 students in a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.