Fort Hyndshaw, Bushkill Falls

#5 among attractions in Bushkill Falls

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Fort Hyndshaw was a fort in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, built in 1755 and 1756 during the French and Indian War. ()

Built: 1756 (268 years ago)Coordinates: 41°5'10"N, 75°0'27"W

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Bushkill Falls United States

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Fort Hyndshaw – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Bushkill Falls, Resica Falls Scout Reservation, Wallpack Ridge.

5 miSW
Winter sport, Park, Ski area
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee on Delaware
129 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area offers a winter wonderland for skiing enthusiasts and families alike. This beloved ski resort provides a variety of slopes to cater to all levels of skiers and snowboarders...
2.2 miN
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Bushkill Falls, Bushkill Falls
55 min walk • Bushkill Falls, often referred to as the "Niagara of Pennsylvania," is a stunning natural attraction nestled in the lush forests of the Keystone State. This series of eight waterfalls, cascading over the rugged terrain of the Pocono Mountains, presents a breathtaking...
4.9 miW
Waterfall, Park, Bridge
Resica Falls Scout Reservation, East Stroudsburg
125 min walk • Resica Falls Scout Reservation is a camp in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania operated by the Cradle of Liberty Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
6.2 miNE
Park
Wallpack Ridge, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
158 min walk • Wallpack Ridge is a mountain located in the Ridge and Valley Appalachians physiographic province in Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey.
3.5 miSW
Church
Zion Lutheran Church, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
91 min walk • Zion Lutheran Church, also known as The Lutheran Church of Middle Smithfield, is a historic Lutheran church located in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area at Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
1.2 miSW
41°4'14"N • 75°1'2"W
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Bushkill Falls
31 min walk • Park, Area
3.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Catfish Mountain, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
83 min walk • Catfish Mountain is a peak of the Kittatinny Mountains in Warren County, New Jersey, United States. The mountain stands 1,560 feet in height. It lies along the Appalachian Trail in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Catfish Pond is to the southwest; it is drained by Yards Creek, which flows through Catfish Pond Gap.
5.2 miS
Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Mohican, Worthington State Forest
134 min walk • Mount Mohican, or Raccoon Ridge, is a peak of the Kittatinny Mountains in Warren County, New Jersey, United States. The mountain stands 1,580 feet in height. It lies along the Appalachian Trail in Worthington State Forest.
0.9 miNE
Archaeological site
Minisink Archaeological Site, Bushkill Falls
25 min walk • Minisink Archeological Site, also known as Minisink Historic District, is an archeological site of 1320 acres located in both Sussex County, New Jersey and Pike County, Pennsylvania.
7.3 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Worthington Hall, Shawnee on Delaware
187 min walk • Worthington Hall, now known as the Shawnee Playhouse, was a historic theatre located in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1904. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It was delisted in 1986 after being demolished following a fire—caused by arson—on June 24, 1985.
6.6 miNE
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Old Mine Road Historic District, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
169 min walk • The Old Mine Road Historic District, in Sussex County, New Jersey and Warren County, New Jersey near Wallpack Center, New Jersey, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It is a 687 acres historic district which included 24 contributing buildings and five contributing sites.