Schoonover Mountain House, Bushkill Falls

Name: Schoonover Mountain House
Address: Bushkill Falls, United States

#9 among attractions in Bushkill Falls

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Schoonover Mountain House, also known as Schoonover Farm, is a historic home located in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area at Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The original section was built about 1850–1860, and enlarged at least three times by 1900. It is a large, rambling two-story "L"-shaped frame banked dwelling. It is five bays wide, has a slate covered gable roof, and features a one-story wraparound porch. It was owned by the locally prominent Schoonover family, and was operated during the late-19th and early-20th centuries as a vacation and boarding house. ()

Built: 1850 (174 years ago)Coordinates: 41°4'44"N, 75°0'48"W

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Bushkill Falls United States

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Schoonover Mountain House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Bushkill Falls, Sunfish Pond, Resica Falls Scout Reservation.

4.5 miSW
Winter sport, Park, Ski area
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee on Delaware
115 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...
2.7 miN
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Bushkill Falls, Bushkill Falls
68 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...
6.1 miSW
Natural attraction, Lake
Sunfish Pond, Worthington State Forest
156 min walk • Sunfish Pond is a 44-acre glacial lake surrounded by a 258-acre hardwood forest located on the Kittatinny Ridge within Worthington State Forest, adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Warren County, New Jersey.
4.8 miNW
Waterfall, Park, Bridge
Resica Falls Scout Reservation, East Stroudsburg
123 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.
6.7 miNE
Park
Wallpack Ridge, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
171 min walk • Wallpack Ridge is a mountain located in the Ridge and Valley Appalachians physiographic province in Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey.
3 miSW
Church
Zion Lutheran Church, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
76 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.
0.6 miS
41°4'14"N • 75°1'2"W
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Bushkill Falls
16 min walk • Park, Area
3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Catfish Mountain, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
78 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.
4.7 miS
Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Mohican, Worthington State Forest
119 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.
1.5 miNE
Archaeological site
Minisink Archaeological Site, Bushkill Falls
38 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.
6.8 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Worthington Hall, Shawnee on Delaware
173 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Schoonover Mountain House?

Nearby attractions include Fort Hyndshaw, Bushkill Falls (15 min walk), Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Bushkill Falls (16 min walk).