The Stourbridge Line Offers Some Of The Most Breathtaking Views In Pennsylvania
By Beth Price-Williams|Published March 18, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Can you think of a more leisurely way to spend a few hours than aboard a scenic train that winds through the mountains? Sit back; put your head against the seat, and allow the clickety-clack of the train hitting the tracks to lull you into relaxation. The Stourbridge Line in Pennsylvania offers picturesque train rides that boast sensational views of the Pocono Mountains, providing an idyllic way to spend a few hours.
Climb aboard one of the scenic train rides with the Stourbridge Line, which also holds special events, such as rides with the Easter Bunny and fall foliage excursions, thorughout the year.
If you're all about spending as much time as you can on the rails, buy a ticket for the Lackawaxen Limited. The 3.5-hour round-trip journey begins and ends in Honesdale.
Settle in for a relaxing ride on the train that will meander through the Northern Pocono Mountains and along the Lackawaxen River. You'll probably catch sight of local wildlife along the way, too.
For a shorter but stellar train ride, which runs for 1.5 hours, set off on the Hawley Pocono Express. The roundtrip journey starts and ends in Hawley and boasts the same sensational....
Definitely keep an eye out for the many special events held throughout the year. Drink in the brillance of the fall foliage on the autumn train rides, and...
Have you taken a ride on the Stourbridge Line in Pennsylvania? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! For more adventure and some pretty stellar views, go off-roading with Alvin’s Offroad Playground in the Poconos.
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