Things to Do in Blakeslee, PA
About 2 hrs
From New York City and Philadelphia
I-80, Exit 284
Easy highway access
1.8 mi
From our Blakeslee Blue Escape to Pocono Raceway
3 mi
To Big Boulder ski area
Blakeslee, PA
The Quiet Crossroads
Blakeslee is the calm, low-key basecamp of the Poconos: a small crossroads township best known as the literal home of Pocono Raceway's "Tricky Triangle." Its character is understated and rural, with covered bridges, creek-cut forest, and a scattering of vacation homes rather than a resort strip. Less "destination town," more peaceful home base with a NASCAR neighbor.
Summer · June to August
Summer in Blakeslee
Summer brings race weekend next door and endless outdoor adventure.
Pocono Raceway ↗
About 2 mi
The 2.5-mile "Tricky Triangle," home to NASCAR race weekend each summer and stock car driving experiences.
Skirmish Paintball
About 2.5 mi
Billed as the world's largest paintball facility, with games for groups of all sizes.
Lake Harmony boating ↗
About 4.5 mi
Kayaks, canoes and lake cruises on Lake Harmony through Split Rock Resort's watersports partner.
Fall · September to November
Fall in Blakeslee
Covered bridges, creek-cut forest and quiet trails, usually at peak color in early to mid October.
Hickory Run State Park & Boulder Field ↗
About 7.5 mi
15,990 acres of forest and the Boulder Field, a National Natural Landmark, plus cross-country ski and snowmobile trails in winter.
Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area
About 4 mi
Trails along Tobyhanna Creek. See our insider tip below.
Jim Thorpe
About 16 mi
A historic Victorian town on the Lehigh River and a classic fall day trip.
Winter · December to March
Winter in Blakeslee
Two ski mountains are minutes from the house.
Jack Frost Big Boulder ↗
About 3 mi
Two family-friendly sister mountains with beginner terrain, terrain parks and snow tubing.
Cross-country skiing at Hickory Run ↗
About 7.5 mi
About 14 miles of cross-country ski trails, plus snowmobile trails, when there is snow.
Camelback Mountain ↗
About 10 mi
Skiing, snowboarding and one of the world's largest snow tubing parks.
Rainy days · Any season
Rainy Days in Blakeslee
An indoor waterpark, bowling and arcades are close by, and so is your own game room.
H2Oooohh!!! Indoor Waterpark at Split Rock ↗
About 4.5 mi
Pennsylvania's first FlowRider, four-story tube slides and a wave pool.
Bowling & arcade at Split Rock ↗
About 4.5 mi
Public bowling and a renovated arcade with more than 70 games.
Map of Blakeslee and nearby attractions
Blakeslee, PA
Insider Secret
The Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area, just off Route 115, is a 130-acre preserve few tourists know about. Its 2.3-mile Creek Trail follows Tobyhanna Creek to a real swimming hole beneath a small waterfall. Bring water shoes: the trail runs rooty and wet.
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