View Nature Up Close
Bushkill Falls provides families, friends, couples, and nature enthusiasts with an excellent opportunity to experience the splendor and beauty of Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains. Bring some comfortable shoes for a walk over natural pathways. It's only a short distance to view the Main Falls from the primary observation deck. Three additional hiking trails provide numerous viewing angles of all eight waterfalls. Our trails are designed to appeal to varying ages and physical conditions. We'll gladly advise as to the appropriateness of our trails depending upon your individual abilities or concerns.
Our trails vary in length and difficulty:
Green Trail | View the Main Falls from the green trail, which takes about 15 minutes to walk. No climbing is involved, however, there are steps. |
Yellow Trail | View the Main Falls, as well as Lower Gorge Falls, Laurel Glen and Upper Canyon, which takes 45 minutes to walk. |
Blue Trail | View Pennell Falls from the blue trail, which takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to walk. |
Red Trail | View Bridal Veil Falls from the Red trail. This trail is for the avid hiker in that it spans almost 2 miles, includes all eight falls, and takes over 2 hours to hike. |
To Remember Your Bushkill Falls Visit
At Bushkill Falls, we offer several options for the shopping enthusiast. All of our shops are located near the entrance of the trails. Just look for the cabin-style buildings, all arranged in small village like setting.
Here is what you can find:
Main Stand | Our souvenir shop with plenty of variety to remember your visit. |
Nature Nook | Offers nature-oriented items, such as rocks & mineral with identification cards, figurines, and natural soap. |
Trading Post | Where you'll want to go for Native American mementos. |
Outfitters | Offers hiking apparel, t-shirts, and hats. |
Fudge Kitchen | Offers a wide variety of fudge. Be sure to take home several flavors. |
If you are looking for something in particular, please contact us and we'll try to help you with your shopping need. We will mail order merchandise with a shipping and handling charge. Payment must be made via cash or credit card.
Satisfy your Appetite
Bushkill Falls offers a variety of food to satisfy even the hungriest appetites.
Snack Bar
Our Snack Bar serves beverages, burgers, pizza, popcorn, sandwiches, and wraps.
Fudge Kitchen
A trip to the Fudge Kitchen will provide a glimpse and taste of a wide variety of fudge flavors. We feature Hershey's hand dipped ice cream, gourmet chocolates, and candy.
Free Picnic Area
If you're a do-it-yourselfer, enjoy a family picnic by bringing your own favorites to our free picnic area.
Be a Gold Miner for a Day
Looking for some family fun? Well, look no further. At Bushkill Falls everyone will have fun pretending to be a "gold miner" for a day.
Here is how it works:
Purchase a bag of "mining rough" for $16.00.
Sift the contents of your bag in the sluice, which is a trough with circulating water.
Uncover all sorts of gems from your mining rough, which you get to take home.
Each 'panner' will receive a card identifying the found gems they mined.
Mining for Gemstones is located in front of Nature Nook. Bags of mining rough can be purchased in Nature Nook.
This activity is sure to engage and educate kids of all ages!
History Brought to Life
Here at Bushkill Falls we have three exhibits for you to explore:
Pennsylvania Wildlife Exhibit
The Pennsylvania Wildlife Exhibit, located at the entrance of Bushkill Falls, features fascinating displays about the area's indigenous wildlife. From the mighty black bear to the timid chipmunk, the exhibit is an outstanding place to learn more about these creatures that are so integral a part of the Bushkill Falls natural environment.
NOTE: None of the animals in this display were intentionally killed for our exhibit. The specimens seen in the exhibit were acquired through local and state game officials. The majority of animals were road kills that were salvageable.
Native American Exhibit
The Native American Exhibit adds to the experience as you step into the life-size longhouse, look up through the smoke hole, and imagine cooking and sleeping in such a structure. The displays of cooking utensils and hunting equipment remind you that eating was not a simple trip to the grocery store or fast food outlet.
"Story of Bushkill Falls" Exhibit
The "Story of Bushkill Falls" Exhibit takes you back in time with the founder Charles E. Peters and the Peters family. You'll see advertising, postcards, souvenirs, and family pictures since Bushkill Falls' 1904 opening.
Party in the Park
Looking for a place to enjoy food and fun with friends and family? Consider Bushkill Falls picnic areas, which are free to all our guests.
Our picnic areas are located throughout Bushkill Falls and close at 5:00 pm.
Fun for Kids of All Ages!
Looking for a play area for your kids? Well, have we got a treat for you. Our "Kids' Choice" play system, developed by Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, offers your children a world of exciting play options. Our playground structure is a system designed to comply with the industry's highest standards of safety, structural integrity, and accessibility. Kids' Choice is a favorite among playground experts - those who design them and those who play on them.
Go for the Gold!
Navigate your way through our newest addition here at Bushkill Falls!
The Bushkill Falls Mining Co. Maze is a fun competitive activity that lends more than just finding your way through the maze to the exit. This is a great way for everyone to sharpen his or her navigation skills while competing for the fastest times! Release your competitive side!
