Location: Olyphant
Top Things to do in Olyphant
- 1. Circle Drive-In
- 2. Steamtown National Historic Site
- 3. Gertrude Hawk Chocolates
- 4. Maiolatesi Wine Cellars
- 5. The Lost Trails ATV Adventures
- 6. Lahey Family Fun Park
- 7. Archbald Pothole State Park
- 8. The Electric City Trolley Station and Museum
- 9. Dickson City Laser Tag
- 10. The Wonderstone Gallery
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The 10 Best Things to Do in Olyphant, United States
Olyphant is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, approximately five miles (8 km) northeast of Scranton on the Lackawanna River in the heart of the anthracite region of the State. Its main source of employment was the mining and shipping of coal. Other industries of the past were the manufacturing of blasting powder, iron and steel goods, cigars, silks, etc. Olyphant experienced a severe downturn in the 1950s. There was once a thriving garment industry with numerous dress factories in the downtown area. There was also a slaughter house. Currently the biggest industry is the manufacture of Compact Disks (CD) and Digital Video Disks (DVD). The population was 5,151 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Olyphant
1. Circle Drive-In
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
The Circle Drive-in Theatre, built in 1945, is one of the longest running drive-in theaters in America showing first run features, suitable for all ages. Also at the Circle Drive-in is the Circle Flea Fair, the largest flea market and farmers market in Northeastern Pennsylvania; and the Circle of Screams, a new Haunt that is sure to scare you this Halloween.
Reviewed By Jolene B - Gainesville, Virginia
Every Sunday, the Circle Drive-In doubles as a large Flea Market with over 100 local vendors. We stopped at this flea market on our way from Gettysburg to Syracuse. It in the hills of Dickson City, PA and for 50 cents per car, is a good use of a functional Drive-In theater during the daytime hours on Sundays.
There were about 100+ vendors with everything from household items, to tools, antiques dolls, some furniture, bric-a-brac, clothes, new sunglasses, Avon, resale dry goods, etc. All vendors were friendly and were willing to negotiate prices.
The concession stand of the theater is open and offers the full array of theater food during the flea market. The restrooms attached to the concession stand are also open for use during the flea market.
If you are a bargain hunter or just want to stroll down memory lane, viewing items from your childhood, this is the venue for you. I would recommend this flea market to bargain hunters of all ages.
2. Steamtown National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 716 reviews
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
Reviewed By ShannonDake - Sioux Falls, South Dakota
If you love trains, this is the place to go! It's history is very interesting, and you can get right up close to view trains of different times. AND, you can ride one to another town, and back, which I would highly suggest!
3. Gertrude Hawk Chocolates
Overall Ratings
5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By MissionSpirit - Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Worth it all just to stop in for a sniff and a sample...but its hard to stop there. What one can do with chocolate is quite sinful...and here is temptation after temptation. We always get more that what we want, and then regret we didn't get more!
4. Maiolatesi Wine Cellars
Overall Ratings
5 based on 37 reviews
Maiolatesi Wine Cellars is one of Northeastern Pennsylvania's premiere wineries and tasting rooms.
Reviewed By acnjcop - Galloway, New Jersey
Least favorite of all the Lackawanna County area wineries. Visited on afternoon of 4/20/17. Wines were very average. Tasted nothing worth purchasing, unlike other local wineries where multiple bottles purchased.
Staff was not very helpful, in fact were downright rude.
Location is in a strip mall in an industrial area with heavy, and dangerous, traffic flow.
Will not be returning.
5. The Lost Trails ATV Adventures
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By benweiss - Cooper City, Florida
Nice trails with a combination of rocky/muddy/rivery trails. Do not bring your good clothes or shoes. Wear preferably smooth boots and long jeans. No shorts. My ankle got slightly burned because I had short socks and the steam from the water hitting the engine rose up and created a slight burn. Wear long socks under your long jeans and should not be a issue. Stay toward the back of the pack and you can ham it up like I did. I did get a stern warning from the guy trailing us in the back but I didn't care because its extremely unlikely they will pull you off. Its about an hour long and that's about all you'll want. Your wrists will be tired after that unless your used to this kind of activity.
6. Lahey Family Fun Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
2.5 Acre Mini-Golf course, 1/4 Mile Go-Cart Track, Batting Cages, Bumper Boats, and Arcade all in a park setting. Birthday Parties and Group Packages available.
Reviewed By Punkin472 - Scranton, PA
This place would be great if they updated the bumper boats and inside attractions. Fun mini golf and nice batting cages
7. Archbald Pothole State Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By copperdragon66 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Normally, potholes aren't really very interesting, but even those with no interest in geology will find this a pleasant, short walk in this tiny PA State Park.
Why visit a hole in the ground? Geology, history, and it IS actually believed to be the largest known glacial pothole. The grove where the pothole is also is naturally cooler in the summer than the surrounding area. And finally, tick the box on your bucket list!
It's right off the main highway, US 6, but the entrance is easy to miss. Because the park is not staffed by a full time park ranger, sometimes in the off season the gate is closed. This was the case during my weekday, winter visit, and I just parked next to the gate. Normally I wouldn't advise anyone to park by a gate, but in this case I could see my car from the pothole - yes, it's that close.
Assuming the gate is open, you'll drive 100 feet past a small picnic area and paved parking area. The entire place is almost perfectly level and suitable for anyone needing accessibility.
The park service has done a terrific job of getting you access to the pothole and it's surrounded by a fence and walkway, and even has a concrete deck on one side, allowing you to peer directly into the throat of the pothole which is about 40 feet to the bottom.
There's also an interpretive sign which mostly tells you that while science knows it's geologically young (only about 12000 years old), we're not exactly sure how it formed. In fact it was covered by gravel and only uncovered during local coal mining activities in 1884, and then used as an air shaft for the coal mine. The state of PA received it as a gift in 1961, and now it's here as part of our natural heritage.
While my kids would quickly tire of looking at the large hole in the ground, they would be quite happy to roam the nearby woods and otherwise stretch their legs. Be careful pulling back out onto US 6, it's a very busy highway.
Recommended for a quick stop to stretch your legs.
8. The Electric City Trolley Station and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By John L - Medina, Ohio
I have never known much about trolleys. When I lived in Pittsburgh, you could ride the trolleys in town and across the Mon in the south hills, so when I visited the museum I learned about the cars, their propulsion, and those little details that humanize cold steel and wood. One of most interesting features of the museum is a ride on a five-mile (ten miles total) trolley out to Scranton's AAA baseball field. It was quite a trip. There is an excellent bookstore and gift shop. I highly recommend this. In addition, it is next door to Steamtown so you can get all steamed up in the morning and then ride in an electric streetcar. What a deal!
9. Dickson City Laser Tag
Overall Ratings
5 based on 11 reviews
We are a laser tag facility with a 4300 square foot arena themed as a pirate shipwreck, complete with targets and fog. Games start every 20 minutes starting at the top of every hour. We have 36 vests. Birthday parties, walk-ins, group outings, and camps are all welcome. We have a rotating wall climber, pool tables, air hockey and other arcade games.
Reviewed By giaimo13 - Atlanta
The front desk at our hotel gave us a free pass for LazerTag. I brought two kids and they both had a blast, even though they were the only ones in the laser tag room at the time. There are also snacks for purchase, a great air hockey table, and some other coin-operated attractions. I had a hard time spending $20 on two kids, so it's not only fun, it's affordable, too!
10. The Wonderstone Gallery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Shop for unique gifts, yoga studio, coffee, tea, art gallery, live music events... Reiki sessions and tarot readings by appt... crystals, smudging supplies, essential oils, incense, items from local artisans
Reviewed By RevRandyPOrso - Hawley, Pennsylvania
Unique gift items, jewelry, books, clothes, stones and crystals, yoga mats and accessories, coffee and teas, a beautiful space to have a cup of coffee or tea and shop the gift cards and items for that special someone. My aunts loved their bracelets and we enjoyed our afternoon at the Wonderstone Gallery.
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