Poconos Waterfalls & Jim Thorpe Mountain Town
Depart from New York, drive through the Delaware Water Gap to see waterfalls, then visit historic Jim Thorpe and the World Heritage district of Bethlehem.
A mountain getaway between New York and Philadelphia, spectacular in autumn. Spend the first two days exploring the Water Gap and waterfalls along Route 209, ride the gorge train in Jim Thorpe on the third day, and head south to Philadelphia via the Moravian district of Bethlehem. Mountain drives are short, and hiking options are flexible. This route bypasses Lake Wallenpaupack and the major resorts, making it ideal for those who want to see fall foliage without traveling too far.
Autumn foliage peaks in October; fall foliage train tickets and weekend accommodations often sell out well in advance.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Delaware Water Gap Hiking
Drive from New York along Interstate 80 to the Water Gap (approx. 1.75 hours), then drive about 15 minutes to Stroudsburg in the afternoon.
The Mount Tammany Red Dot Trail is steep and rocky; wear hiking boots and arrive early on weekends to secure parking.
住宿：斯特勞茲堡
第 2 天 · Waterfalls Along Route 209
Drive north along Route 209 to Bushkill (approx. 35 minutes), then to Milford (approx. 40 minutes), returning to Stroudsburg in the evening.
Dingmans Falls is closed for construction in 2026; visit Raymondskill Falls instead.
住宿：斯特勞茲堡
第 3 天 · Boulder Field to Jim Thorpe
吉姆索普（希科裡潤州立公園巨石場、利哈伊峽谷觀光鐵路、阿薩·帕克宅邸、吉姆索普老城與賽道街）
Drive from Stroudsburg to Hickory Run Boulder Field (approx. 50 minutes), then drive another 35 minutes to Old Mauch Chunk / historic Jim Thorpe.
The scenic railway departure station may change due to rockfalls on Route 209; check the official website before departing.
住宿：吉姆索普老城
第 4 天 · Bethlehem World Heritage to Philadelphia
伯利恆（賓州）（伯利恆摩拉維亞歷史街區、中央摩拉維亞教堂、鋼鐵之堆文化園區） → 費城
Drive from Jim Thorpe to Bethlehem (approx. 50 minutes), then drive south along Interstate 476 to Philadelphia (approx. 1.25 hours) in the afternoon.