Atlas Obscura Itineraries

Explore the Great Outdoors in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Have you ridden in a refurbished open-air 1927 steam locomotive? Or tunneled through a former coal mine? Maybe you’re keen to explore a roadside “geyser,” and the hand-dug underground caves of the country’s oldest brewery? There’s something surprising and new around every turn in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. In addition to the thrills of the attractions, you’ll also find dozens of peaceful, scenic hiking trails in two state parks, plus impressive wildlife sightings from loons to bald eagles. Explore the country’s first refuge for birds of prey or stop for a picnic by a serene waterfall. This seven-stop itinerary is designed for you to experience the many surprises that await in Schuylkill County (insiders know it's pronounced SKOO-kl) in eastern Pennsylvania.