Activities and Local Interests

Hiking/Recreation

Rickett's Glen State Park
695 State Route 487
Benton, PA 17814
* Approximately 35 minutes from Friedman Farms

Frances Slocum State Park
* 5 minutes from Friedman Farms


The Command Post Paintball Center
238 Kidder St
Wilkes-Barre PA 18702
Contact: “Little Joe” 570.829.3818
*Paintball game field is located directly across the street from Friedman Farms. Advance notice is required.


Brace’s Riding Stable
Public Horseback Trail Riding
Benton, PA 17814
570.925.5253
* Approximately 35 minutes from Friedman Farms, 5 minutes from Ricketts Glen. Advance notice is requested.


Camelbeach Water Park
Exit 299 I-80
PO Box 168
Tannersville, PA 18372
570.629.1661
*Very close to the Outlets at Tannersville, for those who enjoy shopping over swimming.


Mohegan Sun Casino and Horse Racing/Off-Track Betting
Route 315 Wilkes-Barre
570.825.6681
www.poconodowns.com


PUBLIC GOLF COURSES

Applewood Golf Course
Box 454 Mt. Zion Road
Harding, PA
570.388.2500
*9 hole regulation course. Rentals available. 10 minutes from Friedman Farms

Hollenback Golf Course
1050 N. Washington St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
570.821.1169
*10 minutes from Friedman Farms, only minutes from lodging.

Twin Oaks Golf Course
Orange Road
Dallas, PA
570.333.4360
* 9 hole course. 5 minutes from Friedman Farms.