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Top 6 attractions to see in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Rich in history and surrounded by natural beauty, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, is considered one of the best places to live in northern Pennsylvania. From fun family activities to fine dining, there are plenty of things to do and see around our beautiful area. Whether you live here full time or are here on vacation, enjoy these six top attractions around Clarks Summit.

Houdini Museum & Magic Show

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If you’re intrigued by magic and illusion, you’ll want to plan a visit to the Houdini Museum & Magic Show . This special place is dedicated to magician Harry Houdini, who brought spellbinding magic tricks and illusions to audiences from 1891 to 1926. Houdini, whose real name was Erik Weisz, was mostly known for his brazen escape acts from chains, ropes, and handcuffs.

When you visit the Houdini Museum & Magic Show, you’ll see a movie that captures rare footage of some of his escape acts, get a guided tour of the museum and see artifacts from his performances, and see a one-hour magic show performed by renowned magicians Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brooks.

Location: 1433 N. Main Ave. in Scranton

Telephone:  570-342-5555

Elk Mountain Ski Resort

Enjoy downhill skiing and snowboarding for a day or weekend at Elk Mountain Ski Resor t. Elk Mountain features over 180 acres of skiable terrain with 27 trails designed for all ski levels. If you’re a beginning skier, take advantage of the ski school where professional instructors can help children and adults master this winter sport.

If you want to become a better skier or snowboarder, you can take part in advanced ski programs for adults or kids. During the duration of the nearly six-week program, you’ll ski and train with the same coaches who help provide continuity throughout the training process.

After a fun day of swooshing down the slopes, or when you need to refuel, stop by the Winter Garden Cafe for hot soup, creative sandwiches, and craft cocktails. Or, grab a slice of pizza and a cup of hot cocoa at Elk Mountain Cafeteria.

Location:  344 Elk Mountain Road in Union Dale

Telephone:  510-679-4400

Steamtown National Historic Site

Both train buffs and those interested in how the building of the railroads helped connect the United States will enjoy visiting the Steamtown National Historic Site. When visiting this industrial heritage site, you’ll learn how the steam railroad system helped to shape the Industrial Revolution.

You can take a self-guided tour, starting in the movie room where you’ll see the 18-minute film, “Steel and Steam.” Next, browse the museum to see photos and artifacts related to steam trains. To get the most out of your experience at this historic site, take a guided tour where the park rangers will take you to the Steamtown Locomotive Repair Shop, where you can see how the engines of these mighty trains worked. After touring the Steamtown National Historic Site, be sure to stop by the gift shop to find train-themed souvenirs or gifts to bring home.

Location:  350 Cliff St. in Scranton

Telephone:  570-341-5200

Lahey Family Fun Park

Open year-round, the Lahey Family Fun Park has something exciting for all ages. Aspiring baseball players can hone their skills in batting cages. These cages come in different sizes with personalized speed levels depending on your needs. Bring the whole family or a group to Lahey Family Fun Park for a rousing game of mini-golf. With 36 holes spread over 2 acres plus five waterfalls and seven fast-flowing streams, you can spend the entire day batting the golf ball around in a stunning setting.

Additional activities include go-karts and bumper boats for the thrill-seekers in your group. If you just want to stay inside, saunter over to the brand new arcade that has video and redemption games where you can win amazing prizes. When you get hungry after so much fun activity, stop by the cafe for items like pizza, chicken nuggets, and ice-cold sodas.

Location:  500 Morgan Highway in Clarks Summit

Telephone:  570-586-5699

Alter House Restaurant

Treat yourself and your family to a farm-to-table dining experience when you book a table at the Alter House Restaurant . The chefs at this local restaurant use seasonal farm-fresh produce, local meats, dairy, and eggs for their innovative dishes that are served in a warm and relaxing atmosphere.

Enjoy a glass of fine wine or handcrafted cocktail with your meal that includes small plates like pan-seared dayboat scallops. Savor the wood-fired flatbreads with exotic toppings like duck confit. On a warm afternoon, have a refreshing salad made with produce grown on local farms. Entrees include wood-fired grilled prime pork chops, pan-seared duck breast, or the Buddha bowl filled with grains and vegetables.

Location:  926 Lackawanna Trail in Clarks Summit

Telephone:  570-319-6665

Lackawanna State Park

Surrounded by stunning northeastern Pennsylvania scenery, the 1,445-acre Lackawanna State Park  offers visitors abundant recreational activities all year long. One of the highlights of this park is the 198-acre Lackawanna Lake, where you can fish, swim, and boat during the summer. During the winter, you can hike, snowshoe, or cross-country ski on the miles of trails that surround the lake and wind through the forest. The park holds special events such as the winter solstice hike or bird-watching tours.

Location:  1839 N Abington Road in North Abington Township

Telephone:  570-945-3239

As you can see from this list that our team at Northeastern Eye Institute has put together, there are plenty of attractions and other things to see and do throughout Clarks Summit. Which of these cool places did you enjoy visiting the most and why? Did we miss any Clarks Summit locations that you’d like to recommend? If so, please let us know , and we’ll add it to our list.

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PEELING PLATE RALLY: We are thrilled to share the news that, in cooperation with the Office of Senator Marty Flynn, we are hosting our second annual Peeling Plate Rally at our Keyser Oak location in Scranton, PA. The event is scheduled for  this Saturday, April 13th, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM . This initiative aims to simplify the process of replacing illegible, peeling license plates within our community. 

Our proactive approach involves assisting individuals in completing the necessary paperwork more efficiently than if done independently and   this time around we will be issuing brand new plates on-site instantly for free. 

YouTube video of Wednesday, 6/28/23 Work Session - We apoligize but during the meeting we lost the internet and were unable to reconnect.  Be assured no action took place and the discussion will continue at our 7/5/23 Regular Council Meeting.

Outreach with the Office of Bridget Kozierowski - Representative Bridget Kozierowski will hold a monthly outreach the third Wednesday of every month from 11AM to 1PM in the Borough building beginning July 19.

Rep. Kosierowski will have a staff member there to assist with any state related needs that regional residents might have, from Property Tax Rent Rebate assistance, to PennDot help, to Unclaimed Treasury searches. Her team members will, of course, stay after 1PM to be sure that any resident needs are completely addressed.

Information from 5/17/23 Town Hall - please click on links following:  5-17-23 Town Hall       TOWN HALL agenda

Unless public health concerns require otherwise , all scheduled meetings will be open to the public and held in Council Chambers with the ability to be observed simultaneously via YouTube. The YouTube link is located on our web page at https://www.clarkssummitboro.org . The YouTube link is intended only to permit individuals to observe the meeting live and is not intended for active participation.  Only individuals who appear in person may address the Council.   However, questions may be submitted to the Borough Manager via email at [email protected] prior to the date of the meeting if an individual is unable to appear in person.

JP Mascaro - Notification regarding trash and recycling pickup -  Due to a severe labor shortage, JP Mascaro, the Borough's contracted trash hauler, is experiencing disruptions to their collection schedule.  Should your trash or recyclables not be picked up on their regularly scheduled day, please leave them out at the curb for the next day.

Beginning with its June 2, 2021 public meeting, Borough Council may resume in-person public meetings at the Borough Building.

As you know, since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Council meetings and all work sessions have been held via Zoom conference.  Due to the unique nature of Covid-19, municipalities were urged by Governor Wolf’s administration to declare a state of emergency which legally allowed municipalities to close its facilities and temporarily conduct public meetings virtually in order to help limit the spread of the disease.  As the number of vaccinated individuals has increased and the number of new Covid-19 cases decreased, guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC and the Pennsylvania Department of Health have loosened.  As the risk for spreading the virus has lessened, Borough officials have expressed interest in resuming in-person, public meetings.

Pursuant to an Order entered by Governor Wolf on May 17, 2021, Pennsylvania’s Covid-19 mitigation orders relating to social gatherings will be lifted, effective May 31, 2021.  Governor Wolf has stated that the masking order will be remain in place until 70% of Pennsylvanians who are 18 and older are fully vaccinated.

Based on the anticipated change in restrictions in Pennsylvania beginning on May 31 st , Clarks Summit Borough Council may hold an in-person, public meeting at the Borough Building on June 2, 2021 and continue thereafter unless new restrictions are imposed by the Governor .  Pursuant to the ongoing masking order, Council members, Borough officials and members of the public should continue to wear face masks at all times that they are in the Borough building .  At its discretion, Council may permit individuals to remove their masks while speaking so that they can be clearly heard.

Pursuant to the Governor’s Order, there are no restrictions on the number of persons who can attend our meetings.  The only occupancy limitations will be those established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code

THE OPEN DOOR FOOD PANTRY - sponsored by The Gathering Place, the First Presbyterian Church and Our Lady of Snows Church is available in the Elevator Lobby of the Clarks Summit Borough Building.  Please take what you need or leave what you can.

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Call the national hotline, available 24/7, to make a confidential report 1-800-932-0313.

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Call the Lackawanna County Police Department non-emergency number to make a report 570-342-9111.

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Call 911 if you are in immediate danger. Answer any questions the dispatcher has so that help can find you.

THERE IS NO CHANGE TO CLARKS SUMMIT BOROUGH RECYCLABLES:   Clarks Summit does not use the Lackawanna County Recycling Center for most recyclables thereforet there is no change in the items you may put out to recycle.    Also all of the following may be co-mingled.

#1-7 Plastic Bottles, #1-7 Plastic Tubs & Screw Top Jars, Cans, Clean, Balled Aluminum Foil (2″ or Larger) and Pie Pans, Corrugated Cardboard & Paper Bags, Empty Aerosol Cans (No Caps), Empty Pizza Boxes, File Folders, Glass Bottles & Jars, Loose Metal Jar Lids & Steel Bottle Caps, Magazines, Brochures & Catalogs, Newspapers & Inserts (No Plastic Bags), Opened Mail, Junk Mail, and Greeting Cards, Paper-back Books, Paperboard Boxes, Paper Egg Cartons, Paper Milk/Juice Cartons (No Foil Pouches), Phone Books, Rigid Plastics, Shredded Paper (must be in clear plastic bags), White or Pastel Office Paper

Clarks Summit is situated in Northeastern Pennsylvania, about seven miles away from Scranton. The northern terminal point for Interstate 476 is in our town and it is 1.58 square miles. It is surrounded by South Abington Township to the west, south, and east and Clarks Green and Waverly to the north.

Demographics

Link to 2020 Census data:  https://pasdc.hbg.psu.edu/Data/PaSDC-Dashboards/Census-2020-Municipal-Data

As of the  census [8]  of 2010, there were 5,116 people, 2,216 households, and 1,407 families residing in the borough. The  population density  was 3,197.5 people per square mile (1,234.6/km²). There were 2,324 housing units at an average density of 1,452.5 per square mile (567.4/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97%  White , 0.7%  African American , 0.1%  Native American , 1.2%  Asian , 0.4% from  other races , and 0.7% from two or more races.  Hispanic  or  Latino  of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 2,216 households, out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were  married couples  living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 58.3% from 18 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.4 years.

PRE-REVOLUTION

Several north American Indian tribes settled and moved through what is now northeastern Pennsylvania. The Wyoming Valley was occupied by the "Six Nations".  A boundary disputer with the State of New York was settled, and the forty-second parallel became Pennsylvania's northern boundary.  A much more serious argument with Connecticut threatened to obliterate the forty-second parallel boundary and substitute the forty0first as the northern limit of the state.

The Connecticut title to the northern part of Pennsylvania arose from the interpretation which Connecticut placed upon its sea-to-sea charter of 1662. In theory, at least, the western boundary of Connecticut was the Pacific Ocean. The Connecticut Colony claimed all this land, with the exception of any "then possessed by other Christian prince or state." This exception forced Connecticut to leap over New York, but it did assert ownership of a strip of territory from the Delaware River westward to the Mississippi River.

In 1753 Connecticut people organized the Susquehanna Company for the purpose of acquiring Wyoming lands from the Indians and settling New Englanders upon it. Governor James Hamilton officially protested to Governor Roger Wolcott of Connecticut, without any result.

As Connecticut settlers took up land in the Wyoming Valley, the issue became serious enough for fighting to occur. Several so-called Yankee-Pennamite Wars (a confrontation of unbelievable brutality as one of its bloodiest battles, the Wyoming Massacre, will attest) were fought, but still the Penns could not evict the New Englanders. By 1774 there were almost two thousand Connecticut people in the Valley. At this point Connecticut formerly took possession by making the region into the New England town of Westmoreland within the County of Litchfield, Connecticut. Soon there were 5,000 New Englanders in the area which, since 1772, had been part of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

Unable to evict the invaders, Pennsylvania decided to appeal to a higher authority, but it had to await the formation of such an authority. The beginning of the end of the controversy was the establishment of the Confederation under the Articles on March 1, 1781. This allowed for disputes between states to be resolved through a petition to Congress. Pennsylvania did petition, and Congress gave orders. On August 3rd, 1782, the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania consented to the nominees for the court, which met in Trenton, New Jersey. After hearing both side, the court gave its decision, usually nominated the "Trenton Degree", on December 30th, 1782, in favor of Pennsylvania.

POST REVOLUTIONARY WAR

Following the War, Congress had little or no money. To pay the "American" soldiers, land was given to them to settle. One of these first settler/soldiers was William Clark, who fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill and was with Washington at the Battle of Trenton. He was given 800 acres of land in Pennsylvania and was one of the first settlers to come to "Ebington", as it was then known.

The parcel granted to William Clark was part of the land in dispute and when he went to verify his deed at the land grant office in Luzerne County, he was told that his claim was worthless, and if he wished to settle on the land he would have to pay for it.  Historical records have William Clark and his three sons arriving in the Abington wilderness around the middle of March, 1799. William Clark built his log cabin on the hill where the Clarks Green Cemetery is now located.

Early settlers faced many obstacles in their efforts to gain a foothold in what were mostly hostile surrounding. At that time the Abingtons as we know it today was part of Tunkhannock Township, an area covering 41 square miles. The main industry was farming. Confounding their efforts, was the need to fight a constant battle against wolves. A serious, persistent threat menacing human life and livestock.

TURNPIKES & RAILROADS

Companies were formed and turnpikes were created, charging tools. One of the first of these was the Philadelphia and Great Bend Turnpike. It was chartered by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1818. It connected two rivers, the Delaware and the Susquehanna, and was a direct route north from Philadelphia to New York State. From Stroudsburg the turnpike wound its way over the Poconos to Dunmore, then toward Chinchilla.

In 1824 Thomas Meredith (first Treasurer of the United States) obtained a charter for a railroad from the mouth of Leggett's Creek to Great Bend on the Susquehanna. The road was surveyed but failed for lack of funds.

On October 15th, 1851 the first train traveled from Great Bend to Scranton.  With the arrival of the Northern Electric Railway in 1907 Clarks Summit finally came into its own. Not just Clarks Summit but the entire Abington area.

CLARK SUMMIT BOROUGH

"Now, August 30, 1911, the Court, after a full investigation of the above case, finds that the conditions prescribed by law have been compiled with, and believing it expedient to grant the prayer of the applicants, do hereby order and decrees that the village of Clarks Summit in the Township of South Abington, said County, and the land immediately adjacent thereto, be and the same hereby incorporated into a Borough, in conformity with the prayer of the petitioners, by the corporate name of the Borough of Clarks Summit."

First school 1893 the "graded School" was built on the south side of East Grove Street (the building was destroyed by fire from lightning 2 years later).

Oldest House 1837 is on West Grove Street. Formerly owned by several generations of the Snook family, the house is to the north of the Abington Community Library.

Oldest family run business, 1911, Bunnell Hardware, South State Street.

April, 1950 the borough manager form of government was adopted.

1953 a Bond Issue was approved for $125,000.00 to build the current Borough Building.

March, 1982 Allied Summit Apartments (Senior Housing) was opened on Linden Street.

October, 1983 the Hayes-McDade Apartments (Senior Housing) on Bedford Street was completed.

For an EXCELLENT source of information about Clarks Summit, see "Clarks Summit A Narrative" by Helen R. & John C. Villaume. A copy is available at the Abington Community Library.

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1. Hampton Inn Clarks Summit

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3. Ye Olde Clock & Gift Shoppe

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6. Benny’s of Clarks Summit

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Best Restaurants in Clarks Summit, PA

Beta Bread Bakery

"I then called Beta Bakery in Clarks Summit , as it is in the way to my parent's house." See all Beta Bread Bakery reviews

Anthony’s restaurant American and Italian

"The sauce was really good, definitely will be my go to from now on for pizzas!" See all Anthony’s restaurant American and Italian reviews

Maximum Zen

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Picciocchi's Pasta

"All the ingredients (and the owner) are imported to Clarks Summit and made daily utilizing authentic italian cookware." See all Picciocchi's Pasta reviews

Atami Sushi

" Zen roll , tuna, red snapper, great appetizers!" See all Atami Sushi reviews

"No offense to anyone form these parts, I think I have a pass to say that as my hubby is from NEPA (Northeastern PA)." See all Formosa reviews

Rosario's Pizzeria

"It's so nice to have some NYC pizza and Italian right here in Clarks Summit !" See all Rosario's Pizzeria reviews

Sunny Chinese Food

"This is a good Chinese-American food place in the Clarks Summit area ." See all Sunny Chinese Food reviews

"Unfortunately we were in Clarks Summit for a funeral, and we were looking for a place to eat before the long ride home." See all The Nyx reviews

Alter House Restaurant & Bar

"The Alter House is a relatively new restaurant in Clarks Summit , PA - which I had heard many positive comments about." See all Alter House Restaurant & Bar reviews

Glenburn Grill & Bakery

"Since we moved to Clarks Summit only a few months ago, we have now found our favorite breakfast spot!" See all Glenburn Grill & Bakery reviews

State Street Grill

"It seemed like Clarks Summit was a food desert until we happened upon State Street Grill." See all State Street Grill reviews

"The quality of the fish was superb, hibachi was well cooked and entertaining, and the service was spot on!" See all Kyoto reviews

Silver Spoon Diner

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Tully's Good Times - Clarks Summit

"We've been to the Syracuse , Buffalo and Vestal, NY locations." See all Tully's Good Times - Clarks Summit reviews

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Hooked on State Street

"Take a step into Key West cuisine with this awesome BYOB ." See all Hooked on State Street reviews

Summit Cigar Lounge & Bar

"For a smoking bar that that allows cigars it isn't in the least bit Smokey." See all Summit Cigar Lounge & Bar reviews

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THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Clarks Summit

Things to do in clarks summit, tours near clarks summit.

Private Mount Pocono Observation Air Tour

Delaware Water Gap Air Tour

3 Lap Stock Car Ride Along at Pocono Raceway

20 Mile Stock Car Drive Experience at Pocono Raceway

40 Mile Stock Car Drive Experience at Pocono Raceway

6 Lap Stock Car Ride Along at Pocono Raceway

Candle Making or Terrarium Workshop in the Poconos

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The Best Time to Visit Clarks Summit, PA, US for Weather, Safety, & Tourism

The best times to visit Clarks Summit for ideal weather are

April 30th to October 14th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

Clarks Summit Travel Guide

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Weather in clarks summit.

Average temperatures in Clarks Summit vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 23rd percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above . If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Clarks Summit, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid July where highs are regularly around 87.1°F (30.6°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 62.8°F (17.1°C) at night.

Clarks Summit Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

Clarks summit temperatures (celsius), “feels-like” temperatures.

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Clarks Summit Perceived Temperature (F)

Clarks summit perceived temperature (c), average clarks summit temperatures by month.

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

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If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Clarks Summit are November, January, and then March. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early November. For example, on the week of November 5th there is 1 day of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early to mid June with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of June 11th.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Clarks Summit.

Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Clarks Summit (in).

Average Rain and Snow by Month

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Clarks Summit has some slightly muggy months, with moderately humid months on the other side of the year. The least humid month is April (44.7% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (62.2%).

Wind in Clarks Summit is usually calm . The windiest month is March, followed by April and February. March’s average wind speed of around 6.5 knots (7.5 MPH or 12.1 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in late February and early March where average top sustained speeds reach 14.2 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Clarks Summit.

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

Average Wind Speeds

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All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

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Is it safe to travel to clarks summit.

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for the United States; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories . This advisory was last updated on Dec 04, 2023.

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Clarks Summit, PA, US is July, followed by August and June. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Clarks Summit in November. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

Most popular months to visit, overall clarks summit travel experience by season, spring (march through may).

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 80.5°F (26.9°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C) with far warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 6 to 8 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the most precipitation with 7 to 8 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Clarks Summit, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 81.7°F (27.6°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 5 to 6 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is far too cold this time of year in Clarks Summit to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 42.7°F (5.9°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 6 to 8 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

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• 1235 Country Club Rd, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
• (570) 586-4427

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