Axe Throwing in Pennsylvania: 28 Venues From Pittsburgh to the Poconos (2026 Guide)

Pennsylvania has 28 axe throwing venues spread across a state that stretches 300 miles from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. The density is highest in the Philly suburbs and the Lehigh Valley, but you can find throwing lanes in Scranton, the Poconos, Hershey, Lancaster, Erie, and the Allegheny foothills. Two national chains -- Bury the Hatchet and Stumpy's Hatchet House -- have heavy footprints here, and the independents fill in with everything from Viking-themed warehouses to projected-target gaming systems.

If you are in the Philadelphia metro, we have a dedicated Philadelphia axe throwing guide. This guide covers the rest of the state.

The Lehigh Valley -- Bethlehem, Easton, and Allentown

The Lehigh Valley corridor has quietly become one of the stronger axe throwing markets in the state. Three venues in a 20-mile stretch, each with a different personality.

Angry Jack's Axe Throwing Club in Bethlehem sits at the Outlets at Wind Creek, next to Wind Creek Casino and the SteelStacks arts campus. 5.0 stars. Ten lanes, 20 targets, and a location that lets you pair throwing with an evening at the casino or a concert at Musikfest Cafe. Angry Jack's runs corporate events, bachelor parties, and group outings -- the proximity to the Outlets parking makes it easy for large groups. For group planning tips, see our large groups guide.

Skeggy's Axe House in Easton at the intersection of the Delaware and Lehigh rivers brings a tavern-style atmosphere to the Valley. 4.9 stars. Easton's walkable downtown gives you dinner options before or after your session. The venue combines a focused throwing experience with the kind of neighborhood-bar energy that makes you want to hang around after your last throw.

Splitting Edge Axe Throwing in Pottstown covers the western edge of the Valley and the Route 422 corridor. 4.9 stars. BYOB policy. Pottstown sits between Reading and the Philadelphia suburbs, making Splitting Edge the go-to for Chester and Montgomery County residents who want something closer than the Philly venues.

Browse all Pennsylvania venues in our directory.

Scranton and Northeastern Pennsylvania

Electric City Axe Throwing at 1141 Capouse Ave in Scranton is one of the most technologically advanced throwing venues in the state. 4.9 stars. Veteran-owned and family-run, it was Lackawanna County's first indoor axe throwing range and has distinguished itself with projected game targets -- you can play tic-tac-toe, Zombie Hunter, and other interactive games by throwing real axes at digital projections on the target boards. Saturday nights bring Glow-Throw sessions with blacklights and fluorescent targets. BYOB food and drinks, 20% off for veterans and first responders, 40% off for kids 12 and under.

The Hatchet Factory in Forty Fort serves the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton corridor from the Wyoming Valley side. 4.9 stars. Located just south of Wilkes-Barre across the Susquehanna River, it fills the gap for anyone in Luzerne County who does not want to drive to Scranton.

Alden Axe Co in Nanticoke rounds out the NEPA scene. 5.0 stars. Nanticoke sits between Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton, making Alden accessible to both markets. The venue has built a loyal local following in a part of the state that was underserved by entertainment options.

The Poconos

The Pocono Mountains draw millions of resort visitors annually, and axe throwing has carved a niche alongside skiing, zip-lining, and paintball as a must-do activity.

Splinters' Hatchet & Axe Throwing in Swiftwater is the Poconos' premier dedicated venue. 4.9 stars, 13 lanes, WATL-certified. Ages 12+. The Swiftwater location sits at the heart of the Poconos resort corridor, within 15 minutes of Mount Pocono and Camelback Mountain. If you are visiting the Poconos for a weekend and want to add axe throwing, Splinters is the obvious choice -- it is purpose-built for the activity, not a side attraction tacked onto a larger complex.

Pocono Axe Works in Lakeville operates near Lake Wallenpaupack, the Poconos' largest lake. 4.7 stars. Family-founded, BYOB food and drinks, ages 12+. Glow Throw sessions (blacklight axe throwing) add a twist to evening visits. They also run a mobile axe throwing service for events across the Poconos -- if your vacation rental has enough yard space, they will bring the targets to you. Groups of 12+ get a complimentary ice sculpture, which is one of the more creative incentives we have seen anywhere. Check our mobile axe throwing guide for how mobile services work.

Hatchet Throwing Range at The Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley is exclusively for resort guests. Woodloch is a luxury all-inclusive resort, and axe throwing is one of its included activities. You will not find this on Google Maps as a standalone venue -- it exists inside the resort ecosystem. If you are already booked at Woodloch, it is a bonus. If not, Splinters or Pocono Axe Works are your options.

Hershey and Central Pennsylvania

Stumpy's Hatchet House Hershey at 515 Rear W Chocolate Ave sits in a 100-year-old former Hershey chocolate warehouse. 4.9 stars. The building's history is the hook -- throwing axes inside a converted industrial space from the original Hershey company hits differently than a strip-mall storefront. Walk-ins are welcome on Wednesdays, and Stumpy's runs Family Saturdays and Sundays (noon to 6 PM, kids 8+). First responders get half-price on Thursdays. Cornhole, ping pong, giant Jenga, and shuffleboard fill the downtime between rounds. BYOB beer and wine. See our kids guide for more on family-friendly venues.

The Hershey location pairs naturally with a trip to Hersheypark or the Hershey Story museum. Throw axes in a former chocolate factory in the morning, ride roller coasters in the afternoon -- it is a distinctly Central PA itinerary.

Lancaster

Stumpy's Hatchet House Lancaster has 12 throwing pits and runs a dedicated Family Day every Sunday (kids 8+, BYO food and non-alcoholic drinks). 4.8 stars. The Lancaster location draws from the county's strong tourism industry -- visitors come for the Amish country tours and stay for the axe throwing. It is one of the better one-two punches in the state for a day trip.

Lancaster's farm-to-table dining scene means you can pair your throw with dinner at one of the country's best small-city food scenes. Throw first, eat second -- the appetite from a throwing session is real.

The Susquehanna Valley and Northern Tier

The Hatchet House in Williamsport covers the north-central region. 4.9 stars. Williamsport is best known for the Little League World Series, and The Hatchet House gives residents (and visiting baseball families in August) something to do that involves throwing but no umpires.

Axe of Faith in Muncy, just east of Williamsport, adds another option to the Susquehanna Valley. 4.9 stars. Muncy is a small town of 2,500 people, and Axe of Faith's presence there says something about how deeply axe throwing has penetrated even the rural parts of the state.

MN Axe in Meadville serves the far northwestern corner between Erie and Pittsburgh. 4.8 stars. Meadville is a college town (Allegheny College) and MN Axe caters to both the student population and the local community. It is the only venue in Crawford County.

Erie

Stumpy's Hatchet House Erie at 3728 Liberty St extends the chain's reach to PA's Lake Erie shoreline. 4.9 stars. College Wednesdays bring the price down to $15/hour with a valid student ID -- a smart move for a city with multiple colleges (Gannon, Mercyhurst, Penn State Behrend). Standard hours run Thursday through Sunday, with Friday and Saturday open until 10 PM.

Erie's waterfront district and Presque Isle State Park make for a solid day-trip pairing: beach and trails during the day, axes at night.

South-Central PA and the Mason-Dixon Line

Kickin' Axe in Hanover serves the York County market. 4.9 stars. Hanover sits just above the Maryland border, pulling from both the York corridor and northern Carroll County, Maryland. A strong option for anyone in the area who does not want to drive to Baltimore or Philadelphia.

Aces Axe Throwing in Shrewsbury adds another Mason-Dixon option. 5.0 stars. Shrewsbury is even closer to the Maryland line than Hanover, and Aces draws significant traffic from northern Maryland residents looking for something outside the Baltimore metro.

Axe Slingers in Chambersburg covers the Cumberland Valley -- the stretch between Harrisburg and the Maryland/West Virginia border. 4.6 stars. Franklin County does not have a lot of entertainment options, which makes Axe Slingers a rare anchor for recreational activity in the region.

Western Pennsylvania

Valhalla Indoor Axe Throwing in Greensburg brings Viking-themed throwing to Westmoreland County, east of Pittsburgh. 4.9 stars. BYOB. The Viking aesthetic is a natural fit for the activity, and Valhalla leans into it with full Nordic decor. If the weather cooperates, outdoor archery is also available.

Las Hachas in New Kensington serves the Allegheny Valley corridor northeast of Pittsburgh. 5.0 stars. The name -- Spanish for "the axes" -- gives it a distinct identity in a market where most venues go for lumberjack or Viking branding.

Axe Throwing at ARRC in Franklin covers Venango County in the oil region. 4.9 stars. ARRC (Allegheny Region Recreation Center) offers axe throwing alongside other adventure activities. Franklin is a small city, and ARRC's presence gives the surrounding rural communities access to an activity that otherwise would require a drive to Erie or Pittsburgh.

The Philadelphia Suburbs

We cover the city of Philadelphia in our dedicated Philadelphia guide, but the suburbs have their own scene worth knowing.

Bury the Hatchet King of Prussia handles the Main Line and Montgomery County market. 5.0 stars. KOP's location near the King of Prussia Mall makes it a natural add-on to a shopping trip -- throw first, shop second (or vice versa).

Bury the Hatchet Horsham at 112 Welsh Rd covers upper Montgomery and lower Bucks County. 5.0 stars. The Horsham location fills the gap between the King of Prussia and Bensalem venues.

Bury the Hatchet Bensalem sits in the Philadelphia/Bucks County border area. 5.0 stars. Bensalem's proximity to Parx Casino and the Neshaminy Mall corridor makes it accessible from both the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhoods and the lower Bucks County suburbs.

Delco Axe House in Broomall represents Delaware County. 4.9 stars. Broomall is classic Delco -- suburban, unpretentious, and exactly the kind of community where a BYOB axe throwing spot thrives.

Tilted Axes in West Chester serves the southern Chester County market. 4.8 stars. West Chester's downtown dining and bar scene pairs well with a throwing session -- the borough is walkable enough that you can throw axes and pub-crawl on the same evening.

Double Edge Axe Throwing in Gradyville covers the western edge of Delaware County. The Gradyville location serves the communities along Route 1 between Media and Chadds Ford.

How Pennsylvania Compares

Pennsylvania's spread is the story. Unlike states where axe throwing clusters in one metro area, PA has viable venues in every region. You can throw in a converted chocolate factory in Hershey, a projected-target gaming hall in Scranton, a casino-adjacent warehouse in Bethlehem, and a Viking longhouse in Greensburg -- all in the same state, all genuinely different experiences.

Who Should Go Where

First-timers: Bury the Hatchet King of Prussia or Stumpy's Hershey. Polished coaching and welcoming atmospheres. Read our beginner's guide before your first visit.

Competitive throwers: Splinters in Swiftwater (WATL-certified) or Angry Jack's in Bethlehem (tournament-scale facility).

Families: Stumpy's Lancaster (Sunday Family Day, kids 8+) or Electric City Scranton (40% off kids 12 and under, interactive targets they will love).

Date night: Tilted Axes in West Chester (walkable downtown dining scene) or Skeggy's in Easton (tavern atmosphere, riverfront town). See our date night guide.

Groups of 10+: Angry Jack's Bethlehem (near SteelStacks and Wind Creek) or Stumpy's Hershey (cornhole, Jenga, shuffleboard for downtime). More tips in our large groups guide.

Poconos vacation: Splinters in Swiftwater (dedicated venue) or Pocono Axe Works in Lakeville (BYOB, Glow Throw, near Lake Wallenpaupack).

Something unique: Electric City Scranton (projected game targets) or Stumpy's Hershey (100-year-old chocolate warehouse).

FAQ

How many axe throwing venues are in Pennsylvania?

There are 28 axe throwing venues across the state as of 2026, spread from Erie on Lake Erie to Shrewsbury near the Maryland border. The highest concentration is in the Philadelphia suburbs and the Lehigh Valley.

How much does axe throwing cost in Pennsylvania?

Standard sessions run $25-$40 per person for one to two hours. Stumpy's locations charge around $25/person per hour. Bury the Hatchet's suburban Philadelphia locations range from $25 to $42 depending on session length and day of the week. Stumpy's Erie offers college students $15/hour on Wednesdays. See our cost guide.

Is axe throwing in PA BYOB?

Most independent and Stumpy's venues in Pennsylvania allow BYOB beer and wine (no hard liquor). Bury the Hatchet locations also permit BYOB beer, wine, and hard seltzers. Entertainment complexes with their own bars (like Angry Jack's near Wind Creek) typically do not allow outside drinks.

Can kids do axe throwing in Pennsylvania?

Age minimums vary. Most venues allow ages 10-12 and up with a guardian. Stumpy's Lancaster and Hershey run dedicated Family Days for ages 8+. Electric City Scranton offers 40% off for kids 12 and under. Always verify with the specific venue.

Where is the best axe throwing in the Poconos?

Splinters' Hatchet & Axe Throwing in Swiftwater is the top dedicated venue -- 13 lanes, WATL-certified, purpose-built. Pocono Axe Works in Lakeville is the alternative, especially if you are staying near Lake Wallenpaupack.

The Keystone State Throws

Pennsylvania covers enough geography that "axe throwing in PA" means different things in different parts of the state. In the Lehigh Valley, it means WATL tournaments next to a casino. In the Poconos, it means Glow Throw sessions after a day on the slopes. In Scranton, it means playing Zombie Hunter with a real axe on a projected target. In Hershey, it means throwing inside a building that used to make chocolate bars.

That variety is the state's real selling point. Find your nearest venue on our Pennsylvania directory page, check out our Philadelphia guide for the city scene, or browse the full directory to explore the entire country.