Gouldsboro Lake

French · South Sterling, PA

Formal French restaurant in a historic South Sterling stone chalet, prized for special-occasion fine dining.

Pizza / Italian · Gouldsboro, PA

Unassuming Gouldsboro strip-mall spot locals rate as the Poconos' best pizza, with wood-fired, thin charred crusts.

Wood-Fired Pizza

Italian / Pizza · Tobyhanna, PA

A casual, kid-friendly Tobyhanna trattoria serving reliably good thin-crust pizza and stromboli.

American / Diner · Mountainhome, PA

A casual, budget-friendly diner in Mountainhome serving all-day breakfast and comfort food, rated 4.5 stars on Google.

Polish / American · Tobyhanna, PA

Casual Tobyhanna spot known for standout pierogi and kielbasa, a comforting change from typical pub and pizza fare.

Pierogi & Kielbasa

Cafe · Gouldsboro, PA

A casual, budget-friendly Gouldsboro cafe loved locally for quick breakfast sandwiches and coffee.

American / Pizza · Tobyhanna, PA

A casual, family-friendly Tobyhanna Lake spot for pizza, burgers, dinner specials, and live entertainment.

Seafood · Tobyhanna, PA

Casual shack-style seafood spot near the lake in Tobyhanna, highly rated and perfect for a low-key meal after a day outdoors.

American / Pub · Gouldsboro, PA

A casual Gouldsboro neighborhood tavern known for hearty burgers, sandwiches, and pub plates at moderate prices.

Gastropub · Tobyhanna, PA

A family-run gastropub inside a 200-year-old building, with a kitchen by Witchcraft Sandwich Co.

Tobyhanna State Park's highest-rated trail: a 5.1-mile lakeside loop with water views nearly the whole way.

A 5.7-mile Gouldsboro State Park loop past wetlands and Black Bear Swamp, easy on climbing but long on distance.

A demanding 5.8-mile blue-blazed loop in Gouldsboro leading to the rewarding open-air overlook at Prospect Rock.

An easy 2.75-mile out-and-back near Tobyhanna Lake through wetlands and a boulder field, great for birds and wildlife.

A moderate-rated out-and-back route in Tobyhanna State Park, running 8.7 miles with about 534 ft of elevation gain.

A easy-rated out-and-back route in Tobyhanna State Park, running 6.3 miles with about 360 ft of elevation gain.

A moderate-rated loop in Pinchot State Forest, running 13.4 miles with about 830 ft of elevation gain. Part of the Pinchot Trail system near Thornhurst/Gouldsboro.

A difficult-rated loop in Pinchot State Forest, running 22.2 miles with about 1624 ft of elevation gain. Part of the Pinchot Trail system near Thornhurst/Gouldsboro.

Balloon Chase Adventures

Aerial Tour Year-Round (Weather Permitting)

Sunrise and sunset hot air balloon flights over the Pocono hills from a Moscow, PA launch site, with two- and four-passenger balloon options for a quieter kind of adrenaline than the ground-level activities nearby. Flights typically last about an hour in the air, drifting over the rolling ridgelines and lakes of the region with views unavailable from any trail or overlook, followed by a traditional champagne toast on landing. Weather dependency means flights sometimes need to be rescheduled, so it's worth booking with a flexible day or two around a planned flight.

FLY Axcess Group

Aerial Tour Year-Round

Private charter flights, air taxi, flight training, and air tours out of Pocono Mountain Regional Airport, available year-round.

Pocono Helitours

Aerial Tour

Helicopter tours based in Tobyhanna.

Steamtown National Historic Site

National Historic Site Established 1995

A National Park Service site on Scranton's former rail yards, preserving a working collection of steam locomotives and rolling stock with a roundhouse, museum, and seasonal excursion trains. The grounds sit on the same yards where the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad once operated, and the roundhouse and turntable are still active, functioning pieces of railroad infrastructure rather than static displays. A visit can range from a quick walk through the museum exhibits to a full afternoon that includes a ride on one of the seasonal excursion trains.

Tobyhanna Train Station

Historic Resort

Golf at the historic Pocono Manor Inn dates back over a century, set on rolling grounds beside the resort's landmark stone lodge, with a classic parkland-style layout. The course's age shows in its layout — mature trees, a traditional routing, and a pace that rewards course management over raw distance — in keeping with the historic character of the surrounding resort grounds. It's a good fit for golfers who appreciate a classic, walkable design over a modern, engineered one.

Municipal

A country club and golf course in Tobyhanna.

The Party Shack

Artisan Marketplace

A party supply shop in Tobyhanna.

1000 ft Vertical 6 Lifts

A 1,000-foot vertical drop and 26 trails just outside Scranton, with a genuine expert-terrain reputation thanks to steep pitches like Smoke and White Lightning alongside gentler intermediate cruisers. The 1,000-foot vertical is among the largest in the region, giving experienced skiers a longer, more sustained run than most nearby resorts offer, while the intermediate trails keep it accessible for less advanced groups. Two terrain parks round out the offering for freestyle skiers and riders.

Monroe/Wayne County Est. 1958

A 2,800-acre park centered on the 250-acre Gouldsboro Lake, formed by glacial activity and later used for ice harvesting before becoming a state park in 1958. The rolling, wetland-dotted terrain supports deer, black bears, and a wide range of bird species alongside the lake's year-round bass and panfish. The no-motorized-boats rule on the lake keeps the park notably quiet compared to more developed destinations, and the wetland habitat throughout makes it one of the better parks in the region for serious birdwatching alongside its fishing and paddling. A boat launch accommodates canoes and kayaks, and the surrounding trail network connects several distinct habitat types in a relatively compact area, which is part of why the wildlife variety here tends to surprise first-time visitors expecting just another lake park.

Fishing · Boating · Hiking · Birdwatching

Monroe County Est. 1949

A 5,440-acre park built around the 170-acre Tobyhanna Lake, on land that served as a military training reservation through both World Wars before the Commonwealth took title in 1949. The lake's calm, no-wake water and sandy beach make it one of the most family-friendly swimming spots in the region. The park's military history is still visible in parts of its infrastructure and layout, a reminder of its use before becoming public recreation land, and the calm, no-wake water makes it one of the more relaxed lakes in the region for families with younger kids. Boat rentals, a swimming beach with lifeguards in season, and an extensive campground make it easy to spend a full day or a full weekend without leaving the park, and its central Monroe County location keeps it within easy reach of several nearby residences.

Hiking · Camping · Boating · Fishing · Swimming