Lake Naomi

American · Lake Harmony, PA

A casual Lake Harmony tavern serving burgers, steaks, and wings on a patio overlooking Big Boulder Lake.

American / Gastropub · Pocono Lake, PA

A lively gastropub in Pocono Lake with a sprawling menu, closest full-service restaurant to Arrowhead Lake.

American / Bar · Lake Harmony, PA

A Lake Harmony institution since 1987, famed for live music, karaoke, and a lively lakeside nightclub scene.

French · South Sterling, PA

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

American · Pocono Pines, PA

A well-loved Pocono Pines tavern serving classic American fare like burgers and hearty entrées in a warm, rustic setting.

American · Mount Pocono, PA

A well-reviewed Mount Pocono restaurant offering lakeside, fireside, or patio seating with scratch-made American cooking.

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

American · Pocono Pines, PA

Family-friendly Pocono Pines spot serving all-day breakfast and casual American-Italian-seafood dinners for groups with mixed tastes.

American / Diner · Pocono Pines, PA

A homestyle Pocono Pines diner serving big, affordable breakfast and comfort food, popular before hikes or ski days.

Breakfast / American · Lake Harmony, PA

Casual all-day breakfast spot on the lake in Lake Harmony, known for generous portions and a family-friendly waterfront setting.

Italian / Pizza · Tobyhanna, PA

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

American · Blakeslee, PA

Family-run Blakeslee restaurant and bar near Pocono Raceway known for hand-baked bread and award-winning chili.

Breakfast / American · Blakeslee, PA

Family-owned Blakeslee diner serving budget-friendly breakfast and lunch, famous for the Messy Mike sandwich and daily-baked pastries.

Steakhouse · Lake Harmony, PA

A well-reviewed Lake Harmony steakhouse serving dry-aged cuts and seafood towers for a dressed-up splurge dinner.

American / Diner · Mountainhome, PA

A casual, budget-friendly diner in Mountainhome serving all-day breakfast and comfort food.

American · Pocono Pines, PA

A casual, family-friendly American restaurant in Pocono Pines near Lake Naomi, good for a low-key, no-fuss meal.

Cafe · Lake Harmony, PA

A cozy, well-reviewed cafe and gift shop near Big Boulder in Lake Harmony, perfect for a quick coffee or pastry stop.

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.

Italian · Lake Harmony, PA

A casual, family-friendly Lake Harmony spot for classic Italian-American red-sauce favorites like baked ziti and chicken parmesan.

American / Pizza · Tobyhanna, PA

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

Italian · Pocono Pines, PA

Family-run Italian restaurant in Pocono Pines serving generous red-sauce classics in a casual, unpretentious setting.

American · Lake Harmony, PA

Casual lake house restaurant near Lake Harmony serving burgers, seafood, and comfort food in a rustic, family-friendly setting.

Pizza / Italian · Blakeslee, PA

A family-run pizzeria near Blakeslee serving hand-tossed pies, hoagies, wings, and pasta for quick, casual takeout.

American · Buck Hill Falls, PA

Upscale clubhouse grille at historic Buck Hill Falls Golf Club, serving elevated American classics with sweeping course views.

American / Pub · Lake Harmony, PA

A casual, no-reservation Lake Harmony pub with beer, wings, burgers, and a lively TV-lined room for big games.

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 · Lake Harmony, PA

Casual waterfront bar-and-grill in Lake Harmony, popular with families and groups off the water.

Thai · Mount Pocono, PA

A local favorite serving authentic, adjustable-spice Thai staples like pad thai and curries at moderate prices.

American / Pub · Gouldsboro, PA

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

· Pocono Manor, PA

Casual pub-style grill and bar at Kalahari Resorts, ideal for a no-fuss family meal after the water park.

· Lake Harmony, PA

A casual pub, golf simulator, and grocery-and-gift counter all in one at Split Rock Golf Club in Lake Harmony.

American · Skytop, PA

Lakeview dining room at Skytop Lodge serving upscale American fare with scenic water views, ideal for special occasions.

Italian / Steakhouse · Tannersville, PA

A $$$ Tannersville spot near Route 611 blending Italian dishes and steakhouse fare, best for reservation-worthy occasions.

American · Skytop, PA

The formal, upscale American dining room at Skytop Lodge, best suited for special-occasion evenings.

Italian Steakhouse · Mount Pocono, PA

An upscale $$$$ Italian steakhouse inside Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, PA.

Pub · Skytop, PA

Casual pub at Skytop Lodge serving burgers, salads, and sandwiches with a full bar for lunch and dinner daily.

· East Stroudsburg, PA

An East Stroudsburg restaurant.

Pizza · Shawnee on Delaware, PA

A budget-friendly, no-fuss pizzeria in Shawnee on Delaware, PA, great for an easy meal after river, golf, or ski days.

American · Buck Hill Falls, PA

Casual, scenic American dining in Buck Hill Falls—an easy sit-down meal after golf, tennis, or trails.

Buffet · Mount Pocono, PA

A casual American buffet at Mount Airy Casino Resort, ideal for groups or families with varied tastes.

Mexican · Pocono Manor, PA

A casual, kid-friendly Mexican restaurant at Kalahari Resorts in Pocono Manor, PA — no need to leave the pool clothes behind.

Café · Stroudsburg, PA

A casual, low-priced café on Main Street in Stroudsburg with a devoted local following and outstanding reviews.

American / Jazz Club · Delaware Water Gap, PA

A historic Delaware Water Gap restaurant and jazz club pairing American cooking with live music in a rustic, moderately priced setting.

Japanese · Swiftwater, PA

A casual, mid-to-upper priced Japanese restaurant in Swiftwater known for its adjoining garden dining area.

· Mount Pocono, PA

On-site dining room at Paradise Stream Resort in Mount Pocono offering convenient, no-drive meals.

Steakhouse · Pocono Manor, PA

A sit-down charcoal grill steakhouse at Kalahari Resort in Pocono Manor, priced in the upper-middle ($$$) tier.

· Stroudsburg, PA

A Main Street restaurant in downtown Stroudsburg.

Steakhouse · Cresco, PA

A well-reviewed $$$ steakhouse in Cresco, best suited to a leisurely evening out rather than a quick bite.

American · Shawnee on Delaware, PA

A casual scratch-kitchen wood-fire grill tavern in Shawnee on Delaware with three dining levels, including outdoor seating.

Pizza · Tannersville, PA

A convenient, casual on-site pizzeria at Camelback Lodge, though online reviews are notably poor.

· Scotrun, PA

Casual buffet and quick-service dining at Great Wolf Lodge in Scotrun, PA, built for convenient, no-fuss family meals.

American · Mount Pocono, PA

Guy Fieri's American restaurant inside Mount Airy Casino Resort, offering casual dining just steps from your room.

· Stroudsburg, PA

A casual, no-reservation bar & grill in Stroudsburg with a strong local following, best for laid-back drinks and bites.

· Tannersville, PA

Camelback Lodge's in-house restaurant in Tannersville, PA — a convenient on-site option rather than a dinner destination worth a special drive.

Steakhouse · Bartonsville, PA

A casual, mid-priced Bartonsville steakhouse offering a dependable steak dinner without the need to dress up.

· Bartonsville, PA

A casual pub-style bar and lounge inside Baymont by Wyndham in Bartonsville, good for a quick drink or bite.

Asian / Sushi · Mount Pocono, PA

Casual noodle and sushi bar inside Mount Airy Casino Resort, ideal for a quick, no-fuss meal on property.

· Tannersville, PA

Casual bar and grill at Chateau Resort in Tannersville, PA, serving American pub fare with no dress code or reservation stress.

· Tannersville, PA

On-site restaurant at Camelback Lodge in Tannersville, PA.

Indian · Stroudsburg, PA

A well-reviewed, mid-range Indian restaurant on Main Street in downtown Stroudsburg.

· Swiftwater, PA

A local, non-chain restaurant in Swiftwater, PA, convenient to the Route 611 corridor and nearby Pocono resort areas.

Steakhouse · East Stroudsburg, PA

Well-reviewed upper-middle-priced steakhouse in East Stroudsburg, PA, great for a proper celebratory dinner.

Italian-Inspired · Shawnee on Delaware, PA

Resort-casual Italian-inspired dining with a curated wine list at the Shawnee Inn in Shawnee on Delaware.

· Stroudsburg, PA

A popular American grill in Stroudsburg, PA, with a strong local following.

Halal · Stroudsburg, PA

A casual, budget-friendly halal restaurant in Stroudsburg serving American-leaning halal food.

· Shawnee on Delaware, PA

A casual pub-style taproom at Shawnee Inn, perfect for a relaxed meal after hiking or paddling.

Ramen · Tannersville, PA

Highly rated, moderately priced ramen spot in Tannersville, great for a fuss-free warm-up meal without reservations.

Seafood · Tannersville, PA

A longtime Tannersville seafood-and-steak landmark near Camelback, serving Pocono diners for over 45 years.

Italian · Pocono Manor, PA

Sit-down Italian dinner inside Kalahari Resorts in Pocono Manor, ideal for families who don't want to leave the property.

Indian · Bartonsville, PA

A well-rated Bartonsville Indian restaurant with moderate prices and a menu spanning vegetarian, meat, and spice levels for all tastes.

· Delaware Water Gap, PA

Casual pub and bar fare in Delaware Water Gap, PA, right at the edge of the National Recreation Area — great post-hike stop.

Indian · Tannersville, PA

A mid-range Indian restaurant in Tannersville near Camelback/Mount Pocono, popular for its varied menu and dependable meals.

· Reeders, PA

A casual, well-reviewed neighborhood bar and grill in Reeders, perfect for a low-key, no-reservation Pocono meal.

· East Stroudsburg, PA

A casual, no-reservation American pub-and-bar near the historic railroad crossing in East Stroudsburg, great after hiking.

· Tannersville, PA

Casual pub at Camelback Lodge in Tannersville with mountain views and outdoor firepits, best for a relaxed après-ski bite.

· Stroudsburg, PA

Vault 636 is a well-reviewed restaurant on Stroudsburg's walkable Main Street, a solid choice for an easy night out.

· East Stroudsburg, PA

A casual pub-and-bar style tavern in East Stroudsburg serving American food, best for a relaxed drink and bite rather than a special occasion.

· Gilbert, PA

A low-key, well-reviewed local restaurant in Gilbert, PA, in the western Poconos.

Coffee · Mount Pocono, PA

A convenient, budget-friendly Starbucks inside Mount Airy Casino Resort, ideal for a quick coffee between gaming or before hiking.

Bakery & Café · Stroudsburg, PA

A casual, budget-friendly Stroudsburg bakery-café, great for a quick morning bite before hiking or shopping.

Bakery · Delaware Water Gap, PA

Rustic bakery since 1976 known for watching pies get made, plus local produce and PA-made jams, relishes, and chocolates.

Pizza · Tannersville, PA

Casual, budget-friendly Tannersville pizza spot serving gourmet pizza, subs, wings and fresh salads.

· Tannersville, PA

A casually well-liked eatery at The Crossings Premium Outlets in Tannersville, great for a break during shopping.

Bakery · Pocono Manor, PA

A budget-friendly Pocono Manor cake bakery beloved by locals.

Bakery & Deli · East Stroudsburg, PA

A casual, budget-friendly artisan bakery & deli in East Stroudsburg, great for a quick bite before or after your Pocono adventures.

Café · Shawnee on Delaware, PA

A casual, affordable grab-and-go café at the Shawnee Inn.

Coffee · Tannersville, PA

A grab-and-go La Colombe coffee bar inside Camelback Lodge, prized for convenience over quality.

American Breakfast · Tannersville, PA

A casual Tannersville spot for classic American breakfast and lunch daily, plus relaxed weekend dinners Friday through Sunday.

Café · Bartonsville, PA

A budget-friendly Bartonsville café beloved locally.

Bakery · Stroudsburg, PA

A budget-friendly Main Street bakery in Stroudsburg, great for a quick coffee-and-pastry stop.

Café · Mount Pocono, PA

A casual, budget-friendly café in Mount Pocono with a loyal local following and consistently high ratings.

Mexican · East Stroudsburg, PA

A mid-range, well-reviewed Mexican restaurant in East Stroudsburg, PA, good for a casual sit-down meal.

Café & Juice Bar · Stroudsburg, PA

A casual, budget-friendly café and juice bar in Stroudsburg, well-rated by locals for coffee, juice, or a quick bite.

Pizza · Shawnee on Delaware, PA

Casual wood-fired Neapolitan pizzeria at the Shawnee Inn.

Bakery · Stroudsburg, PA

A budget-friendly Stroudsburg bakery, ideal for a quick coffee, pastry, or treats to-go rather than a destination meal.

Japanese · Swiftwater, PA

A scenic outdoor garden dining area at Desaki Restaurant in Swiftwater, PA, offering Japanese cuisine for date nights and celebrations.

American · White Haven, PA

Casual fine dining inside a restored early-1900s power plant in White Haven.

Modern Mexican · Tannersville, PA

Modern Mexican dining and margaritas on an open-air deck at Camelback Resort.

American / Gourmet Burgers · Pocono Manor, PA

Gourmet burgers and handcrafted shakes inside Kalahari Resort.

Pizza & Craft Beer · Stroudsburg, PA

House-brewed craft beer and wood-fired pub food in downtown Stroudsburg.

Mexican · Pocono Manor, PA

Made-from-scratch Mexican fare and one of the region's largest tequila selections at Kalahari.

Donuts & Coffee · Bartonsville, PA

Made-to-order warm donuts, decorated fresh in front of you.

Farm-to-Table American · Blakeslee, PA

A women-owned, all-day brunch spot built around scratch-made Southern comfort food.

Farm-to-Table American · East Stroudsburg, PA

Elevated Southern comfort food and craft cocktails in a farmhouse-chic dining room.

American / Ice Cream · Tannersville, PA

The classic American family restaurant and ice cream parlor, serving Tannersville since 1935.

Mac & Cheese · Pocono Manor, PA

Wisconsin cheese meets Southern comfort in fast-casual mac and cheese bowls.

Japanese / Sushi & Sake · Delaware Water Gap, PA

Pennsylvania's first sake brewery, paired with scratch-made ramen and sustainable sushi.

Brewpub · Stroudsburg, PA

House-made craft beer, axe throwing, and bold pub food on Main Street.

Italian · Pocono Manor, PA

A 60-year Sortino family Italian tradition, now inside Kalahari Resort.

American / Comfort Food · Tannersville, PA

Mountaintop comfort food and cocktails at the summit of Camelback Mountain, inside Big Pocono State Park.

Poolside Bar & Grill · Mount Pocono, PA

Poolside cocktails and grilled fare at Paradise Stream Resort on private Lake Eden.

Desserts & Sweets · Pocono Manor, PA

Hand-dipped chocolates, caramel apples, and ice cream in the Kalahari Resort lobby.

Brewery Taproom · Tannersville, PA

16 taps of Barley Creek's own award-winning beer at the Crossings Premium Outlets.

Gastropub · Tobyhanna, PA

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

Bakery & American Comfort Food · Delaware Water Gap, PA

Famous for apple pie and a Food Network-featured mac-and-cheese pot pie since 1976.

A 7+ mile loop up Camelback Mountain with a gentle start and rocky climb to three-state summit views.

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.

An easy 1.2-mile round-trip hike in Hickory Run State Park to a scenic 25-foot waterfall.

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 popular 1.12-mile moderate loop at Big Pocono with a northeast vista and rocky, hands-on scrambling near the middle.

An easy-rated loop in Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area, running 2.2 miles with about 150 ft of elevation gain. Consistently well-rated by AllTrails hikers.

A moderate-rated out-and-back route in Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area, running 2.3 miles with about 118 ft of elevation gain. Consistently well-rated by AllTrails hikers.

An easy-rated loop in Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area, running 0.8 miles with about 68 ft of elevation gain. Consistently well-rated by AllTrails hikers.

A moderate-rated loop in State Game Lands Number 127, running 3.8 miles with about 127 ft of elevation gain.

An easy-rated loop in State Game Lands Number 127, running 5.4 miles with about 216 ft of elevation gain.

An easy-rated loop in State Game Lands Number 127, running 4.7 miles with about 252 ft of elevation gain.

An easy-rated loop in Thomas Darling Preserve, running 2 miles with about 68 ft of elevation gain.

An easy-rated loop in Thomas Darling Preserve, running 2.5 miles with about 85 ft of elevation gain.

An easy-rated loop in Kurmes Paradise Creek Nature Preserve, running 1.7 miles with about 134 ft of elevation gain. Consistently well-rated by AllTrails hikers.

An easy-rated loop in Fieldstone Farm Tank Creek Preserve, running 1 mile with about 173 ft of elevation gain. Consistently well-rated by AllTrails hikers.

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

An 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 Big Pocono State Park, running 3.4 miles with about 725 ft of elevation gain. Consistently well-rated by AllTrails hikers.

A moderate-rated loop in Big Pocono State Park, running 2.8 miles with about 246 ft of elevation gain.

An easy-rated loop in Mount Pocono, running 1.1 miles with about 114 ft of elevation gain. Consistently well-rated by AllTrails hikers.

An easy-rated out-and-back route in Pocono Lake, running 2.4 miles with about 203 ft of elevation gain.

An easy-rated loop in Maple Tract Preserve, running 1.9 miles with about 55 ft of elevation gain.

A steep, rocky 1.1-mile connector across the northern slopes of Camelback Mountain.

A 1.7-mile railbed trail through rocky gorges and a hemlock and rhododendron glen, open to hikers, bikes and horses.

A 2.7-mile trail along the southern slopes of Camelback Mountain with a southern vista, open to hikers, bikes and horses.

An easy-rated loop in Natural Lands' Bear Creek Preserve, running 3 miles with about 311 ft of elevation gain. Consistently well-rated by AllTrails hikers.

A moderate-rated loop in Natural Lands' Bear Creek Preserve, running 5.5 miles with about 515 ft of elevation gain. Consistently well-rated by AllTrails hikers.

A moderate-rated loop in Natural Lands' Bear Creek Preserve, running 4.6 miles with about 597 ft of elevation gain.

A moderate-rated out-and-back route in State Game Lands Number 221, running 3.1 miles with about 364 ft of elevation gain.

A moderate-rated out-and-back route in State Game Lands Number 221, running 6 miles with about 948 ft of elevation gain.

A moderate-rated loop in Pinchot State Forest, running 8.6 miles with about 469 ft of elevation gain. Part of the Pinchot Trail system near Thornhurst/Gouldsboro. Consistently well-rated by AllTrails hikers.

A moderate-rated loop in Pinchot State Forest, running 8.8 miles with about 492 ft of elevation gain. Part of the Pinchot Trail system near Thornhurst/Gouldsboro. Consistently well-rated by AllTrails hikers.

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.

A moderate-rated loop in Pinchot State Forest, running 9.6 miles with about 849 ft of elevation gain. Part of the Pinchot Trail system near Thornhurst/Gouldsboro.

An easy-rated loop in Hickory Run State Park, running 3.8 miles with about 223 ft of elevation gain.

A moderate-rated out-and-back route in State Game Lands Number 221, running 2.3 miles with about 344 ft of elevation gain. Consistently well-rated by AllTrails hikers.

An easy-rated loop in Hauser Nature Center, running 1.9 miles with about 32 ft of elevation gain.

An easy-rated loop in Dixon Miller Recreation Area, running 2.5 miles with about 393 ft of elevation gain.

Camelback Mountain Adventures

Adventure Park Seasonal (Spring–Fall)

Camelback's warm-weather adventure park on the mountain at 243 Resort Drive. Treetop Adventures is a three-level course of about three hours that Camelback bills as Pennsylvania's largest treetop course. There are two ziplines, a 1,000-foot line and a 4,000-foot run, plus the Mountain Coaster, a sled-style ride the rider controls at speeds up to 25 mph with mountain views on the way down. Lower-key options include an 18-hole mini golf course and Sunbowl Tubing, a downhill summer tubing run, and the park also runs the Scenic UTV Tour. Hours vary by day and season, and tickets are sold online. It's an easy half-day stop for a group with mixed appetites for adrenaline.

Kalahari Resorts Indoor Waterpark

Waterpark Year-Round (Indoor)

A 220,000-square-foot, Africa-themed indoor waterpark at Kalahari Resorts in Pocono Manor, open year-round. It has a wave pool, a lazy river, a FlowRider, several children's areas and an adults-only swim-up bar, plus slides such as Barreling Baboon and Anaconda, which add virtual-reality rides, and the Cheetah Race. The attached family entertainment center adds arcade games and other indoor activities, which makes it a useful backup for a rainy or snowy day. Non-guests can buy day passes, which can sell out, so reserve ahead.

Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark

Waterpark Seasonal (Memorial Day–Labor Day)

Pennsylvania's largest outdoor water park, with more than 30 slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river spread across 26 acres at the base of Camelback Mountain. The scale here is the draw — enough slides and attractions that a family or group could spend a full day without repeating a ride — and the wave pool and lazy river offer a lower-key option for guests who'd rather relax than chase thrills. It gets busy on peak summer weekends, so an early arrival helps secure a good spot to set up for the day.

Mount Airy Casino Resort

Casino & Entertainment Year-Round

A full-scale casino resort with table games, slots, a spa, and a concert venue that regularly hosts national touring acts — a change of pace from the region's outdoor-focused attractions. Beyond the gaming floor, the resort's spa and dining options make it a reasonable half-day stop even for guests who don't gamble, and the concert calendar is worth checking ahead of a trip in case a touring act lines up with the visit. It's one of the few indoor, adults-oriented options in the region.

Pocono Raceway

Motorsports Seasonal (Race Weekends, May–July)

A 2.5-mile tri-oval known as "The Tricky Triangle," hosting NASCAR Cup Series race weekends each summer alongside track tours and driving experiences on off-weekends. The track's unusual asymmetric layout, with three distinct turns of different radii and banking, is part of what makes it a favorite among drivers and fans alike, and race weekends bring a full festival atmosphere with camping, vendors, and concerts alongside the racing itself. Off-season track tours and ride-along experiences let non-race-weekend visitors get a taste of the track at speed.

Bushkill Falls

Natural Attraction Seasonal (April–November)

Known as "the Niagara of Pennsylvania," a network of boardwalk trails leads past eight waterfalls, including the dramatic 100-foot Main Falls, ranging from an easy half-mile walk to a two-hour full trail system. The trail system is designed in tiers, so a group can choose a short loop to the Main Falls overlook alone or commit to the full network and see all eight falls in one outing. Well-maintained boardwalks and viewing platforms make most of the shorter routes manageable for a wide range of ages and fitness levels.

Pocono ATVs at Memorytown

Outdoor Recreation Year-Round

A 200-acre guided ATV and UTV off-roading park through wooded Pocono trails, with a full safety briefing and fitted helmet before every tour — open to first-timers as well as experienced riders. Guided tours mean no prior off-roading experience is required, and the mix of trail terrain keeps things interesting without requiring expert-level handling. Multi-passenger UTV options make it accessible to guests who'd rather ride along than drive, which helps when a group has a range of comfort levels with off-road vehicles.

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.

Daisy Field Farm Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding Year-Round (Sleigh Rides Winter Only)

A family-owned working farm outside White Haven offering guided trail rides across its wooded and open acreage, with routes that pass a sunflower field and range from short scenic loops to longer guided rides. Beyond standard trail rides, the farm runs pony rides for younger visitors, carriage rides, and — once the snow arrives — horse-drawn sleigh rides, so it has an option across most of the year rather than being a single-season stop. Riders should plan ahead: the farm operates by appointment, and there's a minimum age of 8 and a maximum rider weight of 265 lbs.

Pegasus Skydive Center

Skydiving Seasonal (Spring–Fall)

Tandem skydiving over the Poconos from a Saylorsburg drop zone — a verified second option in the area, useful for groups who want a backup date if the primary drop zone books up. First-time jumpers go tandem with a certified instructor, with a freefall from altitude before a several-minute parachute descent back over the Pocono countryside. Weather and wind conditions can affect scheduling, so groups planning a jump around a specific date should build in some flexibility.

Pocono TreeVentures

Adventure Park Year-Round (Select Courses)

An independent aerial ropes and zip line park in East Stroudsburg with eight courses and more than 90 elements spanning beginner to expert, plus its own 1,000-foot dual racing zip lines reaching speeds up to 30 mph — a genuine alternative to Camelback's adventure park. The color-coded course system lets visitors self-select their comfort level and progress upward as they gain confidence, and the dual racing zip lines add a competitive element that works well for groups. Being independently owned rather than resort-affiliated, it tends to run a bit less crowded than the Camelback option.

The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge

Adventure Park Year-Round

A treetop adventure course, paintball, archery tag, rock climbing, and skiing with lessons, open year round at Skytop Lodge.

Alvin's Offroad Playground

Outdoor Recreation Year-Round

A 70-acre off-road park in Long Pond near Pocono Raceway, with five wooded trails, two circle tracks, a motocross track, a figure-8 track, hills and mounds, and a paintball arena. Riders can book self-guided sessions or group tours, and on-site ATV rentals come with helmets, goggles and a safety video. Listed as open year-round; drivers must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license.

Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours

Outdoor Recreation Year-Round

Guided UTV tours on the Pocono Raceway grounds in Long Pond: about an hour behind a guide through roughly 8 miles of forest trails, a challenge course and a run along the outside of the Long Pond Straight, with a view of the race car graveyard and grandstands. Two- and four-seater UTVs have roll cages, seat belts and side nets. Drivers must be 18 or older with a valid license, passengers can be as young as 5, and tours are listed as running year-round.

Spruce Ridge Reindeer

Natural Attraction

A hands-on, educational experience with reindeer — one of the most mystical and magical animals of the Arctic. Gift shop on premise.

Arctic Paws Dog Sled Tours

Outdoor Recreation Seasonal (Winter)

Winter dog sled tours based at the Shawnee Inn.

The Electrifying Jack O'Lantern Experience

Casino & Entertainment Seasonal (October)

A walk-through Halloween experience featuring more than 4,000 hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns.

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.

Paradise Lavender Farm and Ross & Ross Nursery

Natural Attraction Seasonal

An interactive walk through an Enchanted Fairy Forest with cut-your-own lavender, a gift shop, and gazebo/tent rental for events.

Pocono Helitours

Aerial Tour

Helicopter tours based in Tobyhanna.

Gorilla Grove Treetop Adventures at Kalahari Resort

Adventure Park

A treetop adventure course at Kalahari Resort.

Lake Harmony Watersports

Water Sports

A watersports rental outfitter on Lake Harmony.

Outfitters at Skytop Lodge

Outdoor Recreation

A variety of outfitters at Skytop Lodge, including a shooting center.

Peaceful Woodlands Campground

Outdoor Recreation

Family-friendly wooded camping close to Pocono attractions. RV and tent sites, cabin rentals, heated pool.

Captain Joe's Fishing & Waterman Services

Fishing Guide Service

Guided fishing services on Lake Harmony.

Howlers Peak Ropes Course at Great Wolf Lodge

Adventure Park

A ropes course at Great Wolf Lodge in Scotrun.

Pocono Outdoor Adventure Paintball

Outdoor Recreation

A paintball facility in Long Pond.

Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area

Natural Attraction

A natural area in Blakeslee.

Pocono Zip Racer

Adventure Park

A zip line racing course in East Stroudsburg.

Precision Fly and Tackle - Evening Hatch

Fishing Guide Service

A fly fishing and tackle shop on Lake Harmony.

Pocono ATVs at Grange Valley

Outdoor Recreation

ATV rentals and guided tours at 432 Grange Road in Mount Pocono, the same address as Pocono ATVs at Memorytown, on 200 acres of wooded terrain. Listings describe guided rides for all skill levels that begin with a safety briefing, instruction and a helmet fitting, tours of about an hour, and a minimum driver age of 18. The operator's own website lists daily hours in both spring/summer and fall/winter, so it runs year-round; call ahead to confirm hours.

Switchback UTV Tours

Outdoor Recreation

A guided UTV tour at Camelback Resort in Tannersville that runs mountain trails and switchbacks in a six-seat UTV. The experience takes about two hours: a 30-minute training session followed by roughly an hour on the trail. Drivers must be 18 or older with a valid U.S. driver's license, all riders need to be at least 62 inches tall, and a helmet is provided. Closed-toe shoes are required, the six-person vehicle has a 1,600-pound combined weight limit, and tickets and a waiver must be completed online in advance.

Naturfi

Outdoor Recreation

A biking outfitter in Scotrun.

Edge of the Woods Outfitters

Water Sports

A canoe, kayak and river outfitter in Delaware Water Gap.

Otter Lake Camp-Resort

Outdoor Recreation

A lakeside campground with 300 campsites surrounding a private lake.

Pocono Vacation Park

Outdoor Recreation

A campground in Stroudsburg.

Adventure Sports

Water Sports

Canoeing, kayaking and rafting on the Delaware River through the Pocono Mountains. Swim, fish and picnic on river trips from 2 hours to 3 days.

Chamberlain Canoes

Water Sports

A canoe and kayak outfitter in Shawnee on the Delaware.

Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Waterpark

Waterpark Year-Round (Indoor)

A 120,000-square-foot indoor waterpark at Great Wolf Lodge in Scotrun, kept at 84 degrees year-round. Attractions include Fort Mackenzie, a multi-level interactive treehouse, the Alberta Falls tube slide, Double Barrel Drop, Hydro Plunge, River Canyon Run, Slap Tail Pond and the toddler-sized Cub Paw Pool. Slide height minimums run from 36 to 54 inches. Overnight guests get waterpark access with their stay, and non-guests can buy half-day or full-day passes; children 2 and under are free.

Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark at Camelback

Waterpark Year-Round (Indoor)

A 125,000-square-foot indoor waterpark at Camelback Lodge in Tannersville with 13 rides and slides, kept at 84 degrees under a transparent roof that lets in sunlight year-round. Camelback calls its Storm Chaser the longest indoor water coaster in the world and its Venus SlydeTrap a one-of-a-kind combination slide; there is also an underground themed Adventure River, a wave pool and a FlowRider surf machine. Open daily 10 AM to 8 PM. Access is included with an overnight stay at the lodge, and day and twilight tickets are sold to non-guests.

Shawnee River Trips

Water Sports

River trips on the Delaware from the Shawnee Inn.

H2Oooohh! Indoor Waterpark at Split Rock

Waterpark Closed Until Further Notice

A smaller indoor waterpark at Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony, branded Water Park H2O on the resort's own site. As of October 2026 the resort says the waterpark will remain closed until further notice, and several attractions, including the Komodo Dragon surf ride, Jungle Falls and Lava Spring, were listed as closed or out of order. When open, it has a wave pool (Hurricane Cove), the Amazon Blast slide, the Piranha and Viper slides and a toddler area (Leaping Lizards). Check the resort's website for a reopening date before planning a visit.

Brodhead Watershed Association

Natural Attraction

A watershed conservation organization in East Stroudsburg.

Camelback Snow Tubing

Outdoor Recreation Seasonal (Winter)

Winter snow tubing at Camelback Resort with more than 40 lanes that light up at night. Sessions last two hours, and Camelback asks you to arrive at least 30 minutes early. Riders 44 inches and taller can tube solo; riders 33 to 43 inches tall ride a double tube or a linked chain with a participating adult 18 or older; riders under 33 inches can't participate. There's no minimum age, but riders under 14 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Reservations are strongly suggested and tickets are sold online.

Arcadia Adventures at Camelback Lodge

Casino & Entertainment Year-Round (Indoor)

The indoor entertainment area at Camelback Lodge, open to day visitors as well as hotel guests. It includes the Arcadia Mega Arcade near Aquatopia, Zero Latency free-roam VR (which Camelback calls the only 360-degree free-roam VR arena in the Poconos), laser tag, bumper cars, Stone Rollers bowling, a 7D motion dark ride, a mirror maze, two 30-minute escape rooms and Krazy Darts, an oversized LED dart game. Arcade passes are sold on site.

Paradise Trout Preserve

Outdoor Recreation

A trout fishing preserve in Cresco.

Bushkill Riding Stables

Horseback Riding

A horseback riding stable in East Stroudsburg.

Mountain Creek Riding Stable

Horseback Riding

A horseback riding stable in Cresco.

National Park Service – Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Natural Attraction Year-Round

A National Park Service recreation area spanning the Delaware River corridor.

The Shawnee Inn Recreation Center

Outdoor Recreation

A recreation center at the Shawnee Inn.

Paintball Asylum

Outdoor Recreation

Woodsball, speedball, and airsoft a mile from Camelback Resort, with gel blasters and a fully stocked pro-shop.

Pocono Heritage Land Trust

Natural Attraction

A land conservation trust based at the Brodhead Creek Heritage Center in East Stroudsburg.

Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center

Natural Attraction

An environmental education center run by the Monroe County Conservation District.

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

Living History Farm Farmstead Dates to the 1760s

A 19th-century Pennsylvania German farmstead brought to life by costumed interpreters demonstrating period chores, crafts, and seasonal traditions, including the popular Harvest Festival each autumn. The original farm buildings house live demonstrations of period skills — spinning, blacksmithing, open-hearth cooking — rather than static exhibits, giving visitors a real sense of 19th-century rural Pennsylvania life. The Harvest Festival draws the biggest crowds of the year, but the regular seasonal programming makes it worth a visit any time the farm is open.

Pocono Indian Museum

Museum

A privately run museum along the Route 209 corridor dedicated to the Lenni-Lenape people of the Delaware Valley, with artifacts spanning thousands of years, dioramas, and exhibits on tribal life before European settlement. The collection includes tools, weapons, and ceremonial objects gathered from sites across the region, presented through a series of life-sized dioramas that make the exhibits more approachable for younger visitors. It's a smaller, independently run museum rather than a major institution, but a genuinely useful stop for understanding the region's history before it became a vacation destination.

Antoine Dutot Museum & Gallery

Museum

A local history museum and gallery in Delaware Water Gap.

Cresco Station Museum

Museum

A former railroad station preserved as a museum in Cresco.

Monroe County Historical Association

Museum

The county historical association's headquarters and archives in Stroudsburg.

Pocono Heritage Center

Museum

A local heritage museum in Tannersville.

Pocono Historic Trolley Tour

Museum

A narrated historic trolley tour departing from Delaware Water Gap.

Schisler Museum & McMunn Planetarium

Museum

A museum and planetarium at East Stroudsburg University's Hoeffner Science & Technology Building.

Stroudsburg Little Bethel Historical Association

Museum

A historical association preserving local African American history in Stroudsburg.

Women Veterans Museum

Museum

A museum dedicated to the history and service of women veterans, in Mount Pocono.

East Stroudsburg Railroad Tower Society

Little Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

Monroe County Courthouse

Schisler Museum of Wildlife & Natural History and McMunn Planetarium

Tobyhanna Train Station

Historic Resort

A historic riverside course on an island in the Delaware River, first opened in 1911 and one of the oldest continuously operating golf resorts in the country, with three nine-hole layouts sold in combination. The island setting is genuinely unusual — few courses anywhere are laid out entirely on a river island — and more than a century of continuous operation gives it a deep sense of golf history that's hard to find elsewhere in the region. The three combinable nines mean groups can tailor the round's length to the day.

Resort

Three distinct nine-hole courses — Divide, Fairway, and Orchard — set across rolling Pocono terrain at Split Rock Resort, with sweeping mountain views from several elevated tees. Having three nines to mix and match gives golfers flexibility to play a quicker round or combine courses for a full 18 with varied scenery and difficulty. The resort setting also makes it easy to pair a round with other Split Rock amenities for a fuller day.

Municipal

A publicly owned course dating to the 1920s, valued locally for accessible green fees and a walkable, tree-lined layout through the Cherry Valley. Its municipal status keeps costs noticeably lower than the region's resort courses, without sacrificing much in terms of course quality — mature trees and a traditional layout make it a pleasant, unhurried round. It's a solid choice for a group that wants to golf without booking a premium resort tee time.

Championship

An 18-hole championship course carved into the mountainside at Jack Frost Mountain, known for dramatic elevation changes and holes routed through native rock outcroppings. The mountain terrain gives the course a genuinely distinctive character compared to typical Pocono golf — expect significant elevation shifts hole to hole and tee shots framed by exposed rock formations rather than flat fairways. It's considered one of the more challenging, memorable rounds in the region and tends to draw serious golfers willing to make the trip specifically for it.

Resort

An 18-hole course at Mount Airy Casino Resort, with modern conditioning and views over the surrounding Pocono ridgeline. As part of a full casino resort, it benefits from newer course maintenance and infrastructure compared to some of the region's older layouts, and pairing a round with the resort's other amenities — dining, the casino floor, the spa — makes it an easy fit for a group with mixed interests for the day.

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.

Historic Resort

A golf club at the historic Buck Hill Falls community.

Historic Resort

An 18-hole course with 6,656 yards, enjoyable for the casual player and serious golfer alike. Advance tee times are encouraged.

Municipal

A country club and golf course in Tobyhanna.

Municipal

A golf course in East Stroudsburg.

Municipal

A golf course in East Stroudsburg.

The Crossings Premium Outlets

Outlet Mall

Over 100 designer and name-brand outlet stores set along a landscaped, walkable promenade just off I-80 — the region's largest shopping destination by far. The open-air layout makes for a genuinely pleasant few hours of browsing rather than a mall-fluorescent slog, with a mix of high-end designer outlets and everyday brands that suits almost any budget or shopping list. Its location right off the interstate also makes it an easy stop on the way in or out of the region rather than a dedicated day trip.

Olde Engine Works Marketplace

Antique Mall

A multi-vendor antique marketplace inside a former 19th-century engine works building, with dozens of dealers spread across several floors of vintage furniture, collectibles, and curiosities. The scale here — dozens of independent dealers under one industrial-era roof — makes it one of the more substantial antiquing stops in the region, well suited to a group willing to spend an hour or more working through multiple floors. The building's original industrial character is part of the charm, alongside whatever finds turn up.

Alpine Ski & Gift Shop

Artisan Marketplace

A ski and gift shop in Tannersville.

Pocono Mountain Provisions

Artisan Marketplace

A provisions shop in Pocono Lake.

American Candle

Artisan Marketplace

A candle shop in Bartonsville.

American Ribbon

Artisan Marketplace

A ribbon and craft supply shop in Stroudsburg.

The Apple Tree

Artisan Marketplace

A clothing boutique on Main Street in Stroudsburg.

Callie's Candy Kitchen

Artisan Marketplace

A candy shop in Mountainhome.

The Candle Shoppe of the Poconos

Artisan Marketplace

A candle shop in Swiftwater.

Country Kettle

Artisan Marketplace

A gift shop in East Stroudsburg.

dot + jo Boutique

Artisan Marketplace

A go-to destination for affordable contemporary trends and timeless elegance, from chic formal wear and comfy sweaters to jewelry and accessories.

Dunkelberger's Sports Outfitter

Artisan Marketplace

An outdoor and sporting goods outfitter on Main Street in Stroudsburg.

Fireworks Outlet - Marshalls Creek

Artisan Marketplace

Pennsylvania's fireworks headquarters — everything you need all year-round at the same low prices.

Fireworks Outlet - Mount Pocono

Artisan Marketplace

A fireworks outlet location in Pocono Summit.

Pocono Mountain Dairies

Farmers Market

A dairy farm and market in Blakeslee.

Fireworks Outlet/Pocono Fireworks

Artisan Marketplace

A fireworks outlet location in Tannersville.

Hrysek Farms

Farmers Market

A working farm in Stroudsburg.

Monroe Farmers Market

Farmers Market

The county farmers market at Courthouse Square in Stroudsburg.

Homegrown CBD

Artisan Marketplace

Organic cannabis and CBD products in Stroudsburg; no medical card required, must be 21+ for adult use products.

The Garden of Giving

Farmers Market

A community garden and market in Saylorsburg.

ICue Cigar Lounge

Artisan Marketplace

A cigar lounge in East Stroudsburg.

Odd-Lot Outlet

Outlet Mall

Closeouts, souvenirs, seasonal items, gifts & gadgets at everyday low prices — the largest selection of fireworks in PA, open year-round.

The Party Shack

Artisan Marketplace

A party supply shop in Tobyhanna.

Pocono Cheesecake Factory

Artisan Marketplace

A cheesecake bakery in Swiftwater.

Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson

Artisan Marketplace

A Harley-Davidson dealership in Tannersville.

Pocono Soap

Artisan Marketplace

A handmade soap shop on 7th Street in Stroudsburg.

The Potting Shed

Artisan Marketplace

A garden and gift shop in Stroudsburg.

Andrei Art Gallery and Studio

Build-A-Bear at Kalahari

Gallery at 530 Main

Monroe County Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Morgan Gallery

Odd-Lot Outlet - Tannersville Location

Paradise Lavender Farm

Pocono Premium Outlets

The Shoppes at Castle Inn

475 ft Vertical 10 Lifts

Pennsylvania's first commercial ski resort, Big Boulder is the more beginner-friendly half of the Jack Frost Big Boulder operation, with a compact 15-trail layout well suited to families and first-timers. The resort's history as the state's original commercial ski slope gives it a foundational role in Pennsylvania skiing, and its more compact, gentler terrain compared to sister resort Jack Frost makes it a natural choice for a family group with mixed skiing experience. Ten lifts keep wait times manageable even without the trail count of the region's larger resorts.

800 ft Vertical 16 Lifts

The Poconos' largest and most complete ski resort, with 39 trails across 166 skiable acres and an 800-foot vertical drop. A high-speed six-pack and detachable quad keep lift lines short even on the busiest weekends, and the trail mix leans heavily beginner and intermediate. Being the region's biggest and most fully built-out resort, it also comes with the most amenities — an adjacent adventure park, waterpark, and full resort village — making it a natural choice for a group that wants skiing plus other activities in one place.

475 ft Vertical 10 Lifts

Paired with Big Boulder under the same Vail-owned operation, Jack Frost skews toward intermediate and advanced terrain across 21 trails, with a summit elevation of 2,175 feet and a quieter, more spread-out feel than Camelback. The combination ticket with Big Boulder gives skiers access to two distinct trail systems and difficulty profiles on the same pass, and Jack Frost's generally smaller crowds make for a more relaxed day on the mountain than the region's busier resorts.

700 ft Vertical 9 Lifts

An independently owned, family-run ski area with 23 trails and a 700-foot vertical drop, known locally for a strong ski school program and a mix of high-speed and fixed-grip lifts that keeps crowds manageable. Independent ownership gives it a more personal, community feel than the region's larger corporate-owned resorts, and the well-regarded ski school makes it a strong choice for families teaching kids to ski for the first time. The moderate trail count and vertical drop keep it approachable without feeling limited.

Mountain View Vineyard, Winery, Brewery & Distillery

Winery & Brewery

A rare all-in-one operation producing wine, craft beer, and spirits on the same Stroudsburg farm property, with a full restaurant, live music, and sweeping mountain views from the outdoor patio. Few venues in the region combine all three — wine, beer, and spirits — under one roof, which makes it a strong choice for a group with varied drink preferences who don't want to visit multiple stops. The full restaurant and regular live music turn it into a legitimate evening-out destination rather than just a tasting room.

Apple Pie Moonshine

Sorrenti Family Estate Winery

Winery

A family-run winery and distillery on a working Saylorsburg farm, with an on-site pizzeria, extensive tasting flights, and vineyard views that make it a popular stop on the Pocono wine trail. Being a working farm as well as a winery and distillery gives it a genuinely agricultural feel, with vineyard rows visible from the tasting room, and the combination of wine, spirits, and on-site pizza makes it easy to turn a quick tasting into a full afternoon. Extensive flight options make it a good stop for a group wanting to sample broadly before committing to bottles.

Barley Creek Brewing Company

Brewery

One of the Poconos' longest-running craft breweries, pairing house-brewed ales and lagers with a full restaurant menu in a rustic, family-friendly setting near Camelback. The brewery's tenure in the region gives it a well-established, reliably good lineup of house beers, and the full restaurant menu means it works as a complete meal stop rather than just a tasting. Its proximity to Camelback makes it a natural apres-ski or post-adventure-park stop for a group already in the area.

Pocono Brewing Company

Brewery

A Swiftwater taproom and restaurant brewing small-batch craft beer on-site, with a full kitchen menu and a patio that stays busy through the warmer months. The combination of on-site brewing and a genuine kitchen menu makes it a reasonable dinner stop as much as a beer destination, and the patio is a popular spot to linger on a warm evening. It's a solid, lower-key alternative to the region's bigger-name breweries.

Tolino Vineyards Stroudsburg

Winery

This is the downtown Stroudsburg tasting room of Tolino Vineyards, a family-owned winery established in 2007 that grows its grapes and makes its wine at its vineyard in Bangor, Northampton County. The wine bar sits on North 7th Street at Courthouse Square, just off Main Street. Tolino's list runs from dry varietals such as Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio to rosé and sweeter fruit-forward blends, served by the glass, by the bottle or in tasting flights. The bar also pours local craft beer on draft, Pennsylvania spirits and seasonal cocktails, along with sangria and wine slushies. Food is light, centered on cheese plates and chocolate pairings. A seasonal outdoor patio opens in warmer months, and live music nights and special events are scheduled on select dates. It is a convenient stop for a glass of wine before or after dinner downtown.

Estate Wines and Wine Flights

RAW Urban Winery & Hard Cidery

Winery & Cidery

RAW Urban Winery & Hard Cidery opened on Main Street in downtown Stroudsburg in 2015 and describes itself as the Poconos' first urban winery. It is run by winemaker Matthew, a Stroudsburg native, and his wife Misty, who makes the hard ciders. The wines are made in a Napa style and include Misty Love, an oak-aged Cabernet blend, a Malbec called 98, a Super Tuscan-style blend, Pinot Grigio and Moscato. The small-batch ciders use foraged herbs and organic flowers: Sweet Gypsy is made with hibiscus and honey, and Oaky O'Shea is aged in whiskey barrels and finished with local maple syrup. The wines are vegan and the ciders gluten-free. Wine is served by the glass, the bottle or as a tasting, with cider on tap. The same space runs the RAW Organic Coffee Bar, serving coffee, matcha, chai and mocktails. The Sherman Theater is a short walk away.

Vegan Wines and Craft Hard Ciders

Fall Downtown Mount Pocono

A family-friendly craft festival filling downtown Mount Pocono with local vendors, seasonal food, and community entertainment each fall. It's a smaller, more community-scaled event than some of the region's bigger festivals, with a genuine small-town feel and a manageable size that makes it easy to see the whole thing in an afternoon. The local craft vendor focus makes it a good stop for picking up handmade gifts or seasonal decor.

Early October, One Weekend Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

A weekend of graze-your-way-through food trucks, artisan vendors, and live music set against mountain views at Shawnee Mountain — one of the region's most popular fall food festivals. The mountain-resort setting adds scenic value beyond the food itself, and the graze-style format — sampling from multiple trucks rather than committing to one restaurant — suits a group with different tastes who'd rather share a variety of small plates than agree on one meal. Live music throughout the weekend adds to the festival atmosphere.

Columbus Day Weekend (2026: October 10 to 11) Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

The annual harvest festival at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, billed as the farm's largest festival and now in its 52nd year, with heritage craft and trade demonstrations and traditional food processing. It runs rain or shine on Columbus Day weekend. For 2026 it is listed for October 10 to 11, 10 AM to 5 PM, with admission listed at $18 for adults.

Early November Saturday (2026: November 7) Main Street, East Stroudsburg

A walking cocktail-tasting event for guests 21 and older, run by the Pocono Chamber of Commerce, with check-in at the chamber office on Washington Street. In 2026 it is listed for Saturday, November 7, 12 to 4 PM, with tickets at $30 that include a passport and souvenir cup and cocktail samples at participating restaurants over about 90 minutes.

Monroe/Wayne County Est. 1958

Gouldsboro State Park covers 2,800 acres in Monroe and Wayne counties and is centered on the 250-acre Gouldsboro Lake. The park is named for the village of Gouldsboro, itself named for the financier Jay Gould, whose Erie-Lackawanna rail line parallels the park's eastern boundary and is now part of the Steamtown National Historic Site excursion route between Scranton and Pocono Summit. From about 1900 to 1936, the lake was the site of an active ice industry, and the land was part of the federal Tobyhanna Military Reservation before the state park opened in 1958. The lake holds bass, pickerel, yellow perch, catfish, sunfish, walleyes and crappies. Boating is electric motors only, at slow, no-wake speed, with 50 overnight mooring spaces and boat rentals daily from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. A sand beach is open from late May to mid-September, and an ADA accessible fishing pier and picnic pavilion are available. Snowmobiles are prohibited in the park.

Fishing · Boating · Hiking · Swimming · Mountain Biking · Ice Fishing · Birdwatching

Monroe County Est. 1949

Tobyhanna State Park covers 5,440 acres in Monroe and Wayne counties and includes the 170-acre Tobyhanna Lake. The park opened in 1949 on part of the former Tobyhanna Military Reservation, which the federal government acquired in 1912, and the camping area was added in 1959. A sand beach is open from late May to mid-September, and the lake has 78 overnight mooring spaces, boat rentals from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, and an ADA accessible fishing pier. Boating is electric motors only at slow, no-wake speed. The 140-site campground is open from mid-April through mid-October, and the park has five rustic organized group tent sites. The 1,600-acre Black Bear and Bender Swamps Natural Area, made up of acidic shrub swamps, is part of the park. A one-way, 5.1-mile snowmobile trail runs on Lakeside Trail in winter. DCNR warns that visitors in remote, undeveloped areas could encounter old, unexploded artillery shells.

Hiking · Camping · Boating · Fishing · Swimming · Ice Fishing · Snowmobiling · Cross-Country Skiing

Monroe County Est. 1954

A 1,306-acre park on the summit and slopes of Camelback Mountain in Monroe County, opened to the public in 1954. A 1.4-mile paved summit drive and 6.8 miles of hiking trails open views into New Jersey and New York alongside eastern Pennsylvania, and picnic areas with tables and charcoal grills sit about 2,100 feet above sea level. The mountaintop is a rare scrub oak shrubland, where wind-dwarfed trees stay under twenty feet. Park facilities are maintained in cooperation with Camelback Mountain Resort and the trails with the Pocono Outdoor Club. The park closes seasonally in early December and reopens in the spring; it is open sunrise to sunset.

Hiking · Mountain Biking · Horseback Riding · Scenic Driving · Picnicking · Hunting

Carbon/Luzerne County Est. 1980

Lehigh Gorge State Park covers 6,107 acres along the Lehigh River, from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Francis E. Walter Dam in the north to Jim Thorpe in the south, across Luzerne and Carbon counties. A deep, steep-walled gorge carved by the river, with rock outcroppings and waterfalls, it follows a heavy industrial history: coal-era canals built between 1835 and 1838 were destroyed by flooding in 1862 and replaced by railroads, and the ruins of locks, dams and towpaths are still visible. The 26-mile Lehigh Gorge Trail follows a former railroad line along the river, open to hiking and biking, with bike repair stations at the White Haven, Rockport and Glen Onoko access areas. This stretch of the river is Class III whitewater, popular for rafting, kayaking and canoeing, with river flow controlled at the Francis E. Walter Dam. In winter, the trail from White Haven to Glen Onoko is open to cross-country skiing, and a 15-mile section is open to snowmobiling. The park was established in 1980 and is managed from Hickory Run State Park.

Whitewater Rafting · Biking · Hiking · Fishing · Cross-Country Skiing · Snowmobiling