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Indoor Things to Do in the Poconos: Rainy and Snow Days

August 13, 2026 · Updated October 27, 2026

Three indoor water parks, an arcade with laser tag and escape rooms, tasting rooms, theaters, coal mine tours and museums: what to do in the Poconos when it rains or snows, sorted by season.

The best indoor things to do in the Poconos are the three big indoor water parks, an arcade-and-games complex at Camelback, indoor golf, winery and brewery tasting rooms, live music and comedy theaters, and casino and spa time for adults, all open year-round. Coal mine tours add more options from about April to November, and museum hours vary by season. Five of the six year-round anchors in the table below (the three water parks, Arcadia Adventures and Mount Airy) sit within 22 minutes of Lake Naomi, so a wet forecast changes the order of a trip rather than cancelling it.

A backup plan earns its keep here. NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton station, on the region's northwest edge, record measurable precipitation on about 139 days a year, and September is the wettest month there at 4.15 inches.

Key Takeaways

  • I.For a full day under one roof in any season, pick an indoor water park: Kalahari, Great Wolf Lodge or Aquatopia.
  • II.For older kids and adults, Arcadia Adventures at Camelback Lodge has an arcade, laser tag, free-roam VR, bowling and escape rooms, open to day visitors.
  • III.Tasting rooms and theaters make the best rainy evenings, from Three Hammers Winery near Hawley to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg.
  • IV.The coal mine tours run roughly April through November, so they're a rain plan, not a snow-day plan.

Indoor Pocono options at a glance

Season is the first thing to check, because a rainy day in July and a snowy day in January leave different places open. The guide named is the nearest Pocono Reserve destination guide by drive time, not the place's town. Hours change, so treat this as a planning filter and confirm with the venue before you go.

PlaceTypeSeasonNearest guide
Kalahari Resorts Indoor WaterparkIndoor water parkYear-roundLake Naomi, 14 min
Great Wolf Lodge Indoor WaterparkIndoor water parkYear-roundLake Naomi, 20 min
Aquatopia at CamelbackIndoor water parkYear-roundLake Naomi, 22 min
Arcadia Adventures at Camelback LodgeArcade, laser tag, VR, escape roomsYear-roundLake Naomi, 22 min
The Wake Zone Indoor Golf & TaproomGolf simulators and taproomYear-roundLake Wallenpaupack, 14 min
Mount Airy Casino ResortCasino, spa and concerts (adults)Year-roundLake Naomi, 12 min
Steamtown National Historic SiteRailroad museum (National Park Service)Check seasonal hoursTobyhanna Lake, 32 min
No. 9 Coal Mine & MuseumMine tour and museumAbout April to NovemberMauch Chunk Lake, 10 min
Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam TrainMine tour and steam trainApril to NovemberMauch Chunk Lake, 60 min
Old Jail MuseumHistoric jail tourCheck hoursMauch Chunk Lake, 13 min
Dorflinger Glass MuseumGlass museum and wildlife sanctuaryCheck hoursLake Wallenpaupack, 8 min
Columns MuseumCounty history museumCheck hoursLake Wallenpaupack, 38 min
Pocono Indian MuseumLenape history museumCheck hoursLake Naomi, 29 min

Tasting rooms and theaters are covered in their own sections below, since their hours vary by day and show.

Which indoor water park is best on a rainy day?

All three big indoor water parks are open year-round and sell passes to people who aren't staying at the resort, so any of them can fill a whole day in a July downpour or a January snowstorm. Pick by who's coming.

  • Kalahari Resorts Indoor Waterpark (Pocono Manor, about 14 minutes from Lake Naomi) lists its water park at 220,000 square feet, the largest of the three, with a wave pool, lazy river, FlowRider, several children's areas and an adults-only swim-up bar. Its family entertainment center adds arcade games for anyone done swimming. Day passes can sell out, so reserve ahead on a wet weekend.
  • Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Waterpark (Scotrun, about 20 minutes from Lake Naomi) is the easiest with small children. It's kept at 84 degrees, the Cub Paw Pool is sized for toddlers, and children 2 and under are free. Half-day and full-day passes are sold to non-guests.
  • Aquatopia at Camelback (Tannersville, about 22 minutes from Lake Naomi) has 13 rides and slides at 84 degrees under a transparent roof, so it feels less closed-in on a gray day. Non-guests can buy day and twilight tickets.

For a side-by-side comparison of the three, see Indoor Waterparks in the Pocono Mountains Compared.

Arcades, escape rooms and indoor golf

For a group that would rather skip the water parks, two places fill an afternoon.

  • Arcadia Adventures at Camelback Lodge (Tannersville, about 22 minutes from Lake Naomi) is open to day visitors as well as hotel guests. It has the Arcadia Mega Arcade, laser tag, bumper cars, bowling, a 7D motion ride, a mirror maze and two 30-minute escape rooms. Camelback calls its Zero Latency arena the only 360-degree free-roam VR arena in the Poconos.
  • The Wake Zone Indoor Golf & Taproom (Tafton, about 14 minutes from Lake Wallenpaupack) has six golf simulator bays with more than 75 courses, plus darts, skee ball and mini-golf. Its taproom pours Wallenpaupack Brewing Company beer, and it describes itself as family friendly. Bays can be booked online, and hours vary by day.

Tasting rooms for a rainy afternoon

A winery or brewery tasting room is the classic adult answer to a wet afternoon, and several have more to do than just pour.

  • Three Hammers Winery on Welcome Lake Road in Hawley, a few minutes from Lake Wallenpaupack, makes small-batch wines on a restored 15-acre homestead. In winter it lights a stone fireplace and runs heated outdoor seating.
  • RAW Urban Winery & Hard Cidery on Main Street in Stroudsburg, about 25 minutes from Lake Naomi, pours vegan wines and gluten-free hard ciders by the glass, bottle or tasting.
  • Mountain View Vineyard, Winery, Brewery & Distillery in Stroudsburg, about 26 minutes from Lake Naomi, makes wine, beer and spirits on one farm, with a full restaurant and live music, so a mixed group can stay for dinner.
  • Sorrenti Family Estate Winery in Saylorsburg, about 29 minutes from Lake Naomi, pairs tasting flights with an on-site pizzeria.
  • Mauch Chunk Brewery on Race Street in Jim Thorpe, about 13 minutes from Mauch Chunk Lake, serves house beer and ciders with comfort food, an easy stop between downtown shops.
  • Runaway Train Brewery in Honesdale, about 19 minutes from Lake Henry, has about a dozen rotating taps, a full kitchen and an upstairs game room with pool and darts.
  • Ritter's Winery & Cidery, on Mount Cobb Road in Jefferson Township near Lake Ariel, a few minutes from Lake Henry, pours fruit wines and hard ciders made from apples grown on its own farm.

For more on the region's wineries and breweries, see Pocono Wineries and Breweries.

Live music, comedy and film

A show turns a rainy evening into the plan rather than the backup. Check each calendar before your trip.

  • The Sherman Theater on Main Street in Stroudsburg hosts national touring acts, comedy and more.
  • The Milford Theater & Performing Arts Center in Milford has been the town's movie house and performing arts venue since the 1920s, with live music, plays and classic film.
  • Mount Airy Casino Resort (Mount Pocono, about 12 minutes from Lake Naomi) has a concert venue that books national touring acts, alongside its gaming floor and spa. It's the most adult-oriented pick on this list.

For a quieter indoor afternoon, resort spas include The Spa at Mount Airy, Spa Kalahari and Salon in Pocono Manor, and Spa Shawnee & Salon at Shawnee on Delaware. Book treatments ahead, since rainy days fill them.

Coal mine tours: underground, so the weather doesn't matter

Two mines cover the region's anthracite history, and both stay cool underground, so bring a jacket even in summer. Both are seasonal, roughly April through November.

  • The No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum in Lansford, about 10 minutes from Mauch Chunk Lake, is a former Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company mine that opened in 1855, worked until 1972 and reopened for tours in 2002. Guided one-hour tours ride a mine train about 1,600 feet into the mountain. From there the group walks past the mule-way and an underground hospital, at roughly 50 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit. A self-guided museum in the 1912 wash shanty covers miners' lives.
  • The Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train in Ashland is outside the Poconos, about an hour west of Mauch Chunk Lake, so it's worth the drive mainly if you're already near Jim Thorpe. Visitors ride a mine car 1,800 feet into Mahanoy Mountain on a 35-minute tour led by former miners. Above ground, the Henry Clay, a restored 1920s narrow-gauge steam locomotive, loops around the mountain past the exposed Mammoth Vein coal seam.

Museums and historic sites for a flexible afternoon

Museums flex well around a forecast, since a visit can be short or fill an afternoon.

  • Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, just northwest of the Poconos and about 32 minutes from Tobyhanna Lake, sits on the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad's former yards. Its roundhouse and turntable are still working railroad infrastructure, not static displays, and the National Park Service charges no entrance fee for the park. Seasonal excursion trains are ticketed separately.
  • The Old Jail Museum in Jim Thorpe is the former Carbon County prison, best known for four Molly Maguires hanged there on June 21, 1877, and a disputed handprint said to remain on a cell wall. Tours move through the dungeon cells and the warden's quarters.
  • The Dorflinger Glass Museum in White Mills, about 8 minutes from Lake Wallenpaupack, shows cut and engraved glass made at the former Dorflinger glassworks for U.S. presidents and the Gilded Age elite. The wildlife sanctuary trails around it make an easy walk once the rain stops.
  • The Columns Museum in Milford, home to the Pike County Historical Society, runs from Lenape history to the Lincoln assassination: Lincoln's bodyguard William H. Crook lived in Milford, and the museum holds related artifacts.
  • The Pocono Indian Museum on Milford Road (Route 209) in East Stroudsburg, about 29 minutes from Lake Naomi, is a small, privately run museum on the Lenni-Lenape people of the Delaware Valley, with life-sized dioramas that suit younger visitors.

What to do in the Poconos when it snows

Snow days narrow the list to the places that run year-round: the three indoor water parks, Arcadia Adventures, the Wake Zone, Mount Airy, the tasting rooms and the theaters. The mines run spring to fall, and museum hours vary, so call ahead before driving to one in winter.

Plan for real cold. At the Mount Pocono station, January averages highs near 30°F and lows near 15°F under the 1991-2020 normals, according to the National Weather Service's monthly climate summary for Mount Pocono (NWS Mount Holly, January 2026 report, retrieved October 26, 2026). If snow is in the forecast, pick one anchor close to where you're staying rather than a long drive between stops. For ski days and other winter outings, see Pocono Ski Resorts Compared.

Planning around wet-weather driving

Rain changes the drive as much as the itinerary. The National Weather Service says 12 inches of rushing water can carry away most cars, and over half of flood-related drownings happen when a vehicle is driven into hazardous water (retrieved October 5, 2026). Its Binghamton office, which covers Northeast Pennsylvania and Central New York, reports that most flash floods occur in summer, between 3 PM and 9 PM (1986-2015 data, retrieved October 5, 2026). The Mount Holly office adds that remnants of tropical storms can bring a second river-flooding peak to Pennsylvania in late summer (retrieved October 5, 2026). On a stormy summer day, leave early and turn around at any flooded road.

Expect company indoors. A 13-year study of one national museum in New Zealand found rainy days lifted admissions by about 2.8% overall, with the effect depending on when the rain fell (Cuffe, Journal of Cultural Economics, 2017, as summarized by the Association for Cultural Economics, retrieved October 5, 2026). It's one museum on the other side of the world, so treat it as a hint rather than a Pocono forecast: on a wet weekend, book water park passes, spa treatments and escape rooms ahead, or go early.

Frequently asked questions

What can you do in the Poconos when it rains?

Spend the day at an indoor water park (Kalahari, Great Wolf Lodge or Aquatopia), try the arcade, laser tag and escape rooms at Arcadia Adventures, play simulator golf at the Wake Zone, or take a coal mine tour, which runs underground. In the evening, a winery or brewery tasting room or a show at the Sherman Theater fills the gap.

What can you do in the Poconos when it snows?

The year-round picks are the three indoor water parks, Arcadia Adventures, the Wake Zone, Mount Airy Casino Resort, the tasting rooms and the theaters. The coal mine tours run roughly April through November, and museum hours vary, so call ahead in winter.

How often does it rain in the Poconos?

NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton station show 139.1 days a year with at least 0.01 inch of precipitation and 38.72 inches of annual precipitation, with September the wettest month. That station sits on the region's northwest edge, not on the higher Pocono plateau, so treat the figures as a regional guide rather than a measurement for any one town.

Are there free indoor things to do in the Poconos?

The National Park Service charges no entrance fee at Steamtown National Historic Site, though its seasonal excursion trains are ticketed. Most other picks here charge admission, so check each venue.

Which indoor picks are best for young kids?

Great Wolf Lodge's water park is the easiest with toddlers, thanks to its toddler-sized pool and free entry for children 2 and under. Kalahari has several children's areas, and the Pocono Indian Museum's life-sized dioramas suit younger visitors.

Keep planning

The family things to do in the Poconos guide covers outdoor days for when the weather clears, and the 28 Best Things to Do in the Poconos adds waterfalls, state parks and historic towns.

Sources

Written by the Pocono Reserve Editors; see the editorial standards for how places are chosen, and contact us with corrections. Hours and seasons change, so confirm with each venue before you go.

Nearby History

Featured Historical Sites

01

Columns Museum

MuseumGet DirectionsNear Lake Wallenpaupack

Home of the Pike County Historical Society, with exhibits spanning Lenape history through the Lincoln assassination — Milford was home to Lincoln bodyguard William H. Crook, and the museum holds related artifacts alongside broader county heritage displays. The collection is broader than its Lincoln connection alone, covering Pike County's Native American history, early settlement, and industrial era across several exhibit rooms inside the historic Columns building itself. It's a manageable, well-curated stop for a group that wants a dose of regional history without committing a full day to it.

Paid admission; seasonal hours — confirm before visiting.

Pike County HistoryLincoln Assassination ArtifactsLocal Heritage Exhibits
02

Dorflinger Glass Museum

MuseumGet DirectionsNear Lake Wallenpaupack

Set on the wooded grounds of the former Dorflinger glassworks, this museum showcases the exquisite cut and engraved glass produced here for U.S. presidents and the Gilded Age elite, alongside a wildlife sanctuary with walking trails. The factory operated from the 1860s into the early 20th century, and the museum's collection traces the full range of its output, from presidential state-dinner sets to everyday glassware. Beyond the exhibits, the surrounding sanctuary's trails make it easy to turn a museum visit into a longer outdoor stop, especially in nice weather.

Free admission to the museum; open seasonally — confirm hours before visiting.

Gilded Age Cut GlassWildlife Sanctuary TrailsFormer Dorflinger Glassworks Site
03

No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum

MuseumOpened 1855Get DirectionsNear Mauch Chunk Lake

A former Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company anthracite mine in Lansford that opened in 1855, worked until 1972, and reopened for tours in 2002 under the Panther Creek Valley Foundation. Guided one-hour tours ride a mine train about 1,600 feet into the mountain, then continue on foot past the mule-way and an underground hospital, in cool conditions of roughly 50 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit. A self-guided museum in the original 1912 wash shanty covers miners' lives. The attraction is seasonal, roughly April to November, so confirm hours before visiting.

Former Anthracite Coal Mine1,600 ft Mine Train RideGuided Underground TourSelf-Guided Miners' Museum
04

Old Jail Museum

MuseumBuilt 1871Get DirectionsNear Mauch Chunk Lake

The former Carbon County prison, now a museum best known for four of the Molly Maguires hanged here on June 21, 1877 and a disputed handprint said to remain on a cell wall. Tours move through the dungeon cells and the warden's quarters. Beyond the well-known handprint legend, the museum covers the broader story of the Molly Maguires — Irish immigrant coal miners convicted amid a controversial 19th-century labor conflict — alongside a look at daily prison life from the building's decades of active use. The dungeon-level cells in particular give a vivid, sometimes unsettling sense of period incarceration conditions.

Paid admission; seasonal hours — confirm before visiting.

Molly Maguires HistoryHistoric Dungeon CellsGuided Tours
05

Pocono Indian Museum

MuseumGet DirectionsNear Lake Naomi

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.

Paid admission; check seasonal hours before visiting.

Lenni-Lenape ArtifactsNative American HistoryRoute 209 Corridor
06

Steamtown National Historic Site

National Historic SiteEstablished 1995Get DirectionsNear Tobyhanna Lake

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. The National Park Service charges no entrance fee for the park; its fees page had not published 2026 excursion fares as of October 18, 2026.

Paid admission for museum and excursions; grounds partially free to explore.

National Park Service SiteSteam Locomotive CollectionSeasonal Excursion Trains
Things to Do

Featured Activities

01

Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark at Camelback

WaterparkYear-Round (Indoor)Get DirectionsNear Lake Naomi

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.

125,000 Sq Ft13 Rides and SlidesTransparent RoofDay and Twilight Tickets
02

Arcadia Adventures at Camelback Lodge

Casino & EntertainmentYear-Round (Indoor)Get DirectionsNear Lake Naomi

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.

Arcade, Laser Tag and BowlingFree-Roam VREscape RoomsOpen to Day Visitors
03

Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Waterpark

WaterparkYear-Round (Indoor)Get DirectionsNear Lake Naomi

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.

120,000 Sq FtKept at 84 DegreesHalf- and Full-Day PassesFort Mackenzie Treehouse
04

Kalahari Resorts Indoor Waterpark

WaterparkYear-Round (Indoor)Get DirectionsNear Lake Naomi

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.

220,000 Sq FtOpen Year-RoundAdults-Only Swim-Up BarFamily Entertainment Center
05

Mount Airy Casino Resort

Casino & EntertainmentYear-RoundGet DirectionsNear Lake Naomi

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.

Casino Gaming FloorLive Concert VenueFull-Service Spa
06

Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train

Coal Mine TourSeasonal (April–November)Get DirectionsNear Mauch Chunk Lake

An anthracite coal mine tour in Ashland, about 35 to 40 miles by road from Jim Thorpe and Mauch Chunk Lake, riding a mine car 1,800 feet into the side of Mahanoy Mountain on a 35-minute underground tour led by former miners. Back above ground, the Henry Clay — a restored 1920s narrow-gauge steam locomotive — loops around the mountain past the exposed Mammoth Vein coal seam. It's one of the most authentic coal-heritage experiences left in Pennsylvania, and a natural pairing with Jim Thorpe's own coal-era history.

1,800 ft Underground Mine Tour1920s Steam LocomotiveGuided by Former Miners
07

The Wake Zone Indoor Golf & Taproom

Casino & EntertainmentYear-Round (Indoor)Get DirectionsNear Lake Wallenpaupack

A year-round indoor entertainment venue on Route 507 in Tafton, near Lake Wallenpaupack. The 6,000-square-foot building houses six golf simulator bays with access to more than 75 courses, plus sports and party games such as darts, skee ball and mini-golf. A taproom pours Wallenpaupack Brewing Company beer, with cans to go. The venue describes itself as family friendly, takes online bay bookings, and hosts leagues and private events. Hours vary by day, so check the website before you go.

Six Golf Simulator BaysWallenpaupack Brewing TaproomDarts, Skee Ball & Mini-GolfLeagues & Private Events
Drink Local

Featured Wineries & Breweries

01

Mauch Chunk Brewery

BreweryGet Directions

Mauch Chunk Brewery is a small brewery and taproom at 67 Race Street in the historic center of Jim Thorpe, named for the town's original name. It is one of the newer places to drink in town, appearing in 2025. The house list sticks mostly to approachable styles: IPAs including a hazy version, lagers and a pilsner, a wheat beer named for Race Street, a bock and a seasonal Oktoberfest. House ciders, including a honey lavender cider, give non-beer drinkers an option. The kitchen serves comfort food for dine-in or takeout, and there is limited outdoor seating. Race Street runs off Broadway, so it is an easy addition to a walk through the downtown shops and restaurants, and it works well for a casual lunch or an afternoon pint between other stops in town.

Known For: Craft Beer and Cider

House Beer and CiderComfort Food MenuTakeout AvailableHistoric Downtown Location
02

Mountain View Vineyard, Winery, Brewery & Distillery

Winery & BreweryGet Directions

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.

Known For: Apple Pie Moonshine

Wine, Beer & Spirits On-SiteFull RestaurantLive Music & Mountain Views
03

RAW Urban Winery & Hard Cidery

Winery & CideryGet Directions

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.

Known For: Vegan Wines and Craft Hard Ciders

First Pocono Urban WineryVegan WinesGluten-Free CidersOrganic Coffee Bar
04

Ritter's Winery & Cidery

Winery & CideryGet Directions

A working farm winery and cidery near Lake Ariel producing fruit wines and hard ciders from apples grown on-site, with a tasting room that keeps a genuine farm-stand feel. The focus on fruit wines and hard ciders, rather than traditional grape wines alone, gives the tasting menu a distinctive regional character built around what actually grows on the property. It's a lower-key, more rustic stop than some of the area's larger wine-trail destinations, which is part of its appeal.

Farm-Grown Fruit Wines & CidersOn-Site OrchardFarm Tasting Room
05

Runaway Train Brewery

BreweryGet Directions

Runaway Train Brewery opened in 2023 at 2 Chapel Street in Honesdale, in the building that once housed the Irving Cliff Brewery, right beside the historic Delaware & Hudson rail line. It is operated by Honesdale's Settlers Hospitality group, and the railroad theme carries through the decor and the murals by local artists. The house beer list rotates through about a dozen taps of ales, IPAs, lagers, porters and stouts, served by the pint, by the flight or to go. The full-service kitchen turns out pub food such as smash burgers, wings, a Cuban sandwich and beer-battered fish and chips. Upstairs is a game room with pool and darts, and outside there is a pet-friendly patio with seasonal seating beside the tracks. Live music is offered on select nights, and the brewery also takes private party bookings.

Known For: Ales, IPAs and Lagers

Rail-Side Historic BuildingPet-Friendly PatioUpstairs Game RoomFull-Service Kitchen
06

Sorrenti Family Estate Winery

WineryGet Directions

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.

Family-Run Farm WineryOn-Site PizzeriaVineyard Tasting Flights
07

Three Hammers Winery

WineryGet Directions

Three Hammers Winery makes small-batch wines on a restored 15-acre homestead on Welcome Lake Road outside Hawley, in the Pocono Lake Region. Wines are handcrafted on site in a classic style, and the list includes Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and an oaked Chardonnay, with seasonal releases. Tastings in the rustic-chic tasting room feature rotating selections. The grounds are a large part of the visit: a pond with Adirondack chairs, a nature trail and patio seating in summer, and a stone fireplace with heated outdoor seating in winter. Live musicians play most Saturdays in season, and the winery also hosts art receptions and sip-and-paint events. Food is light, built around cheese boxes and boards from its sister shop, Milford Wine & Cheese Co. The 1820 Hammer House on the property is available as a vacation rental.

Known For: Small-Batch Classic Wines

15-Acre HomesteadPondside SeatingSaturday Live MusicHeated Winter Seating
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