Tobyhanna Lake

American / Gastropub · Pocono Lake, PA

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

American · Greentown, PA

Casual family-style American spot in Greentown near the park, known for elk meatloaf and the Beef-alo burger.

Elk Meatloaf

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.

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.

American / Diner · Mountainhome, PA

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

American · Greentown, PA

A cozy, family-friendly Greentown tavern serving hearty American comfort food and drinks in a casual, wood-toned setting.

American · Pocono Pines, PA

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

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.

Italian · Pocono Pines, PA

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

Cafe / American · Greentown, PA

A casual, family-friendly roadside cafe and dairy bar in Greentown, PA, near Promised Land State Park.

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.

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.

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 with near-perfect ratings — 5/5 on Yelp (62 reviews) and 4.9/5 on Google (400+).

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.

· Greentown, PA

A casual Greentown pub serving American fare alongside house-brewed beer from the on-site Jam Room Brewing Company.

· Mount Pocono, PA

On-site dining room at Paradise Stream Resort in Mount Pocono offering convenient, no-drive meals, rated 3.9/5 on Google.

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 well-reviewed Main Street restaurant in downtown Stroudsburg, rated 4.6/5 on Google and 4.3/5 on Yelp.

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, rated 4.4/5, 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, rated 4.3/5 from over 11,800 Google reviews.

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 and a 4.4/5 Google rating across 2,600+ reviews.

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, with a perfect 5/5 Google rating.

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, rated 4/5 across 1,400+ Google reviews.

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, boasting a 4.8-star Google rating across roughly 490 reviews.

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.

Coffee · Brodheadsville, PA

A casual, budget-friendly coffee shop and eatery in Brodheadsville, highly rated by locals on Google and Yelp.

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, rated 4.6/5 across 365 Google reviews.

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.

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.

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.

French / American Fine Dining · Newfoundland, PA

AAA Four Diamond farm-to-table French cuisine in a secluded mountaintop inn.

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.

Italian · Pocono Manor, PA

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

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.

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

An easy 1.4-mile loop past small waterfalls, and the most popular hike in Promised Land State Park.

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

An easy, flat 3.7-mile loop around Egypt Meadow Lake, the park's most popular hike, with steady lake views and wildlife sightings.

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 loop in Mount Wismer Nature Preserve, running 2 miles with about 423 ft of elevation gain. Consistently well-rated by AllTrails hikers.

A easy-rated loop in Mount Wismer Nature Preserve, running 1.9 miles with about 259 ft of elevation gain. Consistently well-rated by AllTrails hikers.

A easy-rated out-and-back route in Mount Wismer Nature Preserve, running 1.8 miles with about 321 ft of elevation gain. Consistently well-rated by AllTrails hikers.

A easy-rated loop in Greentown, running 1.3 miles with about 144 ft of elevation gain.

A 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.

A 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.

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

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

A 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.

A 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.

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

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

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

A moderate-rated out-and-back route in Bruce Lake Natural Area, running 14.6 miles with about 954 ft of elevation gain.

A moderate-rated out-and-back route in Bruce Lake Natural Area, running 5.7 miles with about 341 ft of elevation gain.

A easy-rated loop in Promised Land State Park, running 1.2 miles with about 85 ft of elevation gain.

A easy-rated out-and-back route in Promised Land State Park, running 3.3 miles with about 360 ft of elevation gain.

A easy-rated loop in Promised Land State Park, running 5.4 miles with about 311 ft of elevation gain.

A easy-rated out-and-back route in Promised Land State Park, running 6 miles with about 377 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.

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.

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

A 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)

A mountainside adventure park at Camelback Resort featuring aerial ropes courses, zip lines, and the Downhill Mountain Coaster, with rides suited to both thrill-seekers and first-timers. The Downhill Mountain Coaster, a self-controlled sled-style ride down the mountainside, is the single most popular attraction and works for a wide age range, while the aerial courses scale up from beginner platforms to genuinely challenging high-ropes routes. It's an easy half-day stop for a group with mixed appetites for adrenaline, since guests can pick and choose which attractions to try.

Kalahari Resorts Indoor Waterpark

Waterpark Year-Round (Indoor)

America's largest indoor waterpark resort, with an Africa-themed water park, family entertainment center, and convention space, open regardless of season or weather. The indoor setting makes it a genuine year-round option — a rainy or snowy day doesn't cancel a water park visit here the way it would elsewhere — and the attached entertainment center offers arcade games, mini golf, and other activities beyond the water park itself for a full day indoors. It's a particularly useful backup plan for a winter trip that wants one guaranteed indoor activity day.

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 genuinely 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 genuinely 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.

Pocono ATVs at Memorytown

Outdoor Recreation Seasonal (Spring–Fall)

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.

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

An off-road playground in Long Pond.

Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park

Natural Attraction Seasonal

An outdoor animal park with over 100 species, including hand-feeding giraffes, lory parrots, and petting zoo animals, plus Turtle Town and Dino Dig.

Lacawac Sanctuary

Natural Attraction Year-Round

Eight miles of hiking trails, educational programs, summer camps, and a historic lodge and venue, perfect for families and nature lovers.

Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours

Outdoor Recreation

Guided outdoor adventure tours based in Long Pond.

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.

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.

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.

Promised Land Lake Beach

Outdoor Recreation Seasonal (Late May–Mid-September)

Two sand beaches within Promised Land State Park, open late May to mid-September, 8am to sunset. The main beach is in the picnic area; Pickerel Point Beach is on the end of Pickerel Point.

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.

Pocono ATVs at Grange Valley

Outdoor Recreation

ATV rentals and tours in Mount Pocono.

Clayton Park Recreational Area

Outdoor Recreation

A recreational area with camping in Lake Ariel.

Switchback UTV Tours

Outdoor Recreation

Guided UTV tours through scenic trails in Tannersville.

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.

Pine Crest Marina

Water Sports

Daily & multi-day pontoon boat, runabout, deck boat or jet ski rentals. Seasonal, weekly and daily boat slips.

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.

Sterling Marina

Water Sports

A marina near Lake Ariel.

Chamberlain Canoes

Water Sports

A canoe and kayak outfitter in Shawnee on the Delaware.

Pocono Action Sports at Lighthouse Harbor Marina

Water Sports

Half and full day motorized boat rentals, kayaks and paddleboards. Pontoon, slide boat and tiki boat charters available.

Shawnee River Trips

Water Sports

River trips on the Delaware from the Shawnee Inn.

Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes

Outdoor Recreation

A pay-to-fish lake in Effort.

Deerfield Campground at Promised Land State Park

Outdoor Recreation Seasonal (Memorial Day–Labor Day)

A rustic campground south of Promised Land Lake with flush toilets and pay showers; ADA accessible.

Brodhead Watershed Association

Natural Attraction

A watershed conservation organization in East Stroudsburg.

Ferncrest Campground

Outdoor Recreation

Unique dome tents, cozy and stylish, immersed in nature.

Paradise Trout Preserve

Outdoor Recreation

A trout fishing preserve in Cresco.

Bushkill Riding Stables

Horseback Riding

A horseback riding stable in East Stroudsburg.

Ironwood Point Recreation Area

Outdoor Recreation

A scenic campground on Lake Wallenpaupack offering family camping in a wooded setting overlooking the lake, plus a boat launch, marina, camp store and bait shop.

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.

Ledgedale Campground at Ledgedale Recreation Area

Outdoor Recreation

Seventy campsites and over 150 boat slips on Lake Wallenpaupack. Ship's store, boat launch, gas dock, kayak rental, and 70-acre natural area.

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 genuine 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.

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.

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.

Resort

A public, par 72 course known for scenic views, elevation changes, and an island green. Snack bar, practice area, and pro-shop facilities.

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.

Der Jaeger Unique Arts

Artisan Marketplace

An arts and gift shop in Lake Ariel.

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.

Pieces of the Past Antiques

Antique Shop

An antique shop in Newfoundland.

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.

Heckman Orchards

Farmers Market

An orchard and farm market in Effort.

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.

Grapevine Antiques & Crafts Mall

Antique Mall

An antiques and crafts mall in Brodheadsville.

Monroe Farmers Market

Farmers Market

The county farmers market at Courthouse Square in Stroudsburg.

Gould's Produce & Farm Market

Farmers Market

A produce and farm market in Brodheadsville.

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.

Simply Sage

Artisan Marketplace

A small general store designed for those who prefer a more natural lifestyle, committed to offering products that are truly nontoxic with no known harmful ingredients.

Paradise Lavender Farm

Pieces of the Past

Pocono Mountain Maple

Bodyworks Wellness Studio

Day Spa

A day spa in East Stroudsburg.

Elysian Nordic Spa

Day Spa

A Nordic-style spa in Scotrun.

Magnolia Wellness Center

Day Spa

A wellness center in Mount Pocono.

Massage Academy of the Poconos

Massage & Bodywork

A massage school and clinic in Stroudsburg.

The Spa at Mount Airy

Resort Spa

A full-service resort spa at Mount Airy Casino Resort.

Spa Shawnee & Salon

Salon & Spa

Offering a range of treatments to purify the mind and body, along with a variety of amenities and a full-service salon perfect for pampering.

Spa Kalahari and Salon

Resort Spa

A resort spa and salon at Kalahari Resorts.

Water Gap Wellness

Day Spa

A wellness studio in East Stroudsburg.

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.

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

Ritter's Winery & Cidery

Winery & Cidery

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.

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.

Jam Room Brewing Company

Brewery

A craft brewery in Greentown serving house-made bites alongside live music.

Tolino Vineyards Stroudsburg

Winery

A Tolino Vineyards tasting room in downtown Stroudsburg.

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.

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

Pike County Est. 1905

Pennsylvania's fourth state park, established in 1905 on former Lenape hunting grounds. Two glacial lakes and roughly 50 miles of trails sit within a much larger 12,000-plus-acre buffer of Delaware State Forest, making it one of the most undeveloped, genuinely quiet parks in the region. Being surrounded by a much larger state forest buffer gives it a scale of undeveloped wilderness that's rare this close to the region's more built-up lake towns, and the two-lake layout — Promised Land Lake and the smaller Egypt Meadow Lake — offers two distinct settings within the same park. As one of the Commonwealth's oldest state parks, it also has more than a century of established infrastructure — cabins, campgrounds, and a well-developed trail system — layered quietly into what still feels like genuine backcountry in many stretches.

Hiking · Camping · Fishing · Boating · Swimming

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

Monroe County Est. 1954

A 1,305-acre park occupying the summit of Camelback Mountain, jointly maintained by PA DCNR and Camelback Ski Corporation. A 1.4-mile paved summit drive and 8.5 miles of hiking trails open sweeping views into New Jersey and New York alongside Pennsylvania — the park closes seasonally from early December through the first week of April. The paved summit drive makes the mountaintop views accessible even to guests who don't want to hike up, while the trail network rewards those who do with a genuinely different, quieter perspective on the same summit that hosts the busy ski resort below in winter. The shared arrangement with the ski corporation is unusual for a state park and means summer and fall visitors get the mountain almost to themselves, a striking contrast to the crowds the same slopes see once snow falls.

Hiking · Mountain Biking · Scenic Driving · Picnicking