Pocono Mountains

Travel Guide

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From mountain hiking to paintball skirmishes, this central Pennsylvania resort area offers a great combination of outdoor adventures and man-made thrills.

For decades the Pocono Mountains have been a popular place for east coast U.S. residents to go for a peaceful vacation away from hectic city life. You can still find peace and quiet, but now there are more attractions to keep you busy too.

Explore 2,400 square miles (6,216 square kilometers) of forested mountains with beautiful landscape views. Hike, rock climb, mountain bike, hunt, fish, camp, ski and enjoy nature. Boat on, swim in, or parasail over Lake Wallenpaupack with its 52 miles (84 kilometers) of shoreline. Enjoy a whitewater challenge on the Lehigh or Delaware rivers. Hike the Lehigh Gorge to reach Glen Onoko Falls.

Be sure to try some of the area’s man-made attractions too. Ride Kittatinny Canoes’ 3,000-foot (914-meter) zip line to experience the thrill of gliding through treetops at 50 miles (80 kilometers) per hour and 150 feet (46 meters) above the ground. At the Blue Mountain Ski Area, try out the 2,000-foot (609-meter) Olympic luge, shoulder-to-shoulder with Olympic athletes in training.

For even greater speed, become a stock car racer. At Pocono Raceway, you don’t just watch Sprint Cup racing, you actually drive the track with your 600-horsepower engine taking you to speeds up to 160 miles (257 kilometers) per hour.

Get behind a team of huskies to dogsled through the mountains from your home base at Skytop Lodge. This isn’t just a winter sport. Dogs also guide a summer dry land “sled,” which is actually a golf cart.

Visit No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford for a tour that shows how coal was mined to support the coal and steel industries in central Pennsylvania.

Go antiquing in the many quaint villages scattered throughout the region. Golf at one of the 30 golf courses. Or, test your skill at Skirmish, the world’s largest paintball fields with 50 courses over 700 acres (283 hectares), including a variety of themed games with obstacles and props.

All of the activities in the Pocono Mountains are best accessed by car. Most sites include parking in the activity fees.

Where to stay in Pocono Mountains

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Towamensing Trails

Though Towamensing Trails might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Skirmish USA and Big Boulder Lake.

Towamensing Trails
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Lake Harmony Estates

While there might not be top attractions in Lake Harmony Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Harmony and Big Boulder Ski Area.

Lake Harmony Estates
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Locust Lake Village

If you're spending some time in Locust Lake Village, Pines Lake and Locust Lake are top sights worth seeing.

Locust Lake Village
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Wallenpaupauk Lake Estates

While visiting Wallenpaupauk Lake Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Wallenpaupack and Deer Beach.

Wallenpaupauk Lake Estates
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Saw Creek

Though Saw Creek might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bushkill Falls and Mt. Laurel Pocono Mountains Performing Arts Center.

Saw Creek
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Holiday Poconos

When in Holiday Poconos, you can plan a visit to Big Boulder Ski Area and Big Boulder Lake, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Holiday Poconos
Mount Airy Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
Mount Airy Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
4.5 out of 5
312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono, PA
The price is P8,640 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
P8,640
P11,566 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Mount Pocono. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,057 reviews)
"Very relaxing"

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2025

Mount Airy Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
The Swiftwater
The Swiftwater
4.5 out of 5
2060 Pennsylvania 611, Swiftwater, PA
The price is P8,823 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
P8,823
P9,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Swiftwater. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (298 reviews)
"Love this place. Great property. Staff very friendly and always available!"

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2025

The Swiftwater
Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark
Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark
3.5 out of 5
193 Resort Drive, Tannersville, PA
The price is P11,540 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
P11,540
P15,651 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Stay at this 3.5-star ski hotel in Tannersville. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and 4 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,004 reviews)
"Wonderful resort and staff is very helpful. Not very crowded, atleast when we were there, which made it so much more enjoyable. The only thing is that it is very difficult to get a hold of anyone from the room by calling but there is staff all around most of yhe time and they will go above and beyond ..."

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2025

Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pocono Mountain Villas by Exploria Resorts
Pocono Mountain Villas by Exploria Resorts
3.5 out of 5
2157 River Road, East Stroudsburg, PA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf vacation home in East Stroudsburg. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (720 reviews)
"Our condo had long black hair everywhere (on the carpet, on the bedding & towels). But on a happy note, staff was very friendly/helpful."

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2025

Pocono Mountain Villas by Exploria Resorts
The Lodge Luxury Resort At Lake Harmony
The Lodge Luxury Resort At Lake Harmony
3 out of 5
6 Lake Dr, Lake Harmony, PA
Stay at this 3-star golf vacation home in Lake Harmony. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Jack Frost Mountain Resort and ...
7.4/10 Good! (53 reviews)
"Overall room & property is really nice but the check in is horrible. We had to check in different location then drive to where our room. We got lost on the way because the staff gave us incorrect info. Also no hair dryer in the room not very convenient. Overall I’m still happy but the check in needs ..."

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2025

The Lodge Luxury Resort At Lake Harmony
Tanglwood Resort by VRI Americas
Tanglwood Resort by VRI Americas
3.5 out of 5
9 Crest Drive, Hawley, PA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Hawley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Lake Wallenpaupack and Sandy Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (346 reviews)
"Nice place and location and reasonable price. Kids loved the spiral staircase and Jacuzzi tub in the two bedroom units"

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2025

Tanglwood Resort by VRI Americas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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