The Pocono Mountains offer four seasons of endless fun and a tremendous variety of diversions, such as luxurious resorts, family attractions, outdoor adventures, bed and breakfasts and more. The Pocono Mountains is famous for its resorts, skiing, natural scenic beauty, 150 lakes including Lake Wallenpaupack, and the quaint, historical towns in the four county area.

 

The Poconos in Pennsylvania have so much to offer to the adventurous soul. Combined with its unique cultural heritage, the Pocono Mountains region is the favorite four-season playground in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

 

Below are links to area information and events:

 

General Information

The Pocono Record - our local newspaper
Weather Forecast
The Pocono Mountain Vacation Bureau
The Pocono Mountain Chamber of Commerce
This Week in the Poconos - coupon book
The Pocono "Where To" Book - coupon book
Northeast Pennsylvania Visitors Bureau
Downtown StroudsburgSkiing, Snowboarding and Snow Tubing

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
Camelback Ski Area
Jack Frost & Big Boulder Ski Areas
Alpine Mountain
Fernwood Resort - just snow tubing
Adventure Sports - equipment rental
Starting Gate Action Sports - equipment rental and skateboard park Gambling Casinos
Mount Airy Casino- the closest (30 minutes)
Sands Casino - in the renovated Bethlehem Steel plant (45 minutes)
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs - at the racetrack (1 hour) Horseback Riding Fernwood Resort
Happy Trails Riding Stable
Pocono Adventures (570-839-6333) - no website, but folks enjoy the place
Deer Path Stable
Pocono Manor Stables

 

Movies

Pocono Comunity Theater
Poconos 7 Movieplex
AMC Loews Stroud Mall 7

 

Shopping

Pocono Bazaar - the flea market at the bottom of our hill
Stroud Mall - our local mall; like yours, but it's carpeted
Crossings Premium Outlets - 100 outlet stores, 10 miles west on route 80
Odd-Lot Outlet - enormous mail order closeout store (and fireworks)
Country Kettle - gift and candy outlet
Pocono Candle - the closest candle store
American Candle Company - the granddaddy of candle stores
American Ribbon & Craft Outlet - ribbons and fabric and crafts (oh, my)
Callie's Candy Kitchen & Pretzel Factory - all homemade, while you watch
Holley Ross Pottery - pottery outlet store located right at the factory
Ibis Antiques - original, high-quality 19th and early 20th century pieces
Save the Robots - mid-century modern/art deco jewelry/apparel/antiques

 

Sightseeing

Bushkill Falls - the Niagra of Pennsylvania, seasonal
Monroe County Historical Association
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
Pocono Indian Museum
Cherry Valley Vineyards
Franklin Hill Vineyards
Amore Vineyards & Winery
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Delaware Water Gap Trolley
Claws 'n' Paws - wild animal park
Pocono Snake & Animal Farm - it's a petting zoo, but guests love it
Sky's the Limit - tandem skydive today

 

Art Galleries & Artists

Monroe County Arts Council
Artspace Gallery
Andrei Art Gallery
Miller's Fine Arts Gallery
Richard Spezzano
Thomas Augusta

 

Live Theater

Shawnee Playhouse
Sherman Theater
Pocono Lively Arts
Pocono Playhouse