Our Guide to the Poconos
Sightseeing
This storybook town transports you back 100-plus years as soon as you see the Victorian-era train station. Formerly Mauch Chunk (“Bear Mountain” in Lenni Lenape), the village was renamed for Native American Olympian Jim Thorpe in 1954. (His memorial, a few minutes from downtown, is worth the detour.) Later, stop for lunch at Marion Hose Bar, then wander the shop-lined Broadway. Sample elderberry syrup (amazing on ice cream) at Wild Elder Wine & Cider Co. Snap pics at nearby Historic Stone Row and tour railroad tycoon Asa Packer’s hilltop mansion, then finish the day with Ecuadorian chef Heriberto Yunda’s flavorful food at Moya before hitting the road.
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Jim Thorpe
This storybook town transports you back 100-plus years as soon as you see the Victorian-era train station. Formerly Mauch Chunk (“Bear Mountain” in Lenni Lenape), the village was renamed for Native American Olympian Jim Thorpe in 1954. (His memorial, a few minutes from downtown, is worth the detour.) Later, stop for lunch at Marion Hose Bar, then wander the shop-lined Broadway. Sample elderberry syrup (amazing on ice cream) at Wild Elder Wine & Cider Co. Snap pics at nearby Historic Stone Row and tour railroad tycoon Asa Packer’s hilltop mansion, then finish the day with Ecuadorian chef Heriberto Yunda’s flavorful food at Moya before hitting the road.
Hickory Run State Park, located in Carbon County, stretches across 15,990 acres in the less forested western foothills of the Pocono Mountains. The park is famous for Boulder Field, a flat area covered with large, round boulders that look like the surface of the Moon. Sand Spring Lake has a lovely swimming beach and a disc golf field, and it is one of three permanent spots for orienteering courses. The area has hundreds of picnic tables, playground equipment, and restrooms.
Many streams and lakes in the park are great for brook and brown trout fishing, and hikers can enjoy more than 44 miles of trails. Some of the trails are permitted for cross-country skiing and others for snowmobiling in the winter. The best time for hiking is June when the rhododendrons are in full bloom. The park is also popular for Geocaching, high tech treasure hunting with the use of GPS.
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Hickory Run State Park
3613 PA-534Hickory Run State Park, located in Carbon County, stretches across 15,990 acres in the less forested western foothills of the Pocono Mountains. The park is famous for Boulder Field, a flat area covered with large, round boulders that look like the surface of the Moon. Sand Spring Lake has a lovely swimming beach and a disc golf field, and it is one of three permanent spots for orienteering courses. The area has hundreds of picnic tables, playground equipment, and restrooms.
Many streams and lakes in the park are great for brook and brown trout fishing, and hikers can enjoy more than 44 miles of trails. Some of the trails are permitted for cross-country skiing and others for snowmobiling in the winter. The best time for hiking is June when the rhododendrons are in full bloom. The park is also popular for Geocaching, high tech treasure hunting with the use of GPS.
The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway offers a scenic and fun train ride for all ages through the Lehigh Gorge. Majority of the trains used are diesel operated, with a few steam trains used on occasion. Passenger coaches dating back to as early as the year 1917 are used primarily by the railroad. Regular trains operate from May through December from the historic Jim Thorpe Station, along with special excursions. The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway journey totals 16 miles round trip and takes approximately one hour, traveling over bridges through Glen Onoko before heading into Lehigh Gorge State Park.
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Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
1 Susquehanna StThe Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway offers a scenic and fun train ride for all ages through the Lehigh Gorge. Majority of the trains used are diesel operated, with a few steam trains used on occasion. Passenger coaches dating back to as early as the year 1917 are used primarily by the railroad. Regular trains operate from May through December from the historic Jim Thorpe Station, along with special excursions. The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway journey totals 16 miles round trip and takes approximately one hour, traveling over bridges through Glen Onoko before heading into Lehigh Gorge State Park.
Family Outdoor Adventures
Take to the water for a dam-release rafting adventure with Pocono Whitewater — no expertise required (though kiddos must be over eight). This family-owned rafting outfit has dates throughout the summer and early fall, with journeys of up to 12 miles through 17 sets of rapids on the Lehigh River. Jim Thorpe; poconowhitewater.com.
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Pocono Whitewater
1519 PA-903Take to the water for a dam-release rafting adventure with Pocono Whitewater — no expertise required (though kiddos must be over eight). This family-owned rafting outfit has dates throughout the summer and early fall, with journeys of up to 12 miles through 17 sets of rapids on the Lehigh River. Jim Thorpe; poconowhitewater.com.
The Lehigh River Gorge provides a picturesque setting for a bike challenge. Pedal 25 miles through an abandoned railroad bed and follow the river through the Lehigh Gorge State Park. This scenic journey takes riders past fantastic rock formations, tumbling waterfalls and plentiful wildlife.
The Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail is one of the best ways to take in the beauty of the Poconos all at once. Rent cycles via Pocono Biking; the staff will shuttle you to the White Haven trailhead. From there, it’s a 25-mile downhill journey back to Jim Thorpe on the D&L trail, a former railbed along the Lehigh River. Go at your own speed and view gorgeous rocks, old canal locks and waterfalls. Jim Thorpe; poconobiking.com.
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Lehigh Gorge Trail
Lehigh Gorge TrailThe Lehigh River Gorge provides a picturesque setting for a bike challenge. Pedal 25 miles through an abandoned railroad bed and follow the river through the Lehigh Gorge State Park. This scenic journey takes riders past fantastic rock formations, tumbling waterfalls and plentiful wildlife.
The Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail is one of the best ways to take in the beauty of the Poconos all at once. Rent cycles via Pocono Biking; the staff will shuttle you to the White Haven trailhead. From there, it’s a 25-mile downhill journey back to Jim Thorpe on the D&L trail, a former railbed along the Lehigh River. Go at your own speed and view gorgeous rocks, old canal locks and waterfalls. Jim Thorpe; poconobiking.com.
Camelbeach is the go-to outdoor waterpark in the Poconos. Discover Pennsylvania's biggest outdoor waterpark, with over 37 rides, slides, and attractions. Whether you like adrenaline‑filled waterslides or just lounging poolside on a hot summer day, you’ll find thrills from mild to wild at the biggest waterpark in PA: Camelbeach!
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Camelbeach Mountain Vatnagarður
301 Resort DrCamelbeach is the go-to outdoor waterpark in the Poconos. Discover Pennsylvania's biggest outdoor waterpark, with over 37 rides, slides, and attractions. Whether you like adrenaline‑filled waterslides or just lounging poolside on a hot summer day, you’ll find thrills from mild to wild at the biggest waterpark in PA: Camelbeach!
220,000 sq ft, filled with Wet. Wild. Fun. What are you waiting for? Come splash around where it's always 84 and sunny!
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Kalahari
250 Kalahari Blvd220,000 sq ft, filled with Wet. Wild. Fun. What are you waiting for? Come splash around where it's always 84 and sunny!
Jack Frost Big Boulder (JFBB) is a ski and snowboard resort in Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania, comprising both the Jack Frost Mountain and the Big Boulder Mountain. Guests may access both mountains on the same lift ticket. Jack Frost Mountain provides a variety of terrains across 18 trails and two terrain parks that are accessible by twelve chair lifts. The trails span a vertical drop of 600 feet from a 2,000-foot summit.
Jack Frost has six dining options on the mountain, including The Frosty Toboggan Bar & Grill, which offers table service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Fiddler's Fridge In E-2000 Bar & Lounge offers après-ski, live music, and dancing.
Big Boulder Mountain provides a distinctly different experience with the most progressive and innovative terrain park system in the Poconos. The mountain features ten trails and five terrain parks. Trails span a vertical drop of 475 feet from a summit elevation of 2,175 feet. The terrain parks at Big Boulder were recognized in 2016 by Transworld Magazine and Newschoolers.com as belonging among the top five terrain parks in the Eastern United States. The terrain parks offer a variety of features, including tree bonks, various rails and boxes, wallrides, tubes, and A-frames. Terrain parks are accessible to both beginner and expert snowboarders.
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Jack Frost Skíðasvæði
434 Jack Frost Mountain RdJack Frost Big Boulder (JFBB) is a ski and snowboard resort in Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania, comprising both the Jack Frost Mountain and the Big Boulder Mountain. Guests may access both mountains on the same lift ticket. Jack Frost Mountain provides a variety of terrains across 18 trails and two terrain parks that are accessible by twelve chair lifts. The trails span a vertical drop of 600 feet from a 2,000-foot summit.
Jack Frost has six dining options on the mountain, including The Frosty Toboggan Bar & Grill, which offers table service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Fiddler's Fridge In E-2000 Bar & Lounge offers après-ski, live music, and dancing.
Big Boulder Mountain provides a distinctly different experience with the most progressive and innovative terrain park system in the Poconos. The mountain features ten trails and five terrain parks. Trails span a vertical drop of 475 feet from a summit elevation of 2,175 feet. The terrain parks at Big Boulder were recognized in 2016 by Transworld Magazine and Newschoolers.com as belonging among the top five terrain parks in the Eastern United States. The terrain parks offer a variety of features, including tree bonks, various rails and boxes, wallrides, tubes, and A-frames. Terrain parks are accessible to both beginner and expert snowboarders.
Jack Frost National Golf Club
1 Jack Frost Mountain RdCamelback Mountain Adventure offers a number of ropes courses. The superlative-filled adrenaline fest is Pennsylvania’s biggest outdoor adventure park; its 4,000-foot zip line is the longest in the state, and it’s home to the only steel-track mountain coaster in Pennsylvania — not to mention a massive treetop ropes course and off-roading Segway tours. Tannersville; camelbackresort.com.
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Camelback Mountain Adventures
243 Resort DrCamelback Mountain Adventure offers a number of ropes courses. The superlative-filled adrenaline fest is Pennsylvania’s biggest outdoor adventure park; its 4,000-foot zip line is the longest in the state, and it’s home to the only steel-track mountain coaster in Pennsylvania — not to mention a massive treetop ropes course and off-roading Segway tours. Tannersville; camelbackresort.com.
Food scene
Nick’s Lake House is Lake Harmony’s original hotel and restaurant. The lodge where the restaurant is located has been a destination for weekenders escaping the city for a relaxing lakeside vacation since 1923. The family-friendly restaurant has live music every weekend during the summer. You can sit out on one of their patios and watch the sunset over the lake while you listen to some of the finest folk, blues, and rock bands in the area.
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Nick's Lake House Restaurant
20 S Lake DrNick’s Lake House is Lake Harmony’s original hotel and restaurant. The lodge where the restaurant is located has been a destination for weekenders escaping the city for a relaxing lakeside vacation since 1923. The family-friendly restaurant has live music every weekend during the summer. You can sit out on one of their patios and watch the sunset over the lake while you listen to some of the finest folk, blues, and rock bands in the area.
Shenanigans is a bar, lounge, and restaurant. In their restaurant, you can get food and drinks or sing karaoke. If you are looking for more of a party, they have a dance club behind the restaurant with a DJ on the weekends who plays some of the greatest hits from the oldies. During the weekends, the dance floor can get pretty busy and there is a bouncer checking IDs at the door, but there is no dress code to get in.
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Shenanigans
286 Lake Harmony RdShenanigans is a bar, lounge, and restaurant. In their restaurant, you can get food and drinks or sing karaoke. If you are looking for more of a party, they have a dance club behind the restaurant with a DJ on the weekends who plays some of the greatest hits from the oldies. During the weekends, the dance floor can get pretty busy and there is a bouncer checking IDs at the door, but there is no dress code to get in.
Piggy's
16 N Lakeshore DrCozy Breakfast Spot
Terra Cottage Cafe and Gifts
291 Lake Harmony RdOur favorite breakfast spot in the area
Neighborhoods
Enjoy all that Towamensing Trails has to offer, In Towamensing Trails:
Kayak
FIsh (with a license)
Rent boats
Pool
Beach
Food at the clubhouse (Cash only)
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Towamensing Trails
Enjoy all that Towamensing Trails has to offer, In Towamensing Trails:
Kayak
FIsh (with a license)
Rent boats
Pool
Beach
Food at the clubhouse (Cash only)
Adult Outdoor Adventures
Embrace the Pocono Mountains with all of its magnificent vistas and elevation changes; Different than most mountain courses, Jack Frost National also provides wide fairways, easily identified target areas, few uneven lies and no blind shots.
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Jack Frost National Golf Club
1 Jack Frost Mountain RdEmbrace the Pocono Mountains with all of its magnificent vistas and elevation changes; Different than most mountain courses, Jack Frost National also provides wide fairways, easily identified target areas, few uneven lies and no blind shots.
Skirmish Paintball is home to over 50 of the best paintball maps on the planet. It spans 750 acres of prime Pocono Mountain real estate. The paintball maps contain everything you could possibly want in field topography; open fields, dense woods, creeks, bridges, swamps, rhododendron trees, forts, villages, TWO CASTLES, cargo containers, tanks, airplanes, speedball arenas, and inflatable bunkers. There is no experience necessary to play here at Skirmish Paintball. We will provide your paintball equipment and our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always on hand to answer your questions, give you tips and help with whatever you need.
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Skirmish Paintball
211 N Meckesville RdSkirmish Paintball is home to over 50 of the best paintball maps on the planet. It spans 750 acres of prime Pocono Mountain real estate. The paintball maps contain everything you could possibly want in field topography; open fields, dense woods, creeks, bridges, swamps, rhododendron trees, forts, villages, TWO CASTLES, cargo containers, tanks, airplanes, speedball arenas, and inflatable bunkers. There is no experience necessary to play here at Skirmish Paintball. We will provide your paintball equipment and our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always on hand to answer your questions, give you tips and help with whatever you need.
Pocono Raceway (formerly Pocono International Raceway), also known as The Tricky Triangle, is a superspeedway located in the Pocono Mountains in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. It is the site of three NASCAR national series races and an ARCA Menards Series event in July.
Pocono Raceway offers a Stock Car Racing experience allowing visitors to get behind the wheel. The car reaches up to 160 miles per hour allowing drivers to feel the rush that until now was only known in the racing world.
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Pocono Raceway East Course
Pocono Raceway East CoursePocono Raceway (formerly Pocono International Raceway), also known as The Tricky Triangle, is a superspeedway located in the Pocono Mountains in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. It is the site of three NASCAR national series races and an ARCA Menards Series event in July.
Pocono Raceway offers a Stock Car Racing experience allowing visitors to get behind the wheel. The car reaches up to 160 miles per hour allowing drivers to feel the rush that until now was only known in the racing world.