Top Things to do in Pocono Mountains Region
Top Hotels in Pocono Mountains Region
- 1. Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre-Scranton Airport Hotel
- 2. Mount Airy Casino Resort Spa
- 3. Pocono Palace Resort
- 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Stroudsburg Pocono Mountains
- 5. The Woodlands Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
- 6. Hampton Inn Lehighton-Jim Thorpe
- 7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Drums-Hazleton (I-80), an IHG Hotel
- 8. Cove Haven Resort
- 9. Camelback Lodge and Indoor Waterpark
- 10. Paradise Stream Resort
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Pocono Mountains Region, Pocono Mountains Region
A green canvas of wooded hills and valleys, this region is a recreation haven in the summer for fishing, hunting, mountain hiking, horseback riding and whitewater rafting as well as a popular winter sports destination. When you add in casino gaming, a major racetrack and phenomenal golf courses, the Pocono Mountains region appeals to, well, just about everybody.
For the outdoors enthusiast, the Pocono Mountains have everything you need and desire. There are seven state parks in the region as well as one national park, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Automobile racing fans love to visit the Pocono Raceway, which hosts several major races every year. Skiers and snowboarders gravitate to major resort areas like Camelback Ski Area, Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder and the Shawnee Mountain Ski area. For golfers, the Pocono Mountains features courses designed by legendary icons like Donald Ross and A.W. Tillinghast and modern designers such as Jack Nicklaus and Robert Trent Jones. There are 35 courses in the region highlighted by two of the highest rated, Jack Frost National and Woodloch Springs.
Restaurants in Pocono Mountains Region
1. Radical Wine Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
We are an Urban Style Winery similar to a craft brewery. We procure our grapes and fruit from vineyards in premium regions around the world. We then craft limited batch wines at our urban location in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Our techniques and passion for our wines is our life. Along with our wines we have Pa made Draft and Bottled Beer, Pa Spirits, Year Round Wine Slushies and Drink Specials!
Reviewed By WalterJ791
If your traveling through Lehighton you must stop in at Radical.Especially on a Friday at 5pm. Every Friday they have a different Food Truck and music. They also have music on a Saturday night.Friendly people.Just a great place to be.
2. Three Hammers Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
We are a small family winery located in Hawley, PA. By blending history, scenic ambiance and beautifully crafted artisanal wines, we hope to create a memorable experience for you to enjoy.
Reviewed By stephaniejX8571VV - Philadelphia, United States
We fell in love with Three Hammers the first time we went there. It is such a warm and welcoming location with great people and delicious wine. We live about 2.5 hours away but were planning a wedding at Woodloch which meant we were up in the area a lot. Every trip we made up to the area we made a point of stopping for a glass of wine and to restock with “a few” bottles of wine to hold us over till our next visit. The staff is always very friendly. The owners were always welcoming and very happy to show us around and share their story with us. We ended up falling in love with the property so much that we spoke to Rob and Christine (the owners) about having our first look for our wedding on their property and I am so happy we did. We could not have asked for a better backdrop for our first look. After we finished with our moment, Rob came over to say hi and congratulate us. After so much build up to that moment, I was so happy we were in a relaxing atmosphere and were able to enjoy a nice glass of wine.
3. Asa Packer Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 612 reviews
Reviewed By awesomemom10
The Asa Packer Mansion Museum in Jim Thorpe, PA, is an amazing time capsule. The mansion was completed in 1861 by coal and railroad magnate Asa Packer. In 1912 it was donated to the borough by Packer's daughter with the stipulation that nothing be changed or taken out of the mansion. The woodworking, chandeliers, and household items are magnificent. The docent-guided tour was very informative. The orchestrion in the upstairs hallway was a rare treat.
4. The Shawnee Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
5. Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
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6. Episcopal Parish of St. Mark and St. John
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By jeffreywU6824MZ
Incredible sanctuaries with Tiffany stained-glass and gold leaf abound. Jo, our tour docent Provided great insight into the history of the church and town and also many of its characters
7. F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By Jessica397 - Baltimore, United States
We saw John mulaney and Pete Davidson at the fm Kirby center and it was absolutely amazing. The staff did a great job of getting the line out of the cold while the early show finished. Although, due to their quick turn over they did not have time to clean the theatre between shows and it was covered in trash and spilled food, so that was unfortunate. It was also quite bizarre that they made everyone put their phones in cases. There was someone who got around it, security looked right at her on her phone and said nothing, so I guess it wasn't that important that the phones be put away.
8. Wayne County Historical Society Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By 91thomaso - Princeton, United States
The collections are fascinating, covering the country's first locomotive, the importance of the Erie canal to early Americana industry and the country’s expansion, and documenting through many exhibits how the community and its customs evolved as it navigated through our country's history. There are two spectacular exhibits to highlight. First, the exquisite cut glass produced by the Dorflinger factory and his contemporaries. For 40 years from 1870 to WWI, these pieces were sent around the world to be used at formal events by Presidents, monarchs, and in the finest restaurants. The artistry is nothing short of astonishing, especially when you see the tools they had to work with. It is impossible to day to make glass of such quality by hand. Second, we had the great good fortune to see parts of the collection of the American Impressionist, Mel Stark, a contemporary and friend of Whistler and other American and European Impressionists. The diversity and quality of his work deserves much greater awareness and appreciation. Truly not to be missed.
9. Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Explore Delaware Water Gap's fascinating history as one of the top US tourist destinations a century ago, as well as an art gallery showcasing some of the best art in the Poconos! The Dutot Museum & Gallery is housed in a charming brick schoolhouse (circa 1850). On the second floor is a museum which displays and interprets artifacts pertaining to the history of the town. A video presentation is shown to visitors. Among the many displays are native American artifacts, Kentucky rifles, a drum from the war of 1812, land deeds and documents dating back to 1707, and resort memorabilia with pictures of famous visitors such as Fred Astaire and President Theodore Roosevelt. Also on the second floor is a recreated old time school room, with walls lined with class pictures from its 99 years as a school. You can still ring the original school bell in the belfry. The first floor features an art gallery with rotating exhibits of high caliber regional art. A second building contains a restored 1926 American LaFrance fire truck and other antiques.
10. Blue Ridge Estate Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By vnhaas92 - Bethlehem, United States
Came here on a lovely 60 degree day in January. The wine here is fantastic!! I did a tasting (the samples were huge!) and had a glass of wine which we were able to enjoy outside on the lovely patio area and were provided with a sweet view of the vineyard and what appeared to be a Christmas tree farm. The tasting is $7 and you can sample 5 wines. There were many options to choose from and so many unique flavors that I've never heard of anywhere else such as a cucumber flavor, which was awesome by the way. I loved the glitter wine, mainly because well, edible GLITTER!! The orange moscato was another good one as well as the various wines that were aged in whiskey barrels. So good! Definitely plan on going back as this is my new fave winery!
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