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
Things to do in Pocono Mountains Region, Pocono Mountains Region: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. The Pocono Auction Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By 935anneh - Albrightsville, United States
This Catholic Church has been a parish in Lake Harmony for a little over 25 years.Prior to that it had been a mission church of the Allentown Diocese and masses said there every weekend by the priests of Immaculate Conception,in Jim Thorpe,PA.Before that the pastor from Jim Thorpe came up the mountain usually on his motorcycle to say Mass for the people who lived in the area as well as many of the vacationers who visited the many sites that they rented.During that period,mass was said at Split Rock Lodge and the attendance was huge.As the area grew,the Bishop realized a permanent house of worship was needed and so due to the generous bequest of an Immaculate Conception parishioner this Church was built.I have been a member of this parish since it was built and truly honored to be a member.
3. Maple Hill Farms
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By richardsV5730KZ - Westfield, United States
This a small privately owned Maple syrup farm owned and run by Roger Bell (just call him Rodger) and his dog Hunter. The friendliest dog I have ever met. If you try and ignore him he will tap on your knee to give him some attention. Roger gladly will provide free tours and display all his modern equipment and explain the maple syrup production process. It is truly amazing. Rodger also sells the syrup in his little store, and many of the bottles are decoratively painted or etched. The syrup is outstanding especially the Bourbon aged syrup that is unique and tastes out of this world. The cost of similar quality syrup is less then store bought. This is a great place to take children too. It will only take an hour of your time to have a great experience
4. Saint Anne’s Church
5. Jinyin Temple
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
6. Roebling Aqueduct Suspension Bridge
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4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Unresolved_Issue - Edison, United States
Contrary to one of the earlier reviews, this was NOT built as a test to build the Brooklyn Bridge. This was built as an aqueduct to connect the Pennsylvania and New York sides of the Delaware & Hudson Canal ABOVE the Delaware River. Where the boats used to cross the river in water is now a one lane bridge for cars. You can walk across the river on the portion of the aqueduct used by the mules to pull the boats thru the aqueduct. There is plenty of information describing the aqueduct and great views of the Delaware River from the top of the aqueduct. This is worth a visit.
7. Asa Packer Mansion
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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.
8. Grey Towers National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 449 reviews
Reviewed By SpicyCEO - New York City, United States
If nothing else, go for the view- but stay for the tour. An absolutely beautiful place to visit and to reflect on what America would've been without Gifford Pinchot- a sad state indeed. We owe so much to this family of philanthropists and forward thinkers. I was blown away by what I learned simply because I had no idea this wealth of historical knowledge was in my backyard. Don't miss the finger bowl!!!
9. Hamlin Speedway
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
