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
Top 10 Nature & Parks 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. Mountain View Park
2. Riverview Park
3. Austin T Blakeslee Natural Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By chrisdV5261HT
Scenic views and some nice easy going hiking, definitely recommend stopping by! Went with some family and friends, spend a good portion of the afternoon at the park. Ate some lunch on the river rocks, seems like a pretty clean park overall as well.
4. Yetter Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 3ljp - Kingston, United States
Yetter Park is a great park in East Stroudsburg Pa. It's very well kept and has a lot to offer. They have an awesome 18 hole disc golf course with a warm up area and practice basket. They also have walking, hiking and biking trails. It runs along Brodhead Creek and people are always fishing and cooling off in the water. Every time I've been there they've had portable toilets in the parking lot near the entrance to the park. They have a good sized off street parking area too. There is a convenience store a block down the road called M&S Country Store and they have great breakfast sandwiches. It's also a good place to grab a hoagie or drinks if your disc golfing or fishing etc... When we play disc golf tournaments here we call our order into M&S just before the end of our first round and they have it ready for us at the lunch break. I'm not sure how often they have someone there to enforce it but if you're not from Pennsylvania and you're not playing disc golf or fishing there is a $10 fee for adults to use the park.
5. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 408 reviews
This 70,000-acre park is named for the point at which the Delaware River cuts through Kittatinny Mountain.
Reviewed By devilish_patsy - Mount Laurel, United States
Delaware Water Gap On our adventure, we were on our way to Dingman's Ferry when we saw this back road. We decided to take it and it went along by the river in the Gap. 20 miles of 15 miles an hour on a rural road. We found treasure upon treasure for picture taking. It was just us and nature. Couldnt have asked for a more perfect ending to our day
6. Bushkill Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,807 reviews
Bushkill Falls, a series of eight cascading waterfalls, is one of the state’s most popular outdoor destinations. Nestled in the Pocono Mountains, the Falls – known as the Niagara of Pennsylvania –are a favorite of hikers, fishermen, birdwatchers and all those who treasure the nature’s beauty. Closed November - Mid -April. Opening for the 2020 season on April 2, 2020.
Reviewed By SanjayB101 - Vadodara, India
Another adventurous activity , green forest hike with beautiful fall .which is in state of Pennsylvania on Pocono mountain Uplands. It is Bushkill Falls opened for public in 1904 .A stream from Rocky Mountain turns in to 100 ft deep scenic water fall. Though it is named as Niagara of Pennsylvania. but it is not so u can not compare it with a large gorgeous Niagara fall. But it has its own beauty. A small river turning in to a big water fall covered by green deep forest and rocky hill/mountain. Four trails developed for hike trail lovers-Green trail (easy one) yellow trail ( for family with children) blue & red trail some what longer , runs from 1 hour to 2.30 hours and in forest, mountains , ups & downs. Systematically made, developed and maintained considering safety of hikers/ viewers. If you are exhausted after a hike then outside trail you have snacks & ice creams, fudge and funnel cakes to satisfy hike of your stomach????. Clean Rest rooms r there and large place for parking. Really exotic place to visit.
7. Pocono Environmental Education Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Learn Naturally! The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is the perfect place for learning, exploring, getting away, and connecting. With 6 hiking trails, weekend educational programs, and summer camp, PEEC is a great place for nature lovers of all ages, families, friends, photographers, youth and adult groups, scouts, students, and teachers. An independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, PEEC is the education partner of the National Park Service in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. PEEC's mission is to advance environmental education, sustainable living, and appreciation for nature through hands-on experience in a national park.
Reviewed By DEP3 - Binghamton, United States
Did a Sunday Labor Day weekend outing with our 2,4, and 6 year olds. PEEC is both literally and figuratively a breath of fresh air during these trying Covid times. Lots of different trails, from easy to more challenging. Staff at PEEC is very helpful at its visitor center to guiding you. There are maps for each trail, with information about the flora and fauna at each of the numbered stops on the trails. Picnic tables, parking, lots of taxidermy and fossils inside the center. We did the trail around the two ponds and saw canoers and kayakers; looked like equipment was provided gratis, with two attendants overseeing everything. Kids loved the trail and the various colored mushrooms as well as the uprooted large trees, and just being in the outdoors on a beautiful day.Not terribly crowded when we were there at around 2:30pm. Clean and safe with just about everyone very mask- conscious. Definitely worth a visit when in the Delaware Water Gap area- with kids or without. But the kids truly enjoyed this outing as much as we did.
8. Hickory Run State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 409 reviews
Reviewed By Dallas1380 - Middletown, United States
I visited Hickory Run State Park with my dog to check out some trails, beautiful views and discover what nature had to offer here. It was a day well spent. A lot of walking and the trails weren't difficult at all, very manageable for dogs. Supportive shoes came in handy nonetheless. Access to Boulder Field, Sand Spring Lake, Hickory Run Chapel and Shades of Death Trail are easily accessible and within very reasonable distance of each other. There is a bathroom at the parking lot to Boulder Field but use it as last resort. I was pretty grossed out. Overall, absolutely gorgeous park. We saw many people fishing. There are plenty of spots to tuck away off of the paths to stop and catch your breath, take in the scenery or enjoy a picnic. Lake Harmony is only 13 minute drive away if interested.
9. Promised Land State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 260 reviews
Reviewed By laluneestjolie - Philadelphia, United States
This is the cleanest, nicest campground I have ever stayed at. The cabin was clean and warm, and despite the at least 18 inches of snow, the walkway to the parking spot was shoveled when we got there. There are several electrical outlets and a heater. The bathrooms were warm, clean, and had automatic flushing toilets. The showers were hot, and even the floor was warm in there! I don’t usually stay in cabins, so I don’t have a lot of comparison, but I was impressed. It’s a good feeling to come inside when it’s 18 degrees outside and be warm and smell cedar. The only bad thing I could say is that the full-size mattress was saggy, but I know a cabin is not a hotel. If you don’t like spring mattresses bring a cot, a sleeping pad, or an inflatable mattress. To me, everything about staying in this cabin was luxury, because I am used to tent camping. It was really cool to come to Pickerell Point in February and see people ice fishing! We even waked across the lake to an island. I didn’t know you could do something like this in Pennsylvania. I want to come back in the summer with my tent.
10. Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
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