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
What to do and see in Pocono Mountains Region, Pocono Mountains Region: The Best Wineries & Vineyards
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. Banter's Hard Cider
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Our mission at Banter's Hard Cider is to be on the forefront of the American hard cider renaissance. We aim to create innovative, unique and premium hard ciders by using only the finest ingredients and never compromising our commitment to quality. Offering a constant variety, Banter's menu of novel and uncommon ciders can fascinate even the most cultured of palates.
Reviewed By 128richs - Stroudsburg, United States
We have been to Banter's Hard Cider twice now and have not been disappointed. It's a comfortable little bar and the ciders are excellent. Get a flight of all six or seven and you are almost guaranteed to walk out of there with at least one growler. The staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful
3. 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.
4. Eagles Rest Cellars
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Eagles Rest is a picturesque 200-acre farm, veteran-owned and operated by the Fetherman family. We have a 5-acre vineyard and a tasting room in our winery. We also have an outdoor tasting area with fire pits which overlooks the vineyard. We invite our guests to join us for an awesome experience, one that helps you, savor the adventure in life! We can also host your event. Just give us a call!
Reviewed By 718jimr - Staten Island, United States
Just wanted to take this time to say Big Thank You to Ivory from Eagles Rest Cellars for a GREAT tasting event at Timothy Lake South for our 5th Annual Campout. The wine was awesome and our family & friends just loved it !!! We’re looking forward to our 6th Annual Campout Columbus Day Weekend in 2020 and YES Eagles Rest Cellars will Be BACK!!! If's a must visit Eagles Rest Cellars and asked for Ivory.
5. Cherry Valley Vineyard-Sorrenti
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By 179cynthiaf - Fair Lawn, United States
Popular, off the beaten path vineyard. Restaurant with Italian menu. Almost every table orders pizza, which looked good, but we didn't. We enjoyed the cheese plate which included honey, almonds, grapes, Lavash crackers and five different Italian cheeses. I did the sangria tasting in the restaurant, which included 5 flavors of sangria. I also drank a full cup of peach sangria which was one of the sweeter ones and enjoyed eating the fresh peach slices that were included. We were fortunate to visit on a weekend when there was live music. In the afternoon, the musician played on the porch outside the tasting room. In the early evening, the musician performed on the large covered porch of the restaurant. We enjoyed sitting in one of their several gazebos and on various benches throughout the grounds. You are not permitted to bring outside food or beverages onto the grounds. This place is a hidden gem.
6. Antler Ridge Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
7. Nimble Hill Vineyard & Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By UriusT - Vilnius, Lithuania
Wonderful local brewery and winery which I try to visit anytime I'm around the area. Friendly, helpful, and family owned business: Nimble Hill makes you feel good about your purchase. The beers are quite good, and consistent, albeit generally simpler than the most creative breweries. Can't recommend the Outpost enough.
8. 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!
9. Rowan Asher Winery & Hard Cidery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
We at Rowan Asher Winery & Hard Cidery are the Poconos 1st Urban Winery. We are a local, family owned Winery and Hard Cidery specializing in small handcrafted batches allowing us to give enormous attention to each and every batch we curate. We source the finest fruit, from both global and local farmers giving us the opportunity to experience a wider array of delicious wines and share them with you.
Reviewed By veganpoconos - Pocono Mountains Region, United States
Great option for vegan wine lovers! Wonderful experience. Stopped in for a tasting, and discovered that all of their wines and most of their ciders are vegan friendly. Spoke with the owner Misty, who is so kind and provided us with a detailed description and flavor profile for each wine. Thanks for serving it Vegan in the Pocono Mountains! Highly Recommend!!
10. Big Creek Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 48 reviews
We are the official storefront for Big Creek Vineyard & Winery, located just 16 miles away from downtown historic Jim Thorpe. We offer tastings at this location, and sell wine by the glass and bottle. We also have a local artist gallery on site! Take a break from your adventures traversing Jim Thorpe and enjoy our beautiful tasting room, located on the 1st floor of the Historic Hooven Mercantile Building, found right next to the train station and visitors center.
Reviewed By susanmD7909MH
Cute little place on the edge of town by the train station. We went to Jim Thorpe as towns were opening up from the Coronavirus pandemic. Delighted that this winery was open. Nice simple wood decor with tables & chairs set up for comfort & social distancing. The ladies working there were very friendly. They were selling by the glass but not yet fully open for tastings. Nice menu selection & also 2 specialty drinks available that day. The sangria was delicious. We did leave with a bottle of wine. Will definitely stop in again when in the area.
