Year Round Activities
Camelback is our favorite place to visit year round. There are ski trails for the winter, an indoor and outdoor waterpark to enjoy the water at any time of the year, and challenge yourself through the ropes course or go straight for the zip line.
752 locals recommend
Camelback Mountain Ski Resort
301 Resort DrCamelback is our favorite place to visit year round. There are ski trails for the winter, an indoor and outdoor waterpark to enjoy the water at any time of the year, and challenge yourself through the ropes course or go straight for the zip line.
Kalahari is the best place to visit when you want to have fun in the water year round, aside from the water park they also have a ropes course. We recommend buying tickets online to make sure you are able to get in during your visit.
548 locals recommend
Kalahari Resorts
250 Kalahari BlvdKalahari is the best place to visit when you want to have fun in the water year round, aside from the water park they also have a ropes course. We recommend buying tickets online to make sure you are able to get in during your visit.
Pocono Rocks is a great place for some family indoor activities, offering a bouldering wall, a ninja warrior course and bouncy houses for the younger ones in your group.
49 locals recommend
Pocono Rocks - Amusement and Cafe
1428 Pocono BlvdPocono Rocks is a great place for some family indoor activities, offering a bouldering wall, a ninja warrior course and bouncy houses for the younger ones in your group.
Great for enjoying year round not just for the casino but for their golf course and spa.
824 locals recommend
Mount Airy Casino
312 Woodland RdGreat for enjoying year round not just for the casino but for their golf course and spa.
Right off the PA-314 E, the outlets are a place where you can shop around during your stay.
762 locals recommend
The Crossings Premium Outlets
1000 Premium Outlets DrRight off the PA-314 E, the outlets are a place where you can shop around during your stay.
Summer Activities
Big Pocono is our top hiking spot and while it’s accessible year-round but we prefer to take our hikes here during the warmer months, it is perfect for friends and families. It is exceptionally stunning in the Fall. This state park offers the most amazing views, we suggest you pick up a map before starting your hike.
246 locals recommend
Big Pocono state park
Big Pocono is our top hiking spot and while it’s accessible year-round but we prefer to take our hikes here during the warmer months, it is perfect for friends and families. It is exceptionally stunning in the Fall. This state park offers the most amazing views, we suggest you pick up a map before starting your hike.
We love taking a trip to the Adventure Center and spending the day going through one of the many activities available to non-guests. From zip lining, to wall climbing, to archery tag, to paintball, to massages; there will be an activity for everyone.
74 locals recommend
Skytop Lodge Adventure Center
1 Skytop DriveWe love taking a trip to the Adventure Center and spending the day going through one of the many activities available to non-guests. From zip lining, to wall climbing, to archery tag, to paintball, to massages; there will be an activity for everyone.
Tobyhanna offers amazing views from its trails. This is a perfect place to explore nature with friends and family. There is a beach-like lake (Tobyhanna Lake), Tobyhanna Creek, and campgrounds available with electric connections for RVs. This is a great place for picnicking, hiking, camping, fishing, swimming, and boating.
35 locals recommend
Tobyhanna State Park
Tobyhanna State ParkTobyhanna offers amazing views from its trails. This is a perfect place to explore nature with friends and family. There is a beach-like lake (Tobyhanna Lake), Tobyhanna Creek, and campgrounds available with electric connections for RVs. This is a great place for picnicking, hiking, camping, fishing, swimming, and boating.
Kurmes Preserve is great for shorter hikes, you can find ruins of a farmhouse along the way!
7 locals recommend
Kurmes Preserve
335 Devils Hole RoadKurmes Preserve is great for shorter hikes, you can find ruins of a farmhouse along the way!
Mt Airy is a great place for golfing that will challenge your skills but beginners can still enjoy it. There is also a casino on the grounds.
824 locals recommend
Mount Airy Casino
312 Woodland RdMt Airy is a great place for golfing that will challenge your skills but beginners can still enjoy it. There is also a casino on the grounds.
The golf course at the Country Club is good for people that want longer playtime.
23 locals recommend
Country Club of the Poconos Municipal Golf Course
1445 Big Ridge DrThe golf course at the Country Club is good for people that want longer playtime.
Winter Activities
Shawnee is our top place for snowboarding, it is family friendly but still perfect for experiencing with friends. There are plenty of trails for skiers and snowboarders of all levels and there is also a designated area for snow tubing. While they have a cafeteria at their lodge, we recommend visiting an outside place to eat as their menu can be limited and it can get pretty crowded.
389 locals recommend
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
401 Hollow RdShawnee is our top place for snowboarding, it is family friendly but still perfect for experiencing with friends. There are plenty of trails for skiers and snowboarders of all levels and there is also a designated area for snow tubing. While they have a cafeteria at their lodge, we recommend visiting an outside place to eat as their menu can be limited and it can get pretty crowded.
Jack Frost is a great place for those beginning to learn how to ski or snowboard as there are multiple beginner trails available. There is also a snow tubing area here. Reasons why we enjoy and appreciate this resort are that the lodge is located at the top of the mountain so you get to enjoy the view and the variety of food available make it accessible for people with different diets as they offer gluten free and vegetarian options, and kosher snacks.
465 locals recommend
Jack Frost Ski Resort
434 Jack Frost Mountain RdJack Frost is a great place for those beginning to learn how to ski or snowboard as there are multiple beginner trails available. There is also a snow tubing area here. Reasons why we enjoy and appreciate this resort are that the lodge is located at the top of the mountain so you get to enjoy the view and the variety of food available make it accessible for people with different diets as they offer gluten free and vegetarian options, and kosher snacks.
Groceries
Located only a 5 minute drive away from the house or a 20-25 minute walk if you want to get your steps in.
68 locals recommend
ALDI
2995 PA-940Located only a 5 minute drive away from the house or a 20-25 minute walk if you want to get your steps in.
Walmart Supercenter
3271 PA-940Located less than 10 minutes away by car.
Located about 10 minutes away from our home by car. We recommend picking up groceries here (if you are vegan or eat plant-based) as they carry a broad variety of vegan and plant-based products.
131 locals recommend
ShopRite of Mt Pocono
3430 PA-940Located about 10 minutes away from our home by car. We recommend picking up groceries here (if you are vegan or eat plant-based) as they carry a broad variety of vegan and plant-based products.
Local Eateries
Sherry’s Place is a comfort food truck about 5 minutes away from the house and they are best known for their cheesesteak sandwiches and are a local favorite.
15 locals recommend
Sherry's Place
Pennsylvania 940Sherry’s Place is a comfort food truck about 5 minutes away from the house and they are best known for their cheesesteak sandwiches and are a local favorite.
Coming from New York City we approve of this family owned pizza shop.
24 locals recommend
Brother Bruno's Pizza
601 PA-940Coming from New York City we approve of this family owned pizza shop.
This is the best Italian place to grab a bite and the pizza is the closest you will find to New York style pizza.
8 locals recommend
Bella Villa
32 Sterling RdThis is the best Italian place to grab a bite and the pizza is the closest you will find to New York style pizza.
This Mexican/Latin American restaurant is a hidden gem in an odd location but totally worth checking out.
85 locals recommend
Mi Casa Restaurant
112 Cleveland AveThis Mexican/Latin American restaurant is a hidden gem in an odd location but totally worth checking out.
This is the best authentic Jamaican and Caribbean food you will find in the area, just keep in mind that this place opens late in the afternoon around 4pm/5pm.
6 locals recommend
All Caribbean
1245 Pocono BlvdThis is the best authentic Jamaican and Caribbean food you will find in the area, just keep in mind that this place opens late in the afternoon around 4pm/5pm.
Krakus Deli
22 Sterling RdGreat and friendly Polish deli with a wide variety of products.
This little spot is great for those who are looking for healthier options to eat, however it can be a little pricey. The owner is great at providing customer service and enjoys talking to her customers.
Pass Me Not Green Market
21 Sterling RdThis little spot is great for those who are looking for healthier options to eat, however it can be a little pricey. The owner is great at providing customer service and enjoys talking to her customers.
Burke’s has everything you would expect from a tavern, drinks and food, however it can be inconsistent making some visits a miss. If you decide to stop by, keep in mind that they close the kitchen around 10pm or earlier on weekends.
27 locals recommend
Burke's Tavern
1194 Pocono BlvdBurke’s has everything you would expect from a tavern, drinks and food, however it can be inconsistent making some visits a miss. If you decide to stop by, keep in mind that they close the kitchen around 10pm or earlier on weekends.
This is the closest place to grab Chinese food, though we recommend that if you get food you order take out as the venue has very limited seating available.
Golden Dragon
3236 PA-940This is the closest place to grab Chinese food, though we recommend that if you get food you order take out as the venue has very limited seating available.
Bailey’s offers a variety of dishes but can be inconsistent at times with their flavors.
52 locals recommend
The Original Bailey's
1224 Pocono BlvdBailey’s offers a variety of dishes but can be inconsistent at times with their flavors.
Local Fast Food
If you enjoy eating breakfast for dinner, this is the place to go.
62 locals recommend
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
3267 PA-940If you enjoy eating breakfast for dinner, this is the place to go.
McDonald's
3236 PA-940Subway
3236 PA-940KFC
569 Hamlin HwyBurger King
1318 Pocono BlvdPioneer Diner
508 Pocono BlvdWendy's
4500 Milford RdDunkin'
38 Sterling RdStroudsburg Eateries
Travel a 25 minutes further to Stroudsburg (right off the PA-611 S) for more food options like this local pub. This pub and grill has an extensive menu and is worth checking out, you can sometimes catch a live band playing or karaoke.
20 locals recommend
Original Pocono Pub And Grill
1760 N 9th StTravel a 25 minutes further to Stroudsburg (right off the PA-611 S) for more food options like this local pub. This pub and grill has an extensive menu and is worth checking out, you can sometimes catch a live band playing or karaoke.
If you enjoy Thai food, this is our favorite place for it in the Pocono area and highly recommended.
Thai Chang Restaurant
1674 N 9th StIf you enjoy Thai food, this is our favorite place for it in the Pocono area and highly recommended.
La Tolteca
400 Commerce BlvdThis is a good place in Stroudsburg for Mexican food.
Serengeti
66 PA-611Great spot for American food.
If you are looking for sushi in this area, this is the place to go.
27 locals recommend
Ichiban Hibachi Steakhouse
1662 N 9th StIf you are looking for sushi in this area, this is the place to go.