Things To Do in the Poconos*

The Poconos make a wonderful playground for just about any couple or family. For the adventurous, outdoorsy type, there are numerous hiking trails including the Appalachian Trail as well as whitewater rafting in the Lehigh Valley Gorge. For those who like to sightsee, there are dozens of places to visit, like Bushkill Falls, known as the “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” Callie’s Candy Kitchen, home to some of the best chocolate confections, or Knoebel’s Groves, a family owned amusement park that has been around since the 1950’s. For those looking for the ultimate in relaxation, there are chair lift rides, horseback riding, and fishing, activities that allow the opportunity to take in the natural beauty of the Poconos.

No matter the season, the Pocono Mountains have dozens of activities for any couple or family. Whether its hiking through the fall foliage, water skiing on Lake Wallenpaupack in the summer, skiing down the slopes in the winter, or enjoying the blooms and scents of spring, the Poconos has a wealth of country charm for everyone

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ATV Riding Listed by Poconos Land

State Park ATV Ridding (1mile)

ATV Ridding Tower City Trails (25 miles)

Rausch Creek (25 miles)

Paragon Adventure Park (40 miles) Paragon Trail Map
Phone: 570-384-0550
Fax: 570-384--0551
info@paragonap.com

Poconos ATV Club

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Biking Listed by Poconos Land

Mountain Biking rated "Top10" in the Country

Mountain Biking (12 miles)

Mountain Biking II (12 miles) Bike Rentals and Shuttle

Mountain Biking III (12 miles) Bike Rentals and Shuttle

Blue Mountain Bike Shop (14 miles) Bike Rentals and Shuttle

Trail Maps Lehigh Gorge State Park (14 miles)

Trail Maps Mauch Chunk Ridge (14 miles)

Trail Maps The Switchback Trail (14 miles)

Trail Maps Weekend Warrior (14 miles)

Trail Maps Summer's Loop (14 miles)

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Boating - Canoeing - Kayaking - Rafting

Listed by Poconos Land

Pocono Whitewater Rafting Jim Thorpe (10 miles)

Jim Thorpe River Adventures (14 miles)

Lehigh Rafting Rentals, Inc. (14 miles)

Kayaking (15 miles)

Beltzville State Park - Swimming, Boating, Fishing, Hiking (17 miles)

Beltzvillelakeestates.com (17 miles)

Kittatinny Canoes (25 miles)

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Camping Listed by Poconos Land

Fern Ridge Campground (7 miles)
(570) 646-CAMP (800) 468-2442

Hickory Run State Park - Camping, Hicking trails (4 miles)

W.T. Family Camping (6 miles)

Jim Thorpe Camping Resort (17 miles)

Mauch Chunk Lake County Park (17 miles)
625 Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 (570) 325-3669

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Family Fun Listed by Poconos Land

Bearmountain Butterflies.com (7 miles)

West End Fair (10 miles) 2004 FAIR DATES: August 22 to August 28 (610) 681-4293

Camelback Beach Area (15 miles)

No. 9 Mine & Museum (20 miles)

Lansford, PA (570) 645-7074

S&S Speedways - Indoor Go-Karts (15 miles)
Route 209 Snydersville, PA 18330 (570) 420-5500

Pocono Go Karts (24 miles)
(570) 223-6299 or (570) 620-0820

Shawnee Place Play & Water Park (25 miles)
Hollow Road Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA 18356 (570) 421-7231

Thunder Creek Quarry (25 miles)

Pocono Playhouse.com (30 miles)

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kindom (35 miles)

Callie's Candy & Pretzel Factory (35 miles)
(570) 595-2280

Greene-Dreher-Sterling Fair (38 miles)
Routes 191 & 507, PO Box 46 Newfoundland, PA 18445 * 570-676-5810
2004 FAIR DATES: August 31th Thru September 6st

Starting Gate Action Sports & Skate Park (42 miles)
Route 209 Bushkill, PA 18324 (570) 223-6215

Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park (55 miles)
(570) 698-6154

The Pocono Environmental Education Center (52 miles)

Knoebels Amusement Park (75 miles)

Wayne County Fair (75 miles)
RR 1, Box 1284 Honesdale, PA 18431 (570) 253-2942
2004 FAIR DATES: August 6st Thru August 14th

Carousel Park (82 miles)
Route 652 Beach Lake, PA 18405 (570) 729-7532

First Union Arena.com (35 miles) (570) 970-7600

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Fishing Listed by Poconos Land

Hickory Run State Park - Camping, Hicking trails (3 miles)

Lehigh Gorge State Park (14 miles) Photos

Beltzville State Park - Swimming, Boating, Fishing, Hiking (16 miles)

Big Brown Fish & Pay Lake (17 miles)

Paradise Trout Preserve Route 191 Cresco, PA 18326 (30 miles) (570) 629-0422

Pecks Pond Fishing Adventures (57 miles)

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Golf Courses Listed by Poconos Land

On the web Golfpocono.com

The Resort at Split Rock (5 miles)
PO Box 567 Lake Harmony, PA 18624 (570) 722-91119 (800) 255-7625

Hideaway Hills Golf Club (10 miles)
PO Box 158, Carney Road Kresgeville, PA 18372 (610) 681-6000

Mount Airy Golf Club (23 miles)
42 Woodland Road Mount Pocono, PA 18344 (570) 839-8816

Shawnee Inn & Golf Course (25 miles)
River Road Shawnee On Delaware, PA 18356 (570) 424-4000 (800) SHA-WNEE

Buck Hill Falls Golf Club (31 miles)
PO Box 421 Buck Hill Falls, PA 18323 (570) 595-7511

Evergreen Park Golf Course (32 miles)
Cherry Lane Road, PO Box 309 Analomink, PA 18320 (570) 421-7721/6464

Glen Brook Country Club (32 miles)
Dreher Avuee. to Glenbrook Road Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (570) 421-3680

Fernwood Hotel & Resort (42 miles)
Route 209 Bushkill, PA 18324 (570) 588-9500 (800) 233-8103

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Hiking Listed by Poconos Land

Hawk Falls (3 miles)

Hickory Run State Park - Hiking trails (3 miles)

Lehigh Gorge State Park (14 miles) Photos

Glen Onoko Falls Map (14 miles) (PDF)

Beltzville State Park - Swimming, Boating, Fishing, Hiking (16 miles)

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Horesback Riding & Carriage Rides Listed by Poconos Land

MOUNTAIN LAUREL RIDING STABLE (5 miles)
Located on Route 940, on the grounds of Mountain Laurel Resort in Lake Harmony/White Haven.
Information: (570) 443-5000

Carson's Riding Stable (17 miles)
PO Box 262, 1 mile south of Mount Pocono, Route 611 Cresco, PA 18326 (570) 839-9841
Open year round. Reservations appreciated.

Pocono Manor Stables (20 miles)
RD #2, Box 2162, Located at Pocono Manor Pocono Summit, PA 18661 (570) 839-0925

Pocono Adventures (23 miles)
Meadowside Road, PO Box 268 Mount Pocono, PA 18344 (570) 839-6333

Mountain Creek Riding Stable (30 miles)
RR 3, Box 3354, Rt 490, Paradise Valley, Cresco, PA 18326 (570) 839-8725

Triple W Ridding Stables (40 miles)
RR 2, Box 2433, Honesdale, PA 18431 (800) 540-2620

Hores Races The Downs at East Stroudsburg (40 miles)
6 Eagles Glenn Mall East Stroudsburg PA 18301 (570) 426-1818

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Paintball - Skirmish Listed by Poconos Land

Skirmish Paintball Adventures (3 miles)

Splatter at Jack Frost (Skirmish) (7 miles)
PO Box 707 Blakeslee, PA 18610 (800) 468-2442 (570) 443-8425

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Racing Car Fans Listed by Poconos Land

Stockcar Racing Experience (4 miles)

Pocono Raceway (6 miles)
PO Box 500 Long Pond, PA 18334-0500 (570) 646-2300 (800) RAC-EWAY

S&S Speedways, Inc. (24 miles)

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Snowboarding - Skiing - Snow Tubing Listed by Poconos Land

On the web Poconosbest.com Skiresorts

Cross X Ski Trails , Snowmobile Trails - Hickory Run State Park (3 miles)

Snowboarding - Jack Frost & Big Bolder (7 miles)

Skiing - Jack Frost & Big Boulder (7 miles)

Snow Tubing - Jack Frost & Big Bolder (7 miles)

Skiing - Camelback Ski Area (15 miles)

Skiing - Shawnee Mountain Ski Area (25 miles)

Skiing - Blue Mountain (27 miles)

Skiing website - Ski Pocono.com

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Snowmobiling Listed by Poconos Land

Snowmobiling Rentals - Mount Pocono Golf Course
10 Pine Hill Road Mount Pocono, PA 18344 (570) 839-7800

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Trains - Plans - Boats Listed by Poconos Land

• Train Rides Rail Tours, Inc. old time train rides leaves Jim Thorpe (14 miles)
  1-888-Jim-thorpe(1-888-546-8467)
• Moyer Aviation, Inc (24 miles)
  Pocono Mountains Airport Mt. Pocono, PA 18344 (570) 839-7161 (800) 321-5890
• Boat Tour Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour (57 miles)
  PO Box 324 Hawley, PA 18428 (570) 226-3293
• Train Rides Stourbridge Line Rail Excursions (75 miles)
  303 Commercial Street Honesdale, PA 18431 (570) 253-1960 (800) 433-9008
• Airplane Rides Arners Air Tours
  (570) 386-2330 or (610) 377-1410

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Shopping - Arts - Museums - Cultural Centers Listed by Poconos Land

County Junction "Worlds Largest General Store" (8 miles)

Penns Peak (10 miles)

Crossings Outlet Mall (12 miles)

Jim Thorpe Down Town Photos "Antique Shops in Victorian Town" (14 miles)

Jim Thorpe.org "Antique Shops in Victorian Town" (14 miles)

Asa Packer Mansion (14 miles)

Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center (14 miles)

Big Creek Vineyard (14 miles)

Pocono Playhouse com (25 miles)

Ella C Ehrhardt General Store (35 miles)

Pocono Bazaar.com Fle Market (27 miles)

Arts and Music PA Guide