The Pocono Mountains – most often referred to simply as “the Poconos” – is one of the most visited vacation areas in Pennsylvania. Consisting of beautiful valleys and rolling countryside, rugged mountain scenery and thick forests, rambling rivers and numerous pretty waterfalls.
Planning Your Trip
Poconos Quick Facts
Location: Pocono Mountains are located in the highland region in Wayne, Pike, Monroe, and Eastern Carbon Counties of northeastern Pennsylvania, U.S.
Language:The official language is English.
Rivers in The Poconos: The Pocono Mountains region is bordered by two of Pennsylvania’s mightiest rivers: the Delaware to the east and the Lehigh River to the west.
Best Towns in The Poconos To Visit
Three towns in the Poconos area leading the culinary evolution are Stroudsburg, Jim Thorpe, and Honesdale. These communities offer an abundance of activities and fun things to discover and enjoy. No matter your speed or interest, you’ll find something to do. It’s no wonder that there are also many great places to dine for breakfast, lunch, or dinner in the Poconos, which can accommodate everyone’s taste and appetite.
Best Things to Do in The Poconos
Attend or Participate in a Stock Car Race
Pocono Raceway is well known amongst the racing community hosting a variety of NASCAR and INDY Car events throughout the year. Established in 1968, Pocono has held some of NASCAR and INDY Car’s first races and continues to race the Tricky Triangle to this day. Join us to experience Pocono Raceway in a whole new way!
Ski, Snowboard, Snowtube, Or Take Lessons
Ski and snowboard on over 150 trails including steep, expert slopes with challenging moguls, awesome terrain parks, moderate trails for intermediates to cruise, and gentle, confidence-building beginner hills for learning. Book a ski or snowboard lesson with professional instructors, and you’ll be gliding down the mountain in no time! Snow tubing in the Pocono Mountains is fun for everyone, an easy way to slide down a snowy 200-foot vertical drop.
Ice Skate
In the Pocono Mountains, you will find plenty of places to go ice skating, including indoor rinks, outdoor rinks, frozen ponds, lakes and streams.
Hike
Hiking trails in the Pocono Mountains cover a network of over 261 miles, which offer a variety of intensity and scenery. From local and state parks to national recreation areas, we’ve got a plethora of options to go off the beaten path. Read on to see five hikes and trails to explore in the Poconos.Jun
Camp
Several campgrounds in the area are located near (or on) the water. That’s why we’ve chosen to highlight ones with plenty of water activities available. We recommend three camping destinations as an introduction to Poconos camping, each with an array of outdoors adventure destinations and nearby hiking trails.
White- Water Raft
Consequently, a variety of whitewater rafting companies are available to take groups through the rapids and down the river. These companies often run trips on different parts of the river, so that travelers can choose between adrenaline-pumping challenges and family-friendly floats.
Susquehanna Brewing Company
Susquehanna Brewing Company is a brewing business that has been owned and operated by the same family for six generations. Individuals as well as groups can take advantage of the free, guided brewery tours that are held on certain days.
The tasting room, where guests can sample Susquehanna’s specialty brews, is open from Thursday through Sunday every week. There is also an on-site store where visitors can purchase t-shirts, sweatshirts, baseball caps, glasses, and other branded merchandise.
Claw’N’Paws
Claws ‘N’ Paws is a petting zoo and animal park that hosts a variety of exciting shows throughout the summer and fall months. Visitors can have up-close encounters with more than 120 animal species, including parrots, reptiles, alligators, and pythons. Claws ‘N’ Paws also has a variety of baby animals at its facility.
At the petting zoo, visitors can interact with deer, lambs, and goats. The Dinosaur Outpost, a recent addition, is an interactive space where adults and children can come dig for fossils. Lastly, Claws ‘N’ Paws allows visitors to feed parrots with help from the animal park staff.
Hickory Run State Park
Hickory Run State Park, located in Carbon County, stretches across 15,990 acres in the less forested western foothills of the Pocono Mountains. The park is famous for Boulder Field, a flat area covered with large, round boulders that look like the surface of the Moon. Sand Spring Lake has a lovely swimming beach and a disc golf field, and it is one of three permanent spots for orienteering courses. The area has hundreds of picnic tables, playground equipment, and restrooms.
Many streams and lakes in the park are great for brook and brown trout fishing, and hikers can enjoy more than 44 miles of trails. Some of the trails are permitted for cross-country skiing and others for snowmobiling in the winter. The best time for hiking is June when the rhododendrons are in full bloom. The park is also popular for Geocaching, high tech treasure hunting with the use of GPS.
Promised Land State Park
High on the Pocono Plateau, over 1,800 feet above sea level, Promised Land State Park is 3,000 acres of natural wonderland. It is surrounded by over 12,464 acres of Delaware State Forest, densely covered with oak, beech, hemlock, and maple. There are two lovely lakes, one with a well-equipped picnic area, a popular starting point for exploring the area.
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