The Pocono Mountains is the place to be for quality bonding time. From frolicking in the snow to splashing in the pool, a family vacation filled with lasting memories awaits!
Indulge in snow adventures, sweet treats and activities for everyone at our family resorts as you discover the beauty of the Pocono Mountains this winter. Keep reading to find insider tips to maximize the family fun.
Snow Activities
Break out your warmest coats and best winter boots for an avalanche of snow activities! Whether you prefer cantering down frosty trails on horseback or racing down the slopes while snow tubing, you and your family are guaranteed to love winter outdoor adventure in the Pocono Mountains.
Skiing and snowboarding are popular pastimes win the area. Weather permitting, try snowshoeing and snowmobiling over the snow-covered landscape too. Ready to kick the adrenaline up a notch? Book a winter tour on an ATV or UTV rental.
Insider Tip: Guests staying at Skytop Lodge and Woodloch Resort can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities on-site.
Horseback Riding
Come out and enjoy the winter scenery from a different angle. Take to the trails at Daisy Field Farm…
Snow Tubing
Snow tubing is the easiest way to have fun sliding down a snowy 200-foot vertical drop in the Pocono…
Skiing
Start planning your winter adventure. Check out our ski resorts and find the best slopes in the…
Snowboarding
The Poconos has quickly become a haven for boarders with TransWorld Snowboarding rating some of the…
Learn to Ski
Our six ski resorts love to welcome beginners, and they all offer world-class programs, ski lessons…
Snowshoeing
Tour through our pine-scented forests, feel the sun’s warmth reflecting off the snow and…
Snowmobiling
With miles and miles of snowmobile trails, you’ll always find new and exciting places to ride…
ATV & Offroading
Kick your adrenaline into high gear with an all-terrain, off-road adventure in the…
Events
Savor the winter season with Pocono Mountains events! From festivals to shows to educational classes, get the family out of the house for a fun outing.
Join Pocono Environmental Education Center to learn something new on a Winter Ecology Hike or Eagle Watch. Bundle up for WinterFest in Downtown Stroudsburg, Jim Thorpe's Winter Fest or Wally Ice Fest in February. Brave the temperatures during the 9th Annual Polar Plunge at Mauch Chunk Lake Park, or race to the top of Shawnee Mountain Ski Area during Bigfoot Showshoe Race Day.
Insider Tip: Feeling hungry? Sample seasonal local fare every Saturday at The Main Street Farmers' Market at The Cooperage or the Monroe Farmers Market.
Winter Ecology Hike
Learn how different plants and animals survive the winter. Hike and experience PEEC in the…
Winter Treats
All that excitement and adventure is sure to work up an appetite. Gather round the table and refuel at one of the region’s delicious restaurants. Stop by a deli café to warm up with hot sandwiches and hot chocolate or enjoy some quality time together during a hearty meal at a family restaurant.
Looking for something sweet? Visit a Pocono Mountains bakery and treat yourselves to yummy desserts and pastries. Find speciality cupcake flavors for every taste at Kitchen Chemistry, Sonia's Sweet Inspirations and Pocono Dessert Co.
Insider Tip: Resort restaurants like B-Lux Grill & Bar and Graffiti Pizza offer delicious fare in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Apple Valley Restaurant
Serving the tri-state area since 1966. Enjoy the heritage of American foods at Apple Valley…
B-Lux Grill & Bar
B-Lux Grill & Bar: deliciously unique burgers and shakes hand crafted from scratch. Invite your…
Bailey's Rib and Steakhouse
Bailey's welcomes families with a comfortable and relaxed dining environment. Quality is the belief…
Barley Creek Brewing Company
Restaurant, microbrewery and distillery serving great food, craft beer and spirits in a really fun…
The Barn Door Restaurant
Enjoy a great meal at Country Junction, The World's Largest General Store. Country Junction's Barn…
Berrelli’s Italian Chophouse
“Wine” down after a day of Camelback Resort adventures at Berrelli’s Italian Chophouse. The robust…
The Boat House
Nestled along the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack in the Pocono Mountains, The Boat House Restaurant…
Boulder View Tavern
Enjoy the view of Big Boulder Lake from the main dining room or lakeside patio. The tavern features…
Chantilly Goods
Chantilly Goods has been serving delicious ice cream and sweet treats since 2015! Proudly serving…
desaki
desaki Japanese Restaurant is the Pocono Mountains' foremost destination for quality family-friendly…
The Dock on Wallenpaupack
There’s something for everyone at the Dock on Wallenpaupack! Take in spectacular views of Lake…
Friendly's
Friendly...you bet we are! Located just off of Route 80 at Exit 299, Friendly's in Tannersville has…
The Gorge Eatery
Find The Gorge Eatery inside The Hofford Mill. The Gorge serves a limited menu of hand-made…
Graffiti Pizza
Adventure, then pizza. At Graffiti Pizza the quest continues with “build-you-own” pizza creations…
Great Wolf Lodge - Dining
Family-friendly atmospheres and crowd-pleasing menus mean even the pickiest eaters find something to…
Gresham's Chop House
Casual family dining overlooking beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack. Treat the family to a delicious…
Guy Fieri's Mount Pocono Kitchen
Guy has traveled over 150,000 miles across America’s back roads in Diners, Drive-ins and Dives in…
Hemispheres
Hemispheres breakfast food this good, you won’t have any trouble getting everyone up-and-at-’em…
The Inn at Woodloch
You don't have to stay overnight to enjoy the famous, delicious and abundant meals Woodloch has to…
Jubilee Restaurant
A Pocono Mountains tradition since 1968. Known as the “Breakfast King of the Poconos.” Open for…
Lake View Tavern
Delicious lakeside dining awaits you at the Lake View Tavern on the shores of Lake Harmony at Split…
Lakeview Restaurant
Lakeview offers breathtaking views of one of Skytop’s lakes and our award-winning golf course!…
Longhorn Steakhouse
Step out for a family meal at Longhorn Steakhouse in the Pocono Mountains. Enjoy a casual…
Momento Restaurant
Treat your family to fine Italian cuisine at Momento Restaurant. At Momento Restaurant, Chef Nicola…
Murphy's Loft
Murphy's Loft is a restaurant and bar located in the heart of the Poconos. This authentic log cabin…
Nick's Lake House
Nick’s Lake House is the latest edition of the first hotel and restaurant built in Lake Harmony. The…
Piggy's Restaurant
Piggy's serves delicious food in a cozy, country atmosphere overlooking Lake Harmony. Stop in for…
Promised Land Inn Bar Restaurant
The Promised Land Inn Bar Restaurant is a family-friendly, Adirondack-style restaurant surrounded by…
Siamsa Irish Pub
Sit down to a family dinner of authentic Irish fare and American favorites. A beautiful Irish Pub…
Smuggler's Cove Restaurant
Come into the Cove...where surf and turf never tasted so good! See what the critics are talking…
Sortino's Italian Kitchen
Sortino's Italian Kitchen is a new-age red sauce restaurant where old-school Italian cuisine meets…
Spice Route
Spice Route is a family-friendly Pocono restaurant known for its distinct taste, ambiance, and…
Summit House
Summit House is the highest restaurant in the Poconos! Enjoy the view before you eat, because your…
Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar
Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar is a premier Pocono Mountains location for drinks, delicious food and…
Trails End Pub & Grille
At Trails End Pub & Grille, you’ll get the full Poconos restaurant experience complete with…
Twelve 21
Dine at Mountain Laurel Resort's Twelve 21 restaurant. Named for its elevation of 1,221 feet, Twelve…
The Warehouse Tavern & Grill
Families love the food and fun at The Warehouse Tavern & Grill. Expect more than a meal from this…
Museums
Take the family back in time to discover the antiquity and arts of the Pocono Mountains at one of our historical attractions and museums. Explore downtown gems and take in the beauty that has brought visitors to this area for generations.
Historical societies live and breathe the rich culture of the region at places like the Columns Museum in Milford and the Wayne County Historical Society and Museum in Honesdale.
Insider Tip: For a truly immersive experience, dig deeper into the past by staying at historic resorts like Hotel Fauchere and The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort.
Antoine Dutot Museum & Gallery
Take a journey through time and relive the history of Delaware Water Gap at the Antoine Dutot Museum…
Asa Packer Mansion
Take a guided tour of this historic Pocono Mountains mansion. Built in the Victorian Italianate…
Bell School House
The Monroe County Historical Association maintains the one-room Bell School, located in Hamilton…
Bethany Public Library
The brick and concrete building that houses the Bethany Library was built in 1823 to contain the…
Bethel School
When you step inside this one-room school, you will go back to a simpler time. The Berlin Township…
Carbon County Courthouse
Built in 1893 and woven in the historic tapestry of the Molly Maguires. This site is a Victorian…
Columns Museum
Columns Museum is an official county museum offering genealogical and educational services and group…
Cresco Station Museum
The history of the Cresco Station goes back to 1857 when a crude depot was built in Oakland Station…
The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
Breathtaking scenery, natural resources and scars from the coal and lumber industries coexist. This…
Delaware & Hudson Canal
The Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River includes portions of the Delaware and Hudson Canal…
Dimmick Memorial Library
Cottage styled cross-gabled library located in historic Jim Thorpe designed by T. Rooney Williamson…
Dingmans Bridge
The Bridge at Dingmans Ferry traces its roots to the mid 18th century. This is a private toll bridge…
Dorflinger Factory Museum
Dorflinger Factory Museum is a regional industrial heritage museum celebrating the history and…
Dorflinger Glass Museum
The Dorflinger Glass Museum houses one of the nation's largest public display of Dorflinger crystal…
Driebe Freight Station
The Driebe Freight Station, owned by the Monroe County Historical Association, is a restored 1882…
Episcopal Parish of St. Mark & St. John
Designed by Richard Upjohn and constructed in 1867 -1869, this Church is a National Historic…
Equinunk Historical Society & Museum
The Equinunk Historical Society maintains the Joel Hill Water-Powered Sawmill and the Calder House…
Grey Towers National Historic Landmark
Milford's Grey Towers is the ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot. Pinchot was a Pennsylvania Governor…
Harry Packer Mansion
The Harry Packer Mansion facade was used as the model for Disney World's Haunted Mansion! Guest…
Hickory Run State Park & Boulder Field
Boulder field is a true relic of the past. This area is a National Natural Landmark, and State Park…
Historic Stone Row
Asa Packer built these 16 row houses for engineers and foremen of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. The…
Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center
Learn the history of Mauch Chunk (Jim Thorpe) through video, artifacts, images and more. The…
Monroe County Courthouse
Built in 1890, after the old courthouse was demolished. This Richardsonian Romanesque-style…
Stroud Mansion
The Monroe County Historical Association is headquartered in the historic 1795 Stroud Mansion and…
No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum
The No. 9 Coal mine was opened in 1855, but its origin traces back ten years earlier. The Mine was…
Old Jail Museum
Do not pass Jim Thorpe, go directly to The Old Jail Museum! Hear the story of the condemned Molly…
Old Mauch Chunk Landing
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1888 to serve booming passenger train…
Palmerton Area Heritage Center
Look into local history at the Palmerton Area Heritage Center! Featuring extensive historical…
Pike County Courthouse
Located in historic Downtown Milford. The Pike County Courthouse was constructed in 1873 in the…
Pocono Indian Museum
The Pocono Indian Museum traces the history of the Delawares through displays of ancient artifacts…
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
History comes alive as period-dressed "family" members share their daily routine of chores and…
Roebling Aqueduct Bridge
The Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is the home of the oldest existing wire suspension…
Schisler Museum of Wildlife & Natural History and McMunn Planetarium
The only science center in the Pocono Mountains region where you can explore nature and astronomy…
Steamtown National Historic Site
All aboard at Steamtown National Historic Site! With museums open year-round and seasonal train…
Switchback Railroad Trail
The Switchback Railroad Trail is located in Carbon County. Its endpoints are at Summit Hill and Jim…
Tobyhanna Train Station
Built in 1907, restoration completed a few years ago. Now serves as a museum of railroad artifacts…
Tour the Castle
Step back in time and tour the last of the great resorts built in Delaware Water Gap. Tour the…
Upper Mill
Originally built in the early 1800s and now restored, this water-powered mill is a lively example of…
Wallenpaupack Historical Society, Inc.
The society has displays in three locations: The Williams House, PPL's Environmental Learning Center…
Waymart Area Historical Society
The D&H Gravity Railroad Depot Museum is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Built…
Wayne County Courthouse
Located one block off Main Street is the 1880 (J.A. Wood, architect) structure with its back to the…
Wayne County Historical Society & Museum
The Wayne County Historical Society was organized on May 26, 1917 and was incorporated in 1922. The…
Zane Grey Museum
Home of renowned western fiction writer from 1905 to 1918. A visit will take you to a quiet place…
Waterparks
Spend some time poolside this winter! Pocono Mountains waterparks provide excitement and relaxation for all members of the family, and the weather is always a guaranteed 84 degrees!
Water slides, wave pools and aquatic children's obstacles are just a few attractions your family will discover. Let the indoor adventures begin!
Insider Tip: Book an overnight stay at Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark, Great Wolf Lodge, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions or Split Rock Resort to experience waterpark fun free with your trip!
Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark
A thrilling year-round adventure hotel in the Pocono Mountains! With 453 rooms in 16 various suite…
Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge is your time-together destination for family water fun where you will always play…
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Get ready, because you’ve never experienced an all-under-one-roof vacation destination like Kalahari…
Split Rock Resort
Splash and stay at Split Rock Resort's H2Oooohh! Indoor Waterpark! Split Rock Resort is a…
Discover Pocono family resorts with activities, entertainment, and dining all under one roof, plus find ways to save on accommodations with family packages. Looking to plan a family reunion in the Pocono Mountains? Tell us what you’re looking for with a request for proposal, and we’ll assist with your event planning needs!
Don’t forget to check out more winter activities and winter day trip ideas. Stay up-to-date with area snow conditions as you plan your winter family escape to the Pocono Mountains.
Family Reunion Package
- Valid: 02/08/2022 - 12/30/2022
Includes: Enjoy an array of on-site activities such as horseback riding, mini golf or lounging by…
Family Reunion Package
- Valid: 02/08/2022 - 12/30/2022
Includes: Experience the Pocono Mountains and save when you book your family reunion at Mountain…
Movie Night Package
- Valid: 02/22/2022 - 06/19/2022
Includes: How do you relax after enjoying your 5,500 acres outdoors? You plan the ultimate night IN!…
June Celebration Package
- Valid: 05/31/2022 - 06/30/2022
Includes: Skytop Lodge invites you to celebrate 94 years of fun, adventure and unforgettable…
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