Family-Friendly Winter Fun in the Pocono Mountains

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
Events
Winter Treats
Museums
Waterparks

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. Ski and snowboard lessons are available for kids, adults and groups! If you'd prefer a more tranquil pace, try snowshoeing (weather permitting!) over the snow-covered landscape. To kick the adrenaline up a notch, book a winter tour on an ATV or UTV rental.

Insider Tip: Guests staying overnight at Skytop Lodge and Woodloch Resort can enjoy a variety of outdoor winter activities on-site, including ice skating! Be sure to check with the resort before your stay to confirm current offerings.

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.

Experience a slice of local winter history at the Tobyhanna Ice Harvest, or join Pocono Environmental Education Center to learn something new in the Ecozone Discover Room or during an 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 10th 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.

Ecozone Discovery Room

02/25/2023 - 12/17/2023

Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave, explore a beaver lodge and dig in a fossil…

Eagle Watch

02/11/2023

Join PEEC on a trip north in search of eagles and other rare wintering birds. Visit Mongaup…

WinterFest in Downtown Stroudsburg

02/18/2023

Grandparents, parents, and children will all find enjoyment in Winterfest's "Cartoons Frozen in…

30th Annual Jim Thorpe WinterFest

02/17/2023 - 02/19/2023

Don't miss this milestone annual event, February 17-19, 2023 in beautiful downtown, Jim Thorpe…

Wally Ice Fest

02/05/2023

Wally Ice Fest celebrates the best of winter fun in the Pocono Mountains. This year’s…

The Main Street Farmers Market at The Cooperage

02/11/2023 - 04/29/2023

The Cooperage Project is proud to announce the return of the Main Street Farmers Market. This market…

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 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…

Don Pedro's Cafe & Pizza 2

Don Pedro's Cafe offers authentic Puerto Rican, Dominican and Cuban cuisine. Serving our award…

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

Breakfast food this good? You won’t have any trouble getting everyone up-and-at-’em. Fuel up on…

The Inn at Woodloch

You don't have to stay overnight to enjoy the famous, delicious and abundant meals Woodloch has to…

Joe Bosco Authentic Smokehouse BBQ

Joe Bosco takes great pride in hand-selecting their prime meats. Recognized by Trip Advisor as a…

Jubilee Restaurant

A Pocono Mountains tradition since 1968. Known as the “Breakfast King of the Poconos.” Open for…

La Posada & Felix's Cantina

La Posada is a Mexican restaurant concept that features cuisine from the Yucatan peninsula and…

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…

Mad Hatter Winery & Smokehouse

Mad Hatter Winery & Smokehouse is a family owned and operated restaurant that is a child and…

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

Updated: Open on a limited basis. The upstairs bar and dining room will be open on Friday, February…

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

Planning an event? At Camelback Resort’s Summit House, your event will sit atop the mountain…

Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar

Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar is a premier Pocono Mountains location for drinks, delicious food and…

Sycamore Grille

Serving everything from wings and burgers to steaks and fresh seafood, the Sycamore Grille & Pub…

Trails End Pub & Grille

At Trails End Pub & Grille, you’ll get the full Poconos restaurant experience complete with…

Twelve21

Dine at Mountain Laurel Resort's Twelve21 restaurant, named for its elevation of 1,221 feet. At…

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 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…

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…

Delaware & Hudson Canal

The Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River includes portions of the Delaware and Hudson Canal…

Delaware & Lehigh National Canal Museum

Located in Hugh Moore Park, Easton, the National Canal Museum is a main program of the 501c(3)…

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor

Located in Hugh Moore Park, Easton, the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is a 501c(3)…

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…

East Stroudsburg Railroad Tower Society

The East Stroudsburg Railroad Tower is a well-preserved historic structure built in 1908. It was…

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…

Monroe County Historical Association - Stroud Mansion Museum and Library

The Stroud Mansion was built in 1795 by Col. Jacob Stroud for his son. Located at the corner of Main…

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…

The Pocono Historic Trolley Tour

The Pocono Historic Trolley Tour takes you on a one-of-a-kind journey back in time. Board 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…

St. Mark and St. John Episcopal Church

Explore the many highlights of St. Mark’s & St. John’s history, architecture, and artwork, from the…

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!

Discover Pocono family resorts with activities, entertainment, and dining all under one roof, plus find ways to save on accommodations with special offers. Looking to plan a family reunion in the Pocono Mountains? Get in touch to tell us about your upcoming group gathering, 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.