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.

  1. Snow Activities
  2. Events
  3. Winter Treats
  4. Museums
  5. 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.

Winter Trail Ride - Horseback Riding in the Poconos

Horseback Riding

Feel the winter air on your face and enjoy the natural scenery of the Pocono Mountains as you ride…

Family Fun in the Pocono Mountains

Snow Tubing

Snow tubing is the easiest way to hit the slopes in the Pocono Mountains!

Skiing in the Pocono Mountains

Skiing

Start planning your winter adventure. Check out our ski resorts and find the best slopes in the…

Snowboarding at Shawnee Mountain

Snowboarding

The Poconos has quickly become a haven for boarders with TransWorld Snowboarding rating some of the…

Learn to ski in the Poconos

Learn to Ski

Our six ski resorts love to welcome beginners, and they all offer world-class programs, ski lessons…

Snowshoeing in the Pocono Mountains

Snowshoeing

One of the most magical ways to take in the Poconos’ landscape is to venture out on snowshoes.

Offroading

ATV & Offroading

Kick your adrenaline into high gear with an all-terrain, off-road adventure in the Poconos!

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

Ecozone Discovery Room

  • 10/15/2023 - 12/17/2023

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

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

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

B-Lux Grill & Bar: deliciously unique burgers and shakes hand crafted from scratch. Invite your…

The Barn Door Restaurant

The Barn Door Restaurant

Enjoy a great meal at Country Junction, The World's Largest General Store. Country Junction's Barn…

Boulder View Tavern

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

Chantilly Goods has been serving delicious ice cream and sweet treats since 2015! Proudly serving…

desaki

desaki

desaki Japanese Restaurant is the Pocono Mountains' foremost destination for quality family-friendly…

Friendly's

Friendly's

Friendly...you bet we are! Located just off of Route 80 at Exit 299, Friendly's in Tannersville has…

The Gorge Eatery

The Gorge Eatery

Find The Gorge Eatery inside The Hofford Mill. The Gorge serves a limited menu of hand-made…

Graffiti Pizza

Graffiti Pizza

Adventure, then pizza. At Graffiti Pizza the quest continues with “build-you-own” pizza creations…

Great Wolf Lodge - Dining

Great Wolf Lodge - Dining

Family-friendly atmospheres and crowd-pleasing menus mean even the pickiest eaters find something to…

Gresham's Chop House

Gresham's Chop House

Casual family dining overlooking beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack. Treat the family to a delicious…

The Grille Room

The Grille Room

The Grille Room Restaurant at the Clubhouse at Woodloch Springs offers the flexibility to eat…

Hemispheres

Hemispheres

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

The Inn at Woodloch

The Inn at Woodloch

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

Jubilee Restaurant

Jubilee Restaurant

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

Lake View Tavern

Lake View Tavern

Delicious lakeside dining awaits you at the Lake View Tavern on the shores of Lake Harmony at Split…

Lakeview Restaurant

Lakeview Restaurant

Lakeview offers breathtaking views of one of Skytop’s lakes and our award-winning golf course!…

Longhorn Steakhouse

Longhorn Steakhouse

Step out for a family meal at Longhorn Steakhouse in the Pocono Mountains. Enjoy a casual…

Murphy's Loft

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

Nick’s Lake House is the latest edition of the first hotel and restaurant built in Lake Harmony. The…

Old School Farm

Old School Farm

Baking and serving 12” pizzas from the handmade earthen oven situated right behind the Amish-built…

Piggy's Restaurant

Piggy's Restaurant

Piggy's serves delicious food in a cozy, country atmosphere overlooking Lake Harmony. Stop in for…

Siamsa Irish Pub

Siamsa Irish Pub

Sit down to a family dinner of authentic Irish fare and American favorites. A beautiful Irish Pub…

Spice Route

Spice Route

Spice Route is a family-friendly Pocono restaurant known for its distinct taste, ambiance, and…

Sycamore Grille

Sycamore Grille

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

Trails End Pub & Grille

Trails End Pub & Grille

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

Willie Mae's Place

Willie Mae's Place

Willie Mae’s Place is a family run BYOB restaurant, event venue, commissary kitchen, serving…

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.

Asa Packer Mansion

Asa Packer Mansion

Take a guided tour of this historic Pocono Mountains mansion. Built in the Victorian Italianate…

Bethany Public Library

Bethany Public Library

The brick and concrete building that houses the Bethany Library was built in 1823 to contain the…

Bethel School

Bethel School

When you step inside this one-room school, you will go back to a simpler time. The Berlin Township…

Carbon County Courthouse

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

Columns Museum is an official county museum offering genealogical and educational services and group…

Cresco Station Museum

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

Delaware & Hudson Canal

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

Dimmick Memorial Library

Dimmick Memorial Library

Cottage styled cross-gabled library located in historic Jim Thorpe designed by T. Rooney Williamson…

Dingmans Bridge

Dingmans Bridge

The Bridge at Dingmans Ferry traces its roots to the mid 18th century. This is a private toll bridge…

Dorflinger Glass Museum

Dorflinger Glass Museum

The Dorflinger Glass Museum houses one of the nation's largest public display of Dorflinger crystal…

Harry Packer Mansion

Harry Packer Mansion

The Harry Packer Mansion facade was used as the model for Disney World's Haunted Mansion! Guest…

Historic Forest Hall

Historic Forest Hall

Forester’s Hall, also known as Forest Hall, is an 1880s Gothic Revival building on the corner of…

Historic Stone Row

Historic Stone Row

Asa Packer built these 16 row houses for engineers and foremen of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. The…

Jackson Corners School

Jackson Corners School

Originally built in 1844, the one-room schoolhouse at Jackson Corners was used through the 1939-1940…

Marion Hose Bar

Marion Hose Bar

Come experience the "Tourist in an Industrial Era" exhibit, pictures of the Old Mauch Chunk area…

Milford Community House

Milford Community House

The Milford Community House, formally the Pinchot Homestead was built in 1855 in Greek Revival…

No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum

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

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

Old Mauch Chunk Landing

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1888 to serve booming passenger train…

Pike County Courthouse

Pike County Courthouse

Located in historic Downtown Milford. The Pike County Courthouse was constructed in 1873 in the…

Pocono Heritage Center

Pocono Heritage Center

The Pocono Heritage Center in Tannersville, owned by Pocono Township, is the showplace and meeting…

Pocono Indian Museum

Pocono Indian Museum

The Pocono Indian Museum traces the history of the Delawares through displays of ancient artifacts…

Roebling Aqueduct Bridge

Roebling Aqueduct Bridge

The Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is the home of the oldest existing wire suspension…

Switchback Railroad Trail

Switchback Railroad Trail

The Switchback Railroad Trail is located in Carbon County. Its endpoints are at Summit Hill and Jim…

Tobyhanna Train Station

Tobyhanna Train Station

Built in 1907, restoration completed a few years ago. Now serves as a museum of railroad artifacts…

Tour the Castle

Tour the Castle

Step back in time and tour the last of the great resorts built in Delaware Water Gap. Tour the…

Upper Mill

Upper Mill

Originally built in the early 1800s and now restored, this water-powered mill is a lively example of…

Wayne County Courthouse

Wayne County Courthouse

Located one block off Main Street is the 1880 (J.A. Wood, architect) structure with its back to the…

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!

Great Wolf Lodge

Great Wolf Lodge

Great Wolf Lodge is your time-together destination for family water fun where you will always play…

Split Rock Resort

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 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.

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  • Valid: 04/10/2023 - 01/31/2024

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Bed and Breakfast Package

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  • Valid: 05/10/2023 - 12/31/2023

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Tasty Trails

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  • Valid: 06/16/2023 - 12/30/2023

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AAA Membership Discount

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  • Valid: 07/04/2023 - 12/31/2024

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Book Early and Save

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  • Valid: 09/22/2023 - 12/31/2024

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Multi Night Stays

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December Celebration

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  • Valid: 11/26/2023 - 12/23/2023

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Skytop Cheer Package

Skytop Cheer Package

  • Valid: 12/01/2023 - 12/28/2023

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