Winter Family Fun in the Poconos

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 of your getaway.

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 gliding down the slopes or riding through the trails, you and your family are guaranteed to love winter outdoor adventure in the Pocono Mountains.

Skiing and snow tubing are popular pastimes when visiting 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 all-terrain vehicle.

Insider Tip: Guests staying at Pocono Mountain Villas and Woodloch Resort can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities on-site.

Skiing & Snow Tubing Fun

Big Boulder Ski Area

Find seasonal paradise at Jack Frost Big Boulder in the heart of Pennsylvania's scenic Pocono…

Blue Mountain Resort

A bustling mountain with fun to discover all year round, Blue Mountain Resort is an ideal…

Camelback Mountain

With its renowned combination of skiable acres, snowmaking horsepower, high-speed detachable lifts…

Jack Frost Mountain

Ski up to 20 trails at Jack Frost in the Pocono Mountains! Jack Frost Mountain provides a variety of…

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

A family-friendly ski area (family focused, family owned), Shawnee Mountain offers excellent…

Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain

Specializing in private beginner lessons, Ski Big Bear offers something for all abilities. The…

Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge - Skiing

Ski downhill with your family on a wide, crowd-free, gentle slope with a vertical drop of 295 feet…

Events

Savor the winter season like never before with Pocono Mountains’ events. The region takes advantage of the cooler temperatures and transforms the elements into fun for the whole family!

Bundle up for Wally Ice Fest in February or join the festivities at Shawnee Mountain, from Costume Carnival Day to Bigfoot Showshoe Race Day. Visitors to WinterFest in Downtown Stroudsburg can take an ice safari to view animal ice sculptures in front of local businesses.

Insider Tip: Pocono Organics will have food, games, alpacas, and more at their first annual Winter Wonderland Festival in January. Still hungry? Sample seasonal local fare select weekends at The Main Street Farmers' Market at The Cooperage.

Winter Treats

All that excitement and energy can sure work up an appetite. Gather round the table and refuel at one of the region’s restaurants. Stop by a deli café to warm up with hot sandwiches and hot chocolate or enjoy a meal at a family restaurant.

Looking for something sweet? Visit a Pocono Mountains bakery and treat yourselves to yummy desserts and pastries.

Insider Tip: Resort restaurants like B-Lux Grill & Bar and Graffiti Pizza offer delicious fare in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Kid-Friendly Dining

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

The Gorge serves a limited menu of hand-made, from-scratch dishes. Featured dishes include snacks…

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

Woodloch's famous Theme Night celebration features a themed menu and entertainment from characters…

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…

Neptunes Coffee House

Updated: Neptunes Coffee House is currently closed for construction. Check website for updates…

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 see what the critics are talking about in this family-friendly restaurant where you will be…

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

Enjoy a wonderful dining experience. Try a signature dish or a delicious daily special. Enjoy…

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 Village Malt Shoppe

Serving family favorites in an authentic malt shoppe setting. The Village Malt Shoppe at the Casino…

The Warehouse Tavern & Grill

The Warehouse Tavern & Grill serves pub-style fare in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Dine…

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. Visit the Dorflinger Glass Museum and see the nation's largest public display of Dorflinger crystal.

Insider Tip: For a truly immersive experience, dig deeper into the past by staying at historic resorts like Skytop Lodge and The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort.

Explore Poconos History

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

Update: The Dingmans Bridge is open to all traffic across the river. There is a very short detour on…

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

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

Updated: The research library is open by appointment only. Museum operations are temporarily closed…

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

Updated: All guided tours and train excursions are are canceled. With museums open year-round and…

Switchback Railroad Trail

Its endpoints are at Summit Hill and Jim Thorpe. This 18-mile trail made of crushed stone is ideal…

Tobyhanna Train Station

Now serves as a museum of railroad artifacts and model trains.

Tour the Castle

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

Upper Mill

The Upper Mill still retains an operating water wheel, which is accessible to the public through a…

Wallenpaupack Historical Society, Inc.

The society has displays in three locations: The Williams House, PPL's Environmental Learning Center…

Waymart Area Historical Society

Built in 1875, the structure was originally on the site of plane #7, where coal was stockpiled…

Wayne County Courthouse

The interior has been partly modernized, but there are remnants of the original, including some…

Wayne County Historical Society & Museum

The Wayne County Historical Society operates several history museums and a research library. What is…

Zane Grey Museum

Home of renowned western fiction writer from 1905 to 1918. A visit will take you to a quiet place…

Waterparks

Enjoy the winter from indoors where the weather is always 84 degrees. Whether you're looking for excitement or relaxation, Pocono Mountains' waterparks provide both for all members of the family.

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 a 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! Find ways to save on accommodations with family packages too. 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 you with your event planning needs!

Don’t forget to check out all our winter activities and trip ideas as well. You can also stay up-to-date with area snow conditions with the latest reports this winter in the Pocono Mountains.