April showers bring May flowers, but they also bear an assortment of indoor entertainment for you and your family to experience in the Poconos!
Don’t let a little rain from Mother Nature damper your vacation, take the adventure inside! And we don't just mean watching TV in your room.
Whether you’re traveling with little tykes or growing adolescents, we’ve got exciting indoor activities for kids of all ages. Browse the age-defined itineraries below for ways to enjoy a rainy day in the Pocono Mountains.
Tiny Tots, 0-5
Morning: First stop, Callie’s Candy Kitchen. Grab yummy home-made treats, witness live demonstrations and peruse the candy museum’s sweet history. Chocolates are a staple at Callie's, and they have an assortment of specialty treats to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Callie's Candy Kitchen
Updated: Callie's Candy Kitchen will be closed from January 2 through February 3. You can still shop…
Afternoon: As the sugar rush winds down, now’s the perfect time for a car ride nap on the drive to Honedale. Wake up your little conductors and hop aboard The Stourbridge Line. During April and May, choose between three train rides at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and travel alongside the beautiful Lackawaxen and Delaware Rivers.
While in Jim Thorpe, stop into Molly Maguires Pub & Steakhouse for some lunch. Kids meals come complete with one small soda or milk cartoon and one cup of vanilla or chocolate ice cream!
Evening: If you can stand a light drizzle, you don’t want to miss out on Country Junction’s Petting Zoo. Fun for the whole family, this free attraction is sure to excite your children as they see exotic animals and can even feed them! There’s even more family-fun to discover inside Country Junction. Walk along the yellow brick road as you shop and see even more furry friends. The Barn Door features delicious pizza if you need a snack.
After a long, fun-filled day, settle into a nearby hotel at either the Hampton Inn or the Country Inn & Suites.
Hampton Inn Jim Thorpe Area of the Pocono Mts.
A warm welcome, a comfortable stay and great value in a convenient location await you when you check…
Country Inn & Suites
The Country Inn & Suites features a charming, warm and comfortable atmosphere with friendly staff…
Energetic Youths, 6-11
Morning: Open 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center offers learning services and programs on the region’s habitats and wildlife. Head outside and walk the trails if the rain lets up. Don’t forget to stop in the gift shop before leaving! If you are interested in going on a Saturday, be sure to call first to ensure hours of operation.
Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center
Learn something new at Kettle Creek! Check the schedule and learn something new during a…
Afternoon: Take everyone to blow off some steam at Pocono Rocks! This family-fun center has a range of activities for all difficulty levels. Share the bounce house slides and obstacles, conquer the ninja course or scale the climbing wall. Put your skills to the test while sharing some quality bonding time.
Refuel and hydrate at The Little Rock Cafe at Pocono Rocks. Having an American-style menu with kid-friendly items, the family can all agree on a good meal. Parents can even grab a coffee to go.
Evening: Splash and stay at an indoor waterpark. Great Wolf Lodge features kid activities included in your stay like story time with appearances by Forest Friends characters. Plus, with waterpark passes included in your stay, what’s not to love?
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…
Canny Teens, 12-17
Morning: Are your teens interested in science or nature? Get the best of both at the Schisler Museum of Wildlife & Natural History and McMunn Planetarium. The museum features over 100 specimens from around the world and our very own Delaware River aquarium while the planetarium uses a SPITZ projection system for star shows and custom films.
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…
While in the area, grab an early lunch at Trackside Station Grill & Bar. Chow down on traditional favorites sure to keep the kids happy.
Afternoon: Time for some adventure! Suit up for some laser tagging with the fam at Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark in a two-story indoor arena or put the pedal to the metal with go-karting at S&S Speedways - Indoor Go-Karts before enjoying their in-house snack bar, pool table, and video games.
Evening: Put your thinking caps on in an escape room. In just 60 minutes, work together to solve the clues and make your escape. Klues Escape Room is open until 10 p.m. seven days a week. We suggest calling ahead to make a reservation, especially if you have a large group.
Stay the night at the scenic family resorts like Skytop Lodge and Mountain Springs Lake Resort before heading home.
Skytop Lodge
Skytop was built to bring family and friends together in the picture-perfect Poconos. Between the…
Mountain Springs Lake Resort
A year-round family resort located in the pristine Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania…
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Many Pocono family resorts, like Woodloch Resort and Split Rock Resort, offer all-inclusive amenities for you to experience right on-site. Browse the offers to save on a family trip to the Pocono Mountains.
Family Fun
American Candle
American Candle features 30,000 square feet of family fun. See candles made in the shop, try a…
Big Screen Escapes
Lights, Camera...Escape! Big Screen Escapes offers a movie set feeling with fun puzzles, riddles…
Big Screen Escapes 2
Oops, they did it again! Looking for a fun night day/night out! Big Screen Escapes 2 offers two…
Blue Mountain Resort
Outdoor laser tag is the ultimate high-tech team sport. Try it today at Blue Mountain Resort! Suit…
Callie's Candy Kitchen
Updated: Callie's Candy Kitchen will be closed from January 2 through February 3. You can still shop…
Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark
Gear up for a game of indoor laser tag at Camelback Lodge in the Pocono Mountains! Your action hero…
Costa's Family Fun Park
The laser tag system at Costa's Family Fun Park is fun for kids and mom and dad and can be played…
Escape Rooms at Kalahari
Can you escape the Wrath of Anubis or Planet Obscura? Check out both escape rooms at Kalahari…
Jokers Are Wild Game Cafe
Jokers Are Wild Game Cafe is a place you can go to enjoy various board games, collectible card games…
Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center
Learn something new at Kettle Creek! Check the schedule and learn something new during a…
Family-Oriented Offers
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