5 Reasons to Plan Your Next Meeting or Event in the Pocono Mountains

Convenient, Central Location

Getting out of the office and out into a new area can help spark new ideas and create a stronger sense of community within your team; but when it comes to meeting location, you also need a proximity that's practical, so your attendees don't spend all their time traveling. The Pocono Mountains is ideally situated to take your team members out of the ordinary without taking forever getting there.

A great drivable destination, the Poconos is connected by interstate highways to major metropolitan hubs across the Northeastern United States. We're roughly two hours driving distance away from New York City, Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Trenton, and within about five hours driving distance of Boston, Washington D.C., Hartford, Syracuse, Baltimore and Atlantic City. Nearby international airports also provide convenient options for attendees who will be flying in.

World-Class Resorts & Meeting Venues

Expect more than mountains in the Poconos: our state-of-the art meeting spaces are equipped to meet all your event needs. High-speed Internet, the latest technology and wireless capabilities provide a wide array of presentation possibilities and make it easy for any remote attendees to participate in your meetings. From small meeting spaces to large hotel banquet rooms and conference halls, from all-inclusive to AAA Four Diamond-rated, Pocono resorts, hotels and unique properties have options for every group size and budget. Use the search functions on the lefthand side of our venues page to filter by number of meeting rooms, total square feet and more to find just what you're looking for.

The full-service Mount Airy Casino Resort can accommodate 750 guests seated or 1,200 standing. Recent renovations doubled the size of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, which now covers 205,000 square feet with a total of 35 meeting rooms, a 38,000-square-foot main ballroom and exhibit space and more. Plan your next board meeting at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort on the shores of the Delaware River, or find outdoor meeting space and arrange a company picnic at scenic Trout Lake Retreats. Explore options for weddings and family reunions too.

Unforgettable Team Building

Inspire out-of-the-box ideas with meaningful and out-of-the-box team building. Breathe in the fresh mountain air with a group hike or bike ride, float down our pristine rivers during a kayaking or canoeing trip or whitewater rafting expedition, or take to the ski slopes in the winter and arrange skiing or snowboarding lessons for your meeting attendees.

Local adventure parks offer ropes courses and zip lining for a treetop adventure to get the creative juices and some friendly competition going. Get a sense of the history and culture of the area during tours with authentic local farms and businesses. Indoor attractions like axe throwing and escape rooms provide even more options for group activities that will be talked about at the water cooler for years to come.

Outstanding After Work Amenities

Event attendees in the Poconos have a wide array of break time and evening perks to enjoy once the meeting is over, including nightlife and spirits. Toast to a productive day with a hand-crafted drink at atmospheric wineries, breweries and distilleries along the Pocono Beverage Trail.

Feel your stresses melt away during treatments at incredible local spas or enjoy seasonal food and fun at local festivals and happenings. Why not add a few days onto your business trip and make it a family trip? With some of the largest indoor waterpark resorts in the country located in the Poconos, the kids will probably be begging to come along.

Commitment to Service & Safety

The tradition of hospitality stretches back two centuries in the Pocono Mountains. For generations, our community members have been providing memorable experiences and making visitors feel welcome. The well-being of guests has always been our top priority. At the outset of the pandemic, hundreds of local businesses, from meeting venues and resorts to shops and restaurants, signed the Pocono Promise, pledging to follow public health guidelines and implement enhanced health and safety measures. That commitment is as strong now as ever.

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