Trips for Grandparents in the Poconos

All-Inclusive, No-Stress Resorts

If planning a trip feels like a chore, then all-inclusive resorts or room packages are the way to go. Many properties provide everything you need for an amazing getaway all in one comprehensive package, from accommodations to dining to daily activities and nightly entertainment.

Woodloch, Legacy Resort Collection has been providing a lakeside retreat for families for over 60 years, with abundant activities and amenities. Choose from a variety of different meal plans and room types, including suites and vacation rentals. They even have championship golf course and one of the world’s best destination spas.

At majestic Skytop Lodge, guests can stay in the historic and grand main building or in deluxe cottages, with a 5,500-acre playground to explore just outside which includes private hiking trails leading past lakes, streams and waterfalls, not to mention the recently-renovated aquatic center. Depending on which offer you book, you can take advantage of daily breakfast, unlimited golf or even a treetop course climb at the Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge.

The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort has package deals that include delicious dining at on-site restaurants as well as golf and excursions on the river with Shawnee River Trips. Looking for extra savings? Plan a midweek escape to take advantage of special offers.

Don't forget about the incredible indoor waterpark resorts in the Poconos, where admission to all the pools and slides is included with your overnight stay! Experience the splendor of Africa at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, enjoy panoramic mountaintop views at Camelback Resort & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark, or join the pack at Great Wolf Lodge.

Classic Great Outdoors Getaways

When it comes to family vacations, you can't go wrong with a classic. Camping trips are a perennial favorite; if your grandkids have never been, now is the time to introduce them to this timeless vacation tradition! Add a peaceful afternoon fishing, beautiful hiking trails to explore and s'mores around the fire in the evening, and you've got all the ingredients you need for a restful escape and memories that last.

Soak in the serenity of 28 wooded acres at Jim Thorpe Camping Resort, located close to the many historic and outdoor attractions in the town of Jim Thorpe. Centrally located in Scotrun, the Four Seasons Campground is packed with family amenities like a pool, playground, snack bar, camp store, and more. Stay overnight in a cozy cabin at Memorytown Lakeside Inn & Cottages and take advantage of their fall savings offer.

Hidden Gems in the Poconos

The four counties of our region are full of one-of-a-kind shops, restaurants and local businesses to explore. At Penny Lane Candies & Candles in Hawley, you can take a trip down memory lane and introduce today's little ones to the tastes of your own childhood. Find your old favorites or discover something new from the selection of colorful, nostalgic candies. Stop by Dunkelberger's Sports Outfitters, which has been a beloved storefront in Stroudsburg for over 40 years, to browse outdoor supplies, apparel, and more.

Discover treasures at antique shops, art galleries, and flea and farmers markets or explore locally-made artisan products and goods that have been hand-crafted in the Poconos.

Ready to eat? There are plenty of one-of-a-kind family restaurants throughout the area. Sit indoors or outdoors at the Sycamore Grill in the heart of charming Delaware Water Gap, where the menu has lots of options to satisfy all tastes and dietary needs, including a gluten-free menu. Stop by Jubilee Restaurant in Pocono Pines before 2 p.m. to try the delicious morning offerings at the "Breakfast King of the Poconos." Lunch and dinner are also delicious, with award-winning wings served up every Thursday and Sunday.

One of the best ways to discover the best-kept secrets in the Poconos is by tuning into Pocono Television Network! You can access the 24/7 broadcast stream on our website, select cable channels or on platforms like Roku and Amazon Five TV. Local hosts share insider tips and area stories, plus there are regular weather forecasts and live camera shots. Don't miss the monthly show, Pocono Mountains Magazine, which debuts a new episode on the first Sunday of each month at 8 p.m. Eastern.

Can't-Miss Fall Festivals

The Poconos fall calendar is packed with exciting activities and events! Taste harvest specialties and see the changing leaves during events like Fall Fest at Yenser’s Tree Farn running weekends from September 26 to October 25, The Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival at Country Junction - World's Largest General Store in Lehighton happening daily September 26 through October 25, and Mazezilla happening Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from September 19 to November 8.

Our small towns transform with pumpkins, corn stalks, and hay bales during celebrations like Lansford Fall Fest on September 26, Hawley Harvest Hoedown October 3-4 and the popular Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival weekends October 3 through October 18.

With so many amazing events, things to do and beautiful places to stay, a trip to the Pocono Mountains is the perfect way to enjoy some family adventures. Browse our special offers to lock in vacation savings, and be sure to come hungry! Local restaurants offer options for indoor and outdoor dining as well as take-out. See you in the Poconos!