The best vacations are about reuniting with loved ones and making unforgettable memories across the generations. Grab your grandkids and plan a getaway to the Poconos Mountains to enjoy the fresh air and open spaces. From all-inclusive family resorts to campgrounds and RV parks, from local hidden gems to incredible events, find ideas for a trip all ages will love.
Located just two hours from New York City and Philadelphia, the Pocono Mountains is an ideal destination for an autumn road trip. With 2,400 square miles of outdoor adventure, there's plenty of space to spread out and a great variety of activities to try. It's time to get out of the house and get the family back together; keep reading to jump start your fall plans!
All-Inclusive, No-Stress Resorts
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 Resort 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. 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.
Woodloch Resort
- 731 Welcome Lake Road
- (570) 685-8000
Voted the #1 Family Resort in America! An award-winning lakeside resort in the Pocono…
Skytop Lodge
- One Skytop Lodge Road
- (855) 345-7759
The AAA Four Diamond-rated Skytop Lodge has been a premier northeastern resort for over 90…
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
- 100 Shawnee Inn Drive
- (570) 424-4000
Rediscover the outdoors at the historic Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort and be captivated by…
Classic Great Outdoors Getaways
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.
Jim Thorpe Camping Resort
- 129 Lentz Trail
- (570) 325-2644
Situated within the town limits of historic Jim Thorpe (formerly called Mauch Chunk), this…
Four Seasons Campgrounds
- 249 Babbling Brook Road
- (570) 629-2504
An ideal recreation getaway! Find fun for the whole family at Four Seasons Campgrounds…
Memorytown Lakeside Inn & Cottages
- 432 Grange Road
- (570) 839-1680
There is simply nothing like a vacation or holiday spent at a waterfront cottage. The…
Hidden Gems in the Poconos
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. Discover treasures at antique shops and galleries and flea and farmers markets like Blue Ridge Flea Market. With nearly 300 vendors displaying their wares every Saturday and Sunday, April through October, you never know what you'll find.
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.
Penny Lane Candies & Candles
- 602 Church Street
- (570) 226-1987
Take a stroll down memory lane, visit Penny Lane Candies & Candles to find your favorite…
Blue Ridge Flea Market
- 648 Route 115
- (570) 801-2401
Located at the site of the old Blue Ridge Drive-In Theater, the Blue Ridge Flea Market has…
Sycamore Grille
- 92 Main Street
- (570) 426-1200
Serving everything from wings and burgers to steaks and fresh seafood, the Sycamore Grille…
Jubilee Restaurant
- 2067 Route 940
- (570) 646-2377
A Pocono Mountains tradition since 1968. Known as the “Breakfast King of the Poconos.”…
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.
Discover insider tips to the Pocono Mountains for your next getaway.
Can't-Miss Fall Festivals
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 21 to October 20, The Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival at Country Junction - World's Largest General Store in Lehighton happening daily September 28 through October 27, and Pocono Organics Fall Fest on Saturday, October 12. Our small towns transform with pumpkins, corn stalks, and hay bales during celebrations like Hawley Harvest Hoedown October 5-6 and the popular Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival weekends October 5 through October 20.
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!
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