The Mountain Region of the Poconos

Running along the Kittatinny Ridge of the Appalachian Mountains from Delaware Water Gap to Blue Mountain and stretching across the rolling hills to the north all the way to the heights of the Pocono Plateau, the Mountain Region of the Poconos offers plenty of options for amazing vacations for all. Falling mostly in Monroe County, the area is known for its fantastic resorts, thrilling adventure parks, exciting ski resorts, beautiful hikes and back country roads, and charming small towns and communities like Stroudsburg, Tannersville and Skytop.

Things to Do for the History Lover
Things to Do for the Outdoor Adventurer
Things to Do for Families
Things to Do for Couples and Adults

A hiker looks out over the Pocono Mountains along the Appalachian Trail

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8 of the Best Panoramic Views in the Poconos

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If you're searching for new horizons and inspiring panoramic views, the Pocono Mountains is a great place to find…

Things to Do for the History Lover

Stroll through the charming small town of Stroudsburg and learn about the rich history of the area at the Stroud Mansion Museum and Library.
Discover the role the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad played in the development of the region at the Cresco Station Museum and East Stroudsburg Railroad Tower Society.
Journey to Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm to find out what it would have been like to live and work on a local farm in centuries past.
Book a stay at historic hotels in the area like magnificent Skytop Lodge.

Things to Do for the Outdoor Adventurer

Check out the views from the highest point in the Poconos on the summit of Big Pocono State Park.
Go fishing on the peaceful lakes at Tobyhanna State Park and Gouldsboro State Park.
Up the ante with ziplines and aerial ropes courses at area adventure parks like Camelback Mountain Adventures.
Get a little mud on the tires during an ATV or UTV adventure at Alvin's Offroad Playground and Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours.
Battle it out at the world's largest paintball facility at Skirmish Paintball.
Try horseback riding at Mountain Creek Riding Stable.
Satisfy your craving for winter sports with a ski day at Camelback Mountain.

Big Pocono State Park

Big Pocono State Park spans 1,306 acres of rugged terrain on the summit and slopes of Camelback…

Tobyhanna State Park

Tobyhanna State Park is located in Monroe and Wayne counties. The park encompasses 5,440 acres…

Gouldsboro State Park

Gouldsboro State Park in Monroe and Wayne counties in northeastern Pennsylvania contains 2,800 acres…

Camelback Mountain Adventures

Your adventure starts here at PA’s biggest outdoor adventure park offering the best views of the…

Alvin's Offroad Playground

Enjoy a day of ATV, side-by-side utility, or dirt bike riding on the trails, tracks, and obstacle…

Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours

In business since 1968, Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours continues to offer the most up-to-date…

Skirmish Paintball

Put a little adventure in your life! For adrenaline pumping fun, visit the world's largest paintball…

Mountain Creek Riding Stable

Mountain Creek Riding Stable is a beginner-friendly, no-experience-required horseback riding stable…

Camelback Mountain

Discover Camelback Mountain's ultimate winter wonderland! With unbeatable skiable acres…

Things to Do for Families

Splash the day away at any time of year at the impressive and enormous indoor and outdoor waterparks in the Poconos like Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Waterpark, Great Wolf Lodge, and Kalahari Resorts & Conventions.
Stock up on everything from shoes to designer bags during a shopping day at the Pocono Premium Outlets: there's a play area and food court onsite in addition to over 100 stores.
Spend a summer family day out at the West End Fair.
Enjoy thrilling, family-friendly events at Pocono Raceway like the The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow and NASCAR Cup Series Race Weekend.
From pizza to hibachi, refuel at restaurants like Don Pedros Cafe & Pizza 2 or desaki.
Perfect for rainy days, challenge your group at an escape room like Big Screen Escapes.

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…

Pocono Premium Outlets

For shopping that's always worth the trip! The Pocono Premium Outlets features over 100 designer and…

West End Fair Association

So much for so little! Experience hours of entertainment at the West End Fair in August! This annual…

Pocono Raceway

Pocono Raceway: a spectacular sport venue with a focus on NASCAR races. Pocono Raceway provides a…

Don Pedro's Cafe & Pizza 2

Don Pedro's Cafe offers authentic Puerto Rican, Dominican and Cuban cuisine. Serving our award…

desaki

desaki Japanese Restaurant is the Pocono Mountains' foremost destination for quality family-friendly…

Big Screen Escapes: Mount Pocono

Lights, Camera...Escape! Big Screen Escapes: Mount Pocono offers a movie set feeling with fun…

Things to Do for Adults & Couples

Choose from dozens of scenic golf courses in the Poconos like Hideaway Hills Golf Club and Pocono Manor Golf Course.
Hit the road in a sleek ride from Pocono Slingshot Rentals, the ultimate way to take a scenic drive.
Take a romantic flight with Pocono Helitours or Moyer Aviation for stunning aerial vies.
Try your luck on the slots at Mount Airy Casino Resort.
Check out the lineup of shows and talented performers coming to the Sherman Theater.
Stay at a cozy bed and breakfast like the Cherry Valley Manor B&B and Stone Lake Inn.
Take a tour of the impressive greenhouses and fields at Pocono Organics.
Toast to a wonderful trip at Pocono Beverage Trail stops like Sorrenti's Cherry Valley Wineries and Barley Creek Brewing Company.