Pocono Proud
Locals know, there's no place like the Poconos to call home.
Pocono Proud invites local residents celebrate the vibrant communities, outdoor beauty, rich history, and unique products and businesses within the four counties of the Pocono Mountains region. Since the founding of the first boroughs over 200 years ago, our area has attracted tourists eager to enjoy the local landscape. You live here: it's for you to enjoy too, and we've got perks just for locals to make it even sweeter!
Your neighbors operate world-class restaurants and resorts, run whitewater trips, conduct train tours, lead horseback rides, bake delicious treats, craft locally-made beer, wine, and spirits, put on top-notch concerts, and so much more. Get to know them and take a vacation in your own town to experience the great attractions and offerings that you drive by every day.
Local Perks for Pocono Mountains Residents
Save on day adventures, staycations, and more: the discounts and offers below are exclusively available to residents of Monroe, Carbon, Pike, and Wayne counties in the Poconos. Be prepared to show a photo ID with a Pocono Mountains zip code to claim these Pocono Proud perks!
Backyard Getaways
Backyard Getaways
$20 Off Per Night
- Valid: 04/28/2026 - 09/30/2026
Available: Sunday through Thursday (not valid holidays or weekends) Local Perk: $20 off per night…
20% Off Room Rate
- Valid: 05/05/2026 - 08/31/2026
Available: Sunday through Thursday Local Perk: 20% off the room rate. Promo code LOCALS20 can be…
Adventure Seeker Day
Adventure Seeker Day
10% Off 3-Mile Canoe Trip
- Valid: 05/28/2026 - 10/29/2026
Available: Monday through Thursday Local Perk: 10% off 3-mile canoe trip. Exclusively available to…
Locals Play Golf for $55
- Valid: 04/28/2026 - 12/17/2026
Available: Tuesday through Thursday Local Perk: Locals play golf for $55. Exclusively available to…
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
Wednesdays Feature: Half-Price Pizza + $8 Growler Refills
- Valid: 05/06/2026 - 12/31/2026
Available: Wednesdays only. Not valid on holidays. Local Perk: Half-price pizza is dine-in only. $8…
Made in the Poconos
American Candle
American Candle is more than just great candles, it is a destination! Shop candles made on site, let…
The Art Factory of White Mills
The Art Factory of White Mills features more than 60 local artists. Over 1,000 pieces of art are…
Calkins Creamery
Grass, cow, milk, culture, cave, family! Calkins Creamery specializes in fine, artisan cheeses…
The Candle Shoppe of the Poconos
The Candle Shoppe of the Poconos is your one stop shop for candles and gifts. Offering the…
Lake Art
Outfitting your Lake Wallenpaupack lifestyle. Lake Art is owned by a local artist who concepts and…
Local Fair
Local Fair is a boutique shop featuring the highest quality artisan goods. The shop features…
Main Street Makery
Main Street Makery is a studio for classes, birthday parties and small private events. Learn how to…
Moka Origins
Shop ethically-traded chocolate and coffee that has a positive impact on farmers and the planet. Sip…
Pocono Cheesecake Factory
Freshly made cheesecakes - "Love at first bite!” At Pocono Cheesecake Factory, the sweets start with…
Pocono Organics
Pocono Organics’ Market features a variety of fresh, organic produce from their fields and…
Pocono Mountain Maple
Pocono Mountain Farms is the largest organic maple farm in PA. They tap 24,000 trees a year to…
Pocono Soap
Pocono Soap is a unique gift shop featuring soap, candles and body care products made right in the…
Simply Sage
Simply Sage is a small general store that is designed for those who prefer a more natural lifestyle…
Explore Your Own Backyard
We Are Pocono Proud
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is proud to contribute to the region's wellbeing through initiatives like the PMVB Community Impact Grant, which has awarded $1.4 million in funding to local beautification projects, Pick Up the Poconos, Pocono 3C, Pocono Scholarships, the Poconos Ambassador Program, and more. We love to hear stories from the people that live, work and play in the Poconos every day, and you'll find many of these stories in the spotlight in segments on Pocono Television Network and @PoconoTourism social media. Share your moments on social media with #PoconoMtns!
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Painters, potters, woodworkers, chocolate makers, brewers, soap chandlers, cheesemakers, and more: there's a long list of…
Experience the best of the Pocono Mountains by using our curated, self-guided Pocono Experience Passports.
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Pick Up The Poconos
The Poconos is practicing an environmentally-friendly lifestyle. Read about some resources and tips…
Pocono 3C
Pocono 3C is a program designed to give persons who are homeless, or in danger of becoming homeless…
Learn more about the Pocono Mountains history, from the creation of Lake Wallenpaupack to the first honeymoon resort to the…
Pocono Proud
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