Guidebook to the Poconos

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Guidebook to the Poconos

Outdoor Activities

Fun for the whole family with varying degrees of physical exertion. We recommend that you take advantage of good weather by visiting some of these local gems!
Do not miss the opportunity to see Bushkill Falls. The falls are breathtaking and there are beautiful hiking trails with different degrees of difficulty. The area is heavily covered by trees which makes it a great place to go when it is hot outside.
706 locals recommend
Bushkill Falls
706 locals recommend
Do not miss the opportunity to see Bushkill Falls. The falls are breathtaking and there are beautiful hiking trails with different degrees of difficulty. The area is heavily covered by trees which makes it a great place to go when it is hot outside.
Ziplining and treetop ropes course for the whole family! They even have a kid friendly course specifically designed for kids ages 4-7. Purchase tickets online or call (800) 446-0231 for reservations.
90 locals recommend
Pocono TreeVentures
1575 Fairway Blvd
90 locals recommend
Ziplining and treetop ropes course for the whole family! They even have a kid friendly course specifically designed for kids ages 4-7. Purchase tickets online or call (800) 446-0231 for reservations.
Another great place to hike year round with multiple trails. PEEC has exhibits on the wildlife of the Poconos as well as a live cam of an eagle’s nest. There is an indoor area that is great for children as well as a bookshop Check out their website for trail descriptions and a calendar of their public events.
31 locals recommend
Pocono Environmental Education Center
538 Emery Rd
31 locals recommend
Another great place to hike year round with multiple trails. PEEC has exhibits on the wildlife of the Poconos as well as a live cam of an eagle’s nest. There is an indoor area that is great for children as well as a bookshop Check out their website for trail descriptions and a calendar of their public events.
Open year-round, Bushkill Riding Stables offers a 30 minute trail ride for beginners and a 45 minute guided trail ride where you can reconnect with nature and take the slow, scenic route through the mountains. Call ahead for hours or to make reservations: (570) 588-5192.
35 locals recommend
Bushkill Riding Stables
124 Golf Dr
35 locals recommend
Open year-round, Bushkill Riding Stables offers a 30 minute trail ride for beginners and a 45 minute guided trail ride where you can reconnect with nature and take the slow, scenic route through the mountains. Call ahead for hours or to make reservations: (570) 588-5192.
A little mini zoo with a petting area on Route 209 in East Stroudsburg. Takes approximately one hour to visit. Very family friendly.
117 locals recommend
Pocono Snake and Animal Farm
424 Seven Bridge Rd
117 locals recommend
A little mini zoo with a petting area on Route 209 in East Stroudsburg. Takes approximately one hour to visit. Very family friendly.
Adventure Sports on Route 209 leads kayak and canoe trips on the Delaware. Their staff is very friendly and helpful.
89 locals recommend
Adventure Sports
398 Seven Bridge Rd
89 locals recommend
Adventure Sports on Route 209 leads kayak and canoe trips on the Delaware. Their staff is very friendly and helpful.
Best place in the Poconos for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.
86 locals recommend
Delaware River
86 locals recommend
Best place in the Poconos for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.
Another beautiful hiking area with waterfalls. There are clear trails with breathtaking views.
75 locals recommend
Dingmans Falls
Dingmans Falls Road
75 locals recommend
Another beautiful hiking area with waterfalls. There are clear trails with breathtaking views.
Resica Falls is located along Bushkill Creek on the property of Resica Falls Scout Reservation. Thankfully, the public is welcome to visit the falls year round! There is parking in a small lot near the entrance to the scout camp. Please remain respectful of the camp's privacy and stay on the designated paths. Coordinates: 41.110319, -75.094392.
9 locals recommend
Resica Falls Scout Reservation
1200 Resica Falls Rd
9 locals recommend
Resica Falls is located along Bushkill Creek on the property of Resica Falls Scout Reservation. Thankfully, the public is welcome to visit the falls year round! There is parking in a small lot near the entrance to the scout camp. Please remain respectful of the camp's privacy and stay on the designated paths. Coordinates: 41.110319, -75.094392.
Family-friendly skiing locale offering 23 slopes & trails, plus snow tubing, dining & lessons. https://www.shawneemt.com/
389 locals recommend
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
401 Hollow Rd
389 locals recommend
Family-friendly skiing locale offering 23 slopes & trails, plus snow tubing, dining & lessons. https://www.shawneemt.com/

Sightseeing

The tour guides are dressed in historic costumes and lead you on a guided tour of the farm and describe what daily life was like on a farm in the 1800s. Fun Fact: I worked as a tour guide at Quiet Valley in high school!
59 locals recommend
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
347 Quiet Valley Rd
59 locals recommend
The tour guides are dressed in historic costumes and lead you on a guided tour of the farm and describe what daily life was like on a farm in the 1800s. Fun Fact: I worked as a tour guide at Quiet Valley in high school!
They have an audio walk through museum that recaps the history of the American Indian. They have great items to buy that relate to the Indians. The shop keepers are from American Indian descent.
61 locals recommend
Pocono Indian Museum
5905 Milford Rd
61 locals recommend
They have an audio walk through museum that recaps the history of the American Indian. They have great items to buy that relate to the Indians. The shop keepers are from American Indian descent.

Shopping

This is a gigantic outdoor shopping mall of well-known brands like Vans, Coach, Gap, Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, Michael Kors, American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, etc. It is usually packed on the weekends or holidays. Renegade Winery has a tasting room here if you find that you need to take a short break from shopping!
762 locals recommend
The Crossings Premium Outlets
1000 Premium Outlets Dr
762 locals recommend
This is a gigantic outdoor shopping mall of well-known brands like Vans, Coach, Gap, Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, Michael Kors, American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, etc. It is usually packed on the weekends or holidays. Renegade Winery has a tasting room here if you find that you need to take a short break from shopping!
This is a great place for shopping enthusiasts. There are multiple shops with everything you would ever want and they have an entire section devoted to self-service candy barrels. Dig in, weigh, and take home!
32 locals recommend
The Shoppes at American Candle
3414 PA-611
32 locals recommend
This is a great place for shopping enthusiasts. There are multiple shops with everything you would ever want and they have an entire section devoted to self-service candy barrels. Dig in, weigh, and take home!
Nearby and has adorable souvenirs. They are very friendly and they have barrels of candy in the back.
28 locals recommend
Country Kettle
2523 Milford Rd
28 locals recommend
Nearby and has adorable souvenirs. They are very friendly and they have barrels of candy in the back.

Wineries & Breweries

A bit on the far side, but Cherry Valley Vineyard has the the most amazing sangria and brick oven pizza. You won't be disappointed!
99 locals recommend
Cherry Valley Vineyard-Sorrenti
130 Lower Cherry Valley Rd
99 locals recommend
A bit on the far side, but Cherry Valley Vineyard has the the most amazing sangria and brick oven pizza. You won't be disappointed!
A cozy tasting room and gift shop. My favorite local wines are all made by Franklin Hill.
11 locals recommend
Franklin Hill Vineyards
292 Frantz Rd
11 locals recommend
A cozy tasting room and gift shop. My favorite local wines are all made by Franklin Hill.
A great place to gather with friends, they often have live music. Great vibes, great wine, great place!
114 locals recommend
The Renegade Winery
600 Main St
114 locals recommend
A great place to gather with friends, they often have live music. Great vibes, great wine, great place!

Food scene

This restaurant is super convenient. It is literally 5 minutes away located on top of the mountain. It is very good for bar food and cocktails.
42 locals recommend
Top of the World Restaurant
148 Cambridge Ct
42 locals recommend
This restaurant is super convenient. It is literally 5 minutes away located on top of the mountain. It is very good for bar food and cocktails.
This restaurant has a very chic vibe. The food and service are excellent.
11 locals recommend
SOTE Gastropub
5261 Milford Road
11 locals recommend
This restaurant has a very chic vibe. The food and service are excellent.
An Italian restaurant. The owner, John is usually on the premises. They have a Jimmy Buffet tiki bar outside in the better weather. Food is good. The décor inside is a little outdated.
29 locals recommend
Petrizzo's Restaurant
6171 Milford Rd
29 locals recommend
An Italian restaurant. The owner, John is usually on the premises. They have a Jimmy Buffet tiki bar outside in the better weather. Food is good. The décor inside is a little outdated.
This restaurant is in a historic building. We have always gotten good food and drinks here.
28 locals recommend
Tom X Pub
100 Tom X Rd
28 locals recommend
This restaurant is in a historic building. We have always gotten good food and drinks here.
Excellent stakes and pasta dishes. The Big A also does family style takeout if you prefer a quiet meal at home but don't want to cook! Fun Fact: The owner, Bruce lives in Saw Creek. He is a gifted photographer and his pictures are displayed throughout the restaurant. If you see something you like, his pictures are available for purchase.
42 locals recommend
The Big A Grillehouse
1 Fox Run Ln
42 locals recommend
Excellent stakes and pasta dishes. The Big A also does family style takeout if you prefer a quiet meal at home but don't want to cook! Fun Fact: The owner, Bruce lives in Saw Creek. He is a gifted photographer and his pictures are displayed throughout the restaurant. If you see something you like, his pictures are available for purchase.
This restaurant has wonderful food, especially the steaks. They also have great shrimp cocktail. Just know ahead of time that they do not take credit cards but they have an ATM machine on the premises.
30 locals recommend
Pub 447
65 Independence Rd
30 locals recommend
This restaurant has wonderful food, especially the steaks. They also have great shrimp cocktail. Just know ahead of time that they do not take credit cards but they have an ATM machine on the premises.
This place is a lot of fun. There is a usually a live band there on the weekends. It is great in the warmer weather because they have a large outdoor eating area. They have good food and drinks. Fun fact: my now husband and I used to meet here frequently for lunch. They make an excellent chicken cheesesteak!
49 locals recommend
Alaska Pete's
151 Seven Bridge Rd
49 locals recommend
This place is a lot of fun. There is a usually a live band there on the weekends. It is great in the warmer weather because they have a large outdoor eating area. They have good food and drinks. Fun fact: my now husband and I used to meet here frequently for lunch. They make an excellent chicken cheesesteak!
This restaurant is awesome if you are considering a day trip over to Shawnee Resort area. They have a restaurant on top and a brew house on the lower level.
41 locals recommend
The Gem and Keystone Brewpub
526 River Rd
41 locals recommend
This restaurant is awesome if you are considering a day trip over to Shawnee Resort area. They have a restaurant on top and a brew house on the lower level.
Fantastic Mexican food. We especially love their combo fajitas platter. Currently there is no in restaurant dining; takeout and delivery only. (*all food deliveries must be picked up at the main gate on Decker Road.)
18 locals recommend
Los Tres Amigos Mexican & Spanish Restaurant
5224 Milford Rd
18 locals recommend
Fantastic Mexican food. We especially love their combo fajitas platter. Currently there is no in restaurant dining; takeout and delivery only. (*all food deliveries must be picked up at the main gate on Decker Road.)
Best local pizza. They also make an amazing grilled shrimp salad which is a caprese salad served on a bed of lettuce with grilled shrimp.
14 locals recommend
Pizzaro's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
6 Fox Run Ln
14 locals recommend
Best local pizza. They also make an amazing grilled shrimp salad which is a caprese salad served on a bed of lettuce with grilled shrimp.

Neighborhoods

Saw Creek Estates is a gated community with the finest amenities of any community in the Poconos. From a private ski area to indoor tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, Saw Creek Estates provides a wonderful year-round environment for those who are looking to be active while surrounded by nature. Saw Creek Estates contains private lakes and its namesake, the trout filled Saw Creek. For a list amenities, check out Saw Creek Estates Member website: https://sawcreek.org/amenities/.
Saw Creek Estate
Saw Creek Estate
Saw Creek Estates is a gated community with the finest amenities of any community in the Poconos. From a private ski area to indoor tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, Saw Creek Estates provides a wonderful year-round environment for those who are looking to be active while surrounded by nature. Saw Creek Estates contains private lakes and its namesake, the trout filled Saw Creek. For a list amenities, check out Saw Creek Estates Member website: https://sawcreek.org/amenities/.