Local Activities
Local Activities
Pocono Mountains Activities for the Whole Family
Looking for things to do on your Poconos vacation? Our lodging is conveniently located near many local activities. You can expect to enjoy activities in the Pocono Mountains including music, shopping, and access to local ski resorts and snowmobile rental services. The Poconos area is full of fun things to do with the whole family, for a girls’ retreat, or a quiet getaway. For couples looking to adventure a bit on a romantic vacation, there are plenty of scenic nature sites to see and relaxing spas to visit.
Schedule your desired Poconos Mountains activities before your visit, or let spontaneity be your guide during your next Poconos trip.
For up-to-date listings of activities and events, visit the Poconos Mountains Visitors Bureau.
Activities
Antiquing & Shopping
- American Candle, Route 611, Bartonsville, 570-629-3388
- Callie’s Candy Kitchen and Pretzel Factory, Rt. 390, Mountainhome, 570-595-2280
- Candle Shoppe of the Poconos, Routes 611 & 314 North, Swiftwater, 570-839-1844
- Country Kettle Gift Outlet & Candy Store, Business Route 209, Marshall’s Creek, 570-421-8970
- Crossings Premium Outlet Mall, 1000 Route 611, Tannersville, 570-629-4650
- Holley Ross Pottery, Rt. 191, LaAnna between Cresco & Newfoundland, 570-676-3248
- House of Candles, Rt. 715, N. Henryville, 570-629-1953
- Lavender & Lace, 350 Main Street, Stroudsburg, 570-424-7087
- Olde Engine Works Market Place, 62 N. Third Street Rear, Stroudsburg, 570-421-4340
- Pocono Candle, Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, 570-421-1832
- Pocono Peddlers Village Antique Mall, Rt. 611, Tannersville, 570)-629-6366
- Liztech Jewelry, 95 Crystal Street, East Stroudsburg, 570-424-3177
- Imaginations Florist, Route 611, Tannersville, 570-620-2680
- Edible Arrangements, 23 N. 9th Street, Stroudsburg, 570-424-0999
Farms, Farmer's Markets, and Wineries & Breweries

- Monroe Farmers Market, 600 Ann Street, Stroudsburg, 570-420-0559
- Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road Stroudsburg, 570-992-6161
- Mountain View Vineyard, 5866 Neola Road, 570-619-0053
- Sorrenti’s Cherry Valley Vineyards, 130 Lower Cherry Valley Road, 570-992-2255
- Barley Creek Brewing Company, (Free daily brewery tour) Sullivan Trail, Tannersville, 570-629-9399
Entertainment
Casinos
Movies
Live Music
- Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail Road, Tannersville, 570-629-9399
- Deer Head Inn, 5 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap, 570-424-2000
- Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe, 866-605-7325
- The Gem and Keystone Brewpub, River Road, Shawnee, 570-424-0990
Sporting Events
Theaters
- Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, 570-826-1100
- Shawnee Playhouse, River Road, Shawnee on Delaware, 570-421-5093
- Sherman Theater, 524 Main Street, Stroudsburg, 570-420-2808
- State Theatre, 453 Northampton Street, Easton, 610-252-3132
Family Fun
Amusement Parks
- Aquatoia Indoor Water Park, 570-629-1662
- Claws ‘N Paws Wild Animal Park, Rt. 590, Hamlin, 570-698-6154
- Camelbeach Water Park, Camelback Road, Tannersville, 570-629-1661
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, 3830 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, 610-395-2000
- Kalahari Indoor Waterpark, Mt. Pocono
- Knobles Amusement Park, Rt. 487, Elysburg, 570-672-2572 or 800-ITS-4FUN
- Pocono Mountain Go Karts and Play Park, Rt. 209, Marshalls Creek, 570-223-6299
- Pocono Snake & Animal Farm, Rt. 209, Marshalls Creek, 570-223-8653
- S&S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts, Business Rt. 209, Snydersville, 570-420-5500
Billiards
Bowling
- Sky Lanes, Eagle Valley Mall East, Stroudsburg, 570-421-7680
- Summit Lanes, 3 Park Drive, Pocono Summit, 570-839-9635
Gyms & Rock Climbing
- Elevations Health Club, Rt. 611, Scotrun, 570-620-1990
- North Summit Climbing Gym, Rt. 512, Wing Gap, 610-863-4444
- Pocono Wellness & Sports Center, (indoor tennis, racquetball) Route 4447, East Stroudsburg, 570-424-2333
Libraries
Miniature Golf
Paintball
Rollerskating
- Big Wheel, North 5th Street, East Stroudsburg, 570-424-5499
Golf
Golf Courses
- Buck Hill Golf Club, 27 Hole, Par 72/34, 6500 yds. Semi-private, 53 Golf Drive, Buck Hill Falls, 570-595-7730
- Cherry Valley Golf Course, Stroudsburg, 570-421-1350
- Country Club of the Pocono’s at Big Ridge, 18 Hole, Fazio-designed course, Rt. 209, Marshalls Creek,570-223-8099
- Great Bear Country Club, 18 Hole, Par 71, Rt. 209, Middle Smithfield, 570-223-GOLF
- Glen Brook Country Club, 18 Hole, Par 72, Glenbrook Road, Stroudsburg, 570-421-3680
- Hideaway Hills Golf Club, 18 Hole, Par 72, 6900 yds. Public, Kresgeville, 610-681-6000
- Indian Mountain Golf Course, Rt. 534, Kresgeville, 610-681-4534
- Mount Airy Golf Club, Mt. Pocono 570-243-5240
- Pocono Manor Inn Golf Resort & Spa, Rt. 314, Pocono Manor, 570-839-7111
- Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, 27 Holes, Par 72, 10,027 yds. Public, Shawnee on D elaware, 570-424-4000
- Split Rock Resort & Country Club, 27 Hole, Par 72/35, Lake Harmony, 570-722-7901
- Terra Greens Golf Course, Public, 5006 Poole Road, East Stroudsburg, 570-421-0120
- Water Gap Country Club, Rt. 611, Delaware Water Gap, 610-476-0300
Outdoor Adventures
ATV Rental & Riding
Biking
Horseback Riding (8 years old and older)
Nature Centers
- Monroe County Environmental Education Center, Running Valley Road, 570-629-3061
- Tannersville Cranberry Bog, Tannersville, 570-643-7922
- Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, 570-629-3061
- Pocono Environmental Education Center, Rt. 209, Dingmans Ferry, 570-828-2319
- Fall Color Information or call 570-421-5565
Parks
Sky Diving
Whitewater Rafting, Canoeing and Kayaking
NASCAR
Sightseeing
Area Tours
- Cherry Valley Vineyards Tour & Taste, Lower Cherry Valley Road, 570-992-2255
- Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour and Trolley Museum, 570-963-MINE
- McDade Park, 570-963-6764
- Moyer Aviation, 2780 Memorial Blvd, Tobyhanna 570-839-7161
- Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, Jim Thorpe, 570-325-8485
- Water Gap Trolley, Delaware Water Gap, 570-476-9766
Historical Sites/Museums
- Antoine Dutot Museum, Rt. 611, Delaware Water Gap, 570-476-4240
- Asa Packer Mansion, Packer Hill Road, Jim Thorpe, 570-325-3229
- Driebe Freight Station, 537 Ann Street, Stroudsburg, 570-424-1776
- Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art, 1901 Mulberry Street, Scranton, 570-346-7186
- Bell School House, Cherry Valley Road, Stroudsburg 570-421-7703
- Monroe County Historical Association, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, 570-421-7703
- The Pocono Indian Museum and Gift Shop, Rt.209, Bushkill, 570-588-9338
- Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 1000 Turkey Hill Road, Stroudsburg, 570-992-6161
- Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, 888-693-9391
- Stroud Mansion & Library, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, 570-421-7703
Skiing & Winter Sports
Skiing, Snowboarding and Snow Tubing
- Alpine Mountain Ski Area, Rt. 447, Analomink, 570-595-2150
- Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake Harmony, 570-722- 0100
- Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton, 610-826-7700
- Camelback Ski Area, Camelback Road, Tannersville, 570-629-1661, Ski Conditions800-233-8100
- Jack Frost Big Boulder Ski Area, Blakeslee, 570-443-8425
- Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee on Delaware, 570-421-7231
- Montage Mountain Ski Resort, Scranton 570-969-7669
Snowmobile Rental
Spas
- Laurel Spa at Pocono Manor Resort, Route 314, Pocono Manor, 570-839-0140
- Pure Day Spa, 770 Main Street, Stroudsburg 570-420-1818
- Shear Design Salon and Day Spa, 23 South 6th Street, Stroudsburg, 570-424-5118
- Ken and Company Aveda Salon & Spa, 507 Main Street, Stroudsburg 570-421-8077
- Mount Airy Casino Spa, Woodland Road, Mount Pocono, 877-532-4078
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