Elena's Guidebook to the Pocono Mountains
Water Park
15 minutes from the house. Amusement, dining, spa, rides, games and more.
548 locals recommend
Kalahari Resorts
250 Kalahari Blvd15 minutes from the house. Amusement, dining, spa, rides, games and more.
15 miles from the house. Rides, dining, game rooms and more.
358 locals recommend
Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark
1 Great Wolf Dr15 miles from the house. Rides, dining, game rooms and more.
Antiques
About 25 minutes from the house. Giant showroom plus 8 outbuildings full of antiques, gifts and collectibles.
10 locals recommend
Pieces of the Past Antiques
518 Twin Rocks RdAbout 25 minutes from the house. Giant showroom plus 8 outbuildings full of antiques, gifts and collectibles.
About 25 minutes from the house. Over 100 dealers of antiques and collectibles, open year-round.
51 locals recommend
Pocono Antique Mall at Peddler's Village
246 Stadden RdAbout 25 minutes from the house. Over 100 dealers of antiques and collectibles, open year-round.
Historic
Go back in history and travel miles down
into the coal mines of Pennsylvania. Learn about the life and work of the early settlers of this region.
60 locals recommend
Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour
Bald Mountain RoadGo back in history and travel miles down
into the coal mines of Pennsylvania. Learn about the life and work of the early settlers of this region.
Zoo
A great family animal park. See live animals, enjoy the petting zoo and learn about some of the creatures through live presentations.
234 locals recommend
Claws 'N' Paws
1475 Ledgedale RdA great family animal park. See live animals, enjoy the petting zoo and learn about some of the creatures through live presentations.
About 35 minutes from the house. A good place to take the family for an afternoon of adventure and an education on exotic and endangered animal species.
117 locals recommend
Pocono Snake and Animal Farm
424 Seven Bridge RdAbout 35 minutes from the house. A good place to take the family for an afternoon of adventure and an education on exotic and endangered animal species.
About 15 minutes from the house. A fun afternoon for the family.
13 locals recommend
Safari Farm Petting Zoo
1675 Mt Cobb RdAbout 15 minutes from the house. A fun afternoon for the family.
About 35 minutes from the house. A great place for children. Visit the home of the "Rainbow Ponies."
Barnes Yard Petting Zoo
About 35 minutes from the house. A great place for children. Visit the home of the "Rainbow Ponies."
Shopping
About 35 minutes from the house. Enjoy fabulous candle creations of all kinds plus other gift items.
32 locals recommend
The Shoppes at American Candle
3414 PA-611About 35 minutes from the house. Enjoy fabulous candle creations of all kinds plus other gift items.
Near Scranton, PA. About 30 minutes from the house. Mall includes Macy’s, JC Penney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Home Goods, Victoria’s Secret and lots more.
20 locals recommend
Viewmont Mall
Near Scranton, PA. About 30 minutes from the house. Mall includes Macy’s, JC Penney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Home Goods, Victoria’s Secret and lots more.
About 5 minutes from the house. A favorite for last-minute purchases of beverages, snacks and whatnots.
61 locals recommend
Dollar General
2592 PA-903About 5 minutes from the house. A favorite for last-minute purchases of beverages, snacks and whatnots.
20 minutes from the house. Here’s where you will do most of your shopping. The plaza features a supermarket, pharmacy, liquor store, beverage distributor, hardware store and restaurant.
17 locals recommend
ShopRite of Daleville
921 Drinker Turnpike20 minutes from the house. Here’s where you will do most of your shopping. The plaza features a supermarket, pharmacy, liquor store, beverage distributor, hardware store and restaurant.
The Silk Mill is an historic landmark in Hawley featuring a variety of shops. The architecture itself is worth the visit. About 40 minutes from the house.
33 locals recommend
Hawley Silk Mill
8 Silk Mill DriveThe Silk Mill is an historic landmark in Hawley featuring a variety of shops. The architecture itself is worth the visit. About 40 minutes from the house.
About 25 minutes from the house. No vacation is complete without great shopping! Shop dozens of designer brands, then take a break and have your children enjoy the playground created just for them.
762 locals recommend
The Crossings Premium Outlets
1000 Premium Outlets DrAbout 25 minutes from the house. No vacation is complete without great shopping! Shop dozens of designer brands, then take a break and have your children enjoy the playground created just for them.
Skiing
Camelback Mountain Ski Resort
301 Resort DrFor skiing and snowboarding in the winter!
Jack Frost Ski Resort
434 Jack Frost Mountain RdFor skiing and snowboarding in the winter!
Big Boulder Mountain
357 Big Boulder DriveFor skiing and snowboarding in the winter.
Restaurants
20 minutes from the house. Great for pizza, Italian food and cocktails.
18 locals recommend
Mendicino's Pizza
921 Drinker Turnpike20 minutes from the house. Great for pizza, Italian food and cocktails.
5 minutes from the house. A great neighborhood place for lunch or dinner. Family friendly. Great burgers, sandwiches, cocktails and dinner specials. They feature an outdoor deck for dining plus a pool table. Call first, hours sometimes vary.
17 locals recommend
Dutchman Tavern
239 Main St5 minutes from the house. A great neighborhood place for lunch or dinner. Family friendly. Great burgers, sandwiches, cocktails and dinner specials. They feature an outdoor deck for dining plus a pool table. Call first, hours sometimes vary.
Restaurant is 20 minutes from the house. Great atmosphere. Family friendly. Consistently good food for lunch or dinner. Great daily specials.
19 locals recommend
Newfoundland Hotel
939 Main StRestaurant is 20 minutes from the house. Great atmosphere. Family friendly. Consistently good food for lunch or dinner. Great daily specials.
20 minutes from the house. Great family Italian restaurant. Excellent food and pastries. Your dinner will likely start with a delicious basket of bread and cinnamon buns!
22 locals recommend
Kay's Italian Restaurant
400 PA-43520 minutes from the house. Great family Italian restaurant. Excellent food and pastries. Your dinner will likely start with a delicious basket of bread and cinnamon buns!
5 minutes from the house. Fun place, good food, friendly service, open late. Ok for families, but more of an adult bar/restaurant.
21 locals recommend
Hammerjax Bar & Grill
350 Phillips Road5 minutes from the house. Fun place, good food, friendly service, open late. Ok for families, but more of an adult bar/restaurant.
Happy Family
3160 PA-1155 minutes from the house. Excellent Chinese food for take-out only.
20 minutes from the house. A great place for coffee and pastries, plus other delicious items. Similar to a Starbuck’s.
12 locals recommend
Kay’s Daily Grind
484 PA-48420 minutes from the house. A great place for coffee and pastries, plus other delicious items. Similar to a Starbuck’s.
20 minutes from the house. Excellent sushi also serves Chinese dishes. Call before going. Lately, they have been open for take-out only.
12 locals recommend
FuDa Sushi, Hibachi & Chinese Restaurant
480 Daleville Hwy20 minutes from the house. Excellent sushi also serves Chinese dishes. Call before going. Lately, they have been open for take-out only.
20 minutes from the house. Great for summer ice cream treats! Around the bend from Shop-rite Supermarket and across from gas station.
Tasty Swirl
921 1st Street20 minutes from the house. Great for summer ice cream treats! Around the bend from Shop-rite Supermarket and across from gas station.
20 minutes from the house. Great hearty dishes served here for breakfast and lunch.
13 locals recommend
Country Cafe
229 Mt Cobb Hwy20 minutes from the house. Great hearty dishes served here for breakfast and lunch.
About 45 minutes from the house. Excellent Italian food and pizza. A great, inexpensive place to stop for dinner before seeing a show at the Ritz Playhouse Theater in Hawley, PA.
6 locals recommend
Joe & Lorenzos
121 Main AveAbout 45 minutes from the house. Excellent Italian food and pizza. A great, inexpensive place to stop for dinner before seeing a show at the Ritz Playhouse Theater in Hawley, PA.
One of the classiest Inns and restaurants in the Poconos. Well worth the drive - about 45 minutes from the house. An elegant place to dine or have lunch before seeing a show at the Ritz Playhouse Theater.
99 locals recommend
The Settlers Inn
4 Main AveOne of the classiest Inns and restaurants in the Poconos. Well worth the drive - about 45 minutes from the house. An elegant place to dine or have lunch before seeing a show at the Ritz Playhouse Theater.
Just 20 minutes from the house. Excellent authentic Indian cuisine, great ambiance. Part of this restaurant is an antique train car featuring its original windows, light fixtures and luggage racks.
30 locals recommend
Tandoor Palace Restaurant & Bar
126 Hill Motor Lodge RdJust 20 minutes from the house. Excellent authentic Indian cuisine, great ambiance. Part of this restaurant is an antique train car featuring its original windows, light fixtures and luggage racks.
About 25 minutes north of the house. Excellent pizza and Italian food.
37 locals recommend
John's Italian Restaurant
1406 PA-507About 25 minutes north of the house. Excellent pizza and Italian food.
502 Deli & Grill
Good home cooking and delicious pastries. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.