Deirdre’s guidebook
RESTAURANTS / BARS:
Great food, also has a sports pub. Thursdays and Sundays wing night. Also open for breakfast/brunch.
419 locals recommend
Jubilee Restaurant
2067 PA-940Great food, also has a sports pub. Thursdays and Sundays wing night. Also open for breakfast/brunch.
Great micro brewery/restaurant/bar. In the summer they also have an outdoor space “pint size park” with all sorts of outdoor games like a wiffle ball field, corn hole, pickle ball etc… Also open for breakfast / brunch.
329 locals recommend
Barley Creek Brewing Company
1774 Sullivan TrailGreat micro brewery/restaurant/bar. In the summer they also have an outdoor space “pint size park” with all sorts of outdoor games like a wiffle ball field, corn hole, pickle ball etc… Also open for breakfast / brunch.
Amadeo's Pizza & Deli
1904 PA-940Pizza takeout.
Restaurant/bar overlooking Big Boulder Lake. Large outdoor bar/patio in the summer.
269 locals recommend
Boulder View Tavern
123 Lake Harmony RdRestaurant/bar overlooking Big Boulder Lake. Large outdoor bar/patio in the summer.
Restaurant/bar overlooking Lake Harmony. Large outdoor patio in the summer.
257 locals recommend
Nick's Lake House Restaurant
20 S Lake DrRestaurant/bar overlooking Lake Harmony. Large outdoor patio in the summer.
Giant waterpark. There are several good restaurants at the resort, like a steak house and an Italian restaurant.
548 locals recommend
Kalahari Resorts
250 Kalahari BlvdGiant waterpark. There are several good restaurants at the resort, like a steak house and an Italian restaurant.
Winner
2657 PA-940Chinese takeout
Roberto's pizza and restaurant
2668 PA-940Italian / pizza, Dine-in or take-out
The 940 Junction
1879 PA-940Great Ice cream
Ski resort
In the summer there is an outdoor waterpark (CamelBeach), zip lining, a mountain coaster etc…
In the winter it's a Ski resort and also has Snow tubing.
752 locals recommend
Camelback Mountain Ski Resort
301 Resort DrIn the summer there is an outdoor waterpark (CamelBeach), zip lining, a mountain coaster etc…
In the winter it's a Ski resort and also has Snow tubing.
Jack Frost Ski Resort
434 Jack Frost Mountain Rd20 min.
Big Boulder Mountain
357 Big Boulder Drive20 min.
This is our favorite ski resort in the region. A bit more for intermediate/advanced skiers. The mountain is a bit larger and usually less crowded. The lifts are outdated, but the runs are worth the drive.
158 locals recommend
Elk Mountain Ski Resort
344 Elk Mountain RdThis is our favorite ski resort in the region. A bit more for intermediate/advanced skiers. The mountain is a bit larger and usually less crowded. The lifts are outdated, but the runs are worth the drive.
Blue Mountain Resort
1660 Blue Mountain DrSki resort
Waterparks
In the summer there is an outdoor waterpark (CamelBeach), zip lining, a mountain coaster etc…
752 locals recommend
Camelback Mountain Ski Resort
301 Resort DrIn the summer there is an outdoor waterpark (CamelBeach), zip lining, a mountain coaster etc…
Giant indoor water park. Also has a gaming arcade on the lower floor.
548 locals recommend
Kalahari Resorts
250 Kalahari BlvdGiant indoor water park. Also has a gaming arcade on the lower floor.
Outdoor activities
Rafting on the Lehigh River – Check out the dam release dates on their website.
275 locals recommend
Pocono Whitewater
1519 PA-903Rafting on the Lehigh River – Check out the dam release dates on their website.
Mountain Creek Riding Stables
6190 Paradise Valley RdHorseback riding
Park located on the top of Camelback, which is the highest view point in the region. There is parking at the top with views north, west and south, and there is an easy hiking trail that goes around the summit.
246 locals recommend
Big Pocono state park
Park located on the top of Camelback, which is the highest view point in the region. There is parking at the top with views north, west and south, and there is an easy hiking trail that goes around the summit.
Bushkill Falls
Park with a 100ft. waterfall near the Delaware Water Gap.
Waterfall near the Delaware Water Gap – For beautiful foliage in the fall, recommend driving there through the backroads in the fall (Stay on route 940 east until route 191 north, then make a right on Cranberry Creek Rd towards Henry’s Crossing Rd / Clarks Rd / Show Hill Rd etc..)
24 locals recommend
Dingmans Falls Visitor Center
224 Dingmans Falls RdWaterfall near the Delaware Water Gap – For beautiful foliage in the fall, recommend driving there through the backroads in the fall (Stay on route 940 east until route 191 north, then make a right on Cranberry Creek Rd towards Henry’s Crossing Rd / Clarks Rd / Show Hill Rd etc..)
Small waterfall accessible through a 10/15 min. trail. You can access both the top and the bottom of the waterfall. After visiting the waterfall, drive to the unique boulder field within the Hickory Run state park.
127 locals recommend
Hawks Falls
Small waterfall accessible through a 10/15 min. trail. You can access both the top and the bottom of the waterfall. After visiting the waterfall, drive to the unique boulder field within the Hickory Run state park.
City/town information
Well known tourist attraction in the Poconos, with hiking, biking, train rides, shops, restaurants, bars…
511 locals recommend
Jim Thorpe
Well known tourist attraction in the Poconos, with hiking, biking, train rides, shops, restaurants, bars…
Sightseeing
The Crossings Premium Outlets
1000 Premium Outlets DrLarge Outlet, located near Camelback.
Groceries / Shopping
Dunkin Donuts / Gas Station – Pocono Pines (2 min.) – They have a great selection of beers and wine.
6 locals recommend
Food Express
111 PA-423Dunkin Donuts / Gas Station – Pocono Pines (2 min.) – They have a great selection of beers and wine.
Great country store with fresh products as well as all sorts of home decoration items.
48 locals recommend
Hannah's Farm Market
811 Stoney Hollow RdGreat country store with fresh products as well as all sorts of home decoration items.
Weis Markets
601 PA-940Supermarket
ShopRite of Mt Pocono
3430 PA-940Supermarket.
State Liquor Store
3430 PA-940Liquor/wine store
Harmony Beverage
14 PA-940Beer distributor
CVS
3016 PA-940Pharmacy
Ahart's Market
248 PA-940Supermarket
Corona Butcher
2832 PA-611Butcher store