Kaci’s Poconos Guidebook
Outdoor Activites
One of Pennsylvania's largest reservoirs, stunning Lake Wallenpaupack is 13 miles long with 52 miles of uninterrupted shoreline. Loaded with activities for any age including walking trails, water sports, boating, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Enjoy restaurants and shopping near by!
192 locals recommend
Lake Wallenpaupack
One of Pennsylvania's largest reservoirs, stunning Lake Wallenpaupack is 13 miles long with 52 miles of uninterrupted shoreline. Loaded with activities for any age including walking trails, water sports, boating, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Enjoy restaurants and shopping near by!
Outdoor enthusiasts rejoice! 1,306 acres of rugged terrain on the summit and slopes of Camelback Mountain with scenic views of three states. Activities include hiking, picnicking, wildlife watching, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
246 locals recommend
Big Pocono state park
Outdoor enthusiasts rejoice! 1,306 acres of rugged terrain on the summit and slopes of Camelback Mountain with scenic views of three states. Activities include hiking, picnicking, wildlife watching, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Enjoy all of the outdoor activities at Tobyhanna State Park on 5,440 acres of gorgeous land which includes the 170-acre Tobyhanna Lake and a portion of Tobyhanna Creek.
54 locals recommend
Tobyhanna State Park
Tobyhanna State ParkEnjoy all of the outdoor activities at Tobyhanna State Park on 5,440 acres of gorgeous land which includes the 170-acre Tobyhanna Lake and a portion of Tobyhanna Creek.
A 130-acre preserve frequently visited for hiking, fishing, waterfall viewing and picnicking. In addition to its wide, flat waterfalls, the natural area features three blazed hiking trails: the orange-blazed Pine Trail is an easy half-mile path; the blue-blazed Highland Trail loops about a mile through hardwood and pine forests, and the red-blazed Creek Trail follows the creek out and back for a little over two miles. Leashed pets are welcome.
153 locals recommend
Austin T Blakeslee Natural Area
20 Pennsylvania 115A 130-acre preserve frequently visited for hiking, fishing, waterfall viewing and picnicking. In addition to its wide, flat waterfalls, the natural area features three blazed hiking trails: the orange-blazed Pine Trail is an easy half-mile path; the blue-blazed Highland Trail loops about a mile through hardwood and pine forests, and the red-blazed Creek Trail follows the creek out and back for a little over two miles. Leashed pets are welcome.
Top Attractions
220,000 sq ft water park with African safari-themed amenities, making it a top destination for Poconos visitors. Attractions include water slides, pools and lazy rivers, a surf simulator, and hot tubs. Done with the water? Enjoy on site activities including a ropes/zip-line course, game room, virtual reality, escape room, mini golf, resturants, spa, and shopping.
38 locals recommend
Kalahari Waterpark Resort Convention Center
250 Kalahari Blvd220,000 sq ft water park with African safari-themed amenities, making it a top destination for Poconos visitors. Attractions include water slides, pools and lazy rivers, a surf simulator, and hot tubs. Done with the water? Enjoy on site activities including a ropes/zip-line course, game room, virtual reality, escape room, mini golf, resturants, spa, and shopping.
USA’s #1 indoor waterpark and Pennsylvania's largest outdoor waterpark, enjoy 13 slides and many pools and hot tubs. Done with the water? Enjoy many of the on-site amenities including restaurants, shopping, arcade, rock climbing, virtual reality, and all the outdoor activities of attached Camelback Resort.
165 locals recommend
Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark
193 Resort DrUSA’s #1 indoor waterpark and Pennsylvania's largest outdoor waterpark, enjoy 13 slides and many pools and hot tubs. Done with the water? Enjoy many of the on-site amenities including restaurants, shopping, arcade, rock climbing, virtual reality, and all the outdoor activities of attached Camelback Resort.
Enjoy activities year around at Camelback Resort! Winter attractions including skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. The rest of the year, chose from the many activities including the very popular "mountain coaster," zip lines, indoor/outdoor waterpark at neighboring Aquatopia, ropes course, and UTV tours.
752 locals recommend
Camelback Mountain Ski Resort
301 Resort DrEnjoy activities year around at Camelback Resort! Winter attractions including skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. The rest of the year, chose from the many activities including the very popular "mountain coaster," zip lines, indoor/outdoor waterpark at neighboring Aquatopia, ropes course, and UTV tours.
A top family destination with indoor water park fun, dry-land activities, integrated kid-friendly activities, a range of dining options, an adult-friendly wine down service, and more all under one roof.
358 locals recommend
Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark
1 Great Wolf DrA top family destination with indoor water park fun, dry-land activities, integrated kid-friendly activities, a range of dining options, an adult-friendly wine down service, and more all under one roof.
A beautiful 4-star casino resort with table games, poker, and slot machines. There are also 5 restaurants (1 buffet-style), a Japanese eatery, a nightclub and bars, plus a spa and a fitness center. Other amenities include an 18-hole golf course, spa, and an indoor/outdoor pool with hot tub.
824 locals recommend
Mount Airy Casino
312 Woodland RdA beautiful 4-star casino resort with table games, poker, and slot machines. There are also 5 restaurants (1 buffet-style), a Japanese eatery, a nightclub and bars, plus a spa and a fitness center. Other amenities include an 18-hole golf course, spa, and an indoor/outdoor pool with hot tub.
Fun Activities
Pocono Snake and Animal Farm
424 Seven Bridge RdLocated in the heart of the scenic Pocono Mountains, enjoy beginning to intermediate trail-riding seven days a week, all year long. No experience is required and riders are always accompanied on the trail rides by friendly, professional guides. Reserve a 45 minute ride and experience horseback riding in Pennsylvania like never before.
164 locals recommend
Mountain Creek Riding Stables
6190 Paradise Valley RdLocated in the heart of the scenic Pocono Mountains, enjoy beginning to intermediate trail-riding seven days a week, all year long. No experience is required and riders are always accompanied on the trail rides by friendly, professional guides. Reserve a 45 minute ride and experience horseback riding in Pennsylvania like never before.
Stroll through the beautiful field of fragrant lavender for a magical experience summer experience! With first blooms in June/July, make a visit for pick-your-own lavender or enjoy the on-site lavender store, events and classes, and enchanted fairy forest.
12 locals recommend
Paradise Lavender Farm
5822 Paradise Valley RdStroll through the beautiful field of fragrant lavender for a magical experience summer experience! With first blooms in June/July, make a visit for pick-your-own lavender or enjoy the on-site lavender store, events and classes, and enchanted fairy forest.
Throw some axes at this farmhouse-themed facility with 13 lanes and the options of a private room that holds up to 30 people. The staff are available to coach and guarantee everyone in your group will stick it at least once!
28 locals recommend
Splinters' Hatchet & Axe Throwing
2190 PA-611Throw some axes at this farmhouse-themed facility with 13 lanes and the options of a private room that holds up to 30 people. The staff are available to coach and guarantee everyone in your group will stick it at least once!
All-ages amusement center featuring mini-golf, paintball & other family-friendly activities.
117 locals recommend
940 Golf N'Fun
951 PA-940All-ages amusement center featuring mini-golf, paintball & other family-friendly activities.
Callie’s Candy Kitchen is the go-to for all things delicious in the Pocono Mountains! From chocolate covered creations to handmade candies, Callie’s has something for everyone.
62 locals recommend
Callies Candy Kitchen
1111 PA-390Callie’s Candy Kitchen is the go-to for all things delicious in the Pocono Mountains! From chocolate covered creations to handmade candies, Callie’s has something for everyone.
Year-Round Mountain Resorts
Shawnee Mountain is a family oriented ski resort open year-around with all of the outdoor activities and regular festivals and events.
389 locals recommend
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
401 Hollow RdShawnee Mountain is a family oriented ski resort open year-around with all of the outdoor activities and regular festivals and events.
Enjoy activities year around at Camelback Resort! Winter attractions including skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. The rest of the year, chose from the many activities including the very popular "mountain coaster," zip lines, indoor/outdoor waterpark at neighboring Aquatopia, ropes course, and UTV tours.
752 locals recommend
Camelback Mountain Ski Resort
301 Resort DrEnjoy activities year around at Camelback Resort! Winter attractions including skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. The rest of the year, chose from the many activities including the very popular "mountain coaster," zip lines, indoor/outdoor waterpark at neighboring Aquatopia, ropes course, and UTV tours.
Lake-view ski runs & snowboarding trails, plus kids' activities & a lodge restaurant with fireplace.
238 locals recommend
Big Boulder Mountain
357 Big Boulder DriveLake-view ski runs & snowboarding trails, plus kids' activities & a lodge restaurant with fireplace.
Restaurants
A very popular stop for visitors is this hibachi and sushi restaurant offering dinner and a show that is great for families and people of all ages!
271 locals recommend
desaki Restaurant
2054 PA-611A very popular stop for visitors is this hibachi and sushi restaurant offering dinner and a show that is great for families and people of all ages!
Old-school outlet whipping up country-style diner fare & BBQ sandwiches in kitschy, rustic digs.
58 locals recommend
Hickory Valley Farm Restaurant
2185 PA-611Old-school outlet whipping up country-style diner fare & BBQ sandwiches in kitschy, rustic digs.
Whether you're looking for a night of fine dining or a casual meal the entire family can enjoy, search no further! High-quality cuts, dry-aged chops, and local butcher selections are regulars on the menu.
118 locals recommend
The Frogtown Chophouse
472 Red Rock RdWhether you're looking for a night of fine dining or a casual meal the entire family can enjoy, search no further! High-quality cuts, dry-aged chops, and local butcher selections are regulars on the menu.
A local favorite of a classic diner with all the standard fare you'd expect!
22 locals recommend
Mountainhome Diner
910 PA-390A local favorite of a classic diner with all the standard fare you'd expect!
Read the reviews - its definitely a favorite! Wings are offered with an eclectic selection of sauces & sides at this classic fast-food restaurant.
29 locals recommend
Wingz And A Prayer
109 Plaza DrRead the reviews - its definitely a favorite! Wings are offered with an eclectic selection of sauces & sides at this classic fast-food restaurant.
Our personal go-to! Made fresh to order Mexican food, order at the window and enjoy eating at their outdoor seating.
71 locals recommend
Zack's Taco Shack
145 Camelback RdOur personal go-to! Made fresh to order Mexican food, order at the window and enjoy eating at their outdoor seating.
A delicious Puerto Rican restaurant offering authentic, big flavors!
15 locals recommend
El Rincon Caribe
2936 PA-611A delicious Puerto Rican restaurant offering authentic, big flavors!
Hiking Trails
Mount Minsi is a quick loop to awesome view of the Delaware River, Mount Tammany, and the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. This well-marked 5-mile trail is in good condition with many small waterfalls and places to stop for a picnic. Dog-friendly.
8 locals recommend
Mount Minsi
Mount Minsi is a quick loop to awesome view of the Delaware River, Mount Tammany, and the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. This well-marked 5-mile trail is in good condition with many small waterfalls and places to stop for a picnic. Dog-friendly.
A 2.3 out and back trail considered to be "easy" and good for hiking, birding, and to enjoy the quiet of nature.
Council Rock and Lookout Rock
A 2.3 out and back trail considered to be "easy" and good for hiking, birding, and to enjoy the quiet of nature.
4.7 out-and-back "moderate" trail that is popular for hiking and backpacking. Dogs allowed on leash.
Wolf Rocks
4.7 out-and-back "moderate" trail that is popular for hiking and backpacking. Dogs allowed on leash.
With 230 miles of the Appalachian Trail crossing through Pennsylvania, enjoy hiking with multiple entry points within driving distance.
Appalachian Trail
Appalachian TrailWith 230 miles of the Appalachian Trail crossing through Pennsylvania, enjoy hiking with multiple entry points within driving distance.
Take the Murmes Paradise Creek Nature Preserve Trail that is an "easy" 1.7 mile loop open year round.
7 locals recommend
Kurmes Preserve
335 Devils Hole RoadTake the Murmes Paradise Creek Nature Preserve Trail that is an "easy" 1.7 mile loop open year round.