Pocono Mountains

The Pocono Mountains offers many activities, whether you are an avid fisherman, a hiker, a horseback rider, a lover of the slopes, or someone who just wants to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and relax. This vacation destination is less than 3 hours away, making it a convenient getaway.

The Great Wolf Lodge Water Park

The Great Wolf Lodge Water Park is a place where the whole family can have fun together while on vacation. This large indoor water park is open all year long. Enjoy thrilling rides on the hydro plunge, the totem tower water slide, and Fort Mackenzie, and for adults, there are three lazy rivers and a nice relaxing hot tub.

With everything you need under one roof, the lodge has unique suites for kids. They’ll sleep like babies in the kiddy camp bunk beds and wolf dens. For mom and dad and the older kids in the family, you’ll sleep well too in comfortable king or queen-size beds. The lodge serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner at three different restaurants so you don’t have to step foot outside the door all weekend long.

Blue Mountain Resort

Not only for the skier in the family but for those who can’t get enough of wintertime snow tubing, Blue Mountain Resort is located only 2 hours from Philadelphia and NYC. The biggest vertical jump, the Razor’s Edge, is nearly 3,000 ft. For the less advanced skier, there are 5 terrain parks and 40 trails. Blue Mountain Resort is not only for the winter season, as there are many things to do around the year. Ropes course, mountain biking, laser tag, archery, and scenic lift rides, among other things. If you feel like unplugging for a bit, they have many camping and glamping experiences to choose from.

Camel Back Mountain Ski Resort

Also less than 3 hours away from Philadelphia and New York City so you don’t have to travel far to enjoy a getaway weekend at the Camel Back Mountain. It has something for every season. There are indoor and outdoor waterparks, mountain coaster, ziplining, skiing, snow tubing, and more. It has a great ski school for beginner skiers, 39 trails that are lit up so that you can ski at night, and black and double black slopes that are recommended for the more advanced skier in the family.

Jack Frost and Big Boulder Ski Resort

Located on the eastern side of the Poconos, Jack Frost and Big Boulder Resort has lodging available. Its Snow Monster ski program enables children to learn about chair lifts and the basics of skiing with experienced supervision. Snowboarding is a rewarding adventure for teenagers in the family, and at nearby Split Rock Resort, there are arcades and a movie theater.

Bushkill Falls

Bushkill Falls has 8 waterfalls that lead through Laurel Glen and Upper Canyon, then drop over a 100 ft. cliff to the Main Falls. After a day of hiking and bird watching, you can return to one of many picnic sites for something to eat. Don’t forget to bring along your camera for some great photos.

Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area

Over 30 miles of the Appalachian Trails run through The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area where nature lovers enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, and fishing.

To sum up

Pocono Mountains area is 2,400 square miles of incredible nature and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. The area and its resorts offer something for everyone and for every season.