A 425-acre beauty Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania camp. Recently remodeled, private lake, canoeing, kayaking, and sailing. financial aid available.
Luzerne
Not particularly cozy, average food. Best thing is that there’s a large variety of 6 or 12-packs to go, including craft beer.
75 modern rooms with heated indoor pool, free breakfast bar and breakfast buffet. Close to ski areas, Pocono Raceway, and Lehigh Gorge State Park.
Restored 19th-century Industrial Revolution mining town, tours & museum. Houses, 2 churches, a rectory, company store. “You load sixteen tons, what do you get?”
165 sites, friendly, and great for kids. Lots of activities, tons of amenities. Swimming pool, camp store, cable TV, WiFi, stocked fishing pond.
Guided scenic trail rides. Helpful guides, gentle horses, great for beginners. Rides take approx. 1 hour. Children must be 9 years old to ride the trail, pony rides for little ones.
6,868 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Good practice facilities and driving range. Restaurant/clubhouse on-premises. Specials available. Not fancy, but lovely.
Small-town classic diner. Friendly service, good portions, Sunday breakfast buffet. 13 oz “hubcap” burger. Open ’til 3:00 pm, cash only.
Casual fine dining in an industrial-chic dining room. Steaks, seafood, burgers, and drinks. $$$$
Log cabin rentals in many parts of the Poconos. All sizes, from 4 bedrooms to 10 bedrooms. Cabins can accommodate 4 – 30+ people.
