Barrett
Charming country inn since 1947. Cottages and rooms in main lodge. Restaurant on premises. Free breakfast, WiFi, outdoor pool.
This collection of villages offer a diner, a deli, a pizza place, and a prepared foods store. Choose from a resort taphouse, a country inn, or a down-home joint.
Reservations are strongly recommended at the restaurant at the lovely Frogtown Inn in Canadensis. New American casual fine dining.
Ski with the beautiful panoramic views and wide trails that cut through the forest of West Mountain. Great for kids and beginners. Ski and snowboard rentals and lessons are available.
Packed to the rafters with antiques and vintage Americana. Hours vary, call ahead to make sure they’re open.
Steaks, chops, and seafood, along with a curated wine list. Traditional fare includes spinach and Cobb salads and a selection of sandwiches.
Dining room in luxury resort hotel open to the public. Reservations suggested. Resort casual dress code. $$$$
All-inclusive luxury resort. Picture-perfect elegance, romance, family fun at a grand 124-room mountain lodge since the 1920s.
Rustic wooden cottages surrounded by forest, wrapped around a mountain stream. Outdoor pool, fireplaces, playground.
Privately owned, public-use airport located two nautical miles north of the central business district of Canadensis in Barrett Township.
18-hole, par-72 course Golf Digest rated as one of the “Best Places to Play.” Golf Advisor users give it 4.9 stars. Wide, tree-lined fairways, small greens. Above average in speed.
The preserve is home to 3.4 miles of trails. The single-track hiking trails form four different loops, which offer a challenging, yet rewarding trek along the ravine.
Jams, jellies, and maple syrup for sale are made here on the premises. Dutch Hill Preserves is a registered family-run maple syrup producer.
These are not towns per se, but the Villages of Barrett Township: an amalgamation of Canadensis, Mountainhome, Cresco, Skytop, and Buck Hill Falls, all in a six-mile line.
400 acres of vernal pools, pristine streams, and rhododendron thickets in beautiful Barrett Township. Good for hiking and fishing.
Chapel in the Pines and Pavilion in the Pines are part of Tall Timber and make your dream barn wedding in the woods beautiful.
Rustic B&B in turn-of-the-century farmhouse. Beautiful grounds, comfortable rooms, great breakfast. Rocking chair porch.
Beautiful Pocono Mountain fish hatchery. Fish and pay for what you catch, all equipment provided, no license necessary. Picnic tables and snack bar. Inexpensive. Great for kids.
Magical and luxurious holidays on 5500 acres of woodlands, waterfalls, and lakes. Hayrides, a visit from Santa, skate nights, fireside stories, more.
Gorgeous Ross & White designed 27 hole par 72 and 70 course over wooded, rolling mountainside terrain. Fairway Grille next door.
Restaurant overlooking the lake and golf course. Small and large plates include sandwiches, salads, ribeye, scallops, crab cakes, and chicken. Kids’ menu.
Old-fashioned 8-lane bowling alley since the 1920s. Very friendly staff and well-maintained Murray MML 3000 lanes. Concession stand and arcade games.
Magical place for a storybook wedding. Packages include a selected menu, 4-hour open bar, customized wedding cake, champagne toast, and overnight stay at Skytop Lodge for the couple.
Locally grown lavender, herbs, and hops. Enchanted Fairy Forest for the little ones. Special days in July and August are offered for you to pick your own lavender.
Draft beer, live music, pool, sports TV, patio. Burgers, fries, wings, nachos, quesadillas. Kids’ menu, large tables, late-night food.
A locally owned garden center offering personal service and advice. Seasonal merchandise and decorations spring through Christmas.
Cute little pizza place in beautiful Mountainhome. Pizza and subs since 1946. Beer down the block.
Local supermarket, step up from a 7-11. Deli sandwiches, hot food bar. Has most basics, lottery, no beer. Closes at 7 p.m.
Casual fine dining, old-fashioned family-run restaurant. Traditional Italian menu. Bar menu, kids’ menu. $$$$
Perfect for a cocktail by the fire, or drinks with friends. Bookshelf-lined walls, excellent cocktails.
Peaceful escape in a restored 1800s farmhouse on 6 wooded acres in beautiful Barrett. Continental breakfast, TV, close to golf, water sports, casino action.
This bucolic home in the Pocono Mountains is a paradise of streams, forests, and winding country roads. It’s the place for the true nature lover’s country vacation.
Butter Bistro at Frogtown Inn Bed & Breakfast offers Butter’s Beverage Garden with barbeque, beverages, and bocce in the summertime.
Country diner tucked away in a strip mall serving breakfast and lunch. Inexpensive, much better than it oughta be. Biscuits & sausage, Cobb salad, pancakes, French toast, omelets, and chili.
Pure nature, untouched, and wild. The Brodhead Creek, renowned for trout fishing, runs through it. Great for fishing and hiking from October through June.
7-week co-ed sleep-away camp. Campers ages 7-16. Sports, outdoor adventure, art, music, STEM.
The Tap Room is a tavern reminiscent of an English pub. Great for burgers, flatbreads, and paninis. 8 draft beers, good cocktail list, wine by the glass.
This off-the-beaten-path country inn offers a traditional American menu composed of dishes like duck, prime rib, and ribeye. Quaint and comfortable.
The grand old resort has activities and events for all ages, and they make a special point to cater to the enjoyment of the youngest guests.
1912 church in tiny mountain town. Garden ceremony site, cocktail area. Indoor reception hall with stunning archways and lush greenery. Traditional, micro, elopement packages.
Prepare to spend an entire afternoon browsing this well-appointed, neat, and jam-packed antiques and collectibles store.
Roomy, spacious shop selling Primitives, furniture, vintage jewelry, Mid-Century Modern, lighting, advertising pieces, more.
Quaint country place in a historic building with outdoor deck. Drink specials, steak, salmon with crabmeant, burger, fried chicken sandwich.
Combo diner, deli, and convenience store. Breakfast and lunch, take-out, everything homemade daily, including pies and baked goods.
Country deli/restaurant in gorgeous old farmhouse. Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, pastries made every morning at 4 am. Daily specials.
Cottages + suites on 32 wooded acres. Outdoor pool, fireplaces, kitchens, cable TV in units. King-size beds, jacuzzi tubs, fireplaces, cable TV, 2-person sauna and patio.
Mount Wismer abuts 170-acres of Gravel Family Nature Preserve. Hardwood forest, open fields, hiking trails, a variety of wildflowers.
Mountainhome Farmstand specializes in gorgeous seasonal vegetables, fruits, and flowers.
Country restaurant on Rt 390 in the middle of the tiny town of Mountainhome. Open for dinner with fairly mediocre Italian food. Full bar, takeout available.
Old-school diner that has been in the center of Mountainhome for decades. Counter and stools, tables and booths. Breakfast all day, kids’ menu.