The Stroudsburgs
Kettle Creek Environmental Center provides classes & events on this gorgeous preserve of old field, deciduous forest, and ponds with 2 1/2 miles of trails.
Rogue Tacos is a truly terrific taco joint. Fun and friendly. Short rib, chicken, cod, and tofu tacos. Build your own taco selection, empanadas, and quesdadillas.
Great Bear golf course restaurant in clubhouse open to the public. Covered patio overlooks the 18th hole. Nice dining room.
Menu ranges from Algerian-influenced recipes to American comfort food, along with a list of (gasp!) 300 kinds of beer and infused craft cocktails.
Mountain View Vineyard, Winery, Brewery & Distillery is all of these. Charcuterie board, flatbreads, sandwiches.
American fare in a touristy place with fireplace, full bar, patio. Steaks, burgers, pasta, seafood. Lots of beer on tap. Lunch/dinner 7 days a week.
This small town is the big town of the Pocono Mountains. Well, it’s as big as it gets here in “the heart of the Poconos”, population 6,000.
Huge assortment of fishing equipment, footwear, workwear, camping supplies, and more. Family-owned since 1972. Locations in Stroudsburg and Brodheadsville.
American fare, full bar. Burgers, cheesesteaks, hangar steak, salmon, diver scallops, and pasta. Lunch entrees include a shaved ribeye panini.
Beer store with craft, domestics, and imported brands. Open daily until 9:00 pm, 8:00 pm on Sunday. Cases and kegs of beer, the only drive-thru beer store in the area.
Storefront pizza parlor since 1968. Authentic Italian, generous portions, good prices. It’s an old-school Italian restaurant as well a place for slices and pies to go.
Grill, sushi bar, live music venue, sports bar. Popular local spot with deck, live entertainment, sports TV at the bar. Kids’ menu.
Breakfast, lunch, Stumptown coffee. Salads, pastries, sandwiches. Homemade baked goods. Charming backyard patio.
Country inn serves classic American favorites and Italian entrees. Open to public, weekend buffets, weekend reservations suggested.
Charcuterie platters, fondue mac & cheese, soups, sandwiches, desserts. Daily specials. Small town charm, big city sophistication.
All-American hometown diner. Prices are unbelievably low, all of the classics are homemade, including pies and cakes. Breakfast all day. Kids’ menu, booth seating, lots of room.
Seasonal, local, fresh ingredients for specials like Meyer lemon buttermilk pancakes, blackberry syrup. Quiches, soups, salads. Great baked goods. Breakfast and lunch.
Secluded sites for tents, cabins, and all types of RVs including big rigs. Well-maintained sites, tons of activities for kids, pet-friendly.
In downtown’s Courthouse Square, Sat 8:00 am ’til noon, May through Nov, rain or shine. Get your morning coffee and a bite to eat.
Very good Thai food & cocktails. Large, comfortable dining room, outdoor deck with view for miles.
Overnight sports camp for kids 8 to 17. At ISTC they believe in teaching life skills through sports. The 450-acre lakeside facility is minutes from I-80.
Stroudsburg is the quintessential historic small town. Tiny, charming, lots of great places to eat and play.
Cute country restaurant with an emphasis on pizza. Casual dining in a friendly atmosphere. Just 3 minutes from downtown Stroudsburg.
Local family-owned and operated ice cream parlor. Soft-serve yogurt, frozen yogurt, Italian ices, and slushies. Homemade waffle cones.
Antiques and collectibles in historic 1903 structure. 22,000 SF of floor space, over 125 dealers in furniture, art, books, ephemera, glassware, lighting, vintage clothing, primitives, more.
Family bowling lane. Rock & Bowl Fri/Sat night, Rent-A-Lane specials. Starburst Laser Light show and 3 15-foot video screens with surround sound. Snack bar, video arcade, pool tables.
1920s theater is concert venue that accommodates seated and standing-room-only shows. Full bar, state-of-the-art sound and lighting.
Basic ShopRite supermarket the size of approximately 400 football fields. Deli, prepared foods, surprisingly good supermarket sushi. Beer and wine to go.
Home to the works of legendary fantasy artist Frank Frazetta. Open Thurs-Sun, 10 am – 4 pm. Call for winter hours.
Wedding celebrations from 35 to 275 people with a naturally beautiful scenic background. Specializes in outdoor ceremonies.
Large selection of regionals, imports, and craft beer. Lottery tickets, cigarettes, propane, open daily from 9:00 am ’til 9:00 pm.
Living history museum preserves 19th century Penn German heritage. Period dress, re-enactment of daily life on the farm.
Barrels of loose candy, flavored pretzels, fudge, jams, hot sauce. There’s also a novelty/gift shop. Open daily 10:00 am – 5:30 pm.
Old-school campground, RV/tent. Unplug and unwind. Family-friendly, peaceful getaway. Take advantage of local nature adventures, or just cocoon and be happy where you are.
Cabins, RV/tent sites, big-rig friendly, full-hookup. Emphasis on peace and quiet. Outdoor pool, playground, general store, laundry. Free access to amenities at Timothy Lake North.
Sue’s is a sweet new Thai restaurant in a converted old diner serving fresh, expertly prepared homemade food. Friendly service.
Breakfast all day. Pancakes, french toast, omelets, eggs, home fries. Lunch menu includes sandwiches and salads.
New, used, and rare books and knowledgeable, book-loving proprietors. The delight in this Main Street bookstore is in the used inventory.
Humble cafeteria-style eatery with a pickup counter serving really good fried or steamed fish and seafood. Take-out or eat in.
Pizza bread stuffed with hot dogs. Eat in/take out. Cheesesteaks, Italian sausage sandwiches, burgers, chicken parm, fries.
Indoor go-kart track since 1996. Arcade games, pool table, and snack bar. Must be 54″ tall to ride.
Family campground close to Stroudsburg. Cabin, tent, pop-up trailer rentals, seasonal rentals. Full/partial hook-up sites.
Sweet spot just outside of town. Verrrry friendly to locals and tourists alike, with cold beer and homemade food.
Very good pan-Asian restaurant serving Desi Indian, Chinese, and Thai cuisines. Colorful, uplifting atmosphere.
New American family-friendly dinner spot opened in late 2020 on the road to Bushkill. New American, dinner, brunch.
Downtown coffee shop. Espresso, cappuccino, latte, pour-over coffee. Tea, smoothies, Italian cream sodas, and bakery.
Old-school Mom ‘n Pop Greek diner serving homemade classics that are fresh and cooked to order for over 50 years.
25 years straight rockin’ the heart of the Poconos with love for music and culture. New, used, vintage vinyl & CDs, and more.
18-hole, par 71 Jack Nicklaus designed course. 3 lakes, streams, rolling terrain. Clubhouse, restaurant, pro shop, practice area.
Halal Shawarma sandwiches and platters, Tikka kabab platters, falafel. Burgers, deli sandwiches, soups, chopped salads. Beautiful fresh food.