The Stroudsburgs
159-acre park, forest, ponds, trails, bird colonies. Fish, camp, swim, hike. The paths are well-marked. Dog-friendly.
Local family-owned and operated ice cream parlor. Soft-serve yogurt, frozen yogurt, Italian ices, and slushies. Homemade waffle cones.
First-run movies in the local mall. Six films, comfortable seats. Clean theater, reasonable prices.
3-screens, new & classic movies in iconic movie theater. Concession stand has popcorn (with real butter!) candy, baked goods, coffee. $
Strip mall pizzeria known for giant slices. Beer to go. Subs, cheesesteaks, stromboli, calzone, pasta, and Italian entrees.
Gay-owned and operated since 1981. Charming, comfortable, homey – think Dirty Dancing and kitschy Catskills of days gone by, and have the time of your life.
Marshalls Creek joint offers bar food, pool tables, darts, and draft beer. A friendly, welcoming, loud group of locals.
Two-bedroom resort villas that sleep up to eight guests. Full kitchens, patios, and fireplaces. Wyndham is in the process (still!) of upgrading the condos.
Main Street old-school pizza joint. Lots of pies, stromboli, calzone, chicken Parm and Piccata, hot and cold subs.
Unassuming and simple Mexican joint with good food. Jarritos soda, horchatas, tacos, burritos, quesadillas.
Hosts 12 guests in private Winona Lakes. House on edge of Bushkill River. Hot tub, grill, fire pit, fireplace, deck. Nearby hiking trails.
Activity-filled residential camp gives 30 students the opportunity to work with experts to gain insight into natural resources and their proper management.
Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this charming lake front cottage. It’s got 1 bedroom and 1 bath and sleeps 2. Really lovely couples vacation.
1/8 mile clay kart racing oval in its 27th season (in 2019) in Stroudsburg, PA. Smooth, fast race track. Races every Friday night from March through October.
16 guests in 4 bedrooms with 11 beds and 3 baths with a hot tub and sauna in a gated community with lots of amenities.
Fireworks: everything from 500-gram repeaters to novelties. They also sell 12′ mortar tubes & wooden racks. Fuses, e-clip remote starters, and more.
Dry white and red, semi-sweet, sweet wine, and sangria. They’ve also got beer on draft. Bring your own food. Friendly and welcoming.
Hosts 7 guests in 3 bedrooms with 3 beds and 2 baths in amenity-rich gated Penn Estates. Hot tub, fire pit, beach access, grill, lake, pool, and more.
Grab your favorite Viking and get over there! “Mead – It’s What You Need.” Live music on Saturday nights.
Largest selection of craft beer in the burg, special late night menu is served till midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Owners are straight outta Sicily. Neopolitan and Sicilian pies, tons of entrees, kids menu. Homemade cannoli and tiramisu.
Situated in a restored 1790’s farmhouse, located in Glen Brook Golf Club. Great place to fuel up after a round of golf at this beautiful course.
6 venues, bridal studio, floral studio, 30 wedding planners. Everything you need by this award-winning 30-year host of resort weddings.
Very good Thai food & cocktails. Large, comfortable dining room, outdoor deck with view for miles.
Really super escape room with 4 themed rooms, designed by teachers. Lots of fun, great for groups and families. Bring quarters to feed the meter on charming Main Street.
Home to the works of legendary fantasy artist Frank Frazetta. Open Thurs-Sun, 10 am – 4 pm. Call for winter hours.
Super-special gas station/convenience store with good food prepared and cooked on-premises, beer and wine to go.
Google reviews are bad. Informal all-suite hotel off Interstate 80 is 5 miles from the Shawnee Mountain Ski Area.
1930s country inn. Tables and booths, fireplaces, river stone bar. Steaks, chops, seafood. Happy hour daily 4-6 pm, half-price appetizers. Outdoor deck.
Outstanding summer camp experiences since 1925 on a 156-acre campus. Private lake, sports, pools, mini-golf course, instruction.
Heritage farm cidery dedicated to preserving the heritage of North American cider making, while delivering a fantastic, one-of-a-kind product.
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.
Food truck with empanadas, burgers, hot dogs. Sides are onion rings, rice and beans, and french fries, and Disco fries.
Longest running boys and girls basketball camp in the U.S. 11 courts. 9 outdoor courts, 2 covered courts with 26 total baskets It’s the #1 outdoor B basketball facility in the USA.
Small, family-owned, casual, authentic Greek/ Mediterranean. Shish kabob, gyro, souvlaki, shwarma, falafel, baklava. Veg-friendly, packaged goods for sale.
Hosts up to 10 guests in a cozy and rustic log cabin overlooking the creek. TONS of amenities. Bring Fido!
Satay, dumplings, Pad Thai, Evil Jungle curry, Massaman curry, coconut shrimp, crispy duck, and more. Great for take-out.
Four floors of exhibit space highlight the history of Monroe County. Mansion tours occur daily at 11 am and 2 pm. Appointments are recommended, so give them a call first.
Gold-Star community with a pool, a lake, and recreational basketball and tennis courts. Beautiful and upscale.
Hosts 12 guests with 4 bedrooms plus a loft, 7 beds, and 3 baths. Indoor hot tub, beautiful outdoor deck.
Seasonal fruits, vegetables, and flowers. You can also buy homemade bread, baked goods, and honey. Open Saturdays May – October.
61.5-acres of a section of the Pocono Creek with Class A wild trout waters. Thickets of old-growth rhododendron, colonies of spring wildflowers, and wetland habitats.
An old golf course that’s now a natural hub of community life that connects people, water, and land. Great for fishing, birding, or a peaceful walk .
Halal Shawarma sandwiches and platters, Tikka kabab platters, falafel. Burgers, deli sandwiches, soups, chopped salads. Beautiful fresh food.
Casual Italian cuisine and fine dining owned and operated by star Chef Nicola Mersini. Pasta, entrees. Very good food and wine.
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.
Owns 10 nature preserves and 2 conservation easements in Monroe County Fishing, hiking, wildlife. Open to the public from dawn ’til dusk, 365 days/year.
4 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails Invigorating hikes and exciting switchbacks for mountain bikers. Forested cliff that provides mile-long views.
Breakfast/lunch cafe with soups, salads, quiche, crab cakes, burgers, chicken, cheesesteaks, and more. Friendly service, good prices.
18-hole nautical theme featuring a lighthouse, water feature, tall reed grasses, and roped piers. Ice cream/snack bar.
