White Haven 18661
Walk up serving windows, outdoor seating, plenty of parking. Soft-serve, yogurt, ices, sundaes, floats, and doggie treats.
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.
16,000-acre state park. 300 tent, trailer, RV sites, a few walk-in sites, camping cottages. Lake, hiking, trout fishing, waterfalls, streams. Apr – Dec.
Horseback riding, trail rides, wagon rides, pony rides, wildlife tours, and wintertime sleigh rides. Bring a picnic. By appointment only.
A 425-acre beauty Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania camp. Recently remodeled, private lake, canoeing, kayaking, and sailing. financial aid available.
Outdoor dining overlooking the golf course with fire pits and tiki torches. Best for drinks and snacks on the patio.
Shades of Death Trail is a 2.4 mile out and back trail located in White Haven’s Hickory Run State Park. Hiking, running, and bird watching. Best May – Oct.
Cute local bar and restaurant with homemade food. Burgers, wings, nachos. Dinners are comfort food platters. Friendly vibe and service, sports on TV.
75 modern rooms with heated indoor pool, free breakfast bar and breakfast buffet. Close to ski areas, Pocono Raceway, and Lehigh Gorge State Park.
Casual fine dining in an industrial-chic dining room. Steaks, seafood, burgers, and drinks. $$$$
Clean and quiet with spacious rooms, convenient location. The breakfast selection includes waffles, pancakes, eggs, and sausage. Pet friendly, pool, game room.
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.
Guest reports of bugs in the beds, a musty smell, lack of outlets, and rooms in poor condition are common. We’re going to go out on a limb here and say: not recommended
Log cabin rentals in many parts of the Poconos. All sizes, from 4 bedrooms to 10 bedrooms. Cabins can accommodate 4 – 30+ people.
16,000-acre natural area. Public beach, campground, 44 miles of hiking trails. Trout fishing, swimming, disc golf, winter sports. Waterfalls, lake.
Sub/hoagie shop, they get their bread from a bakery in New Jersey. Sandwiches are made of high-quality ingredients and the place gets good reviews.
Summit elevation 2000′, base 1400′, vertical drop of 600′. 21 different slopes and 9 lifts: 1 quad, 2 triples, 6 doubles, and 1 ski carpet. 6 eateries and bars.
165 sites, friendly, and great for kids. Lots of activities, tons of amenities. Swimming pool, camp store, cable TV, WiFi, stocked fishing pond.
Rustic, stone-and-wood-accented country B&B with a fireplace & whirlpool tub in each room. Located between Hickory Run and Lehigh Gorge State Park.
Not particularly cozy, average food. Best thing is that there’s a large variety of 6 or 12-packs to go, including craft beer.
Rustic mom’ n pop off the beaten path in White Haven. American food and BBQ. The atmosphere is homey, people are friendly. Good prime rib.
Bourbon is the specialty at this micro-distillery and cocktail bar. Seating is available inside the tasting room, or outside in the garden area.
Small-town classic diner. Friendly service, good portions, Sunday breakfast buffet. 13 oz “hubcap” burger. Open ’til 3:00 pm, cash only.
Sand Spring Lake at Hickory Run State Park. Wide, sandy beach. Crowded on weekends. 400-table picnic area, playground, disc golf. Mid-May – Mid-Sept. Small $ to park.
