Kaci’s Poconos Guidebook

Kaci
Kaci’s Poconos Guidebook

Outdoor Activites

One of Pennsylvania's largest reservoirs, stunning Lake Wallenpaupack is 13 miles long with 52 miles of uninterrupted shoreline. Loaded with activities for any age including walking trails, water sports, boating, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Enjoy restaurants and shopping near by!
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Lake Wallenpaupack
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One of Pennsylvania's largest reservoirs, stunning Lake Wallenpaupack is 13 miles long with 52 miles of uninterrupted shoreline. Loaded with activities for any age including walking trails, water sports, boating, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Enjoy restaurants and shopping near by!
Outdoor enthusiasts rejoice! 1,306 acres of rugged terrain on the summit and slopes of Camelback Mountain with scenic views of three states. Activities include hiking, picnicking, wildlife watching, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
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Big Pocono state park
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Outdoor enthusiasts rejoice! 1,306 acres of rugged terrain on the summit and slopes of Camelback Mountain with scenic views of three states. Activities include hiking, picnicking, wildlife watching, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Enjoy all of the outdoor activities at Tobyhanna State Park on 5,440 acres of gorgeous land which includes the 170-acre Tobyhanna Lake and a portion of Tobyhanna Creek.
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Tobyhanna State Park
Tobyhanna State Park
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Enjoy all of the outdoor activities at Tobyhanna State Park on 5,440 acres of gorgeous land which includes the 170-acre Tobyhanna Lake and a portion of Tobyhanna Creek.
A 130-acre preserve frequently visited for hiking, fishing, waterfall viewing and picnicking. In addition to its wide, flat waterfalls, the natural area features three blazed hiking trails: the orange-blazed Pine Trail is an easy half-mile path; the blue-blazed Highland Trail loops about a mile through hardwood and pine forests, and the red-blazed Creek Trail follows the creek out and back for a little over two miles. Leashed pets are welcome.
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Austin T Blakeslee Natural Area
20 Pennsylvania 115
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A 130-acre preserve frequently visited for hiking, fishing, waterfall viewing and picnicking. In addition to its wide, flat waterfalls, the natural area features three blazed hiking trails: the orange-blazed Pine Trail is an easy half-mile path; the blue-blazed Highland Trail loops about a mile through hardwood and pine forests, and the red-blazed Creek Trail follows the creek out and back for a little over two miles. Leashed pets are welcome.

Top Attractions

220,000 sq ft water park with African safari-themed amenities, making it a top destination for Poconos visitors. Attractions include water slides, pools and lazy rivers, a surf simulator, and hot tubs. Done with the water? Enjoy on site activities including a ropes/zip-line course, game room, virtual reality, escape room, mini golf, resturants, spa, and shopping.
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Kalahari Waterpark Resort Convention Center
250 Kalahari Blvd
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220,000 sq ft water park with African safari-themed amenities, making it a top destination for Poconos visitors. Attractions include water slides, pools and lazy rivers, a surf simulator, and hot tubs. Done with the water? Enjoy on site activities including a ropes/zip-line course, game room, virtual reality, escape room, mini golf, resturants, spa, and shopping.
USA’s #1 indoor waterpark and Pennsylvania's largest outdoor waterpark, enjoy 13 slides and many pools and hot tubs. Done with the water? Enjoy many of the on-site amenities including restaurants, shopping, arcade, rock climbing, virtual reality, and all the outdoor activities of attached Camelback Resort.
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Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark
193 Resort Dr
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USA’s #1 indoor waterpark and Pennsylvania's largest outdoor waterpark, enjoy 13 slides and many pools and hot tubs. Done with the water? Enjoy many of the on-site amenities including restaurants, shopping, arcade, rock climbing, virtual reality, and all the outdoor activities of attached Camelback Resort.
Enjoy activities year around at Camelback Resort! Winter attractions including skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. The rest of the year, chose from the many activities including the very popular "mountain coaster," zip lines, indoor/outdoor waterpark at neighboring Aquatopia, ropes course, and UTV tours.
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Ski Resort Camelback Mountain
301 Resort Dr
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Enjoy activities year around at Camelback Resort! Winter attractions including skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. The rest of the year, chose from the many activities including the very popular "mountain coaster," zip lines, indoor/outdoor waterpark at neighboring Aquatopia, ropes course, and UTV tours.
A top family destination with indoor water park fun, dry-land activities, integrated kid-friendly activities, a range of dining options, an adult-friendly wine down service, and more all under one roof.
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Vodní park Great Wolf Lodge
1 Great Wolf Dr
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A top family destination with indoor water park fun, dry-land activities, integrated kid-friendly activities, a range of dining options, an adult-friendly wine down service, and more all under one roof.
A beautiful 4-star casino resort with table games, poker, and slot machines. There are also 5 restaurants (1 buffet-style), a Japanese eatery, a nightclub and bars, plus a spa and a fitness center. Other amenities include an 18-hole golf course, spa, and an indoor/outdoor pool with hot tub.
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Mount Airy Casino
312 Woodland Rd
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A beautiful 4-star casino resort with table games, poker, and slot machines. There are also 5 restaurants (1 buffet-style), a Japanese eatery, a nightclub and bars, plus a spa and a fitness center. Other amenities include an 18-hole golf course, spa, and an indoor/outdoor pool with hot tub.

Fun Activities

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Pocono Snake and Animal Farm
424 Seven Bridge Rd
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Located in the heart of the scenic Pocono Mountains, enjoy beginning to intermediate trail-riding seven days a week, all year long. No experience is required and riders are always accompanied on the trail rides by friendly, professional guides. Reserve a 45 minute ride and experience horseback riding in Pennsylvania like never before.
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Mountain Creek Riding Stables
6190 Paradise Valley Rd
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Located in the heart of the scenic Pocono Mountains, enjoy beginning to intermediate trail-riding seven days a week, all year long. No experience is required and riders are always accompanied on the trail rides by friendly, professional guides. Reserve a 45 minute ride and experience horseback riding in Pennsylvania like never before.
Stroll through the beautiful field of fragrant lavender for a magical experience summer experience! With first blooms in June/July, make a visit for pick-your-own lavender or enjoy the on-site lavender store, events and classes, and enchanted fairy forest.
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Paradise Lavender Farm
5822 Paradise Valley Rd
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Stroll through the beautiful field of fragrant lavender for a magical experience summer experience! With first blooms in June/July, make a visit for pick-your-own lavender or enjoy the on-site lavender store, events and classes, and enchanted fairy forest.
Throw some axes at this farmhouse-themed facility with 13 lanes and the options of a private room that holds up to 30 people. The staff are available to coach and guarantee everyone in your group will stick it at least once!
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Splinters' Hatchet & Axe Throwing
2190 PA-611
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Throw some axes at this farmhouse-themed facility with 13 lanes and the options of a private room that holds up to 30 people. The staff are available to coach and guarantee everyone in your group will stick it at least once!
All-ages amusement center featuring mini-golf, paintball & other family-friendly activities.
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940 Golf N'Fun
951 PA-940
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All-ages amusement center featuring mini-golf, paintball & other family-friendly activities.
Callie’s Candy Kitchen is the go-to for all things delicious in the Pocono Mountains! From chocolate covered creations to handmade candies, Callie’s has something for everyone.
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Callies Candy Kitchen
1111 PA-390
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Callie’s Candy Kitchen is the go-to for all things delicious in the Pocono Mountains! From chocolate covered creations to handmade candies, Callie’s has something for everyone.

Year-Round Mountain Resorts

Shawnee Mountain is a family oriented ski resort open year-around with all of the outdoor activities and regular festivals and events.
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Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
401 Hollow Rd
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Shawnee Mountain is a family oriented ski resort open year-around with all of the outdoor activities and regular festivals and events.
Enjoy activities year around at Camelback Resort! Winter attractions including skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. The rest of the year, chose from the many activities including the very popular "mountain coaster," zip lines, indoor/outdoor waterpark at neighboring Aquatopia, ropes course, and UTV tours.
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Ski Resort Camelback Mountain
301 Resort Dr
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Enjoy activities year around at Camelback Resort! Winter attractions including skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. The rest of the year, chose from the many activities including the very popular "mountain coaster," zip lines, indoor/outdoor waterpark at neighboring Aquatopia, ropes course, and UTV tours.
Lake-view ski runs & snowboarding trails, plus kids' activities & a lodge restaurant with fireplace.
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Hora Big Boulder
357 Big Boulder Drive
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Lake-view ski runs & snowboarding trails, plus kids' activities & a lodge restaurant with fireplace.

Restaurants

A very popular stop for visitors is this hibachi and sushi restaurant offering dinner and a show that is great for families and people of all ages!
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desaki Restaurant
2054 PA-611
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A very popular stop for visitors is this hibachi and sushi restaurant offering dinner and a show that is great for families and people of all ages!
Old-school outlet whipping up country-style diner fare & BBQ sandwiches in kitschy, rustic digs.
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Hickory Valley Farm Restaurant
2185 PA-611
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Old-school outlet whipping up country-style diner fare & BBQ sandwiches in kitschy, rustic digs.
Whether you're looking for a night of fine dining or a casual meal the entire family can enjoy, search no further! High-quality cuts, dry-aged chops, and local butcher selections are regulars on the menu. ​
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The Frogtown Chophouse
472 Red Rock Rd
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Whether you're looking for a night of fine dining or a casual meal the entire family can enjoy, search no further! High-quality cuts, dry-aged chops, and local butcher selections are regulars on the menu. ​
A local favorite of a classic diner with all the standard fare you'd expect!
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Mountainhome Diner
910 PA-390
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A local favorite of a classic diner with all the standard fare you'd expect!
Read the reviews - its definitely a favorite! Wings are offered with an eclectic selection of sauces & sides at this classic fast-food restaurant.
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Wingz And A Prayer
109 Plaza Dr
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Read the reviews - its definitely a favorite! Wings are offered with an eclectic selection of sauces & sides at this classic fast-food restaurant.
Our personal go-to! Made fresh to order Mexican food, order at the window and enjoy eating at their outdoor seating.
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Zack's Taco Shack
145 Camelback Rd
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Our personal go-to! Made fresh to order Mexican food, order at the window and enjoy eating at their outdoor seating.
A delicious Puerto Rican restaurant offering authentic, big flavors!
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El Rincon Caribe
2936 PA-611
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A delicious Puerto Rican restaurant offering authentic, big flavors!

Hiking Trails

Mount Minsi is a quick loop to awesome view of the Delaware River, Mount Tammany, and the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. This well-marked 5-mile trail is in good condition with many small waterfalls and places to stop for a picnic. Dog-friendly.
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Mount Minsi
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Mount Minsi is a quick loop to awesome view of the Delaware River, Mount Tammany, and the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. This well-marked 5-mile trail is in good condition with many small waterfalls and places to stop for a picnic. Dog-friendly.
A 2.3 out and back trail considered to be "easy" and good for hiking, birding, and to enjoy the quiet of nature.
Council Rock and Lookout Rock
A 2.3 out and back trail considered to be "easy" and good for hiking, birding, and to enjoy the quiet of nature.
4.7 out-and-back "moderate" trail that is popular for hiking and backpacking. Dogs allowed on leash.
Wolf Rocks
4.7 out-and-back "moderate" trail that is popular for hiking and backpacking. Dogs allowed on leash.
With 230 miles of the Appalachian Trail crossing through Pennsylvania, enjoy hiking with multiple entry points within driving distance.
Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail
With 230 miles of the Appalachian Trail crossing through Pennsylvania, enjoy hiking with multiple entry points within driving distance.
Take the Murmes Paradise Creek Nature Preserve Trail that is an "easy" 1.7 mile loop open year round.
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Kurmes Preserve
335 Devils Hole Road
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Take the Murmes Paradise Creek Nature Preserve Trail that is an "easy" 1.7 mile loop open year round.