Recreation in the Pocono Mountains
The House in the Poconos is conveniently located in the legendarily romantic Pocono Mountains. Northeast Pennsylvania is a wonderful vacation destination area. The Poconos offer a full complement of year-round activities, from the outdoors, to golf, to NASCAR racing, and antiquing neighborhood shopping. Get lost in the Endless mountains region’s vastness, whether it’s for fishing, hunting, hiking, or the fall foliage. Be sure to check out this year's events and festivals in the area when planning your next getawayin the Pocono Mountains – The House in the Poconos is convenient to many recreational facilities.
Shawnee Place Play & Water Park Opens June 21! Play Elements, Water slides, Daily Shows! www.shawneemt.com/ -5 minutes away
Shawnee Ski Area — www.shawneemt.com/ 5 minutes away.
Alpine Mountain — www.alpinemountain.com/ 20 minutes away.
Camelback Ski Area— /www.skicamelback.com/ 25 minutes away.
Camelbeach - www.camelbeach.com/ 25 minutes away.
Big Boulder / Jack Frost Ski Areas — www.jfbb.com 35 minutes away.
Mountain Manor Golf - www.mountainmanor.com/ 5 minutes away
Country Club of the Poconos - www.ccpbigridge.com/ 5 minutes away.
Grat Bear Golf and Country Club - www.greatbeargolf.com/home.cfm 10 minutes away.
Terra Green Golf. - www.terragreens.com/ 15 minutes.
Cherry Valley Golf — www.cherryvalleygolfcourse.com/ 15 minutes away.
Glen Brook Golf Club. - www.glenbrookgolfclub.com/ 20 minutes.
Ridge View Farm - 20 minutes away.
Double D Guest Ranch - www.doubledguestranch.com/ 25 minutes away.
Patewood Farm - www.patewoodfarm.com/ 25 minutes away.
Pocono Adventures Riding Stable- poconoadventuresrdingstable.com/about_us 30 minutes away.
Mountain Creek Riding Stable — www.mtcreekstable.com/directions.html 30 minutes away.
Blue Valley Riding Center - bluevalleyridingcenter.com/ 35 minutes away.
Bushkill Falls — www.visitbushkillfalls.com/ 15 minutes away.
Great Lake Boat Rentals - Lake Wallenpaupack, Route 6, Lake Wallenpaupack, Hawley, PA 18428 570-226-0980 -
Pine Crest Yacht Club - Route 507, Lake Wallenpaupack, Box 277, Greentown, PA 18426, 570-857-1136 -
Pocono Action Sports - PO Box 77, Greentown, PA 18426, 570-226-4556
Pocono Sneak & Animal Farm - 10 minute drive.
Claws and Paws Wild Animal Park – www.clawsnpaws.com/ 45 minute drive.
ENTERTAINMENT: Choose from a variety of entertainment venues in the local area: theatre, movies, nightlife in Stroudsburg, and the Pocono International Raceway.
Mountain Laurel Center for the Performing Arts — www.mountainlaurelcenter.net/events/index.html 15 minutes away. The Shawnee Play House — www.theshawneeplayhouse.com/ 10 minutes away.
Pocono Playhouse - 35 minutes away.
Nascar Pocono Raceway — www.poconoraceway.com/ 35 minutes away.
Foxmoor Cinemas - www.foxmoor7.com/ 5 minutes away.
Movie Theatre @ the Stroud Mall: 20 minutes away.
City of Stroudsburg – 15 minutes away.
LOCAL EVENTS:
Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, go to a concert, or have a great time at our local fair. Here are a few links to help you complement your get-away.
Mountain Laurel Center for the Performing Arts — 15 minutes away.
Nascar Pocono Raceway — www.poconoraceway.com/ 35 minutes away.
Various Country Fairs: GDS Fair – week prior and including Labor Day every year in Newfoundland, PA. – www.gdsfair.com./
SHOPPING:
Many of our guests come to the Poconos for its wonderful antiquing and many outlet stores.
Plan a day full of your favorite shopping in a number of the surrounding villages.
Antiquing —
Ibis Antiques - www.ibisantiques.com - (570) 424-8721
Golden Touch Antiques - (570) 421-4686
Brian Delaney Antiques - (570) 421-9843
Jerome Toti Added Touch Antiques -(570) 992-7070
J & K Antique & Gift Shop - (570) 421-7524
Lavender & Lace - (570) 424-7087
BROWSERY - www.browseryantiques.com - (570) 424-7474
Apple & Eve Antiques - (570) 421-5085
Lea Z Katz Antiques - (570) 992-5462
Katz Lea Z Antiques - (570) 992-5462
The Crossings Premium Outlets— 20 minutes away.
Holly Ross Pottery — 30 minutes away.
Golf World. - 8 minutes
HISTORIC SITES / MUSEUMS
The counties of the Pocono region – Wayne, Monroe, Pike, Carbon and Northampton - each have its own rich history. Below are a variety of links to historic sites, museums, and other informational websites for our beautiful mountain region.
Driebe Freight Station - 20 minutes away.
Monroe County Historical Assn.- mcha-pa.org 20 minutes away
Grey Towers, Milford, PA – 45 minute drive.
Lackawanna Coal Mine — 1 Hr away
Everhart Museum, Scranton, PA – 1 Hr minutes away.
Roebling Bridge, Lackawaxen, PA – 50 minute drive.
Zane Grey Museum, Lackawaxen, PA – 50-minute drive.
The Stourbridge Line Railroad, Honesdale, PA – 1 Hr drive.
Victorian Town of Jim Thorpe – 1 Hr drive.
Victorian Town of Milford – 45 minute drive.
History of the Lake Wallenpaupack Area.
STATE PARKS:
The House in the Poconos is surrounded by natural beauty with many beautiful parks within 10 miles, including The Delaware Water Gap Recreational Area,the Worthington State Forest, major Parks like: Promised Land, Big Pocono State Park, Hickory Run and Tobyhanna to name a few. Additionally, there are several other parks that are a short drive from the House. Come and discover the mountains!!
For more information visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us
Promised Land State Park – 30 minutes away.
Tobyhanna State Park – 35 minutes away.
Gouldsboro State Park – 40 minutes away.
Big Pocono State Park – 35 minutes away.