The Poconos Visitor's Guide

In recent years, the Poconos' 2,500 square miles of forests, hills and waterfalls have begun to attract skiers, campers and avid outdoorsy types to Pennsylvania’s northeastern wilderness. In the summer, families get soaked on whitewater rafting trips. There are more than 100 types of trees in the area, and in the fall the brilliantly colored leaves are a scenic backdrop for train rides and driving trips. Winter hosts the local snow sport industry, and spring reintroduces golf to the stir-crazed vacationers. And 25 miles of the Appalachian Trail stretch through the area, luring visitors away from romance packages and onto the trail’s paths year round.

Thomas Penn, son of William Penn, finagled the land known today as the Pocono Mountains out of his father's treaty with the Delaware Indians in the Walking Purchase of 1737. Stretching across Pike, Monroe, Wayne and Carbon counties, the Pocono Mountains are actually a southern extension of the Catskills, and it seems the descendants of the Catskills' resort-goers of the '50s have claimed the Poconos as their territory. The roads are crowded in summer, hazardous in winter and clogged by Sunday drivers every day of the week.

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Stroudsburg

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Only 90 minutes from New York City, and less than 2 hours from 
Philadelphia.  The Poconos are easily reached via Interstate highways, 
80, 81, 84, and Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

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You can get to the Poconos by Greyhound or Martz Trailways buses.They 
come into the region from New York and Scranton. For bus information, 
call Greyhound, 570-421-4451, or Martz Trailways, 570-421-3040

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More Links to Pocono Area Arts and Artists, 
Music, Attractions, Accommodations, Eateries,
Recreation/Scenic beauty

Accommodations

Best Western Pocono Inn - 90 comfortable guestrooms in downtown Stroudsburg, the center of the Poconos arts community.

The Budget Motel - I-80, Exit 51  East Stroudsburg. - More than you expect, for less

Daniels Resort - a family owned and operated resort in the heart of the Pocono Mtns In Summer we offer our guests 7 nights live entertainment, indoor/outdoor pools, trout streams, planned activities. In Fall, Winter, & Spring, we offer weekend getaways for families and couples

Hill Home Forge - a bed and breakfast and an artist's studio located in Jim Thorpe, PA - gateway to the Poconos

Nic East - poet and sculptor. Working in wood veneers, metal, and stained glass. 

Yuengling Brewery, Museum & Gift Shop
THE RED BARONS
Asa Packer Mansion - Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, 570-325-3229
Carbon County Environmental Education Center - 625 Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, 570-645-8597
JEM Classic Car Museum - Route 443,Andreas, PA 18211, 570-386-3554, 570-386-2763
Jim Thorpe Historic District - 570-325-3673
Old Jail Museum & Heritage Center - 128 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, 570-325-5259
Old Mauch Chunk H.O. Scale Model Train Display - Hooven Mercantile Company Building, 41 Susquehanna St., Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
570-325-2248
Old Mauch Chunk Historic District - Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, 888-Jim Thorpe
Panther Creek Valley Foundation Coal Mining Museum - No. 9 Dock St.
Lansford, PA 18232, 570-645-7074
Pocono Museums Unlimited - Route 443,516 Ashtown Drive, Lehighton, PA 18235, 570-386-3117

Recreation/Scenic Beauty

Beltzville State Park
Hickory Run State Park
Lehigh Gorge State Park
Big Pocono State Park
Gouldsboro State Park
Tobyhanna State Park
Lehigh Rafting Rentals - We offer whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River
Big Wheel Skating  - East Stroudsburg - Roller skating for fun and health
Delaware Water Gap
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
PA Fishing Regulations...
Delaware National Scenic River
Delaware State Forest - 80,000 acres of pure enjoyment. Picnicking and fishing plus hiking trails and more. Stroudsburg 570 895-4000
Gouldsboro State Park - 2,800 acres, 250-acre lake, enjoy fishing, boating and swimming. Gouldsboro 570 894-8336
Hickory Run State Park - See Boulder field, a National natural landmark. Hike on 36 miles of trails. White Haven 570 443-0400
Lacawac Sanctuary - See Wildlife, offers a self guided tour and guided tours. 570 689-9494
Lackawanna State Forest - 6,000 acres of forest, cross-country ski, hike, hunt, fish and more. West of Thornhurst 570 472-3011 or 963-4561Lake Wallenpaupack - Enjoy the 52 miles of beach and hiking trails. Pike & Wayne Counties 570 226-2141Lehigh Gorge State Park - A utopia for white water boating. Rockport 570 443-0400Mauch Chunk Lake Park - All you need to enjoy the outdoors. Canoes, paddleboats, and rowboats. Hike, bike or just play some ball. Jim Thorpe 570 325-3669Merli-Sarnoski County Park - 840 acres of forest to hike in, plus a stocked lake. Fell Township 570 876-1714Moon Lake Park - 600 acres of field and forest, 48 acres of lake, what else could you need. Hunlock 570 477-5467Promised Land State Park - Great for cross-country skiing, ice skaters and snowmobiles during the winter. Camping, boating, and hiking for the summer months. Greentown 570 676-3428Tobyhanna State Park - Swimming, fishing, boating and ice-skating are the many things that can be done in a day on this 170 acre lake. Hiking and camping areas are available on the 5440-acre park. Tobyhanna 570 894-8336

Pocono Indian Museum

Hill Home Forge - a bed and breakfast and an artist's studio located in Jim Thorpe, PA - gateway to the Poconos

JR's Green Scene - Where good taste does not have to be expensive

Brownies In The Burg - Casual dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week in beautiful downtown Stroudsburg.

ReMax of the Poconos - - Bob Hay, GRI, CRB. Simply the Best On-Line Source for Real Estate in the Poconos

Country Camera Studio - We are the area's largest photography studio specializing in weddings and family portraits

Wild Meadow Flowers Florist - Pike County, Pennsylvania's first online florist offering elegant flowers for all occasions also offering fruit, gourmet and gift baskets.

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