Pocono Mountains

Discover four seasons of scenic natural beauty, luxurious resorts, cozy bed and breakfasts, outdoor adventures, fun things to do for the whole family, and much more.

The Pocono Mountains region of Pennsylvania has been a beloved destination for generations of vacationers seeking fresh air and top-notch hospitality. Whether it’s summer Lake Wallenpaupack activities or Poconos winter activities on the ski slopes, a night under the stars at a the best campgrounds in the Poconos or a couples Poconos romantic getaway to a renowned spa, there are welcoming places to stay, exciting things to do in the Pocono Mountains, and great Poconos festivals and events to enjoy year after year.

Savor farm-fresh flavors at local restaurants then recharge at charming cabins, iconic Pocono Mountains resorts, and one-of-a-kind hotels. During a Pocono Mountains vacation, play the day away at treetop adventure parks and ziplines, get your adrenaline flowing at the world’s largest paintball park, or slow things down with Pocono Mountains waterfall hikes to see the flaming foliage in the fall.

For family vacations with little ones, honeymoons, bachelorette or bachelor weekends, family reunions, weddings, or corporate meetings and events, the Poconos is the perfect place to escape from the city and the suburbs for awhile to recharge and have fun in the midst of nature. An easy drive from New York and Philadelphia, the four counties of the Poconos encompass a portion of the famed Appalachian Trail to the south, historic Route 6 connecting quaint towns to the north, the peaceful bends of the Delaware River as it winds between Pennsylvania and New Jersey through Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to east, and the exhilarating white water rapids of the Lehigh River as it passes the Victorian splendor of the borough of Jim Thorpe to the west.

Step back in time in historic towns in the Poconos as you visit the Birthplace of the American Railroad in Honesdale or the Birthplace of the American Conservation Movement in Milford. Whether you’re hiking the striking ancient landscape of Boulder Field National Natural Landmark in Hickory Run State Park or journeying deep underground at the No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum in Lansford to learn more about the industrial past of the area, there’s plenty of history to discover at Poconos museums and landmarks.