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Your Family-Friendly Guide to the Pocono Mountains 🏔️
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Go-to guide for fun things to do, delicious eats, and spacious stays the whole family will love in the Pennsylvania Poconos.
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Places to Stay
 
Vineyards & Distilleries
 
Waterparks & Indoor Fun
 
Outdoor Adventures
 
Ski Resorts & Winter Fun
 
Coffee Shops & Sweet Treats

Places to Stay

Places I have stayed, loved, and would stay again. Each home has 4+ bedrooms and plenty of space for the whole family to relax after a day of adventures.
 
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A charming, historic stay right in the heart of downtown with walkable access to shops, dining, and scenic views.
Inn at Jim Thorpe
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Perfect place to stay with a larger group. You never have to leave the house, but it is conveniently close to so many attractions.
Deer Run Retreat
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Beautiful home in Lake Harmony, walking distance from the bars and restaurants.
Home in Lake Harmony · ★4.98
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In Lake Harmony, a short drive from the bars and restaurants. Great home with plenty of bedrooms.
Home in Lake Harmony · ★4.83
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Your own private lake with boats!
Cabin in Paupack · ★4.91
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Vineyards & Distilleries

While these spots serve wine and spirits, they’re perfect for families too. Spacious outdoor seating, vineyards to wander, live music, and delicious food that everyone can enjoy. Kids can explore safely while adults enjoy the ambiance
 
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A fun place to spend a couple hours enjoying the views and some great wine & food. Ask for a cabana!
Mountain View Vineyard | Brewery & Distillery
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Hands down my favorite vineyard. The views are amazing. Very limited menu. BYOF
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery
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I haven’t been, but I’ve heard great things about this place.
Eight Oaks Farm Distillery
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Waterparks & Indoor Fun

Epic indoor waterparks, mini golf, go‑karts, and more, the Poconos have all the fun your family can handle.
 
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Slides, pools, arcade games, and MagiQuest adventures that will keep kids entertained for days.
Great Wolf Lodge
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Huge indoor waterpark with slides and pools that are great for all ages. There are so many amenities here as well.
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
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A splash zones, wave pool, adventure river, and more water slides than you can count, it’s your 84 degrees, year-round escape in the heart of the Poconos
Poconos Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark - Camelback Resort
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PA’s largest outdoor waterpark for the most summer fun.
Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark Poconos
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Go‑karts, bumper boats, mini golf, and more for sunny summer days.
Costa's Family Fun Park
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Great mix of climbing and adventure, especially for slightly older kids.
Pocono Rocks
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Outdoor Adventures

Hiking trails, waterfalls, lakes, ski resorts, snow tubing, ziplining, and scenic overlooks.
 
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The Niagara of Pennsylvania” with family‑friendly trails and stunning waterfalls.
Bushkill Falls
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Scenic historic train ride through the gorge everyone can enjoy.
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
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Aerial ropes courses with options for kiddos and older kids up in the trees.
Guided Zip Treeventures | Explore nearby Pocono Mountain Villas By Exploria Resorts in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
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Family-friendly rafting trips with calm sections, plus more adventurous options if you want it.
Pocono Whitewater Rafting - Pocono Whitewater Rafting
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Easy hiking trails, sandy beach areas for swimming, boating, picnicking and camping.
Promised Land State Park
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Rent a pontoon or just hang by the water. Perfect relaxed lake day with kids.
Lake Wallenpaupack
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Ski Resorts & Winter Fun

From skiing and snowboarding to tubing and cozy lodge vibes, the Poconos are a winter playground.
 
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One of the most popular family-friendly resorts with skiing, snowboarding, and one of the biggest snow tubing parks in the U.S.
Camelback Resort
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The highest vertical drop in PA with great skiing plus a huge snow tubing park perfect for families.
Ski Blue Mountain Resort – PA Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing
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Two connected mountains offering a mix of beginner-friendly slopes, terrain parks, and family-friendly skiing options.
Jack Frost Big Boulder Resort
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A great family-friendly mountain with a strong ski school, beginner slopes, and a more relaxed, less crowded vibe.
Shawnee Mountain
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Coffee Shops & Sweet Treats

 
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Old-school candy shop with homemade chocolates and fun treats for kids.
Callies Candy Kitchen
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