Things to do

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

A favorite winter destination offering skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing. In the summer, Shawnee hosts festivals and events, making it fun year-round.

 Best For: Winter sports lovers, families, groups

Great Wolf Lodge

Great Wolf Lodge

Another popular family destination, Great Wolf Lodge features an indoor waterpark, themed suites, arcades, and kid-friendly entertainment. It’s a great spot for a family vacation or birthday getaway.

 Best For: Families with kids

The Crossings Premium Outlets

The Crossings Premium Outlets

Shopping lovers flock here for over 100 brand-name outlet stores, offering major discounts on fashion, accessories, and home goods. Perfect for a break between adventures.

 Best For: Shoppers, families

Pocono Raceway

Pocono Raceway

Nicknamed “The Tricky Triangle,” Pocono Raceway is a legendary stop for NASCAR fans. Visitors can catch a race, enjoy family events, or even book a stock car driving experience.

 Best For: Sports fans, adrenaline seekers

Jim Thorpe – The “Switzerland of America”

Jim Thorpe – The “Switzerland of America”

This charming town is full of Victorian architecture, quaint shops, museums, and outdoor activities. Take a scenic train ride on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, or explore hiking and biking trails nearby.

 Best For: History buffs, couples, shoppers

Lake Wallenpaupack

Lake Wallenpaupack

A 13-mile long lake that’s great for boating, fishing, paddle boarding, or just relaxing on the shoreline. In the summer, it’s a hub for water sports, while the fall offers beautiful leaf-peeping views.

 Best For: Water lovers, fishing enthusiasts, couples

Kalahari Resorts & Indoor Waterpark

Kalahari Resorts & Indoor Waterpark

One of America’s largest indoor waterparks, Kalahari is perfect for year-round fun. It offers thrilling slides, a lazy river, wave pools, and plenty of kid-friendly play areas, along with dining and shopping.

 Best For: Families, kids, all-season fun

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

This 70,000-acre park features scenic hiking trails, waterfalls, canoeing, kayaking, and breathtaking overlooks of the Delaware River. The Appalachian Trail runs right through the area, making it a hiker’s paradise.

 Best For: Outdoor adventurers, hikers, campers

Camelback Resort & Mountain Adventures

Camelback Resort & Mountain Adventures

A year-round destination, Camelback offers skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and in the summer, visitors enjoy zip-lining, a mountain coaster, and the Camelbeach Waterpark.

 Best For: Families, thrill seekers, couples.

Bushkill Falls – “The Niagara of Pennsylvania”

Bushkill Falls – “The Niagara of Pennsylvania”

Known as the Niagara of Pennsylvania, Bushkill Falls is a must-visit. With a series of eight stunning waterfalls accessible via scenic hiking trails, this natural wonder is a favorite for hikers, families, and photographers.

Best For: Nature lovers, photographers, families