Top Things to do in Pocono Mountains Region
Top Hotels in Pocono Mountains Region
- 1. Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre-Scranton Airport Hotel
- 2. Mount Airy Casino Resort Spa
- 3. Pocono Palace Resort
- 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Stroudsburg Pocono Mountains
- 5. The Woodlands Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
- 6. Hampton Inn Lehighton-Jim Thorpe
- 7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Drums-Hazleton (I-80), an IHG Hotel
- 8. Cove Haven Resort
- 9. Camelback Lodge and Indoor Waterpark
- 10. Paradise Stream Resort
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The 8 Best Historic Sites in Pocono Mountains Region, Pocono Mountains Region
A green canvas of wooded hills and valleys, this region is a recreation haven in the summer for fishing, hunting, mountain hiking, horseback riding and whitewater rafting as well as a popular winter sports destination. When you add in casino gaming, a major racetrack and phenomenal golf courses, the Pocono Mountains region appeals to, well, just about everybody.
For the outdoors enthusiast, the Pocono Mountains have everything you need and desire. There are seven state parks in the region as well as one national park, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Automobile racing fans love to visit the Pocono Raceway, which hosts several major races every year. Skiers and snowboarders gravitate to major resort areas like Camelback Ski Area, Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder and the Shawnee Mountain Ski area. For golfers, the Pocono Mountains features courses designed by legendary icons like Donald Ross and A.W. Tillinghast and modern designers such as Jack Nicklaus and Robert Trent Jones. There are 35 courses in the region highlighted by two of the highest rated, Jack Frost National and Woodloch Springs.
Restaurants in Pocono Mountains Region
1. Concrete City
2. Asa Packer Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 612 reviews
Reviewed By awesomemom10
The Asa Packer Mansion Museum in Jim Thorpe, PA, is an amazing time capsule. The mansion was completed in 1861 by coal and railroad magnate Asa Packer. In 1912 it was donated to the borough by Packer's daughter with the stipulation that nothing be changed or taken out of the mansion. The woodworking, chandeliers, and household items are magnificent. The docent-guided tour was very informative. The orchestrion in the upstairs hallway was a rare treat.
3. Grey Towers National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 449 reviews
Reviewed By SpicyCEO - New York City, United States
If nothing else, go for the view- but stay for the tour. An absolutely beautiful place to visit and to reflect on what America would've been without Gifford Pinchot- a sad state indeed. We owe so much to this family of philanthropists and forward thinkers. I was blown away by what I learned simply because I had no idea this wealth of historical knowledge was in my backyard. Don't miss the finger bowl!!!
4. Eckley Miners' Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By 64bruce2018 - Selinsgrove, United States
Originally from the area, we traveled here after convincing a friend to watch The Molly McGuires. The park service does a great job in keeping up with the needed maintenance. It is sad, though, that the number of visitors has decreased significantly over the years. This is definitely a must see for anyone interested in the history of the coal regions. I strongly suggest you watch the movie The Molly McGuires. While it is dated, it is very true to the history. I also suggest you take one of the guided tours which are offered at 11AM and 2PM. It would be horrible to see this site become forgotten and not visited.
5. The Historic Castle Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Built in the era of the Titanic and Henry Ford’s Model T. The Castle Inn was the last of the great resorts built in the Borough of Delaware Water Gap which saw over 500,000 visitors a year at the turn of the century. Delaware Water Gap was the playground for the socialites of New York City & Philadelphia that traveled there by train. This tour will take you back to 1906 when Dimmick Daniel Drake built the Castle Inn. The Inn saw many fruitful years from thousands of guests, John Philip Sousa playing in the famed Music Hall to the 1930s when the Castle was used as a training ground for Madison Square Garden boxers. Fred Waring bought the Inn in 1952 and made it the home of his vast music empire. In 2005, the Castle was bought by Frank & Theresa Paccione who have been refurbishing it to its former grandeur. Check our Facebook page for In-person historical tours.
Reviewed By L2138MWamandar - East Stroudsburg, United States
The Inn (non-residential) has been partially restored (ongoing project) and houses cute retail outlets and an Ice Cream Emporium--it is the site of the truly amazing COTA Jazz Festival--a 3-day event in early September--Try patio dining offerings upstairs.
6. The Upper Mill
7. Lehigh Tannery Historic Site
8. DeFeo's Manor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
