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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What to do and see in Pocono Mountains Region, Pocono Mountains Region: The Best Waterfalls
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. Bushkill Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,807 reviews
Bushkill Falls, a series of eight cascading waterfalls, is one of the state’s most popular outdoor destinations. Nestled in the Pocono Mountains, the Falls – known as the Niagara of Pennsylvania –are a favorite of hikers, fishermen, birdwatchers and all those who treasure the nature’s beauty. Closed November - Mid -April. Opening for the 2020 season on April 2, 2020.
Reviewed By SanjayB101 - Vadodara, India
Another adventurous activity , green forest hike with beautiful fall .which is in state of Pennsylvania on Pocono mountain Uplands. It is Bushkill Falls opened for public in 1904 .A stream from Rocky Mountain turns in to 100 ft deep scenic water fall. Though it is named as Niagara of Pennsylvania. but it is not so u can not compare it with a large gorgeous Niagara fall. But it has its own beauty. A small river turning in to a big water fall covered by green deep forest and rocky hill/mountain. Four trails developed for hike trail lovers-Green trail (easy one) yellow trail ( for family with children) blue & red trail some what longer , runs from 1 hour to 2.30 hours and in forest, mountains , ups & downs. Systematically made, developed and maintained considering safety of hikers/ viewers. If you are exhausted after a hike then outside trail you have snacks & ice creams, fudge and funnel cakes to satisfy hike of your stomach????. Clean Rest rooms r there and large place for parking. Really exotic place to visit.
2. Dingmans Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 449 reviews
Reviewed By nancyl2002usa - New York City, United States
Beautiful waterfalls! There’s a nice boardwalk if you’re looking for a short and easy walk, and then when you get to the main falls you can climb some steps and keep walking in the woods. Not really crowded except on summer weekends.
3. Hawks Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By Sheriffs912 - Yardley, United States
Beautiful spot. Be careful as the trailhead gets compacted with ice in the winter months, and can become a bit treacherous to get to the bottom. As with most popular hiking spots, try to get there as early as possible to beat the crowds.
4. Raymondskill Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 283 reviews
Reviewed By nhracing - New Haven, United States
Beautiful views of the falls, short hike. Some stairs to climb to go from the bottom to top of falls. If needing to avoid a lot of climbing, take the trail on the left as you face the restroom building and come back on that same trail.
5. Resica Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
COVID: MASKS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES ONCE YOU LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE. VISITORS RESTRICTED TO THE FALLS AREA ONLY. Situated in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, Resica Falls is located on the privately owned Resica Falls Scout Reservation hosting over 3,000 Scouts each summer and thousands more year-round. The Falls area is open for the public to enjoy during daylight hours. All visitors are asked to park in the paved parking lot at the entrance of the property and stay within the falls area by remaining behind all cables, gates, and marked areas. There is no swimming, no smoking, no walking out on the rocks, no drones, no fires (including bar-b-ques), and no fishing in the falls area. Absolutely no alcohol, illegal substances, firearms, or fireworks are allowed on the property under any circumstance. Please leave your pets in your vehicle at all times during your visit. Please help us maintain this beautiful outdoor area by taking all of your trash with you.
Reviewed By Kmessner1016
Beautiful Scenery, take some great pictures. Hidden Gem. It is a Boy Scout Reservation. Has a hiking trail and picnic tables too.
