Guidebook to the Poconos
Outdoor Activities
Fun for the whole family with varying degrees of physical exertion. We recommend that you take advantage of good weather by visiting some of these local gems!
Do not miss the opportunity to see Bushkill Falls. The falls are breathtaking and there are beautiful hiking trails with different degrees of difficulty. The area is heavily covered by trees which makes it a great place to go when it is hot outside.
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Bushkill Falls
Do not miss the opportunity to see Bushkill Falls. The falls are breathtaking and there are beautiful hiking trails with different degrees of difficulty. The area is heavily covered by trees which makes it a great place to go when it is hot outside.
Ziplining and treetop ropes course for the whole family! They even have a kid friendly course specifically designed for kids ages 4-7. Purchase tickets online or call (800) 446-0231 for reservations.
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Pocono TreeVentures
1575 Fairway BlvdZiplining and treetop ropes course for the whole family! They even have a kid friendly course specifically designed for kids ages 4-7. Purchase tickets online or call (800) 446-0231 for reservations.
Another great place to hike year round with multiple trails. PEEC has exhibits on the wildlife of the Poconos as well as a live cam of an eagle’s nest. There is an indoor area that is great for children as well as a bookshop Check out their website for trail descriptions and a calendar of their public events.
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Pocono Environmental Education Center
538 Emery RdAnother great place to hike year round with multiple trails. PEEC has exhibits on the wildlife of the Poconos as well as a live cam of an eagle’s nest. There is an indoor area that is great for children as well as a bookshop Check out their website for trail descriptions and a calendar of their public events.
Open year-round, Bushkill Riding Stables offers a 30 minute trail ride for beginners and a 45 minute guided trail ride where you can reconnect with nature and take the slow, scenic route through the mountains. Call ahead for hours or to make reservations: (570) 588-5192.
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Bushkill Riding Stables
124 Golf DrOpen year-round, Bushkill Riding Stables offers a 30 minute trail ride for beginners and a 45 minute guided trail ride where you can reconnect with nature and take the slow, scenic route through the mountains. Call ahead for hours or to make reservations: (570) 588-5192.
A little mini zoo with a petting area on Route 209 in East Stroudsburg. Takes approximately one hour to visit. Very family friendly.
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Pocono Snake and Animal Farm
424 Seven Bridge RdA little mini zoo with a petting area on Route 209 in East Stroudsburg. Takes approximately one hour to visit. Very family friendly.
Adventure Sports on Route 209 leads kayak and canoe trips on the Delaware. Their staff is very friendly and helpful.
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Adventure Sports
398 Seven Bridge RdAdventure Sports on Route 209 leads kayak and canoe trips on the Delaware. Their staff is very friendly and helpful.
Delaware River
Best place in the Poconos for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.
Another beautiful hiking area with waterfalls. There are clear trails with breathtaking views.
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Dingmans Falls
Dingmans Falls RoadAnother beautiful hiking area with waterfalls. There are clear trails with breathtaking views.
Resica Falls is located along Bushkill Creek on the property of Resica Falls Scout Reservation. Thankfully, the public is welcome to visit the falls year round! There is parking in a small lot near the entrance to the scout camp. Please remain respectful of the camp's privacy and stay on the designated paths. Coordinates: 41.110319, -75.094392.
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Resica Falls Scout Reservation
1200 Resica Falls RdResica Falls is located along Bushkill Creek on the property of Resica Falls Scout Reservation. Thankfully, the public is welcome to visit the falls year round! There is parking in a small lot near the entrance to the scout camp. Please remain respectful of the camp's privacy and stay on the designated paths. Coordinates: 41.110319, -75.094392.
Family-friendly skiing locale offering 23 slopes & trails, plus snow tubing, dining & lessons. https://www.shawneemt.com/
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Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
401 Hollow RdFamily-friendly skiing locale offering 23 slopes & trails, plus snow tubing, dining & lessons. https://www.shawneemt.com/
Sightseeing
The tour guides are dressed in historic costumes and lead you on a guided tour of the farm and describe what daily life was like on a farm in the 1800s. Fun Fact: I worked as a tour guide at Quiet Valley in high school!
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Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
347 Quiet Valley RdThe tour guides are dressed in historic costumes and lead you on a guided tour of the farm and describe what daily life was like on a farm in the 1800s. Fun Fact: I worked as a tour guide at Quiet Valley in high school!
They have an audio walk through museum that recaps the history of the American Indian. They have great items to buy that relate to the Indians. The shop keepers are from American Indian descent.
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Pocono Indian Museum
5905 Milford RdThey have an audio walk through museum that recaps the history of the American Indian. They have great items to buy that relate to the Indians. The shop keepers are from American Indian descent.
Shopping
This is a gigantic outdoor shopping mall of well-known brands like Vans, Coach, Gap, Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, Michael Kors, American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, etc. It is usually packed on the weekends or holidays. Renegade Winery has a tasting room here if you find that you need to take a short break from shopping!
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The Crossings Premium Outlets
1000 Premium Outlets DrThis is a gigantic outdoor shopping mall of well-known brands like Vans, Coach, Gap, Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, Michael Kors, American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, etc. It is usually packed on the weekends or holidays. Renegade Winery has a tasting room here if you find that you need to take a short break from shopping!
This is a great place for shopping enthusiasts. There are multiple shops with everything you would ever want and they have an entire section devoted to self-service candy barrels.
Dig in, weigh, and take home!
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Butikkerne på American Candle
3414 PA-611This is a great place for shopping enthusiasts. There are multiple shops with everything you would ever want and they have an entire section devoted to self-service candy barrels.
Dig in, weigh, and take home!
Nearby and has adorable souvenirs. They are very friendly and they have barrels of candy in the back.
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Country Kettle
2523 Milford RdNearby and has adorable souvenirs. They are very friendly and they have barrels of candy in the back.
Wineries & Breweries
A bit on the far side, but Cherry Valley Vineyard has the the most amazing sangria and brick oven pizza. You won't be disappointed!
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Cherry Valley Vineyard-Sorrenti
130 Lower Cherry Valley RdA bit on the far side, but Cherry Valley Vineyard has the the most amazing sangria and brick oven pizza. You won't be disappointed!
A cozy tasting room and gift shop. My favorite local wines are all made by Franklin Hill.
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Franklin Hill Vineyards
292 Frantz RdA cozy tasting room and gift shop. My favorite local wines are all made by Franklin Hill.
A great place to gather with friends, they often have live music. Great vibes, great wine, great place!
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The Renegade Winery
600 Main StA great place to gather with friends, they often have live music. Great vibes, great wine, great place!
Food scene
This restaurant is super convenient. It is literally 5 minutes away located on top of the mountain. It is very good for bar food and cocktails.
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Top of the World Restaurant
148 Cambridge CtThis restaurant is super convenient. It is literally 5 minutes away located on top of the mountain. It is very good for bar food and cocktails.
This restaurant has a very chic vibe. The food and service are excellent.
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SOTE Gastropub
5261 Milford RoadThis restaurant has a very chic vibe. The food and service are excellent.
An Italian restaurant. The owner, John is usually on the premises. They have a Jimmy Buffet tiki bar outside in the better weather. Food is good. The décor inside is a little outdated.
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Petrizzo's Restaurant
6171 Milford RdAn Italian restaurant. The owner, John is usually on the premises. They have a Jimmy Buffet tiki bar outside in the better weather. Food is good. The décor inside is a little outdated.
This restaurant is in a historic building. We have always gotten good food and drinks here.
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Tom X Pub
100 Tom X RdThis restaurant is in a historic building. We have always gotten good food and drinks here.
Excellent stakes and pasta dishes. The Big A also does family style takeout if you prefer a quiet meal at home but don't want to cook! Fun Fact: The owner, Bruce lives in Saw Creek. He is a gifted photographer and his pictures are displayed throughout the restaurant. If you see something you like, his pictures are available for purchase.
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The Big A Grillehouse
1 Fox Run LnExcellent stakes and pasta dishes. The Big A also does family style takeout if you prefer a quiet meal at home but don't want to cook! Fun Fact: The owner, Bruce lives in Saw Creek. He is a gifted photographer and his pictures are displayed throughout the restaurant. If you see something you like, his pictures are available for purchase.
This restaurant has wonderful food, especially the steaks. They also have great shrimp cocktail. Just know ahead of time that they do not take credit cards but they have an ATM machine on the premises.
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Pub 447
65 Independence RdThis restaurant has wonderful food, especially the steaks. They also have great shrimp cocktail. Just know ahead of time that they do not take credit cards but they have an ATM machine on the premises.
This place is a lot of fun. There is a usually a live band there on the weekends. It is great in the warmer weather because they have a large outdoor eating area. They have good food and drinks. Fun fact: my now husband and I used to meet here frequently for lunch. They make an excellent chicken cheesesteak!
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Alaska Pete's
151 Seven Bridge RdThis place is a lot of fun. There is a usually a live band there on the weekends. It is great in the warmer weather because they have a large outdoor eating area. They have good food and drinks. Fun fact: my now husband and I used to meet here frequently for lunch. They make an excellent chicken cheesesteak!
This restaurant is awesome if you are considering a day trip over to Shawnee Resort area. They have a restaurant on top and a brew house on the lower level.
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The Gem and Keystone Brewpub
526 River RdThis restaurant is awesome if you are considering a day trip over to Shawnee Resort area. They have a restaurant on top and a brew house on the lower level.
Fantastic Mexican food. We especially love their combo fajitas platter. Currently there is no in restaurant dining; takeout and delivery only. (*all food deliveries must be picked up at the main gate on Decker Road.)
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Los Tres Amigos Mexican & Spanish Restaurant
5224 Milford RdFantastic Mexican food. We especially love their combo fajitas platter. Currently there is no in restaurant dining; takeout and delivery only. (*all food deliveries must be picked up at the main gate on Decker Road.)
Best local pizza. They also make an amazing grilled shrimp salad which is a caprese salad served on a bed of lettuce with grilled shrimp.
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Pizzaro's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
6 Fox Run LnBest local pizza. They also make an amazing grilled shrimp salad which is a caprese salad served on a bed of lettuce with grilled shrimp.
Neighborhoods
Saw Creek Estates is a gated community with the finest amenities of any community in the Poconos. From a private ski area to indoor tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, Saw Creek Estates provides a wonderful year-round environment for those who are looking to be active while surrounded by nature. Saw Creek Estates contains private lakes and its namesake, the trout filled Saw Creek.
For a list amenities, check out Saw Creek Estates Member website: https://sawcreek.org/amenities/.
Saw Creek Estate
Saw Creek EstateSaw Creek Estates is a gated community with the finest amenities of any community in the Poconos. From a private ski area to indoor tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, Saw Creek Estates provides a wonderful year-round environment for those who are looking to be active while surrounded by nature. Saw Creek Estates contains private lakes and its namesake, the trout filled Saw Creek.
For a list amenities, check out Saw Creek Estates Member website: https://sawcreek.org/amenities/.