🏞️ Nature & Hiking

• Bushkill Falls ("Niagara of Pennsylvania") – A series of eight waterfalls, with well-marked trails and viewing bridges

  • Known as the "Niagara of Pennsylvania," this stunning series of waterfalls is great for all ages. Trails vary from easy to challenging.

  • Note: 20–30 min drive from Stroudsburg. No kosher food nearby — pack lunch

• Hawk Falls (Hickory Run State Park) – A short (0.6-mile) picturesque hike to a hidden waterfall

  • A short, easy hike to a secluded waterfall. Great for young kids too.

  • Note: No facilities. Best to visit early morning.

• Resica Falls – Scenic waterfall with easy trails and safe viewing areas.

  • Lakeside park with picnic tables, hiking, and wildlife. Calm and serene — perfect for unplugging.

• Seven Tubs Nature Area – A series of glacially carved pools and cascades.

• Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) – 12 miles of trails, ponds, creeks, and waterfalls

• Promised Land State Park – Over 15,000 acres of woods, lakes, hikes (e.g., Little Falls).

🚂 Scenic Rides & Trails

• Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway – Historic 70-minute train ride through Lehigh Gorge State Park along the Lehigh River.

• Lehigh Gorge Rail‑Trail – 26-mile bike/hike trail along Delaware & Lehigh corridor.

• Switchback Railroad Trail (Gravity Railroad) – Former coal rail converted to downhill bike/hike path from Summit Hill to Jim Thorpe.

🎢 Family Fun & Adventure Parks

• Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark – PA’s largest outdoor waterpark with 35+ slides, lazy river & ski‑lift scenic rides.

• Costa’s Family Fun Park – Go-karts, water slides, laser tag, mini-golf and more.

• Claws ’N’ Paws Animal Park – Zoo-in-the-woods featuring exotic and farm animals; includes a dino-dig.

🧭 Outdoor Adventure

• White‑water Rafting – Class II–III rapids on local rivers like Lehigh and Delaware.

• Horseback Riding & Stables – Trails year-round, sleigh rides in winter (e.g., Mountain Creek Riding Stables) .

• Ziplining, ATV, Axe Throwing, Skydiving, Paintball, Target Shooting, Tree-top Adventures – Thrills for all adventure levels.

🎿 Winter Sports & Waterparks

• Camelback Resort – 35 ski trails for all levels; tubing lanes; Aquatopia indoor waterpark.

• Snow tubing & winter sports – Available at Camelback and other venues.

🎭 Cultural & Historical Sites

• Grey Towers National Historic Landmark (Milford) – Estate & tours of conservationist Gifford Pinchot’s ancestral home.

• Asa Packer & Harry Packer Mansions (Jim Thorpe) – Victorian-era landmarks with guided tours.

• Old Jail Museum (Jim Thorpe) – Former jail with Molly Maguire history and ghost tours.

• Pocono Indian Museum (East Stroudsburg) – Delaware Indian artifacts and regional history.

• Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm – Living history farm, demonstrations, festivals.

• Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center – History of Jim Thorpe and local heritage.

🎵 Arts, Entertainment & Motorsport

• Pocono Raceway – NASCAR events at the “Tricky Triangle”.

• Penn’s Peak – Hilltop live concert venue with scenic dining.

• Sherman Theater (Stroudsburg) – Historic arts venue for music and festivals.

• Antoine Dutot Museum & Gallery – Local history & regional art near Delaware Water Gap.

• Pocono Arts Council / ArtSpace Gallery – Exhibits and cultural programming.

• Mountain Laurel / Poconos Park – Outdoor amphitheater hosting events.

🚣‍♀️ Lakes & Scenic Spots

• Lake Wallenpaupack – Boating, kayaking, fishing, swimming, lakeside towns.

• Mauch Chunk Lake Park – Year-round recreation: swimming, paddling, hiking.

• Promised Land State Park – Also includes lakes and trails.