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About the Pocono Mountains

About the Pocono Mountains

With 2,400 square miles encompassing northeast Pennsylvania's Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties, the Pocono Mountains region is home to rolling mountain terrain, breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls, thriving woodlands and 170 miles of winding rivers. Winters offer guests the opportunity to ski, snowboard, snow tube and even snowshoe their way through snowy wonderlands encompassing over 163 ski trails, while summers also cater to the active traveler allowing exploration of 261 miles of hiking and biking trails, over 35 golf courses, whitewater rafting, boating, fishing and open access to nine state and two national parks.

Any time of year is a good time to visit the Pocono Mountains, located within driving distance of most major East Coast cities. This region steaming with history offers year-round cultural tours and art exhibitions, abundant antiquing and brand-name shopping and a full calendar of festivals showcasing the heritage, music and food of the Pocono Mountains.

Even the most discerning traveler will find comfortable accommodations in the Pocono Mountains, which offers an eclectic mix of resorts, distinctive properties and quaint, country inns and bed and breakfasts.

All of this makes the Poconos ideal for a family vacation or reunion, corporate meeting or convention, wedding or couples getaway or a motorcoach trip.

 

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11/14/2009
Bike, Wine and Dine on Broadway

Enjoy a guided bike trip on the Switchback Railway, lunch at JT's Steak and Ale, wine tasting at Big Creek Vineyard, then an open afternoon for shopping, museums and more.  Only $59.95 per person.  More

Nov
21
11/21/2009
Great Brews of America Beerfest

The two-day indoor festival at Split Rock Resort and Golf Club will feature close to 30 of America's finest classic and micro-breweries offering tastes of their latest brews. Musical entertainment will be performed on two different stages, while crafts and artwork will be on exhibition and for sale.  Each attendee will receive a commemorative beer tasting glass to take home and be at least 21 years of age to enter.  Seminars on various beer related topics will be featured throughout the festival. More