Poconos Destination Guide: Things to Do Near Our Homes
From Camelback's slopes to quiet state-park lakes, the Poconos are about two hours from New York City and Philadelphia. Pick a town below for local tips, seasonal highlights and the homes we host nearby.
Explore by town
Choose your Pocono home base
Each Pocono town has its own personality. Tap a town for the best things to do there in every season, local insider tips, a map, and the vacation homes we host nearby.
Monroe County · I-80 Exit 299
Things to Do in Tannersville
The resort gateway: Camelback's slopes and waterparks, outlet shopping and brewpubs, all within a couple of miles.
- Camelback
- Camelbeach
- The Crossings Outlets
Monroe County · I-380
Things to Do in Tobyhanna & Coolbaugh Twp
Public lakes and quiet forest, with Tobyhanna State Park's sandy beach and trails at the center of it all.
- Tobyhanna State Park
- Lake beaches
- Hiking
Monroe County · Route 940
Things to Do in Lake Naomi & Pocono Pines
Quiet, old-world lake life: sailing, swimming and waterfalls, with two state parks close by.
- Lake Naomi
- Gouldsboro State Park
- Sailing
Monroe County · I-80 Exit 284
Things to Do in Blakeslee
The quiet crossroads near Pocono Raceway, Jack Frost & Big Boulder and Hickory Run's Boulder Field.
- Pocono Raceway
- Big Boulder
- Hickory Run
Carbon County · I-80 & I-476
Things to Do in Lake Harmony
Four-season resort energy: ski Big Boulder, play Split Rock's golf and indoor waterpark, paddle the lake.
- Big Boulder
- Split Rock
- Kayaking
Monroe County · I-380 Exit 3
Things to Do in Pocono Summit
Real Pocono neighborhood life, minutes from state parks, waterparks, Camelback and Mount Airy.
- Mount Airy
- Big Pocono State Park
- Bowling
Plan by season
Things to do in the Poconos, all year
The Poconos change completely from one season to the next. Here is what to plan for, and which town guide to open first.
Winter in the Poconos
Ski, tube and cozy up
Spring in the Poconos
Waterfalls, trails and race season
Summer in the Poconos
Beaches, waterparks and lake days
Fall in the Poconos
Foliage drives and harvest weekends
Compare towns
Which Pocono town is right for you?
A quick way to match your trip to the right town. Most are 15 to 30 minutes apart, so you can easily mix and match.
| Town | Best for | Top highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Tannersville | Skiing, waterparks & nightlife | Camelback, Camelbeach, The Crossings Outlets |
| Tobyhanna & Coolbaugh Twp | Families & state-park lakes | Tobyhanna State Park, Lake beaches, Hiking |
| Lake Naomi & Pocono Pines | Quiet lake getaways | Lake Naomi, Gouldsboro State Park, Sailing |
| Blakeslee | Race weekends & ski days | Pocono Raceway, Big Boulder, Hickory Run |
| Lake Harmony | Resort life & golf | Big Boulder, Split Rock, Kayaking |
| Pocono Summit | A central, easy home base | Mount Airy, Big Pocono State Park, Bowling |
Map
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Poconos Travel Guide: Frequently Asked Questions
