The Poconos Mountains in eastern Pennsylvania offers tourists access to skiing activities in the winter as well as summer sports, such as hiking and mountain climbing in the Delaware State Forest and Lackawanna State Forest. The Poconos also feature indoor water parks that are open throughout the year, as well as resorts that can accommodate tourists while they visit The Poconos.
Situated in Hawley, Celebrity Resorts Poconos features a guest laundromat, fitness center and complimentary Internet access. The resort also has a business center that offers printing and fax services. The guest rooms feature Victorian-style interior décor, as well as cable television, microwave and refrigerator. Some suites include a DVD player and full kitchen area. Car racing fans who stay at Celebrity Resorts should check out a NASCAR race at the Pocono International Speedway, less than 20 minutes from the resort. Fishing and boating opportunities are present at Lake Wallenpaupack, which also is near the resort.
Celebrity Resorts Poconos
120 Falls Ave.
Hawley, PA 18428
570-226-1337
celebrityresorts.com
Great Wolf Lodge is situated in the town of Scotrun in The Poconos and features a water park on its property. The water park offers opportunities for swimming activities, whirlpool tubs and water rides, including the Double Barrel Drop (featuring a thrilling 6-story drop) and River Canyon Run. The Elements Spa offers facial treatments and massage therapies, as well as an on-site restaurant, Bear Paw Sweets & Eats, that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The guest suites include satellite television, living room area with fireplace and queen-sized beds. Some units have bunk beds for kids. Great Wolf Lodge is less than five miles from Big Pocono State Park, a recreational area that features trails for hiking.
Great Wolf Lodge & Water Park Resort
1 Great Wolf Drive
Scotrun, PA 18355
570-688-9899
greatwolf.com
Pocono Palace is a couples-only resort in Marshall's Creek, approximately 15 minutes from the fishing and boating activities at the Delaware Water Gap. Amenities at this resort include an on-site 18-hole golf course, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, guest laundromat and boating facilities on the resort's private lake, Lake Eden. The on-site restaurant, Venus Court, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each guest room at features cable television, refrigerator and a private balcony. Some rooms include a heart-shaped whirlpool tub. Couples who stay at Pocono Palace should visit Bushkill Falls, which is less than 20 minutes from the resort. This natural attraction feature paths for romantic nature walks.
Sheraton Pocono Palace Resort
Route 209
Marshall's Creek, PA 18335
570-588-6692
starwoodhotels.com
