"Fido Friendly" magazine selected the Pocono Mountains region of northeast Pennsylvania as one of its “Top 10 Fido-Friendly Destinations for Autumn Leaf-Peeping in the United States.” Many of the hotels and outdoor recreation areas in the region welcome pets. You can take your dog to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, McDade Trail and Delaware River, where "Fido Friendly" says "eagles soar, a rural countryside graces the landscape and sightseeing is at its most spectacular finest.”
The Budget Inn & Suites in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, has welcomed pets since the late 1990s. The hotel does not charge an extra fee for pets but their owners must pay by credit card as a deposit in case pets damage the room or hotel.
The Budget Inn is within 15 minutes of skiing, snowboarding and waterparks. You can take the Water Gap Trolley Ride over the Delaware Water Gap and explore Bushkill Falls or take your dog and hike the nearby trails.
Budget Inn & Suites
320 Greentree Drive
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
800-233-8144
poconobudgetinn.com
The Comfort Inn Pocono Lakes Region in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, welcomes dogs of all sizes for an extra nightly fee. When making a reservation, let the management know you will be bringing a pet. The hotel features amenities such as free breakfast, wireless high-speed Internet access, a fitness center, game room, parking and laundry room.
The hotel is near Lake Wallenpaupack, a manmade lake that offers fishing, boating, water skiing and jet skiing. Nearby activities and attractions include hiking, wildlife and waterfall viewing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding and shopping at antique and craft stores, as well as Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park, Steamtown National Historic Site, Promised Land State Park and Pocono Raceway.
Comfort Inn Pocono Lakes Region
117 Twin Rocks Road
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
570-689-4148
comfortinn.com
The Hotel Fauchere in Milford, Pennsylvania, welcomes pets for a daily charge. Owners must agree to pet etiquette guidelines, including leashing dogs while in public areas, keeping dogs from barking, not leaving pets at the hotel unsupervised, removing pets from the room during housekeeping services and picking up after dogs at the hotel and in town. Pet owners are responsible for any damages caused by their pets.
The hotel has 16 guest rooms, a restaurant and bar. Continental breakfast is included. Each guest room has a marble and bluestone bathroom with radiant floor heating, towel warmer, flat-screen TV with cable and wireless Internet access.
Hotel Fauchere
401 Broad St.
Milford, PA 18337
570-409-1212
hotelfauchere.com
The Best Western Inn at Blakeslee-Pocono allows pets. When making a reservation, tell the hotel about your pet and confirm that there are no recently instituted size restrictions or extra fees.
Guest rooms feature cable satellite television with HBO and free high-speed Internet access. Amenities include complimentary Continental breakfast, an indoor heated swimming pool, a fitness room and sauna.
The hotel is off Interstate 80, close to skiing, white-water rafting, horseback riding, the Pocono Raceway and Crossing Outlet stores. You can visit the Lehigh River Gorge and ride the Scenic Railway, where well-behaved dogs are welcome on the train at no charge. Also nearby is Hickory Run State Park, where leashed dogs are permitted on forest and park trails.
Best Western Inn at Blakeslee-Pocono
Route 115
Blakeslee, PA 18610
570-646-6000
bestwestern.com
