The Pocono Mountains in the northeastern portion of the state of Pennsylvania are a popular tourist attraction. Along with some of the east coast's best skiing, The Poconos have long been considered a romantic destination for couples looking for a quiet, secluded place to get away. Guests can choose from several resorts in the area.
This all-inclusive resort offers a wide variety of activities and sports as well as deluxe accommodations ranging from single rooms to fantasy suites. The resort boasts a complex called The Arena which is a large sports and entertainment center offering sports from racquetball to arcade games and everything in between. With access to winter sports such as cross-country and downhill skiing and warm weather activities like tennis and golf this resort is perfect for the couple on the go. Pocono Palace also features a restaurant that offers a full-course dinner, free hor d'oeuvres and midnight snacks. Live nightly entertainment is also provided in the resort lounge.
Pocono Palace
5241 Milford Rd, Route 209
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
570-588-6692
covepoconoresorts.com/resorts/poconopalace.aspx
Located on Pennsylvania's largest manmade lake, Lake Wallenpaupack, Cove Haven is another all-inclusive resort and is owned by the same company that owns the Pocono Palace Resort. This resort is home to the Sports Palace which offers activities such as indoor tennis, mini-golf and ice skating. An on-site health club and spa also includes workout equipment and indoor swimming pool and two whirlpools. Since the resort is located on a lake, it boasts a marina with speedboats and water skiing. The resort's nightclub features nightly live entertainment and hosts some of the country's top acts.
Cove Haven
194 Lakeview Drive
Lakeville, PA 18438
570-226-4506
covepoconoresorts.com/resorts/covehaven.aspx
Another all-inclusive resort in the Poconos, Paradise Stream is a contemporary couples resort located near Mount Pocono. With a fire place in each room, guests have access to a private pool and an array of outdoor activities. Hiking and horseback riding are popular here and guests have access to paddle boats and other water activities. The resort's cafe overlooks the heated indoor pool in the Racquet and Swim Club. Like the other all-inclusive resorts, live entertainment is provided nightly in the hotel's lodge.
Paradise Stream
Route 940
Mount Pocono, PA 18344
570-839-8881
covepoconoresorts.com/RESORTS/paradisestream.aspx
This resort is located at the base of Camelback Mountain and provides easy access to skiing and other winter sports. A Triple A 3 Diamond Property, it is consistently given high ratings as one of the top places to stay in the Poconos. Amenities here include an indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub, and a sauna. A restaurant is also located on the property providing top notch food. With 14,000 feet of meeting space, this resort is ideal as a meeting place for business people or large families.
The Chateau Resort & Conference Center
300 Camelback Rd
Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372
800-245-5900
chateauresort.com
A family-owned resort, Erhardts offers cottages and apartments with two bedrooms and offer all of the amenities of cottage living, with full kitchens, private porches and gas fireplaces. Offering many activities such as shuffleboard and horseshoes inland and fishing, lake swimming and canoeing on the water, Ehrhardts provides endless charming entertainment. The resort even has a boat slip for guests who desire to bring their own boats. Located just minutes away from the Tanglewood ski area, the resort provides access to winter sports.
Ehrhardts Waterfront Resort
205 Route 507
Hawley, PA 18428
800-678-5907
ehrhardts.com
