5 Kid-Friendly Winter Activities in the Poconos

The Poconos is a great vacation destination all year round with natural beauty and offers all types of recreational activities for families. It is also an excellent place to plan an outing with your kid as it features plenty of kid-friendly activities.

So, we have compiled a list of the top 5 kid-friendly activities and places in the Poconos for your upcoming winter getaway.

1. Indoor Water Park: Indoor Water Parks are the best place to experience the vibe of summer during the winter. Whether it’s freezing outside or not you will always find beach season inside an Indoor Water Park. And guess what? It is designed in a way that your little one can ride, slide, and splash all day long. Below are a few best places for a waterpark experience in the Poconos.

Great Wolf Lodge Water Park

 Rides

• Fort Mackenzie
• Crooked Creek
• Whooping Hollow
• Totem Towers
• Cub Paw Pool

Address: 100 Great Wolf Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051, U.S.

Time: 9 am to 8 pm (every day)

Kalahari Indoor Water Park

Rides

• Coral Cove
• Tiko’s Watering Hole
• Wave Pool
• Lost Lagoon
• Splashdown Safari

Address: 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, PA 18349, United States

Time: Mon-Fri (10 am – 8 pm), Sat-Sun (24 hrs)

Split Rock Resort

Rides

• Wave Pool
• Activity pool
• Jungle Play
• Leapin’ Lily Pads

Address: 428 Moseywood Rd, Lake Harmony, PA 18624, United States

Time: Refer website

2. Museums: Cold weather doesn’t necessarily mean you need to put a break on learning. Museums are great indoor spaces, especially for kids as it opens a world of the past in a very entertaining and engaging way. Here are some of the best museums for kids in the Poconos.

• The Schisler Museum and McMunn Planetarium

Address: Hoeffner Sci-Tech Center, ESU, Normal Street and,

Ransberry Ave, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, United States

Time: Tuesday/ Thursday/ Saturday (10 am – 4 pm) General public

Tuesday/ Saturday (9 am- 8 pm) Groups

• Old Jail Museum

Address: 128 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, United States

Time: Mon-Fri (4 – 4:30 pm), Sat-Sun (12- 4 pm)

3. Horse Riding: Spending time with animals is a great way to relieve stress and also put you in a better mood, so why not try horse riding? The good thing about horse riding is that it is a great activity and can be excelled by kids and adults alike. The Poconos is home to many horse ranches. A few best ones are:-

Mountain Laurel Riding: 

Rides

• Guided Trail Ride
• Private Trail Ride
• Public Trail Ride

Address: 81 Treetops Dr, White Haven, PA 18661, United States

Time: Fri-Wed (9 am- 3 pm)

Daisy Field Farm

Rides

• Family Trail Rides
• The Pony Trail
• The Nature Trip

Address: 542 Oley Valley Rd, White Haven, PA 18661, United States

Time: Mon-Sun (9 am – 5 pm)

4. Snow Activities: Winter means a lot of snow, which also means it’s time for snow activities. Luckily, the Poconos is one the best places to witness and experience snow activities. From skiing to snowboarding to snow tubing, you will find all sorts of winter activities for kids here in the Poconos. Some of the top places for the same are:-

• Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

Address: 401 Hollow Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, United States

Time: Mon-Sun (9 am- 3:30 pm)

• Camelback Mountain Adventures

Address: 243 Resort Dr, Tannersville, PA 18372, United States

Time: Mon-Sun (11 am- 4 pm)

5. Tree Adventure: When selecting a recreational activity, the decision should bring smiles to your young ones. And tree adventure is one such activity that will definitely put some great smiles on children. Here is a list of some of the best tree adventure spots in the Poconos.

Pocono TreeVentures

Rides

• Tree Ventures
• Kidventures
• Zip Quest

Address: 1575 Fairway Blvd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, United States

Time: Thur- Mon (10 am- 2pm)

Gorilla Grove Treetop Adventures

Rides

• Legends of the Lost Jungle Mini Golf
• Rope Course
• Ziplines

Address: Gorilla Grove Treetop Adventures, 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Summit, PA 18346, United States

Time: Thur-Sun (10 am- 6 pm)

Camelback Mountain Adventures

Rides

• Mountain Coaster
• 4000’zip Flyer/Rider
• 1000 double Barrel Zipline
• Sun Bowl Tubing

Address: 243 Resort Dr, Tannersville, PA 18372, United States

Time: Mon-Sun (11 am- 4 pm)

If you are planning a family winter vacation in the Poconos, then probably you are also looking for a perfect place to stay. If so, then do not look elsewhere, visit Mountain Laurel Resort and book a stay with us. This newly renovated resort is equipped with state-of-the-art- facilities and elegant amenities that ensure the best resort experience ever!