Poconos Activities & things to do

With Poconos emerging as one of the best vacation destinations in the U.S, most tourists are getting attracted to the mountainous area. The arousal of curiosity regarding the number of activities the place offers is naturally increasing every day. Hence, here are the details of all the best places in Poconos and the respective things to do there. 

• Mount Laurel resort & spa

We all love a place where we can stay as well as indulge in different vacation activities. In that sense, Mount Laurel resort & spa is one place you cannot ignore. Whether it is luxury suites, spa and fitness facilities or horse riding opportunities, Mount Laurel resort & spa serves all the features in a single place. Here are some of the features of Mount Laurel resort that will surely make up your mind to opt for the place.

1. Lavish rooms and suites for night stay

All the rooms of Mount Laurel are fully furnished, well equipped with Air Conditioner facilities and clean beds and linens. You will get access to a room with either two plush XL double beds or single king size, private bath, adjoining living room, kitchenette, a patio or a balcony. One can also opt for pull-out couches if one wants. Pet-friendly rooms are also available however they are limited and hence one needs to request while booking

 2)Activities within the property

There are many activities areas available within Mount Laurel’s property. Our spa, private pools, green and clean outside seating with benches, fitness centre and hot tub are available to make you feel what luxury vacations feel like. 

Mount Laurel’s address- 81 Treetops Cir, White Haven, PA, 18661

Timing- 24 Hours

• Big Boulder Mountain

Just a few miles away from Mount Laurel resort, Big Boulders is the most sought-after place among adventurous couples. Big Boulders offer activities like skiing, snowboarding or snow tubing during winters. However, the resort is equally pleasing during summers with its fishing, boating and hiking activities on its menu.

Best season to visit- 

Spring and fall is the best season to visit Big Boulder when the temperature is the 60s or 70s Fahrenheit. Additionally, there are lots of festivals that happen around this time. 

Timings- Monday to Friday (3 pm to 8 pm)

• JackFrost ski resort

Just 5 miles away from Big Boulders, Jack Frost is nearly a replica of its companion resort- Big Boulders. You cannot help yourself from noticing the similarities these two places have in terms of their buildings, slopes, lifts and overall ambience. The interesting part is that you can enjoy both places by lifting a ticket to either of the spots.

Best season to visit- 

Winter is the best time to visit as you will get access to natural snow for activities like skiing and snowboarding

Timing- All 7 days a week (9 am to 4 pm)

• Hickory run state park

Hickory Run State Park is a 15,990 acres recreational area located in the western foothills of the Poconos. It is indeed one of the best places to engage in physical activities with three large parks inside it, forty miles of hiking area and miles of trout streams for those whose first love is fishing.

Best season to visit- 

One should plan for a winter trip to Hickory run state park as you will get to enjoy sledging, cross country skiing, ice skating and snowmobiling during the weather

Timing- 3613 PA- 534, White Haven PA 18661, United States

• Mount Laurel riding stables

To know how Poconos look while sitting on a saddle, visit the Mount Laurel riding stable in the White Haven area. The guided ride is approximately 35 to 45 minutes duration on public or private trails. Helmets and instructions for safe and fun rides are provided by the guides for the safe and fun ride ahead. 

• Dine in experience in White Haven

Talking of the holidays and not mentioning crazy eating spots is just against the vacation norms. We wish you a pleasing and joyful vacation experience. Hence, we want to give detailed information about the most important aspect of a beautiful vacation- food and restaurants. 

1)White Haven Family dinner

Located in the lush location of White Haven Poconos, the restaurant is quite a thing when it comes to lip-smacking egg delicacies, cheeseburgers, sandwiches and salads. On top of that, the restaurant provides wheelchair accessibility for elders and the handicapped.

Facilities- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Best dishes- Eggs with Bacon, Ham & cheese omelette, 

Location- 302 Main street, White Haven, PA, 18661, United States

Timings- Thursday (closed), Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (6 am to 3 pm)

2)Antonio’s pizza

Antonio’s pizza is a family-owned restaurant famous for selling a variety of pizzas. However, do not get confused by its name. The restaurant serves amazing Italian dishes, slices of spinach and ricotta cheese, Italian sausages, Eggplant parmesan, wings and stromboli.

Best dishes- Napolitana pizza, Broccoli pizza, Calzone, Steak and mushrooms, Stromboli, Meatball, Meatball with cheesesteak, Eggplant parm, Chicken breast parm, Roast beef, Buffalo chicken pizza

Location- 501 Main street #2, White Haven, PA 18661 United States

Timing- Monday(closed), Tuesday to Sunday (10 am to 9 pm)

3)Jack’s grille

Do you know a place where golfing and eating go hand in hand? Well, we know it. Jack’s grille not only offers top class food items but also a golfing course name- Mountain Laurel Golf course. Stare at the beautiful golf course and its blue sky while having your favourite drink and refreshment. Or sit inside to taste the yummy dishes on its menu 

Best dishes– Wings, Burgers, Half roasted chicken, Chicken Francaise, Chicken Parmesan, Rosemary and roasted garlic encrusted prime rib, Hand cut New York strip

Address- 100 Mt Laurel Dr, White Haven, PA, 18661, United States

Timings- 8 am to 5 pm

4)Wawa

Wawa is a convenience store specifically known for coffee and sandwiches. Additionally, the store is also really convenient when it comes to staff members and locality as you can access it from nearby famous visiting areas.

Best dishes– Hoagies, coffee, cannoli dips and chips, key lime parfait, Mac and cheese, Thai style chicken mango salad with thai dressing, Frozen cappuccino, Roasted veggie Hoagie, Classic Italian, Turkey Hoagie

Location- 481 PA-940, White Haven, PA 18661, United States

Timings- Open 24 hours

All the places mentioned above are stationed near Mount Laurel resort. You can kill two birds with one stone if you decide to make Mount laurel resort and spa stay place during vacations. Other than roaming around in the natural vicinities of Poconos, you can visit the places and make your trip more memorable