Things to Do in the Poconos During Winter

Poconos is a spectacle for the eyes in every season, especially during the winters. You get to bask in the natural glow of the snow-kissed terrains and the majestic mountains that lie in wait for your eyes to line up. The winter celebrations begin in November, teeming with festivals that light up the snowy haze with a show of colorful lights that brighten your festive mood like no other. You have festivals for food, lights, and the grand celebration of Christmas. So sing your carols and ride your sleighs, your winter holidays have only just begun.

Things to go out and about in the snow:

Ice Skating –

Slip and Slide through the icy terrain of an indoor ski ring to enjoy a jolt of adrenaline. You’ll be skipping about in joy as you figure out the silver lining that’ll have you racing in no time.

Skiing –

Enjoy the gentle tug of snowy slides as you make your way down the hill or pit your skills against the terrain and the clock to get that lap time you’re sliding for. Skiing resorts come equipped with terrains for different types to match the skill and experience that you enjoy best.

Snow tubing –

Ride along the tame tides of snow waves in a tube. You get to ride down on an inflatable tube, sliding downhill in the fashioned terrain for a fun loaded experience that’s felt best with friends and family.

SnowShoeing –

Make your climb against the challenging terrain of snow as you tread around the towering prowess of the Pocono Mountains. Just like snow tubing, this excursion doesn’t require experienced training before you get started.

Cross-Country Skiing –

This line of skiing isn’t equipped with ski lifts to help you journey about. Every skier is equipped with a ski pole to assist them in guiding them through the snow. These terrains are usually trickier with more down slopes than your run-of-the-mill skiing slopes.

Winter Paintball –

Tag your friends through the snow-coated terrain in a fast-hitting game of paintball. With terrain trickier than your everyday grass or muddy landscapes, you’re bound to have loads of fun firing pellets across the air.

Off-road adventuring –

Challenge your adventure spirit against the snowy terrains for a fun-filled experience. Embrace the frigid outdoors and explore the uncharted terrain to enjoy the sights the season brings you.

Celebrate your winter vacays with a touch of festival fever:

Annual ULLR Fest –

Enjoy yourself in a snow-seasoned festival of summoning, Ullr, the Norse God of winter, and snow sports to assist you in every icy expedition you wish to participate in. The venue teems with vendors that bring you, explicit cuisine and beverages, designs and figures sculpted from ice, night skies colored with fireworks, decorating skies, etc.

Mac & Cheese Festival –

Splurge in the best cuisines of many restaurant’s collections that have you smiling ear-to-ear, followed by a people’s choice for the best meal that has you crossing over to the seventh heaven. You have food trucks bringing you these meals and the chef’s cheezy creation, to say the least.

West End Festival of Lights –

Bask in the colorful ambiance of West End’s light festival as the snow starts to settle. The venue is greeted with a Christmas tree lane, dressed top to bottom with lights for a picturesque walk in the evening. You also have horse and buggy rides for a little adventure, selfie wings to fill up your feed, and fire pits to enjoy the gentle crackles of fire, cozying you during the night.

Ways to take a break from the snow:

Breweries –

Brilliant brews from multiple brewing companies that have you savoring every sip in delight. Home to a ton of breweries and vineyards, you’ll find the brew that makes you holiday-happy for the winter.

Spa for some r&r –

Sink into the cushioning sheets for some R&R for a break from the freezy specks of a winter’s noon. The spa treatments are bound to get you around after a long day’s ski trip and adventure into a new you.

Indoor water parks –

Soak in the warm experience of pool waves that flow at your glee. The tropical climate helps you feel the wave pools and lazy rivers that’ll have you making a splash raving with delighted cackles and cheers of joy.

If you’re looking for a place to get comfy during the cold, Mountain Laurel offers an extensive range of places to stay that best defines your kind of vacation. Packed with a broad range of amenities like horseback riding, mini golf, fitness centers, private ponds, jacuzzis and more recreation, you’re sure to experience the best of winter.