Golf
Fairways & Firepits: Your Group's Golf Basecamp
Eight Pocono courses starting with Jack Frost National, the 19th hole, rainy-day simulators and a steak-and-poker night at the house.
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Remote work
The Midweek Remote Escape
Wi-Fi-friendly coffee shops, a library and a coworking space, plus calm lake and mountain trails for before and after office hours.
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Bachelorette
The Bachelorette Weekend in the Poconos
Spa days and salt rooms, wine trolleys and sangria flights, brunch, flower crowns and a night out with the bride squad.
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Groups
The Big Group Weekend in the Poconos
For bachelor parties and birthday weekends: casino bars, live music and dancing, rafting and paintball, plus a feast night at the house.
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Drinks
Best Breweries & Wineries in the Poconos
Twelve local favorites, from a lakeside patio to fire-pit beer gardens and mountain-view vineyards, with exactly what to order.
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Local
An Authentic Local Poconos
Farm markets and Amish treats, heritage sites, walkable downtowns with bookshops and antiques, and cozy cafes.
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Kids
Fun with Kids in the Poconos
Indoor play, waterparks, outdoor adventures and free fun, with tips for every age and a rainy-day backup plan.
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Pets
Top 6 Pet-Friendly Restaurants in the Poconos
Six patios where your dog is welcome too, what to order at each, and tips for traveling to the Poconos with pets.
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Events
Top Events in the Poconos by Month
60+ festivals, fairs, races and holiday traditions for 2027, with family picks and big-group ideas for every month.
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Family
5 Things Moms Need to Know Before Booking in the Poconos
Rental safety checklists, rainy-day must-haves, bunk bed basics and 10 kid adventures beyond the waterpark.
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Eat & drink
The Top 8 Restaurants in the Poconos
Pennsylvania Dutch breakfasts, handmade pierogi, 14-hour brisket, farm dinners and maple, with exactly what to order at each stop.
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Winter
The Top 7 Ski Runs in the Poconos
From mile-long cruisers to the steepest trails in the East, with a local tip for skiing each run at its best.
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A handful of great picks beats a list of fifty. Each guide is trimmed to the places worth your time.
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The tips that save a trip: what to order, when to go, and which spots are cash-only or seasonal.
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Where to stay
Make Indigo Pines your Poconos home base
A Blakeslee retreat minutes from Jack Frost, Big Boulder and some of the guides' favorite kitchens. End every day in the indoor sauna, the private hot tub or around the fire pit.
Sleeps 167 bedroomsSauna & hot tubFire pit