
The Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, USA offer 2,400 square miles of wooded peaks and valleys with numerous sparkling lakes, rushing rivers, and some of the loveliest waterfalls in the east. In the midst of such natural beauty are literally hundreds of attractions, making the Pocono Mountains the perfect place to vacation year-round.Click here to go to the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau web site for more details. Jack Frost and Big Boulder Ski Resorts are located in the heart of Pennsylvania's scenic Pocono Mountains. They are the ideal destination for your next Pocono vacation. You'll find the best in Poconos skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and summer activities right here!.Click here to go to the JF/BB web site for more details. ![]() Pocono Raceway The Pocono Raceway's 2.5 mile race track is an inimitable concept: it is a tri-oval, bringing variety to oval track racing. The design brings into play three different radius turns, lengths of straightaways and degrees of banking. Pocono Raceway hosts many racing events throughout the year, including the classic Pocono 500 and the Pennsylvania 500.Click here to go to the Pocono Raceway web site for more details. Skirmish Paintball Games in the Poconos Whether you play in our castles or in our woods, it's gonna be "you against me; your squad against mine."Are your strategies, aim & tactics good enough to win? This was, and is, the draw to paintball. We want you to forget everything else and immerse yourself into the game of survival – be the hunter not the hunted. We’ve designed and built fields that we thought would be fun to play on, and we have become the most successful, exciting and fun paintball field in the world. Click here to go to the Skirmish web site for more details. All Terrain Vehicles (including snowmobiles and all other non-standard/recreational vehicles), are prohibited in Lake Harmony Estates. They must be trailered or trucked on Estates roads, as well as on all public roads. However, they can be operated legally - and at no charge - on 14 miles of marked ATV trails, just 10 minutes away in the Pohopoco Tract of the Delaware State Forest, located off PA Route 115 in Monroe Township, just south of the road to Long Pond, opposite Pocono Raceway. The entrance is on the right, marked only by two upright posts (there is no sign).
Click here for a free Pohopoco Tract ATV Trail Map. Click here for the free Pennsylvania Guide for ATVs. (PDF file) An exciting year 'round attraction is the H20ooohh Indoor Family Waterpark, which is located adjacent to the Galleria at Split Rock Resort. This complete indoor water park has many attractions for all ages, including Pennsylvania's first Indoor Flow Rider, the "KOMODO DRAGON." Daredevils will want to try the VIPER, PIRANHA and AMAZON BLAST Slides, which drop 4 stories. Those looking for refreshing relaxation will enjoy the LAVA SPRINGS hot tubs. The little ones will have a great time at the JUNGLE FALLS & LEAPIN' LIZARDS play areas. Click here to go to the H20ooohh Waterpark information web site for more details. Take a fun, relaxing, and historic pontoon boat ride on the beautiful Lake Harmony at Lake Harmony Cruises, which is located at the dock outside of Nick's Lake House, on South Lake Drive, in Lake Harmony, PA.Tours depart on the hour - Call 908-303-8332 for more information. Click here to go to the Lake Harmony Cruises web site for more details. The beautiful 15,500-acre Hickory Run State Park, in Carbon County, lies in the western foothills of the Pocono Mountains. This large park has over 40 miles of hiking trails, three state park natural areas and miles of trout streams. The Boulder Field, a striking boulder-strewn area, is a National Natural Landmark.Click here to go to the Hickory Run information page of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' web site for more details. Pocono Whitewater offers mild to wild rafting and kayaking trips, family trips, scenic relaxed rail– trail biking, and hiking excursions to suit everyone’s needs. Skirmish USA features adrenaline-filled paintball action on 50 playing fields amid 700 acres of top-notch Pocono terrain.Click here to go to the Pocono Whitewater web site for more details. The magnificent Asa Packer Mansion overlooks the Old Mauch Chunk National Historic District. The appearance of the home is not much different than when it was constructed in 1861. While the exterior has changed slightly from its original fashion, the interior is virtually intact! The Mansion is not a restoration! It exists essentially as the Packer family resided here from October 16, 1861 to October 29, 1912.Click here to go to the Asa Packer Mansion Museum web site for more details. |
The magnificent Asa Packer Mansion overlooks the Old Mauch Chunk National Historic District. The appearance of the home is not much different than when it was constructed in 1861. While the exterior has changed slightly from its original fashion, the interior is virtually intact! The Mansion is not a restoration! It exists essentially as the Packer family resided here from October 16, 1861 to October 29, 1912.