Poconos Ski Resorts | Cabins & Vacation Rentals Pennsylvania

Located in the northeast of Pennsylvania, below the Catskills, the Poconos is a land of lakes, mountains (which are technically a part of the Allegany Plateau; since the dissected plateaus appear mountainous, they are called mountains), campsites, and luxury ski resorts, being a perfect destination for honeymoons and family getaways.
The Poconos has always attracted vacationers from Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York. In recent years, residents commute two hours both ways to metropolitan areas in said places, causing an admixture of old rural residents and new urbanites. The Poconos spans over 2,500 square miles, encompassing four major counties: Carbon, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne. If a day of skiing, golfing, spa treatment, and romantic dinner, or if a weekend of camping, white water rafting, and fishing is what you are looking for, the Poconos region has it and gives you loads of time and space.
Cabins, mountain cottages, chalet or other vacation rentals in the Poconos, Pennsylvania, sets your trip in the right direction.

Honeymoon & Family Getaway in The Poconos

Nature in its prime is what attracts most honeymoon makers and families to the Poconos, Pennsylvania. Lake Wallenpaupack calmly laps the shores. The Delaware, Lehigh, and Lackawaxen rivers run through the region.
Many ski resorts dapple the entire Poconos, Pennsylvania: Camelback Ski Area, Blue Mountain Ski Area, Elk Mountain Ski Area, Sno Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Jack Frost and Big Boulder, Ski Big Bear, Tanglewood, Alpine Mountain, and Eagle Rock Resort. Museums, galleries, old railroad sites, historical landmarks, old farms, state and national state parks - the Poconos is rich with history and culture, if you're curious. Largest is the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, which is 70,000 acres, where all of 40 miles of the Middle Delaware National Scenic River runs through.
Major communities in the Poconos aim to keep their histories and heritages breathing. Whether the town is Jim Thorpe, Lehighton, Palmerton, or Honesdale, a quick walk-through will open your eyes to many of the historic sites. In Stroudsburg and Honesdale, there are one-room schools. Near White Haven, a 20,000 year-old flat field of stones make up part of Hickory Run State Park and Big Boulder Field. Lacawac Sanctuary preserves local natural wonders and their roots. If you are not relaxing into one of the many available cabins, mountain cottages, chalet, homes or other vacation rentals, fishing at dusk, or hiking through the state parks, you should stop at some of the numerous landmarks, museums, and galleries.
Buildings and farms have been around for centuries and are still standing. They will enlighten you on the old ways of those in the Poconos. Because the Poconos is large and the towns are spread out, things to do and see during your vacation are in many different locations. New Years is celebrated in several towns. Festivals light up the trees and winter wonderland activities go on during the Christmas season. Easter has its buffet. This is county fair, flea market, arts and crafts fair country. Demolition derbies, farm tractor pulls, stunt shows, delicious foods, live entertainment, hard-to-find knick-knacks, local and eclectic wares-depending on where you are and when you visit, you can join in a wide variety of events. And if those don't interest you, maybe you'll like the ski races, wine-tastings, art workshops, music festivals, famous artists, lectures by respected scientists and authors, charity walks and runs, stand-up comedians, and brew-pubs festivals.
After you and your family have settled into one of the many available vacation rentals such as cottages, cabins, chalet or homes, you should get a map and calendar and join in all the fun! Your honeymoon or family getaway will be unforgettable!

Great vacation attractions

The Poconos is at heart American. Much of the food speaks so. Mom and Pop haven't disappeared in this country. You may want the best steak, locally brewed beer, or maple-syrup-drenched pancake. Fine dining isn't lost either. The Poconos has many restaurants for honeymooners who want their trout as good as the experience of their vacation. While the variety of ethnic food isn't as wide as most places, you can still eat the best of French, Irish, and Italian.
Shopping too is country at heart. The flea and farmers markets bustle. Shop for the latest in outdoor sports gear-skis, canoes, kayaks, and more. Browse through the shops that sell local wares, like glass, flags, candy, kettles, and candles. One important thing to shop for is your wedding. The Poconos has everything from beginning to end. Even wildly fun spa treatments and honeymoon delights (such as a champagne-filled Jacuzzi).
The Poconos, Pennsylvania, has always been where the city dwellers escape to. Shopping and dining reflect a simpler time, when conglomerates were far and few between. Reading and writing in the solitude of the mountains, serenity canoeing on Lake Wallenpaupack, zen-like fishing at Middle Delaware National Scenic River, breathless skiing down the endless trails, trial-by-fire mountain biking, concentrated golfing in a number of courses, or sensual massaging at a spa-however sporty or leisurely you want your vacation to be, the Poconos is sure to meet and please. Other sports include: white water rafting, boating, horseback riding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, camping, paintballing; and kids will love the amusement parks in the area.
If the outdoors is your playground or a luxury resort lifestyle is your respite, then the ski resorts of Poconos are for you. The Poconos has a longstanding history as a getaway for the city dweller and pride for the rural and nature-lover. Both have commingled even more in the last couple of decades. Thus, the Poconos, you'll see, is popular, but not overcrowded. When you choose a vacation rental such as a home, cottage, chalet or mountain cabin in the Poconos, you can be close to towns and nature without being isolated in the wilderness. And with the activity of your choice, you'll grow to love this region with its rocky plateaus, long-running rivers, large lakes, quaint towns, and peaceful, sentimental air.