The Poconos are comprised of such a vast geographical region in Pennsylvania it's hard to get a handle on all there is to do there. Friends like the Poconos for their historic inns, leafy lifestyle, and easy access from the all-too-often sweltering city. Find a comfortable inn, check in and explore a region that has catered to city swells and their ladies since the turn of the century.
..Read MoreGolf courses rich in early golf history wind through the woods in the Poconos. Golf is big in these parts, and you'll never be able to play all the available courses in one vacation. Golf courses in the Pocono Mountains range from challenging championship courses designed by such notables as Robert Trent Jones, Geoffrey Cornish, A.W.
..Read MoreThe history of the Poconos come home in any one of the first-rate museums dotting the region. Trains, living history, or Houdini, take your pick.
Steamtown USA National Historic Site (888-693-9391, 570-340-5200; http://www.nps.gov/stea/index.htm) in Scranton. Renovated railroad stations and artifacts of the era when steam ruled transportation in the United States.
..Read MoreThe Pocono 500 is the first of two stock car races held at the Pocono Raceway, on the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series; the other is the Pennsylvania 500. Experience the thrill of speed in the Pocono Mountains, at Long Pond, Pennsylvania.
..Read MoreGet on your bikes, everyone, and explore. The Poconos is the perfect place to hone your biking skills or take your first ride.
..Read MoreThis year marks the 6th annual Milford Music Festival, a free cultural event that brings a unique mix of music to the heart and soul of the historic town.
..Read MoreBig Boulder Mountain has a history of showcasing some of the finest blues artists in the world. The 17th Annual Pocono Blues Festival is a must-see summer music event for any blues fan. This year's headliners include juke-joint vets The Holmes Brothers, and award-winning bluesman Bobby Rush among a varitey of blues acts.
..Read MoreThis year's festival, September 5 - 7, kicks off in the Delaware Water Gap with an opening reception for the Musical Motif Show and a juried exhibition of artwork with a musical theme at the Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery. The event continues with performances in classical music, dance, theater, Bebop, Swing and much more. Visit www.cotajazz.org or call 570-424-2210 for details.
..Read MoreSometimes you just need a lift. Take a ride on one of the area's mountain chairlifts and save your legs for that afternoon hike. Take scenic rides on chairlifts and see the mountains in their summer glory.
..Read MoreThe Pocono Mountains are alive with wildlife, and trails cover the entire region. The Appalachian Trail marks the southern border of the Poconos. Many other trail systems offer waterfalls, spectacular views, and concentrations of rare plants and animals. Most of the state lands allow motorized vehicles; state parks have motorized restrictions.
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