Our Favorite Things to Do in the Poconos

Whether you're planning a family trip, a girls’ getaway, or a quiet escape, here are our year-round favorites near Lake Wallenpaupack.

  • Children feeding lion cubs through a wire fence at a zoo or wildlife sanctuary.

    Top 4 Kids Activities

    Horseback Riding

    Claws ’N’ Paws Zoo

    Community playground + pool

    GDS Fair (late August)

  • Silhouette of a person fishing by a calm river during sunset with umbrella and power lines in the background.

    Outdoor Adventures

    Kayaking

    Fishing

    Hiking trails

    Off-Roading at Lost Trails

  • Four young women standing in a green field under a blue sky, making heart shapes with their hands.

    Girls’ Weekend Ideas

    Wine tasting

    Cozy nights in

    Local brunch spots

    Nature walks

  • A market stall with a red canopy displaying the words 'SHOP LOCAL'. The stall has green plastic crates and various packaged products.

    Quick Access

    Lake Wallenpaupack

    Promised Land State Park

    Local restaurants & markets

Nearby

SKIING: Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain (27 miles), Montage Mountain Resorts (27 miles), Camelback Mountain Resort (28 miles), Jack Frost Ski Resort (41 miles)

OPT OUTSIDE: Ledgedale Recreation Area/Lake Wallenpaupack (1 mile), Roaming Woods Lake (7 miles), Lake Ariel (9 miles), Promised Land State Park (12 miles), Tobyhanna State Park (15 miles), Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River (32 miles)

FAMILY FUN: Lacawac Sanctuary (3 miles), Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park (4 miles), Costa's Family Fun Park (18 miles), Kalahari Water Park (25 miles), Pocono Raceway (30 miles), Camelback Mountain Waterpark (30 miles)

AIRPORTS: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (28 miles), Lehigh Valley International Airport (69 miles)