Popular Things to See in the Poconos
Beat the heat! Slip and slide at any one of several great water parks in the Poconos Poconos. A great place for kids and families
to enjoy themselves and to beat the summer heat - here is a listing of the parks. COMING IN NOVEMBER: Great Wolf Lodge, one of the largest water park resorts in the country will be
opening their doors this November - watch for further details.
pocono water parks and resorts
The small things in life are a great thing to share, so why not visit one
of the many mini-golf attractions in the Poconos and have some family fun. It's not just for kids either,
keep score on each other and place a bet on the outcome.
pocono mini golf courses
Nothing brings back memories - or creates them - like a trip to the carny. The rides and amusements are almost as
interesting as the people who work them. See the bearded lady, the snake charmer or the two-headed chickens. Laugh until
it hurts as you ride the Ferris wheel, Cyclone or bumper cars. Other fairs and festivals include ag-fairs and crafts
and many others. For a full list you can view here:
fairs and festivals in the poconos
The Poconos played an important role in our Nation's development. Indian relics and artifacts can be found,
early settlements of the area continue to bring controversy, the founding father of the US Forest Service and much more. There
are several "towns" that re-create the life of early settlers and the coal mining era. There's a lot to see and learn about the
history and historical sites in the poconos
In addition to the historical sites and their accompanying museums, you'll find several other
museums of interest
in the Poconos. Wildlife centers, a fishing museum and others can be found in this section on
museums in the poconos
Certainly not on the scale of Yellowstone, and not really a national park - the "Delaware River National Recreation Area" is
grand and vast. Other national treasures include the Pinchot Summer home - Grey Towers - birthplace of the conservation movement and
the forestry service. You'll find these and other sites in our section on
national parks in the poconos
The Poconos has a plethora of Pennsylvania State Parks for you to enjoy. Each with a different table of offerings, you'll
be able to camp at some, ride snowmobiles, hike, picnic, swim in the lake and even hunt and fish. There are also areas set aside as
state game lands - not just for hunters. View them all here in the section on
state parks in the poconos
There are several private zoos in the Poconos that are open to the public. They provided a much needed
home for many animals that were, at one time, neglected, injured or abandoned. They offer an educational and fun
experience for children as well as adults. You don't have to go to Florida to see an
alligator.
zoo and animal parks in the poconos
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