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1. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
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2. Bushkill Falls ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Bushkill Falls
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3. Hickory Run State Park

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Hickory Run State Park
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4. No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum

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5. Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark, Poconos

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Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark, Poconos
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6. Promised Land State Park

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Promised Land State Park
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7. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

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Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
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8. Kalahari Waterpark, Poconos

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9. Claws 'N' Paws

Claws 'N' Paws
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10. F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts

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F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
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11. Pocono Environmental Education Center

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Pocono Environmental Education Center
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12. Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark

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Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark
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13. Susquehanna Brewing Company

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14. Jack Frost Mountain Resort

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Jack Frost Mountain Resort
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16. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

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Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
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17. Camelback Mountain Resort

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Camelback Mountain Resort
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18. Mount Airy Casino

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Mount Airy Casino
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19. Blue Mountain Resort, Poconos

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Blue Mountain Resort, Poconos
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20. Frances Slocum State Park

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Frances Slocum State Park
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21. Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Beautiful Poconos forested mountain slopes, parks, wineries, clear lakes, and flowers-covered valleys have attracted nature lovers, vacationing families, couples, peace-seekers, and just about everyone else for generations.
  • This picturesque Pennsylvania mountain in northeastern Pennsylvania overlooks the Delaware River and Delaware Water Gap and is bordered by Lake Wallenpaupack and the Wyoming Valley.

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