You’ll find boutique wine galleries and historical mansions tucked away on country roads, including the late 19th-century Asa Packer Mansion, which is open for tours, in the borough of Jim Thorpe. A handful of quaint little towns full of antique shops and galleries nestle in the mountains. There are diversions outside of hiking and fishing, too. Lake Wallenpaupack, located 30 miles east of Scranton, is one of the best fishing spots in the state. Throughout the region are dozens of lakes and streams filled with bass and trout. For spectacular hikes, check out Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, where you can trek to dramatic waterfalls or follow a 27-mile section of the historic Appalachian Trail. The warmer months are a great time to explore the region’s lakes and wooded hills. Today, the Poconos draw nearly 24 million annual visitors, thanks to year-round recreational opportunities and stunning natural scenery. The area has been a popular vacation destination ever since Pennsylvania Quakers opened a hotel here on the Delaware River in 1829. The Poconos region of northeastern Pennsylvania accounts for some 2,400 square miles of mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and forests.

Pocono Mountains: Hiking, Trout Fishing, and Quaint, Historical Towns

Take a spa day: Therapists at Spa Kalahari can refresh your feet with a pedicure or soothe sore muscles with a hot-stone massage.

Afterwards, indulge in a caramel apple sprinkled with gummy worms at the onsite Last Bite dessert shoppe

Where to eat: Families can gather around the table at one of four restaurants, ranging from a wide-ranging buffet dinner to a tavern and grill.Splish spash down high-speed water coasters, and soak up sunshine in the lazy river at the resort’s indoor water park.Family-friendly accommodations: Up to four people can stay in the comfy desert room, which features an HDTV and free WiFi access.These onsite attractions are only the beginning: the park will continue to expand the indoor and outdoor park during a second phase of development. The brand-new Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in the Poconos packs a an outdoor pool, a spa, and several restaurants and bars into its 150-acres complex. About This Deal Hotel at a Glance: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions

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