The Poconos Are One Big Amusement Park
Fun things to do and Poconos activities are scattered over the 2400 square miles of the Poconos with Mt. Pocono, PA being the epicenter. Pocono Farms is centered in the Poconos and is in the more southern tier of the region. This southern tier is the “Ski region.” The major ski resorts are here. There is a northern tier called the “lake region” along Rt I-84. Which is easily accessible from Pocono Farms Via Rt 196 north.
Major Pocono Activities located near Pocono Farms and within a 30 minute drive are:
Jack Frost and Big Boulder ski resorts
Camelback Mountain Resort skiing, adventure park, and Summer water park
Large (and, expensive, but open to the public for a day fee) indoor waterpark at Kahahari resort
70 restaurants from fast food chains to smaller more intimate places to eat.
The Crossings Outlet Complex
Mt Airy Casino and golf resort, gaming, restaurants and entertainment
Pocono Race Track NASCAR racing and other events
Split Rock Resort golf course
Golf at Pocono Manor Resort
Four Wheeling on ATVs at two commercial ATV parks
Antiquing
Horseback riding at two places
Shooting Range
Axe Throwing
Snow mobiling
Food Shopping