Explore the Poconos
One cottage. So many ways to enjoy the Poconos.
Spend your getaway exploring Lake Harmony, planning ski days at Jack Frost and Big Boulder, visiting regional waterparks or discovering the Poconos' hiking trails and scenic outdoor spaces.
Add a golf outing, an evening at Mount Airy Casino Resort or a visit to Francis E. Walter Dam. Choose your adventure, check current attraction information and directions, and return to your own hot tub, sauna and comfortable cottage.
Drive times below are verified road-route estimates from 2808 Locust Ridge Road, Pocono Lake, PA 18347, but actual times vary with traffic, weather and the entrance you choose. Use each attraction's directions link to check the live route before you travel.
Near the cottage
Attractions, grouped by activity
Each group is alphabetical, and every drive time is from the cottage.
Ski & Snow
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Big Boulder Ski Area
A sister ski area to Jack Frost, known for winter skiing, snowboarding and seasonal terrain parks. Snow conditions and opening status vary—check ahead.
Winter (snow conditions permitting)
12 min · 6 mi from the cottage
Big Boulder Snow Tubing
Dedicated snow tubing lanes at Big Boulder with lifts back to the top - a family favorite after a day on the slopes.
Winter
15 min · 8 mi from the cottage
Camelback Ski Area
A larger Pocono ski area with winter skiing and snowboarding. Verify current conditions and lift hours before heading out.
Winter (snow conditions permitting)
20 min · 12 mi from the cottage
Jack Frost Ski Area
A Pocono Mountains ski area offering winter skiing and snowboarding, plus summer activities. Check current snow conditions and operating hours before planning your ski day.
Winter (snow conditions permitting); summer activities vary
19 min · 8.7 mi from the cottage
Water Fun
4
Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark
A seasonal outdoor waterpark at Camelback with slides and pools. Open during the warmer months only—confirm operating dates before visiting.
Summer / warmer months only
20 min · 12 mi from the cottage
Great Wolf Lodge Pocono Mountains
A year-round indoor waterpark resort in Scotrun with slides, pools and family suites. Admission is separate and not included with your stay; check day-pass availability directly.
Year-round (indoor waterpark)
31 min · 15.1 mi from the cottage
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
A large indoor waterpark resort with dining and entertainment. Admission is separate and not included with your stay; check day-pass availability directly.
Year-round (indoor waterpark)
22 min · 10.8 mi from the cottage
Lake Harmony
A nearby Pocono Mountain lake popular for boating, paddling, lakeside dining and summer relaxation. Confirm public access points and any launch or day-use requirements before you go.
Year-round (water activities in warmer months)
12 min · 6 mi from the cottage
Waterfalls
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Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area
Tobyhanna Falls, a scenic step waterfall, inside a 130-acre natural area with 2.59 miles of walking trails along Tobyhanna Creek. No swimming, fires, alcohol or fireworks.
Open daily, dawn to dusk
15 min · 8.5 mi from the cottage
Pinchot State Forest
Pinchot State Park, located in Thornhurst, Pennsylvania, offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, camping, and fishing. The park features the 26-mile Pinchot Trail, which provides both easy walks and challenging backpacking options through scenic forests.
Year-Round
Parks & Hiking
9Big Pocono State Park
A mountaintop state park on Camelback Mountain with sweeping ridge-top views, picnic areas and a scenic drive along the summit.
Year-round
39 min · 18 mi from the cottage
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
70,000 acres of hiking trails, river beaches, waterfalls and overlooks along a 40-mile stretch of the Delaware River.
Year-round
45 min · 35 mi from the cottage
Francis E. Walter Dam
A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dam and reservoir area offering seasonal recreation and fishing access. Confirm access areas and seasonal hours before visiting. PA fishing is free for anyone under 16; anglers 16 and older must buy a Pennsylvania fishing license.
Year-round (recreation areas vary seasonally)
27 min · 12.7 mi from the cottage
Hawk Falls
A scenic waterfall reached via a hiking trail within Hickory Run State Park. The trailhead route can differ from the main park entrance—check the correct trailhead before you go.
Year-round (best in spring/after rain)
25 min · 16 mi from the cottage
Hickory Run State Park
A large state park with hiking trails, fishing, camping and the boulder field. Use the official park entrance; trailheads such as Hawk Falls may have a separate route. PA fishing is free for anyone under 16; anglers 16 and older must buy a Pennsylvania fishing license.
Year-round
32 min · 17.4 mi from the cottage
Lehigh Gorge State Park
Hiking and biking along a dramatic river gorge, whitewater rafting, scenic train rides and waterfalls along the Lehigh.
Year-round
25 min · 18 mi from the cottage
Pinchot State Forest
A large PA state forest a short drive away, with free hiking trails, streamside swimming holes and picturesque waterfalls framed by rock ledges.
Year-round
13 min · 6.3 mi from the cottage
Promised Land State Park
Nearly 3,000 acres of forests, lakes and waterfalls with hiking trails, picnic areas and wildlife watching.
Year-round
30 min · 22 mi from the cottage
Tobyhanna State Park
The closest state park to the cottage - lake swimming and boating in summer, hiking trails and picnic areas year-round.
Year-round
12 min · 6 mi from the cottage
Play Grounds
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Keiper's Park
FREE PLAYGROUNDS: Tobyhanna Township's free public playground at 130 Cross Street, about a mile from the cottage. A big modern play structure with slides, a rock wall, rope climbing nets and a zip line, plus swings for every age (including baby bucket and adaptive seats), all on a soft blue rubber safety surface. There's a full baseball field next door, with benches and picnic tables for the grown-ups. Completely free, no passes or reservations needed.
Year-round (weather permitting)
3 min · 1 mi from the cottage
Locust Ridge Athletic Fields
FREE PLAYGROUNDS: a free public athletic field complex at 1385 Slutter Road, about two minutes from the cottage. Kids love the warrior-style playground with climbing panels, a rope climber and a big slide, plus stepping pods on turf — while the grown-ups use the shaded outdoor fitness circuit with elliptical and cycle-style equipment. There's also a soccer field, a baseball field, picnic tables and easy parking right beside the play areas. Completely free, no passes or reservations needed.
Year-round (weather permitting)
2 min · 0.6 mi from the cottage
Fishing
3Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area
Fish Tobyhanna Creek from the 1.14-mile creekside trail in this 130-acre natural area with a pavilion and standing grills. Leash and poop-scoop laws in effect.
Open daily, dawn to dusk
15 min · 8.5 mi from the cottage
Brady's Lake
A 229-acre lake on State Game Lands with public fishing access. Fishing is free for anyone under 16. Anglers 16 and older must have a Pennsylvania fishing license — buy one online before you go.
Year-round
Lehigh River
Popular trout and smallmouth bass fishing along the river through the gorge, with public access points and float-trip outfitters. PA fishing is free for anyone under 16; anglers 16 and older must buy a Pennsylvania fishing license.
Spring through fall
25 min · 18 mi from the cottage
Bars & Breweries
1Barley Creek Brewing Company
Long-running Tannersville craft brewery and restaurant with a beer garden, live music and a big patio for après-anything.
Year-round
25 min · 17 mi from the cottage
Dining
2Shenanigans Restaurant
A Lake Harmony landmark since 1987, this roadhouse-style bar and grille serves pub favorites, wings and live music a short drive from the cottage.
Year-round
19 min · 10.6 mi from the cottage
The Olivet Restaurant
The restaurant inside The Swiftwater hotel in Swiftwater, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Year-round
25 min · 13.5 mi from the cottage
Entertainment & Shopping
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Mount Airy Casino Resort
A casino resort with dining, golf and entertainment. Admission and amenities are separate from your cottage stay.
Year-round
28 min · 14.6 mi from the cottage
Pocono Premium Outlets (The Crossings)
The Pocono Premium Outlets at The Crossings feature 100+ outlet stores, including Lululemon, UGG, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike, and White House Black Market, at everyday savings.
Year-round
20 min · 12 mi from the cottage
Pocono Raceway
Home of the NASCAR Cup Series 'Tricky Triangle' — a 2.5-mile superspeedway hosting major race weekends, driving experiences and family events in Long Pond.
Seasonal event schedule
20 min · 10 mi from the cottage
Towns & Sightseeing
1Jim Thorpe
The historic Victorian town on the Lehigh River, with train excursions, museums, shops, restaurants and seasonal river adventures.
Year-round
44 min · 25.4 mi from the cottage
Map
The cottage and its attractions, mapped
All nearby locations in one place. Open a pin for the attraction's verified drive time, then use the directions links above to start your route from 2808 Locust Ridge Road, Pocono Lake, PA 18347.
Plan your trip
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Make the Poconos your home base
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