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Geographic highland and cultural region in Pennsylvania, United States
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The Poconos is a mountain area in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is 2,400 square miles of wooded mountains and valleys full of beautiful lakes, rivers, forests and wildlife. It has long been popular with honeymooners, but today the Poconos are a popular destination for families, skiers, adventure seekers, NASCAR fans, and those from urban areas around New England, New York City, Philadelphia, and New Jersey, from where the region is quickly accessible by car. The Poconos are one of the most southern major ski areas in the United States.
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Fishing and boating in two lakes, rustic cabins, camping, and hiking trails.
The 5,440-acre park includes the 170-acre Tobyhanna Lake.
1,306 acres of rugged terrain on the summit and slopes of Camelback Mountain and features scenic views of three states.
2,800 acre park popular for fishing and boating.
Known for its breakfasts.
By car
The best way to get into the Poconos is by car. From the east or west, I-80 is best, but PA 940 and PA 611 provides parallel access to local attractions From the north, I-81 is best.
By bus
Martz Trailways (+1-800-233-8604) has a few stations in the Poconos, mainly in Mount Pocono and the Pocono exit (95) off the turnpike.
By van
Uptown Vans offers routes in various parts of the Poconos, including Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, and Mount Pocono.
By train
As of 2022, there is no passenger rail service to Northeastern Pennsylvania.
By car
Since public transportation is lacking, privately driving becomes the main source of an individual's mode of transportation.
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton · Regional · AVP
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The seat of Monroe County and the gateway to the Poconos for many arriving from the New Jersey and New York areas.
Twin city of Stroudsburg.
A small town located north of I-84. Nearby manmade Lake Wallenpaupack offers camping, boating and fishing. Woodloch Pines Resorts is a few miles from town.
North and east of Stroudsburg.
Sterling is a town in Wayne County, Pennsylvania in the Poconos and Endless Mountains. There is also a "Sterling" in Clearfield County Pennsylvania.
A town west of Stroudsburg on I-80 that is home to the Crossings premium outlets and the Great Wolf Lodge, a resort with a large indoor waterpark.
Bushkill Falls is in Pennsylvania. Bushkill Falls is also known as The "Niagara of Pennsylvania".
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