How to Have Winter Fun in the Poconos
In the Poconos, you can enjoy activities such as skiing, snowmobiling, and ice skating while staying at a resort or in a cabin. The resorts also make your winter fun more enjoyable because they offer exclusive activities. The following will help you have winter fun in the Poconos.
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Try skiing. Alpine and Big Boulder have the easiest runs, Blue Mountain has the highest vertical and over 30 runs so that would your best bet if you are more seasoned on the slopes.
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Rent a snowmobile and drive it on the trails that the Poconos offer you. The Poconos are beautiful any time of the year but especially in the winter. Therefore, riding a snowmobile around their trails gives you a perfect opportunity to see more of the countryside.
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Be adventurous and try a pair of snowshoes so you can see more of the Poconos. Beltzville State Park offers the best opportunity for this and has over 20 miles of coastline to walk.
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Look around for other activities. Cross country skiing, Snow Tubeing and Ice Skating are some of the other activities that are offered.
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Enjoy the night life. If you are not too tired from the day's exertions most of the resorts have nightly entertainment. Their in house bands are terrific to dance to and on the weekends, you may find top entertainers in their nightclubs. From the Barley Creek Brewhouse to the indoor inn which is the home of jazz in the Poconos, there are a number of restaurants that offer bar food to fine dining.
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Find some indoor activities. If you're not into the snow, that's fine, because the resorts have you covered for that too. From bingo to ping pong, there is something for everyone to do. The best part of staying at a resort is you will find the majority of the entertainment they offer is included in their package. One price--everything included in your winter fun.
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Tips & Warnings
Outdoor and indoor entertainment is provided at most resorts.
Ski lift passes are usually not included in the resort packages.
Look online for good travel deals and good hotel rates.
