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Festival of Wonder The Audubon Art & Craft Festival, July 21 and 22, celebrates wildlife arts and natural wonders. Both educational and fun, the festival is a great way to learn about and experience firsthand many of nature’s mysteries. See closeup a wide variety of animals, including skunks, bats, snakes, raccoons, raptors and more, handled by wildlife experts. You’ll have the opportunity to touch some of the animals. Presentations will answer your questions about wild animals. This is a great way for children to explore their curiosity and develop an appreciation for animals. Over 20 of the nation’s most acclaimed wildlife and nature artists will be exhibiting and selling their works, which include photography, acrylic and oil painting, serigraphy and watercolor. Crafts that will be available include jewelry, clothing, pottery, woodcarving, quilting, metalwork, leatherwork and furniture. The festival is sponsored by the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society. Come out and see the exhibits, learn about conservation and enjoy delicious homemade food. The festival takes place at Wallenpaupack High School in Hawley, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. For more information: (484) 256-4485, www.audubonfestival.com.
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July 14, 2012 Audubon Arts & Crafts Festival .........................................................2 Keep Your Pet Healthy .......................................................................3 Circus Days Sidewalk Sale ...............................................................15 Historic Pocono Mountains .............................................................16 Pet Photo of the Week .....................................................................21 Music in the Valley ...........................................................................23 Adventure Town: Jim Thorpe ...........................................................32 Make Waves ......................................................................................35 Armed Forces Tribute Weekend ......................................................35 Wayne County Antiques Show ........................................................36 Buck Hill Falls Fine Arts & Crafts Festival ......................................43 Shawnee Wurst Festival ...................................................................43 Bargain Shopping in Jim Thorpe .....................................................47 COMING EVENTS CALENDAR ......6 POCONO MAP ....................... 24 ART & HISTORY ...................... 36 REAL ESTATE ........................... 34 DINING ................................. 18 SHOPPING AROUND .............. 10 ENTERTAINMENT .................... 22 LODGING .............................. 39 SPAS & SALONS ...................... 41 MOVIES................................. 22 SPORTS ................................ 26
Summer Festivities With a variety of festivals every weekend, the Pocono region is bursting with food, music and shopping deals. Jazz up your weekend at the Wildflower Music Festival in White Mills. Grab a brew and a brat at Shawnee Mountain’s Wurst Festival in Shawnee on Delaware. Snap up antiques during Jim Thorpe’s Sidewalk Sales days and the Wayne County Antiques Show in Honesdale. Journey back in time at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm’s music festival in Stroudsburg. So much to do, hear, see and eat... in the Pocono Mountains.
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the point of abstraction. Isolating textures, patterns, shapes, lines and colors from the wider context of the rail yard, the photographs allow viewers’ to create their own context for the images. Now until November, 2012: With ad in this magazine, save up to $25 on a Full Treetop Course at CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, www.cbkmountainadventures.com.
July 14: American Freedom Train Express, Steamtown to Gouldsboro-Tobyhanna, Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton. 9 a.m. departure; 3 p.m. return. Colonial dress. Meet Washington and Jefferson. Sample colonial delicacies. Historic F3 locomotives. $34/adults, $29/seniors, $22, children (6-5), Free for children 5 and under. Info & tickets: (570) 340-5204.
July 13, 14 & 15: 50th Annual Wayne County Antiques Show, Wayne Highlands Middle School, upper Grove Street, Honesdale. Friday preview gala 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by Women’s Club of Honesdale. Info: (570) 253-2492, www. waynecountyantiquesshow.com.
July 14: Free Environmental Film Series—A Sense of Wonder, Grey Towers National Historic Landmark, Milford, (570) 296-9630. 8 p.m. Film about environmentalist Rachel Carson, who was named one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century.”
July 14: 2nd Annual Rooster Run/Walk, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 9926161, www.quietvalley.org. 5K
July 14: Monroe Farmers Market, 925 Ann Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 420-0559. 8 a.m. to noon. Locally grown produce, herbs, flowers, plants, baked goods,
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(570) 992-6161, www.quietvalley.org. Enjoy traditional folk music, speakers, hands-on workshops, children’s area, puppet show and more. Open Tues. through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. $10, Adults; $5, Children 3-12. July 14: Wildflower Music Festival, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Long Ridge Road, White Mills, (570) 253-5500, www.wildflowermusic.org. 6 p.m. The Phoenix Jazz Project. July 14 & 15: Sixth Annual Jim Thorpe Historic District Merchants & Neighbors Sidewalk Sales, Park behind Train Station/ Visitors Center, Jim Thorpe. Noon to 5 p.m. Old and new treasurers. Rain or shine. July 14 & 15: Eckley Miners’ Village Armed Forces Tribute Weekend, Eckley Miners’ Village, 2 Eckley Main Street in Weatherly. (570) 636-2070, www. eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. USO Show, military memorabilia and more. July 14 & 15: Poconos’ Wurst Festival, Shawnee Mountain, Hollow Road, Shawnee on Delaware, (570) 421-1731. Noon to 7 p.m., Saturday. Noon to 6 p.m., Sunday. Brews, brats and music. Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes. July 14 & 15: Joel Hill WaterPowered Saw Mill Open House & Demonstration, Equinunk, Duck Harbor Rd. off Rt. 191, south of Lookout, (570) 224-6722, www.EquinunkHistory.org. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 14, 21 & 28: Creative Writing (Ages 16-adult), Pocono Arts Council, 18 North 7th, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460,
www.poconoarts.org. Weekly sessions, Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For those who already have good grasp of punctuation and grammar and would like to write short stories or novels. Tuition for all 3 sessions: $85/members, $95/ nonmembers; Seniors: $65/$70. July 15: Adoption Day, Safe Haven Pet Rescue, Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville, www. SafeHavenPa.org. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adorable young dogs available for qualified pet guardians. July 15: Public Bog Walk, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www. mcconservation.org. 1 p.m. Cost: $5/$3. Preregistration required by July 13. Bogs are highly sensitive habitats, extremely important for biodiversity. Floating boardwalk gives unique access to Tannersville Bog. This 2-1/2 hour walk features flowers in bloom, including swamp honeysuckle, great rhododendron, yellow loose-strife and others. Meet at Bog parking lot. Directions: Route 611, at the light at the Tannersville Inn, turn onto Cherry Lane Road. July 16: Golf Tournament Sponsored by the Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce, Mount Airy Golf Course, Mt. Pocono. Noon shotgun start. Four-person scramble. Registration deadline: July 6, 2012. Info: (570) 421-4433. July 16: Parents’ Time Off, Topic: Trees, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Join an environmental educator for adults-only program while your child, age 4-9, explores with another environmental educator. Cost for adults $8/$5 (member); children free. July 17: Volunteer Meeting, Safe Haven Pet Rescue, Cherry’s Restaurant, Route 209, near
Route 534, Kresgeville, www.SafeHavenPa.org. Volunteers needed to help with Adoption Days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers. Fosters for homeless dogs also needed. Great way for animal lovers to do service for their community. Info: SafeHaven@epix.com. July 17: Kettle Creek for Kids (Ages 4-6), For Goodness Snakes., Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www. mcconservation.org. 10 a.m. Cost: $5/$3. Preregistration required week in advance—call or register at MCEEC’s gift shop. Children must be accompanied by parents. Find out why snakes are cool! July 18: Nature Arts and Crafts in the Park, Promised Land State Park, Falls Pavilion (Main Beach), 100 Lower Lake Road, Greentown, (570) 676-0567. 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays. Children under 15 must be accompanied by a parent. July 18: Public Bog Walk, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation. org. 1 p.m. Cost: $5/$3. Preregistration required. Bogs are highly sensitive habitats, extremely important for biodiversity. Floating boardwalk gives unique access to Tannersville Bog. Bog walks every Wednesday throughout the summer. July 18: Jazz on the Deck, The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, Route 6, Hawley, (570) 2262993, (800) 833-8527, www. thesettlersinn.com. Live jazz 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Every Wednesday, rain or shine. July 19: Kettle Creek for Kids (Ages 7-9), Turtle Tracking the Turtles of Kettle Creek, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.
ThisWeek.net 9 org. 10 a.m. Cost: $6/$4. Preregistration required week in advance—call or register at MCEEC’s gift shop. July 19, 20 & 21: Circus Sale Days, Sidewalk Sales, Honesdale. Shopping, craft vendors, music, circus fun. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. After 5 p.m. on the 21st, fun moves to Central Park for kids’ games, food and free family movie.
furniture, jewelry, fine china, glass and collectibles. July 21: Hike, Cliff Park Trail & Raymondskill Falls, Hackers Falls, Pocono Outdoors Club. Hike 6+ miles. Meet at 10 a.m. in the lower parking lot on Raymondskill Road. Info: (570) 629-5293. July 21: Charity Car Show, Beav’s Long Boom Hot Dog, 212 Eagle Valley Mall, East Stroudsburg, (570)
814-1070. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food, vendors, music by DJ Raul and more. Proceeds benefit Waggin’ Trails Pet Rescue. July 21: Butterfly Count, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. Become part of a growing group of citizen (Continued on Page 42)
July 20: Grammy Award-Winning Parker Quartet, Parker & Parker Art Gallery, 75 Main Street (Route 6), White Mills. 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Children under 15, free. Info and tickets: (570) 296-4777, www. kindredspiritsprograms.org. The Parker Quartet consists of four graduates of the New England Conservatory of Music. The group has won numerous prestigious awards and has been praised by music critic for The New York Times. July 20: Pooch Patrol—Hike with Your Dog, Varden Conservation Area, Promised Land State Park, 100 Lower Lake Road, Greentown, (570) 676-0567. 6 p.m. at MidValley Access. Call for directions: (570) 676-3428. June 20: Starry Nights, Big Pocono State Park, Tannersville, (570) 8948336. 8:45 p.m. Meet at parking lot #2. Bring lawn chair and blanket. Donation: $3/$5. July 20 & 21: Art Under the Trees, 67th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival, Buck Hill Tennis Club, Buck Hill Falls, (646) 926-1657, (570) 5956097, www.buckhillartassociation. com. Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. July 20 & 21: 54th Annual Antique Show and Sale, Mountainhome United Methodist Church, Routes 191 & 390, Mountainhome, (570) 595-2077. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. American antiques dealers of
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Shopping Around American Candle Candle, dl , Route 611, Bartonsville, exit 302 off I-80, (570) 629-3388, www.american-candle.com Much more than candles, this enormous retailer offers women’s accessories, jewelry, collectibles, home decor and gifts. Swarovski, Jim Shore, Charming Tails, Lenox, Pandora, Vera Bradley, Baggallini, Snap and Dansko footwear. Huge Candy Room. Open daily.
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Country Kettle, Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 421-8970, www.country-kettle.com. Wow! Look at all that candy. Over 250 barrels of treats. Collectibles and giftware. Swarovski, John Medeiros, Jim Shore, Lenox, Charming Tails, Yankee and Wood Wick candles, kitchenware, garden flags and stones, wind chimes and home decor. Open daily.
Dutch’s Shur Save,1564 Route 507, Greentown, (570) 676-3373. A complete supermarket with convenience, variety and great service.
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Glass Hat, Route 191 in Hamlin, (570) 689-4060, www.wpsada.com. Elegant glassware, antique oak and country furniture, collectibles, estate jewelry, pottery, home decor, kitchenware and Depression glass. Tea sets and accessories. Christmas Room. Open daily.
ThisWeek.net 11 Holley Ross Pottery, Route 191, La Anna, (570) 6763248, www.holleyross.com. Pottery showroom, gift shop and studio where skilled craftsmen produce beautiful wares. Featuring Weeping Gold Pottery, made on site. Up to 70% off Fiesta ware, China sets, dolls, planters and home decor. Hutton Metalcrafts, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-7778, www. copperlamps.com. Unique handcrafted metal works, copper lanterns, lamps, candle lanterns, copper wall sculptures, fine pewter ornaments and necklaces. Fine oil paintings on glass. Open Tues. thru Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call ahead for spring hours. Miss Elly’s Antiques & Such, 518 Church Street off Main Avenue, Hawley, (570) 226-7513, www.missellysantiques. com. Affordable treasures, including furniture, glass,
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Tannery Depot, Route 534 and Lehigh Tannery Bridge, White Haven, (570) 6064325, www.tannerydepot. com. Old-fashioned general store featuring everything for outdoors excursions. Groceries, camping equipment, firewood, tarps, fishing supplies. Coffee, free WiFi and bike rentals. Open Monday thru Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Join the Circus! Honesdale’s 52nd Annual Sidewalk Sales, July 19 through 21, features great goods, services and food at bargain prices. A circus sideshow, featuring locals dressed up as their favorite circus performers, turns this fun event into an extravaganza. Historic Main Street in downtown Honesdale will be overflowing with incredible deals on just about everything—clothing, footwear, electronics, appliances, jewelry, art and more. Grab lunch, dinner or a snack at one of the many area restaurants and cafes that will be offering delicious deals. Honesdale businesses will provide a free brochure and map to help you navigate the bargains. Other Sidewalk Sales events include huge discounts on spa and beauty treatments, scooter rentals, the Wayne County Famers Market on Saturday, a Circus Sideshow contest and more. Thursday, July 19, features late shopping hours and music at the Fred Miller Pavilion from noon to 5 p.m. Friday shopping hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with music from noon to 6 p.m. On Saturday, shop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and then head to Central Park for circus and carnival games and other fun activities. Catch a free movie in the park at dusk (rain venue: Grace Episcopal Parish Hall, Church Street). For more information: (570) 253-5492, www.visithonesdalepa.com.
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Graced with quaint towns featuring antique shops shops, art galleries and exquisite architectural works that include French chateauesque, Georgian and Italianate mansions and numerous colonial manors, the Pocono Mountains encompass over 2400 square miles of lakes, rivers, waterfalls, forests and wildflower covered fields. Steeped in history that dates back to 1659, the Pocono Mountains draw year-round nature lovers, adventure seekers and families to its natural and manmade attractions. Part of the Appalachian Trail and boasting an ideal location—a short drive from both New York City and Philadelphia—the Pocono Mountains preserve a unique piece of U.S. history while offering vacationers the best of the present. Summertime in the Poconos is a mixture of mountain adventure activities, water sports, music and folksy festivals that celebrate the history of the area. Pocono Mountains’ towns such as Milford, Honesdale and Jim Thorpe have evolved into hip, artsy hubs that are both progressive and historic. Here are five of the many great Pocono Mountains historical sites: Housed in a Ge Georgian architectural gem—the Mansion—the Monroe County Historical Stroud Mansion preserves the legacy of the popular Association pre Water Gap as well as such towns as Delaware Wate Mt. Pocono and Buck Hill Falls. The Stroudsburg, Mt Stroud Mansion Museum offers four floors of exhibits, including an authentic Colonial-era cellar, antique toy Co room, Vi Victorian i parlor, l textile collection and library. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Stroud Mansion also displays portraits of important local and national figures. The Mansion is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and the first and third Saturdays of the month.
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Monroe County Historical Association, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 421-7703, www.monroehistorical.org. .org.
Founded in 188 1880 by the Swiss-born master Delmonico’s in New York City, chef of Delmon the sumptuous Hotel Fauchère features Italianate archite architecture and one of the finest restaurants in Pe Pennsylvania. Oil paintings from School grace the walls of fr rom the Hudson River Sc ccommon areas, which are elegantly appointed with the and th h original i i l walnut l d marble floors. Presidential g guests of the meticulously restored hotel include T Teddy and Franklin Roosevelt and JFK. Babe Ruth, Mae West, Sandra Bernhardt and Andrew Carnegie M aare among other famous guests. Enjoy epicurean delights and discover why, for over 150 years, Hotel d FFauchère has been known for its innovative cuisine.
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ThisWeek.net 17 Also located in Milford, in which 400 of the town’s 655 been declared “historically significant” buildings have b + Leisure Magazine, is Grey Towers,, according to Travel Tra chatea a French chateauesque manse designed by Vanderbilt estate architect Richard Morris Hunt. First commissioned d by James Pinchot as homage hom to his French heritage, Grey Towers’ construction was completed by his son Gifford, the first director comple off the Service h U.S. U S Forest F S i and a former Pennsylvania governor. Most of the materials used to build the chateau were culled from local sources. One of the first sites in the U.S. to be declared a National Historic Landmark, the estate includes grand gardens and royal courtyards. Grey Towers sponsors numerous musical and environmental programs throughout the summer. Its grounds are open for touring from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 28th.
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Grey Towers, West Hartford Street, Milford, (570) 2969630, www.greytowers.org.
Blending old old-world wo charm with contemporary chic, Skytop Lo Lodge overlooks a pristine on 5500 acres of rolling hills, lake and is set o woodlands and wildflowers, which offer ample opportun opportunities to spot local wildlife and m birds. First built as a golf course in 1925, migrating Skytop S features a huge ar array of activities, including rockk climbing, li bi canoeing/kayaking, i / fishing, mountain biking, paintball, Geocaching, hiking, tennis and treetop adventure courses. Notable for its natural stonework and colorful gardens, Skytop has received numerous tourism awards, including Wine Spectator Magazine Award of Excellence, Best Resorts for Kids (Parents Magazine) and Best Affordable Family Destination (Good Housekeeping Magazine).
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Skytop Lodge, off Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-7401, (800) 345-7759, www.skytop.com. You need not b be a train buff to appreciate the e Cresco Station Museum. The charm of the Cr building, built in the mid-1880s, fits emerald buildin perfectly with th the surrounding greenery. The contains model trains, antiques, Museum contai paintings by local artists, photographs, children’s Civil War memorabilia. An Old hands-on play area and C Country Store replicates the types of wares that would have been available in Barrett Township at the turn of the century. According to the Barrett Township Historical Society, visitors to the museum have come from as far away as Alaska, Ireland, Chile and China.
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Cresco Station Museum, Route 390 and Sand Spring Road, Mountainhome, (570) 595-2279. www.barretthistory.org
Historic sites ab abound in the Pocono Mountains. Turn to the Art & History column on page 46 for more destinations that will take you back in time.
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Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd., Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www.barleycreek.com. Pocono Mountains’ Original Brewpub and Restaurant. Everything at the Creek is handcrafted, from the post and beam timber-frame building and award-winning food, to the ales and lagers. Plenty of choices for vegetarians. Originally an 1880’s farmhouse,
Bear Creek Inne Fresh Seafood, Steak, Veal and Chicken RT. 115, BEAR CREEK, PA
570-472-9045
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Barley Creek boasts a big, rustic atmosphere, deck for brews with a view, pavilion and wiffle ball stadium available for catering, private parties and pick-up games. Free brewery tours and beer tasting. Bear Creek Inne, Route 115, Bear Creek, (570) 472-9045, www.bearcreekinne.com. Serving fresh seafood, steak, veal and chicken dinners at reasonable prices since 1972. Casual dining in a lovely country setting. Private party room available. Boulder View Tavern, South Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (570) 7229696, www.boulderviewtavern. com. Huge imported and
domestic wine and beer selection. Great pub foods. Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, Routes 191 & 940, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-7486, (800) 392-9400, www.crescentlodge. com. Fine dining plus cocktail lounge with pub menu. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort & Restaurant, 205 Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, www. ehrhardts.com. Kick back and enjoy this restaurant located on Lake Wallenpaupack. Featuring classic American cuisine and gluten-free selections. Open 7 days a week at 11:30 a.m. Weekly specials, live entertainment on Friday nights. Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209, East Stroudsburg, (570) 588-9500, www.fernwood. co. Multiple onsite restaurants: Mama Bella’s Tuscan Grille, sports pub, Pizza Hut and Scoops. Wintergreen’s Bar and Grill overlooks the lake and golf course. Enjoy cocktails and entertainment. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Wilkes-
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ThisWeek.net 19 Barre, (888) 946-4672, www.poconodowns.com. Casino serves up a list of dining options. Ruth’s Chris Steak House is one of the best-known restaurants in the country. Rustic Kitchen features Mediterranean. Timbers Buffet honors the local cultural heritage of the Mohegan tribe while offering an array of all-you-can-eat options. The casual, cool and comfortable Bar Louie is a great place to grab an over-stuffed sandwich or appetizers and a signature drink. Sushi-lovers will adore the sophisticated Pearl, while kids’ faves, Johnny Rockets and Hot Dog Hall of Fame, serve up hamburgers and other American classics. For fabulous fast food, try Wolfgang Puck or Pacer’s Clubhouse. Stop by Ben & Jerry’s and Betty & Joe’s for a sweet ending.
River Room, Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 424-4000, www. shawneeinn.com. Fine dining amid spectacular views. Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-7401, (800) 345-7759, www.skytop.com. Lakeview Restaurant features nouveau American cuisine served amid panoramic views of the mountains, golf course and Skytop Lake. International wine list. The Windsor Dining Room, featuring garden views, serves American fare and a “wine of the evening.” Skytop is a Wine Spectator Magazine awardwinner. Jackets are required. Slopeside Pub, Blue Mountain, 1660 Blue Mountain Dr., Palmerton, (610) 826-7700, www.skibluemt.com. Pub menu with spectacular views. Live
entertainment, drink and food specials. Split Rock Resort, 1 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625, www.splitrockresort.com. Five restaurants and ice cream parlor. The French Manor Inn and Spa, off Route 191, 8 miles south of I-84 Exit 20, South Sterling, (570) 676-3244, (877) 720-6095, www. thefrenchmanor.com. Gourmet French cuisine, a superb wine list and a spectacular mountain view from this castle-like manor. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, The French Manor serves “dinner fit for a king.” Jackets are required. Casual dining is available in Hanna’s Café. The French Manor’s restaurants offer gluten-free breads and pancakes. Fourdiamond AAA rating. (Continued on Page 20)
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The Gem and Keystone, River Road, located next to Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, Shawneeon-Delaware, (570) 424-0990, www.GemAndKeystone.com. Home of ShawneeCraft Brewing Company artisanal heirloom whole-food beer, handcrafted on
ExceptionaL Food and LODGING A CCO M M O DAT I O N S H AV E F I R E P L AC E S & W H I R L P O O L S CASINO & SPA NEARBY
Junction Rts. 191 & 940 • Paradise Valley
800 392-9400 570 595-7486 www.crescentlodge.com
the premises. The menu features Pennsylvania farmstead cheeses and Smithsonian Sustainable Seafood. Open for lunch and dinner daily. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Routes 314 & 940, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-7111, www. poconomanor.com. The Exchange features eclectic American cuisine with a continental flair, plus a global wine list. Casual dress, with collared shirts for men; no shorts, T-shirts or sneakers. The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, 4 Main Avenue, Hawley, (570) 226-2993, (800) 8338527, www.thesettlersinn.com. Serving seasonal game and fish with locally grown produce. Enjoy artisan breads and desserts baked onsite. Regularly scheduled wine chats and dining events. Lunch and dinner daily. Four-diamond AAA rating, Wine Spectator magazine awardwinner and member of Historic Hotels of America. Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, www.breakfastking.com. Dubbed the “Breakfast King,” Jubilee serves up the most important meal of the day daily from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lunch/dinner menus include steaks, seafood, burgers, wraps, paninis, sandwiches, soups and salads. The adjoining Pub in the Pines is a popular nightspot with 15 beers on tap. Established in 1968.
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FERNWOOD HOTEL & RESORT, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-9500, and see www.fernwood.co. Live music in the Trolley Stop Pub and Astor Room.
COVE HAVEN, Lake Wallenpaupack, (800) 432-9932, www.covepoconoresorts.com. July 22: Howie Mandel. August 12: Orlando Jones. CRESCENT LODGE, Route 191, Paradise Valley; (570) 5957486, (800) 392-9400; www. crescentlodge.com. Enjoy superb cuisine and the sublime blues/jazz piano music of Michael Fossa on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS, Highway 315 in WilkesBarre. (570) 831-2100. Popular local bands and duos in two of its venues—Breaker’s (Thursday through Saturday nights) and Bar Louie (Friday and Saturday nights). Catch the stellar Marko Marcinko Trio Jazz Band every Friday (6 p.m.-9 p.m.) and Saturday (8:30
COMING SOON
EHRHARDT’S RESORT & RESTAURANT, 205 Route 507; (570) 226-4388; www.ehrhardts. com. Live music on Fridays, and on other nights for special occasions. July 13: Abbey Road; July 20: Burden on Society; July 27: Gary Dillon; August 3: 30 Pack Light; August 10: Rick Horvath; August 17: Abbey Road; August 24: Burden on Society; and August 31: Dan Engvaldsen.
MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE, Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-0249; www. mauchchunkoperahouse.com. An acoustically ideal venue for live music, Mauch Chunk features shows most weekends. July 20: Dancin’ Machine. July 21: The Persuasions. July 26: Solas. July 27: Hot Buttered Rum. July 28: U2Nation. August 2: Angela Easterling. August 4: Reel Paddling Film Festival, showcasing the world’s best paddling films. August 10: Suzanne Vega. August 17: Cowboy Junkies. August 24: Michael Kaeshammer Trio. For show times, tickets and prices: (570) 325-0249, www.mauchchunkoperahouse.com.
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p.m.-11:30 p.m.) and guitar trio The Blend at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Summer 2012 Party on the Patio features live Tribute bands. July 19: Back in Black (AC/DC). July 26: Separate Ways (Journey). July 28 & 29: 80s Rock & Pop Music Fest with appearances by Firehouse, Warrant, Trixter, Tommy Tutone, John Parr and more. August 2: Real Diamond (Neil Diamond). August 9: Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones). August 16: November Rain (Guns N’ Roses). August 23: Stayin’ Alive (BeeGees). August 30: Parrott Beach (Jimmy Buffett). September 2: Face to Face (Elton John & Billy Joel). MOUNT AIRY CASINO, 44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono, (866) 468-7619, www. mountairycasino.com. July 28: Brian McKnight. August 17: Collin Raye. August 18: Grand Funk Railroad. September 22: Sandra Bernhard. October 6: Michael Feinstein. October 20: Stylistics. PENN’S PEAK, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe, (866) 605-7325, www. pennspeak.com. One of the best venues in Pennsylvania for hearing live music. July 14: Raymond the Amish Comic. July 15: Yonder Mountain String Band. July 19: Uriah Heep. July 20: Jim Messina. July 27: 7 Walkers, featuring former Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann. August 18: An Evening
July 13th Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) Easy Money (R) Red Lights (R) The Imposter (R) Trishna (R)
July 20th The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) Shut Up and Play the Hits
ThisWeek.net 23 with Vince Gill. September 14: Tracy Lawrence. For show times, tickets and prices: (866) 605-7325, www.pennspeak.com. SHAWNEE INN AND GOLF RESORT, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 424-4000, (800) 742-9633. The River Room Piano Bar and Lounge. On Fridays and Saturdays, from 8 p.m. to midnight, pianist/ vocalist Flo Powell, known as Lady Flo, dazzles with an extensive repertoire—Duke Ellington, Barbra Streisand, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick, Billie Holliday and more. Stools around the piano encourage sing-a-longs. SHERMAN THEATER, 524 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 420-2808, www.shermantheater.com. Live music, dance, plays and more. July 20: KC and the Sunshine Band. July 28: Brian McKnight. August 2-3: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. August: 17: Collin Raye. August 18: Grand Funk Railroad. THE INN AT POCONO MANOR, Route 314 and One Manor Drive. (570) 225-0167; (888) 374-1295. Lamplighter Lounge—Entertainment on Fridays & Saturdays. THE MOUNT, Mt. Laurel Pocono Mts. Performing Arts Center,
1 Tamiment Road, Tamiment (570) 588-2522, www.mtlaurelpac. com. July 13: Air Supply. July 22: Temptations. July 29: Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group. August 19: Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest. August 24: 38 Special. THE SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE, 552 River Road, Shawnee-onDelaware; (570) 421-5093; www. theshawneeplayhouse.com. Affordable world-class theater presenting classical and new plays, musicals, operas, concerts and Shakespeare. Now through July 26: They’re Playing Our Song, the musical comedy about the romance between Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager. Now through August 30: Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits. Musical revue where Broadway’s greatest musical legends meet Broadway’s greatest satirist. Hailed as “hilarious and brilliantly wicked” by the New York Times, the show includes parodies of The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Les Misérables, Annie Get Your Gun, Hairspray, The Lion King, The Music Man, Miss Saigon and Rent. Tickets: $28 adults, $25 seniors, $15 children. Now through September 1: The Shawnee Story, a nostalgic musical comedy with historic photos of beautiful Shawnee-on-Delaware
Theater Year Round! Musicals, Comedies, Dramas Children’s Theater Classes and Camps We Love Groups of All Sizes!
570-421-5093 www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com area and the personalities that make it special. Tickets: $18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 children. Now through August 25: CATS, winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Costumes; Broadway’s second longest running show. Tickets: $28 adults, $25 seniors, $15 children. Now through December 29: Story Time S.T.A.R.S. on Stage. Children will love seeing their favorite characters and stories come alive. Tickets: $5. Now through August 24: Disney’s Aladdin Jr. Tickets: $10. Now through July 28: Disney’s High School Musical Jr. Disney Channel’s smash hit musical comes to life. For show times, tickets and more information: (570) 421-5093; www.theshawneeplayhouse.com.
Music in the Valley Enjoy the sounds of traditional music from the 19th century at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm on July 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Music in the Valley will feature ongoing music by a variety of groups at several venues around the farm. You’ll also have the opportunity to try out musical instruments in a workshop, and even jam with the professional musicians. A children’s area will feature a puppet show and more. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, which preserves the history and traditions of life in the 1800s, is located at 1000 Turkey Hill Road, Stroudsburg. For more information: (570) 992-6161, www.quietvalley.org.
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Sports BAIT & TACKLE
Tannery Depot General Store, RR 78, corner of Route 534 & Tannery Bridge, White Haven, (570) 6064325, (800) 745-0742, www.tannerydepot.com. Offering fishing tackle, camping equipment, bike rentals, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, food and more.
Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono, (570) 839-7338, www.woehrlesbaitshop.com. Healthy live bait for all seasons; fat heads, minnows, night crawlers, leeches, red worms, giant mealworms, wax worms and more. Celebrating over 3 decades in business, this complete bait shop is open every day, all year.
Zipline & Challenge Course
PAINTBALL
BOATING Lakeside Country Cottages, Intersection Routes 507 & 390, Lake Wallenpaupack, Tafton, (570) 226-8907, www.lakesidecountrycottages.com. Seasonal boat slip rentals start at $800. Rubber Duckie Boat Rentals, Junction of Routes 507 & 390, Lake Wallenpaupack, Tafton, (570) 226-3930, www.rubberduckieboatrentals.com. Rent pontoon, fishing, pleasure and ski boats, and 3-person jet skis. Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour, 2487 Route 6 near Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-3293, www.wallenpaupackboattour.com. One-hour cruises on Lake Wallenpaupack with tour guides.
Available through Labor Day. Private tours available. CAMPING Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of I-80 off exit 309), (570) 223-0505, (800) 487-2628, www.adventuresport.com. Overnight canoe camping trips in the exquisite Delaware Water Gap Natural Recreation Area. Kittatinny Canoes, Dingmans Ferry Base, 2130 Route 739, Dingmans Ferry on the Delaware River, (800) 356-2852, www.kittatinny.com. Canoe and raft center offering scenic riverside camping trips in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
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paradisetrout.com. Two lakes filled with bass and trout. No license required. All equipment/ bait available.
EURO BUNGEE
FLY FISHING
Kittatinny Canoes, Dingmans Ferry Base, 2130 Route 739, Dingmans Ferry on the Delaware River, (800) 356-2852, www.kittatinny.com. Rafting, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, camping, paintball and zipping.
CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, www.cbkmountainadventures.com. Trampoline and safety harnesses allow participants to experience the thrill of flying and flipping.
The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-8929, www.skytop.com. Instruction for the novice fly fisher; equipment provided. Private lessons and guide service. Waters open to the public for a fee.
CLIMBING
FISH AND PAY LAKES
The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop, (570) 595-8988; www.skytop.com. Outdoor 30’ climbing wall; 8 stations, from beginner to expert.
Big Brown Fish and Pay Lakes, Route 115, North Effort, (570) 629-0427, www.bigbrownfish. com. Three ponds filled with trout and bass. No license required. Equipment rentals and bait available. Picnic table, park benches and pavilion for your convenience.
Lakeside Country Cottages, Intersection Rtes. 507 & 390, Lake Wallenpaupack, (570) 226-8907, www.lakesidecountrycottages.com.
CANOES & KAYAKS
CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, www.cbkmountainadventures.
Paradise Fishing Preserve, Cresco, (570) 629-0422, www.
The Rod & Gun Club at The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-3908, www. poconomanor.com. Lessons for beginners to experienced anglers. Scenic 2.5 miles of remote flyfishing open to the public for a fee.
GEOCACHING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (Continued on Page 28)
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(570) 595-8988; www.skytop.com. Discover the delights of Geocaching in a small class and find your way to one of Skytop’s caches using state-of-theart GPS units.
GOLF
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, One River Road, 124 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (800) 742-9633, www.shawneeinn.com. Legendary, historic course.
Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, www.fernwood.co. Year-round horseback riding.
Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (570) 595-8988, www.skytop.com.
The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 8393908, www.poconomanor.com. Two courses designed by elite golf course architects.
Split Rock Resort, 1 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625, www.splitrockresort.com.
HARNESS RACING
KITTATINNY ZIP LINE
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888) 946-4672, www.poconodowns.com.
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KART RACING S & S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts, Business Route 209 in Snydersville, (570) 420-5500; www.ssspeedways. com. High-powered afford experience similar to real track racing. Single-person ride; must be at least 54” tall. Video arcade and snack bar. Use the display ad in this magazine for a Free Race.
MOUNTAIN BIKING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Skytop, (570) 595-8988; www.skytop.com. Learn to negotiate rock gardens, bridges, drops and banked turns in Mountain Biking Skills Class. Rent equipment or bring your own.
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ThisWeek.net 29 Route 534 & Tannery Bridge, White Haven, (800) 745-0742, www.poconobikerentals.com. Pocono Whitewater, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-9226, www.poconowhitewater.com. Mountain bike rentals and shuttle service to and from many great bike trails in and around Jim Thorpe. Whitewater Challengers, Lehigh Adventure Center, 288 North Stagecoach Rd., Weatherly, (800) 443-8554, www. whitewaterchallengers.com. Mountain bike rentals; shuttle service to great trails along the Lehigh River.
through the ski trails of Camelback Mountain Resort. Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966; www.fernwood.co.
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waterfalls, the “Niagara of Pennsylvania” features miles of nature trails, picnic areas, miniature golf, paddleboats and more. Ice Cream Parlor, Native American and wildlife exhibits.
Costa’s Family Fun Park, 2111 Route 6, Hawley, near Lake Wallenpaupack, (570) 226-8585, www.costasfamilyfunpark.com. Bumper boats, go karts, miniature golf, water slides, laser tag, golf driving range, batting cages, video games and more.
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TRAIN RIDES Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton, I-81 exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway), left at light to Lackawanna Avenue, follow signs to Steamtown, (570) 340-5200, (888) 693-9391, www.nps.gov/stea. Cross-country steam-powered and historic diesel-driven rail excursions, working roundhouse and turntable,
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Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423 in Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338.
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Water Gap Trolley, Route 611, Delaware Water Gap, (570) 4769766, www.watergaptrolley.com. Authentically styled all-weather trolleys make scenic and historic tours of Delaware Water Gap. Relax while trained guides take you back through history and describe points of interest. Open 7 days/week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WATER PARKS Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark, One Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, www.camelbeach. com. H20ooohh! Indoor Family Waterpark, Split Rock Resort, 1 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625. Pirate’s Cove at Land of Make Believe, I-80 exit 12, Hope, NJ, (908) 459-9000, www.lomb.com. Variety of slides and pools for all ages.
Kittatinny Canoes, Milford, (800) 356-2852, www.kittatinny.com. At 150 feet, one of the highest zip lines in the Northeast. Tree Top Adventure, Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop, (570) 595-8988; www.skytop.com. Zip line and challenge course.
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Adventure Town: Jim Thorpe One of the crown jewels of the Poconos Mountains region, historic Jim Thorpe, nicknamed “America’s Little Switzerland,” has everything a town needs to be considered a great destination. Set in a deep valley and surrounded by steep forested mountains, Jim Thorpe features landmark Victorian architecture, hip restaurants, quaint bed and breakfasts and a wealth of activities for outdoors enthusiasts. In its survey of “America’s Coolest Small Towns,” Budget Travel magazine named Jim Thorpe a Top 10. Yahoo Travel ranked Jim Thorpe its Number One Fantastic Town for Fall. National Geographic Adventure magazine chose Jim Thorpe as one of the “50 Best Places to Live and Play” and “100 Best Adventure Towns” in the U.S. Jim Thorpe is a mere 75 minutes drive from Philadelphia, 30 minutes from Mt. Pocono and two hours from New York City. Now is the time to plan your getaway to this classic American town.
History Founded in 1818 as Mauch Chunk, Jim Thorpe took on the name of one of the greatest athletes of all time when his widow sought a place to memorialize him after his native Oklahoma failed to do so. Jim Thorpe now houses the remains of its namesake as well as two monuments in his honor. While Thorpe’s connection to the area is dubious—he began his athletic career in college in the nearby town of Carlisle—the area has done him justice. The town of Jim Thorpe is a sportsman’s paradise.
Outdoor Recreation
Photo: Dorothea Schaefer
For Music Lovers Jim Thorpe boasts two great venues for live music. A historic 1882 Vaudeville theater, Mauch Chunk Opera House features acoustics that rival those of Carnegie Hall. Penn’s Peak presents national touring bands and offers luxury boxes and a restaurant.
Trivia Jim Thorpe’s Harry Packer Mansion is now a bed and breakfast, and was used as the model for Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion in Orlando. Sitting atop a hill overlooking downtown Jim Thorpe, its next door neighbor, the Asa Packer Mansion, is now a museum. Asa Packer founded the Lehigh Valley Railroad and Lehigh University, and was Harry’s father.
Sporting 20 trailheads right in the center of town, cyclists and hikers alike are drawn to Gorge Trail, which loops 19 miles past waterfalls and steep canyon walls. Mauch Chunk Lake Park features water sports, including boating, swimming and fishing. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife. Campers can pitch their own tents or rent one of the park’s cottages. The park’s five trails meander through forests and wetlands and across mountainsides. White water rafting on the Lehigh River offers adventure lovers the thrill of the rapids. And for those who do it all: On July 14th and 15th, Jim Thorpe hosts the Anthracite Triathlon, an Olympic distance triathlon open to professional and amateur triathletes.
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The heat is on and splashing around in water is a great way to cool off. With one of the top waterparks in the eastern U.S. and the largest in Pennsylvania (Camelbeach), an indoor waterpark (Split Rock Resort) and several family-themed waterparks and pools, the Pocono Mountains offer oceans of opportunities for beating the heat.
Photo: Dorothea Schaefer
Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark, just off exit 299 on I-80, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, www.camelbeach.com. Camelbeach features over 37 rides, slides and attractions. The park’s showpiece, the mammoth four-story $4 million Pharaoh’s Phortress water-play structure, offers thrills for the whole family. Costa’s Family Fun Park, 2111 Route 6, Hawley, near Lake Wallenpaupack, (570) 226-8585, www.costasfamilyfunpark.com. This intimate park is a great place to host your child’s birthday party. H20ooohh! Indoor Family Waterpark, Split Rock Resort, 1 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625. Thrill seekers will love slides that drop four stores. Relaxation more your style? Try the Lava Springs hot tubs. Also, two play areas for younger children. Pirate’s Cove at Land of Make Believe, I-80 exit 12, Hope, NJ, (908) 459-9000, www.lomb.com. Water slides and pools set within this beloved family amusement park help you chill out.
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Real Estate PROPERTIES FOR SALE & VACATION RENTALS Beaver Mountain, (800) 2332770, www.BeaverMtn.com. Log and cedar home builders.
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Hawley Realty, Inc., (610) 3984000, www.hawleyrealty.com. Commercial and industrial real throughout the Pocono Mountains.
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Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., Route 940, Pocono Pines, (800) 537-1479, (570) 6462222, www.lakenaomi.com. Specializing in Lake Naomi/ Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals. A family tradition since 1964. Liberty Homes, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-4600, www.libertyhomesPA.com. Quality Pocono building since 1978. Luxury living made affordable. Pocono Builders Association, 745 Main Street, Stroudsburg. (570) 421-9009, www.poconobuilders.org.
SERVICES Pocono Tile Works, (570) 460-6439, www.poconotileworks.com.
ThisWeek.net 35 Exceptional custom tile design, including marble, and installation. Fully insured; references available. The Service Team, 487 E. Moorestown Road, Wind Gap, (610) 377-8400. Installation of roofing, siding, kitchens, baths, decks, insulation and flooring.
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eckley salutes u.s. troops A former anthrac anthracite mining community that is now a living historical museum, Eckley Miners’ Village is paying tribute to those Americans who most deserve our nation’s gratitude. On July 14 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eckley is hosting its Armed Forces Tribute Weekend. Featuring historical reenactments, military equipment, encampments and vehicles, the weekend will also present live entertainment, including a bagpiper and USO show. Food will be available. Admission is $6 for adults, $5.50 for seniors and $4 for children age six to 12.
Festivities kick off Friday, July 13, with a USO Dance from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Freeland Park Pavilion. The Greater Hazleton Philharmonic Big Band Sound will provide music. Admission is $5, or $3 for those dressed in 1940s attire or military uniform. Eckley Miners’ Village is located at 2 Eckley Main Street in Weatherly. For more information: (570)636-2070, www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.
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Art & History ANTOINE DUTOT MUSEUM & GALLERY, Main Street (Route 611), Delaware Water Gap, (570) 476-4240, www.dutotmuseum. com. Art gallery and museum of local history housed in a charming brick schoolhouse (circa 1850). Hours: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. & Sun, Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend. Donation $2; Children under 12 Free. ASA PACKER MUSEUM, Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-3229, www. asapackermansion.com. Built in 1861, this former home of Mauch Chunk railroad magnate and Lehigh University Founder, Asa Packer, remains as it was in his day, furnishings and all. ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North 7th Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460, www.poconoarts.org. Premiere Public Fine Art Gallery run by the nonprofit PoconoArts
Council. More than 20 juried artists exhibit their works from June thru November. December thru May are reserved for special event exhibits. Media include oil, photography, acrylics, water color, digital, pottery, batik and more. BELL SCHOOL, Cherry Valley Road, Stormsville, www. monroehistorical.org. Circa 1860 one-room school. Artifacts, photos, guided tours.
Historical Society features the “Lincoln Flag,” which was placed under President Lincoln’s head after he was shot at Ford’s Theater. Hours: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wed. thru Sun. during July and August; and Wed., Sat. & Sun. September thru June.
CALDER HOUSE MUSEUM, Route 191 and Pine Mill Road, Equinunk, (570) 224-6722, www. waynehistorypa.org. A National Historic Site.
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM, 5550 Memorial Boulevard (Route 611), Tobyhanna, (570) 894-4207, (570) 8397306, www.coolbaughtwp.org. Ice harvesting, military history, extensive photo collection and artifacts. Cultural and special events.
COLUMNS MUSEUM, 608 Broad Street, Milford, (570) 296-8126, www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety. org. Housed in a restored 1904 Neo-Greek Revival mansion, the museum of the Pike County
CRESCO STATION MUSEUM, Sand Spring Road off Route 390, Cresco Railroad Depot, (570) 595-6157, www.barretthistory.org. Antique toys, anthracite coal mine display, diorama of the 1764 John
50 thh Annual Wayne County Antiques Show The Wayne County Antiques Show takes place in Honesdale on July 14 and 15 for the 50th consecutive year. Because this m milestone is so special, Honesdale’s Women’s Club will host a 50 50th Anniversary Celebration & Preview Gala on Friday, the 13th, fro from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The $15 ticket includes food, drinks and a w weekend pass to the antiques show. Tickets, which are limited, can be purchased by calling (570) 253-3625. Sponsored by the Women’s Club of Honesdale, the Wayne C County A Antiques i Sh Show ffeatures d dealers l and d goods from across the eastern U.S. You’ll find beautiful furniture, decorative arts, fixtures, linens, textiles, jewelry, books, scientific items, collectibles, quilts, coins, Depression glass, porcelain, artifacts and more. Renowned certified antique appraiser Linda Roberts will be on hand to evaluate items for a small fee. The show also features homemade refreshments and free parking. All proceeds are used to fund scholarship, arts and literature programs, community beautification programs and local charities. For further information, contact the event’s General Chairperson for 50 years, Paula Roos, at (570) 253-2492.
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941-4214, www.scranton.edu. Rotating fine art exhibits.
DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Long Ridge Road, White Mills, (570) 253-1185, www. dorflinger.org. Highlighting the life of Christian Dorflinger, creator of fine crystal and cut glass, who was educated at the Cristalleries de Saint Louis in France. Largest collection of Honesdale Glass in the world, period antiques and factory artifacts. Open Wed. thru Sun.
EVERHART MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, SCIENCE & ART, 1901 Mulberry Street, Scranton, (570) 346-7186, www. everhart-museum.org. Located in Nay Aug Park, the Beaux-Arts style Everhart features rotating fine art collections, a planetarium and natural history displays.
LACAWAC SANCTUARY, www. lacawac.org. Located in the northeastern tip of the Pocono Mountains, this nature preserve, ecological field research station and public environmental education facility is set on 545 acres and includes forests, a lake and a group of buildings built in 1903, many of which are architectural gems, features five public hiking trails. The 52acre Lake Lacawac, which is the southernmost glacial lake in the northern hemisphere, has been prreserved in pristine condition completely free from development and encroachment.
DRIEBE FREIGHT STATION, 537 Ann Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 424-1776. Restored 1882 railroad freight station housing a working model train display. ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE, 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly, (570)636-2070, www. eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com. Founded in 1854, Eckley was an anthracite mining community, which in 1971 became a living museum—an entire town dedicated to preserving the history of the American lives that fueled the industrial revolution. Guided walking tours of the town and historical exhibits. Open year-round. EPISCOPAL PARISH OF ST. MARK & ST. JOHN, 21 Race Street Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-2241. www. stmarkandstjohn.org. This National Historic Landmark church features Gothic Revival architecture and Tiffany glass windows. Built between 1867 and 1869. EQUINUNK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Route 191 and Pine Mill Road, Equinunk, (570) 2246722, www.equinunkhistory. org. Preserves the history, from prehistoric times to present, of the Upper Delaware region. The town is characterized by 19th and early 20th century architecture, including Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Second Empire, and is listed
GREY TOWERS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, (570) 296-9630, www.greytowers.org. A French chateau built in 1886 by Richard Morris Hunt, architect of the Vanderbilt estate, Grey Towers is characterized by its dual conical roofed towers. Set on 303 acres of gardens and outbuildings, including an outdoor theater, this exquisite mansion, which is the former family home of the founder of the US Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot, houses a museum and conference center. Open May 26 thru October 31. HARRY HOUDINI TOUR, SHOW & MUSEUM, 1433 N. Main Avenue, Scranton, (570) 342-5555, www.houdini.org. Featured on the Travel Channel, museum dedicated the magician and his work.
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East Stroudsburg, (570) 422-3483, www.esu.edu. Fine art exhibits by established and up-and-coming visual artists. MAUCH CHUNK MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER, Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-9190, www. mauchchunkmuseum.com. Preserving the history and culture of Jim Thorpe, formerly known as Mauch Chunk. MILFORD HISTORIC DISTRICT, Milford. OLD JAIL MUSEUM, 128 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-5259. Infamous site of the execution of the Molly Maguires, who were, quite possibly, innocent. Numerous reports claim the jail is haunted. OLD MAUCH CHUNK TRAIN STATION, Packer Park, Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-5810, www.jimthorpe. org. Located in the heart of the downtown, the historic train station serves as a visitors welcome and information center. POCONO INDIAN MUSEUM, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 5889338; www.poconoindianmuseum.
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POCONO MANOR INN, 314 Pocono Manor, (570) 839-7111, www.poconomanor.com. The “Grand Lady of the Mountains” is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 150 S. Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, www.nps. gov/stea/index.htm. Offering living history and special exhibits, including the movie Steel and Steam. Tour the Locomotive Repair Shops. Enjoy a short or longer train excursion. Conveniently located in downtown Scranton, which is an easy, short drive off all major routes (81, 380, 84, 6 & 11).
QUIET VALLEY LIVING HISTORICAL FARM, 347 Quiet Valley Road Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, www.quietvalley. org. Nestled in the hills of Northeast Pennsylvania, Quiet Valley is dedicated to preserving and presenting Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage. Open to the general public for tours during the summer, special events feature period-dressed “family” members re-enacting the life of the original Pennsylvania German family who lived on the farm from the 1760s to 1913. SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER, 420 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 346-7369, www. scrantonculturalcenter.org. Housed in the magnificent Masonic Temple, considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the country, the Scranton Cultural Center serves as a regional center for arts, education and community activities, including Broadway plays, symphony, ballet, cultural events and art exhibits. Completed in 1930, when Scranton was a wealthy industrial city, the Masonic Temple is a tribute to masonry. The building’s architecture encompasses Gothic Revival, Romanesque and Richardsonian Romanesque. It is on the US National Registry of Historic Places. SCULPTED ICE WORKS ICE HARVESTING MUSEUM, Route 590, Lakeville, (570) 226-6246, www.sculptediceworks.com. Before refrigeration, natural lake ice harvesting was a booming ic industry in the Poconos. Open in
STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 421-7703, www.monroehistorical.org. Built in 1795 by Jacob Stroud, the stately mansion houses Monroe County artifacts and exhibits and features the Elizabeth D. Walters Library, which contains extensive genealogical materials, a museum, library and gift shop. TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM, Route 423, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, open seasonally and for special events. Rail videos, running model train layouts, memorabilia, railroad art, and souvenirs. By donation. WALLENPAUPACK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC., 103 Manor Court, Paupack, (570) 226-8980, www.visitpa.org. Dedicated to keeping the history of the Lake Wallenpaupack area accessible, the Society operates the Williams House as a museum. ZANE GREY MUSEUM, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, 274 River Road, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-4871. Renowned author/chronicler of the American West’s beloved Pocono Mountains home. Memorabilia, photographs and books in the rooms that served as Grey’s office and study.
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Lodging Countryside Cottages, 2863 Bartonsville Avenue, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-2131, www.countrysidecottages.com. Small rustic resort featuring fireplaces and lovely nature setting. Crescent Lodge, 5854 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 595-7486, www.crescentlodge. com. Award-winning retreat with lodge and cottages. Each room features a distinctive style. Cottages feature fireplace, sunken Jacuzzi for two and private outdoor patio overlooking gardens. Amenities include complimentary country breakfast buffet, one of the finest restaurants in the Pocono
Mountains, walking and fitness trails. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort & Restaurant, 205 Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, www.ehrhardts.com. Owned and operated by the Ehrhardt family for over 60 years, this Lake Wallenpaupack resort offers motel rooms, cottages, lakeside apartments and suites. Live entertainment on weekends. Lake-front restaurant.
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French Manor Inn and Spa, 50 Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (877) 720-6090, www.thefrenchmanor.com. Country manor modeled after an estate in the South of France. Gourmet French cuisine served nightly, a superb wine list, outdoor dining with spectacular mountain views. Hanna’s Café offers casual dining. Selected one of the “Ten Best Inns in America” and awarded a 4-Diamond rating by AAA.
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Features eco-friendly Le Spa Forêt. Lakeside Country Cottages, 263 Route 507, Tafton, (570) 226-8907, www. lakesidecountrycottages.com. Gracing the shore of Lake Wallenpaupack, cottages sleep 6 (bring your own towels and linens). Fully equipped kitchens. Outdoor charcoal grill. Offers seasonal boat slip rentals. Santosha on the Ridge, 121 Santosha Lane, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 476-0203; www.santoshaontheridge. com. Features rooms with spectacular views of the ancient Appalachian Trail and is a 2011 BedandBreakfast.com awardwinner. Each eclectic room is unique: Turkish rugs and pillows, oversized antique claw foot tub. The Sunrise Room offers views of a peaceful pond and Kittatinny Ridge. Close to Bushkill Falls and Columcille Megalith Park, yet a mere 72 miles from Manhattan. Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, 124 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 424-4000, www.shawneeinn. com. Featuring the 100-yearold, 27-hole championship golf course. Conveniently located 75 miles from New York City and
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100 miles from Philadelphia in a scenic and secluded setting amid the beauty of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Skytop Lodge, off Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-7401, (800) 345-7759, www.skytop.com. Refined resort in a majestic 5,500-acre setting. Affordable weekend and vacation plans feature fine dining, accommodations, an abundance of year-round sports/activities and guided nature tours. Split Rock Resort, 1 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625, www.splitrockresort.com. Villas, cottages, lodge and deluxe suites offering a huge array of sports, and activities, including golf, water park and bowling, and a movie theater. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, One Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, (570) 8397111, (800) 233-8150, www. poconomanor.com. Nestled among the evergreens and bountiful wildlife, the Inn has been a Pocono Mountains landmark since 1902. This charming 3000-acre resort is a year-round gateway to adventure activities, fine dining, shopping and relaxation. The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-2993, (800) 833-8527, www.thesettlersinn.com. Artfully restored 1927 craftsman-style hotel featuring 20 guest rooms and suites, some with Jacuzzis and fireplaces. AAA 4-Diamond rated restaurant with a Wine Spectator magazine awardwinning wine selection. Seasonal game, meats and fish. Member of Historic Hotels of America.
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Spas & Salons Fernwood Resort Spa, 5785 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, (888) 337-6966, www.fernwood.co. Full spa menu.
Le Spa Forêt at The French Manor Inn and Spa, 50 Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (877) 720-6090, www.thefrenchmanor.com. Attune to the rhythms of nature and your body in this innovative green spa retreat. Offering aromachology, body enhancers, a naturally filtered pool and hot tub, fitness center, relaxation lounges, couples’ massage suite and bridal spa parties.
Santosha on the Ridge, 121 Santosha Lane, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 476-0203; www.santoshaontheridge.com. A true sanctuary, Santosha features en suite massages and other bodywork therapies, private yoga room, fully stocked with books, props and cushions, and an outdoor labyrinth for walking meditation. Spa Shawnee at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, 124 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawneeon-Delaware, (570) 424-4000, www.spashawnee.com. A sanctuary for restoring the body, mind and soul. Facials and body treatments use allnatural, organic products. Single and couples’ massage rooms, hydrotherapy, full salon.
The Laurel Spa at the Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314,
One Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-0140, www.laurelspaatpoconomanor. com. Offers state-of-the-art equipment and an unforgettable experience. Massages, facials, wraps, scrubs, nail services, waxing and spa packages. Mention This Week in the Poconos when scheduling.
The Spa at Mount Airy, 44 Woodland Road, Mt. Pocono, (570) 243-5230; www.thespaatmountairy. com. Treatments include Swedish, deep tissue and sports massages, reflexology, therapeutic facials, wraps and nail care.
The Skyview Spa at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-8968; www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge. com. Full spa services and quiet room with mountain views.
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scientists by helping collect data for scientists, in this case on butterflies. Cost: $5 ($3 of which is donated to North American Butterfly Association to fund the national count). July 21: Monroe Farmers Market, 925 Ann Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 420-0559. 8 a.m. to noon. Locally grown produce, herbs, flowers, plants, baked goods, hand roasted coffee, honey, apple wine, handmade soaps and more. Weekly Saturday Farmers Market. July 21: Malibu Ranch Rodeo Summer Series, Malibu Dude Ranch, 351 Foster Hill Road, Milford, (570) 296-7281, www.malibududeranch.com. Gates open: 5:30 p.m.; rodeo at 7 p.m. Adults: $15, Children: $10, Under 4: free. July 21: Vineyard Yoga, Sorrenti’s Cherry Valley Vineyards, 130 Lower Cherry Valley, Road, Saylorsburg, (570) 992-225, www.cherryvalleyvineyards. 10 a.m. Beginners to advanced yogis welcome. July 21: Jim Thorpe’s Famous Olde Time Christmas Celebration, Jim Thorpe. Christmas in July to Celebrate Charles Dickens’ 200th Birthday. Don your best Charles Dickens/Victorian era outfit. Best dressed Dickens character wins $200 gift certificate for shopping in Jim Thorpe. Info: (862) 219-3813, www. JimThorpeOldeTimeChristmas.com. July 21: Grammy Award-Winning Parker Quartet, Grey Towers National Historic Site, 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford. 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Children under 15, free. Info and tickets: (570) 296-4777, www.kindredspiritsprograms.org. The Parker Quartet consists of
four graduates of the New England Conservatory of Music. The group has won numerous prestigious awards and has been praised by music critic for The New York Times. Program features Brahms, Debussy and Janacek.
Center, 288 North Stagecoach Rd., Weatherly, (800) 443-RAFT, www.whitewaterchallengers.com. Special Lehigh River Trips ranging from easy to challenging. Also, weekend-long rafting and overnight camping trips available.
July 21: Wildflower Music Festival, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Long Ridge Road, White Mills, (570) 253-5500, www.wildflowermusic.org. 6 p.m. The Steve Chapin Band.
July 21 & 22: Annual Audubon Art and Craft Festival, Wallenpaupack School Complex, 2552 Route 6, Hawley, (484) 256-4485, www.audubonfestival.com, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring wildlife artists, crafts, Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and more.
July 21: Wild Edibles Hike, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 10 a.m. to noon. $10. July 21: Beach Bash, Lehighton Area Pool Pals Benefit, Lehighton Swimming Pool, Lehighton. Call for information and street address: (570) 818-4080 or (610) 3775275. Swim, DJ, dance, volleyball tournament and refreshments. July 21: Nature at Night, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free program featuring a walk in the woods to take in the night sights and sounds. July 21: Bears in the Neighborhood, PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, PPL Drive, Hawley, (570) 253-7001, www.pplpreserves.com. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. July 21: Steamtown National Historic Site Train Excursion, Scranton to Moscow. 12:30 p.m. Departure; 2:30 p.m. Return. Adults (16-61), $24; Seniors, $22; Ages 6 to 15, $17; Children 5 and younger, free. Info: (570) 340-5204. July 21 & 22: Whitewater Dam Release Weekend, Whitewater Challengers, Lehigh Adventure
July 21 thru July 28: Little League State Championship Tournament, Creek View Park and Morey Field, Stroudsburg, PA. July 21 thru August 4: Buck HillSkytop Music Festival. Various venues, including Skytop Lodge and Buck Hill Falls. Outstanding cultural event that features opera, chamber music, jazz and principals from the New York City Ballet. Info: (570) 616-0317, www.buckhillskytopfest.org. July 22: Adoption Day, Safe Haven Pet Rescue, Walmart, 355 Lincoln Avenue, East Stroudsburg, www. SafeHavenPa.org. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adorable young dogs available for qualified pet guardians. July 22: Introduction to Orienteering, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 10 a.m. to noon. $5. July 23: Volunteer recruitment meeting for the 35th Annual Celebration of the Arts (COTA) Jazz & Arts Festival, Deer Head Inn, 5 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap, (570) 424-2000, www.cotajazz.org. 7:30 p.m. (Continued on Page 44)
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Shawnee’s Wurst Festival Experience the best of the wurst at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area’s 4th Annual Poconos’ Wurst Festival on July 14 and 15. Brews, brats and music make for the epitome of a summer celebration. Featuring Polish and German themes, the event will spread out over three stages of music. Highlights include traditional costumed dance performances, races, ethnic craft vendors, and plenty of wursts, wieners, kielbasa, pierogies and cold brews. Kids will enjoy The Puppen Meister Marionette Show, Brat Man Living Statue, rubber duck races, Bavarian juggling shows and face painting.
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Eighteen-time Grammy Award winning Jimmy Sturr and his orchestra will be headlining the event. The festival also features numerous polka bands, traditional German bands, strolling musicians and polka and Bavarian dance ensembles. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for children age five to 12; free for children age four and younger. Onsite parking is free. The Wurst Festival will be held rain or shine at Shawnee Mountain, just off Exit 309, I-80. For more information: (570) 421-7231, www.shawneemt.com.
Arts Festival in Beautiful Buck Hill “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” —Edgar Degas, (1834-1917), French artist famous for his work in paintings, sculpture, printmaking and drawing Art can be uplifting, inspiring, provocative. It change a mood or a room or a perspective. Art can take you back to a familiar place and to places you’ve never been and to places that don’t exist. Artists are true visionaries. On July 20 and 21, the Buck Hill Falls Fine Arts and Crafts Festival features artworks across many different media, including oil and acrylic painting, watercolor, photography, sculpture, jewelry, clothing, stained glass, pottery and more. The festival kicks off on Friday at 3:30 p.m. with the Art Until Dark cocktail party and a sneak preview of the amazing featured artworks. On Saturday, the art is on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival is held at the Buck Hill Falls Tennis Club, Golf Drive, Buck Hill Falls, (646) 926-1657, www. buckhillartassociation.com.
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Help make this world-renowned jazz festival happen. July 24: Kettle Creek for Kids (Ages 4-6), Who Lives in the Water? Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. 10 a.m. Cost: $5/$3. Preregistration required week in advance—call or register at MCEEC’s gift shop. Children must be accompanied by parents. Explore Kettle Creek pond. July 25: Nature Arts and Crafts in the Park, Promised Land State Park, Falls Pavilion (Main Beach), 100 Lower Lake Road, Greentown, (570) 676-0567. 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays. Children under 15 must be accompanied by a parent. July 25: Public Bog Walk, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation. org. 1 p.m. Cost: $5/$3. Preregistration required. Bogs are highly sensitive habitats, extremely important for biodiversity. Floating boardwalk gives unique access to Tannersville Bog. Bog walks every Wednesday throughout the summer. July 25: Jazz on the Deck, The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-2993,
(800) 833-8527, www.thesettlersinn.com. Live jazz 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Every Wednesday, rain or shine. July 26: Kettle Creek for Kids (Ages 7-9), True Transformers—The Miracle of Metamorphosis, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. 10 a.m. Cost: $6/$4. Preregistration required week in advance—call or register at MCEEC’s gift shop. July 27: Toby Walker, AwardWinning Blues Guitarist, Performance at BookHouse, Eastern Monroe Public Library, Edinger Community Room, Hughes Building, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 421-0800, ext. 28, www.monroepl.org/ bookhouse.html. 7 p.m. Free event, but donations are welcome. July 27: Vintage Costume Jewelry Trunk Show, Mt. Haven Resort, 123 Log Tavern Road, Milford, (800) 553-1530. Pieces from the famous jewelry houses of the 1900s. Great shopping. July 27: Monroe Lady Golfer Annual Golf Tournament, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, 124 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 424-4000, www. shawneeinn.com. Registration: 12:30 p.m.; Tee time: 1:30 p.m. Donation of $92 includes dinner and prizes. All proceeds benefit the Woman to Woman Program for women battling cancer. Info: (570)
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421-2303. Deadline to register: July 23. July 27 thru July 29: Pennsylvania Blues Festival, Blue Mountain Ski Area, 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton, (610) 826-7700, www.skibluemt.com. July 27 thru July 29: Open Studios, Wayne County Arts Alliance’s (WCAA) Tenth Annual Artists’ Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet talented and diverse artists working in their own environments. For artists’ locations: visit the Studio Tour Headquarters at the Arts Alliance’s Art Market, Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. Info: (570) 390-4420, www.waynecountyartsalliance.org. July 28: Wild Mushroom Foray, PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, PPL Drive, Hawley, (570) 2537001, www.pplpreserves.com. 10 a.m. to noon. July 28: Monroe Farmers Market, 925 Ann Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 420-0559. 8 a.m. to noon. Locally grown produce, herbs, flowers, plants, baked goods, hand roasted coffee, honey, apple wine, handmade soaps and more. Weekly Saturday Farmers Market. July 28: The Geology of Camelback Mountain, the Poconos and the Kittatinny Ridge, Big Pocono State Park, Tannersville, (570) 894-8336. 10 a.m. Join this interesting seminar
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in the Delaware State Forest. Cost: $110/EE Members and $125/ non-members. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required and limited. The fee includes all program materials, some meals and camping gear. Campers must provide a sleeping bag, backpack and personal items. Pre-registration and payment deadline is Friday, July 20, 2012. July 31: Kettle Creek for Kids (Ages 4-6), Fantastic Frogs, Aren’t They Cute? Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. 10 a.m. Cost: $5/$3. Preregistration required week in advance—call or register at MCEEC’s gift shop. Children must be accompanied by parents. July 31 thru August 4: Carnival on the Great Lawn at Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, (888) 337-6966, www.fernwood.co. Fun, food, rides and games for all ages. August 1: Jazz on the Deck, The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, Route 6, Hawley, (570) 2262993, (800) 833-8527, www. thesettlersinn.com. Live jazz 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Every Wednesday, rain or shine. August 3 thru August 5: Pennsylvania 400, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond Road, Long Pond, (800) RACEWAY, www.poconoraceway.com. August 3 thru August 5: Dog Days Of Summer Family Nature Getaway Weekend, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. Interpretive hikes, animal presentations, fishing, canoeing, crafts, campfire and more! Includes two nights of lodging and six meals. Cost: Adults $190 / 25% off ages 7-10 /
50% off ages 4-6 / free under 3 / commuter and day rates available; call for details. August 3 thru August 11: Annual Wayne County Fair, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 270 Miller Drive, Route 191 North, Honesdale, (570) 253-2941, www.waynecountyfair. com. Enjoy games, rides, food, exhibits, farm animals and live entertainment. August 4: Monroe Farmers Market, 925 Ann Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 420-0559. 8 a.m. to noon. Locally grown produce, herbs, flowers, plants, baked goods, hand roasted coffee, honey, apple wine, handmade soaps and more. Weekly Saturday Farmers Market. August 4 & 5: Whitewater Dam Release Weekend, Whitewater Challengers, Lehigh Adventure Center, 288 North Stagecoach Rd., Weatherly, (800) 443-RAFT, www. whitewaterchallengers.com. Special Lehigh River Trips ranging from easy to challenging. Also, weekendlong rafting and overnight camping trips available. August 6: Parents’ Time Off, Topic: Trees, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Join an environmental educator for adults-only program while your child, age 4-9, explores with another environmental educator. Cost for adults $8/$5 (member); children free. August 8: Jazz on the Deck, The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-2993, (800) 833-8527, www.thesettlersinn.com. Live jazz 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Every Wednesday, rain or shine. August 6 & 20: Volunteer recruitment meeting for the 35th (Continued on Page 46)
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Annual Celebration of the Arts (COTA) Jazz & Arts Festival, Deer Head Inn, 5 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap, (570) 424-2000, www. cotajazz.org. 7:30 p.m. Help make this world-renowned jazz festival happen. August 10 thru August 12: Pocono Quilt Camp I, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 11th annual quilt camp. Work on an unfinished project or start something new. This weekend includes two nights of lodging and six meals. Check out Quilt Camp II for an extended stay. Cost: $195 / $145 commuter rate. August 12 thru August 17: Pocono Quilt Camp II, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. Includes five nights of lodging and eighteen meals. Check out Quilt Camp I for an extended stay. Cost: $395 / $345 commuter rate. August 11 & 12: Whitewater Dam Release Weekend, Whitewater Challengers, Lehigh Adventure
Center, 288 North Stagecoach Rd., Weatherly, (800) 443-RAFT, www. whitewaterchallengers.com. Special Lehigh River Trips ranging from easy to challenging. Also, weekendlong rafting and overnight camping trips available. August 15: Jazz on the Deck, The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-2993, (800) 833-8527, www. thesettlersinn.com. Live jazz 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Every Wednesday, rain or shine. Ongoing: Eastern Pocono Animal Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic, Rainbow Plaza, Route 209, Brodheadsville, needs volunteers one day per week to check in clients and help out at vaccination clinics. Must be able to commit to one day per week, every week, and arrive at 8:15 a.m. on that day. Info: (570) 994-5846; or stop in office. Ongoing: Love at First Bite, Pocono Cheesecake Factory on Rt. 611 in Swiftwater, (570) 839-6844; www.poconocheesecake.com. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. See this issue of This Week in the Poconos for a coupon worth $2 off any purchase of $20 or more. Ongoing: Open for Summer Fun: Costa’s Family Fun Park, 2111 Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226.8585, www.costasfamilyfunpark.com.
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Water slides, batting cages, miniature golf, arcade/pinball, cafĂŠ and ice cream, bumper boats, driving range, go carts, laser tag and more. Ongoing: Open for Summer Fun: Land of Make Believe, Route 80, Exit 12, Hope, NJ, (908) 4599000, LoMB.com. Open daily now through September 3. Free parking; free picnicking. Ongoing: Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark, Four 4 Fun. 4 tickets just $99.99. Available only online at camelbeach.com. Ongoing: Lake Wallenpaupack Hour Long Tours and Chartered Boat Rentals, Lake Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour, 2487 Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-3293, www. WallenpaupackBoatTour.com. Ongoing: Tournament Tuesdays, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre, Phone: (888) WIN IN PA; www.mohegansunpocono.com. Slot and blackjack tournaments. Ongoing: Wet & Wild Wednesdays, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre, Phone: (888) WIN IN PA; www. mohegansunpocono.com. Two winners per hour enter a Cash Cube and grab all the cash they can carry! Happy Hour drink specials start at $1. Ongoing: Thrills & Chills Thursdays, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre, Phone: (888) WIN IN PA; www. mohegansunpocono.com. Live music and dancing on the patio, starting at 5 p.m. Ongoing: Diva Fridays, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, WilkesBarre, Phone: (888) WIN IN PA; www.mohegansunpocono.com. Celebrity sightings and book signings.
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Hit the Pavement in Jim Thorpe Historic Jim Thorpe, considered one of the hippest small towns in the U.S., is hosting its 6th Annual Merchants and Neighbors Sidewalk Sale on July 14 and 15 from noon to 5 p.m. Downtown Jim Thorpe will bustle with bargains. Start out at Visitors Park and stroll the treelined, shaded streets. Walk from the Train Station past Hazard Square-Susquehanna Street and head up Broadway to the Old Jail. Be sure to check out the wares on Race Street and Opera House Square too. Over 50 merchants and neighbors will be selling thousands of items, including antiques, household goods, collectibles, clothes, toys, small appliances and baked goods. For more information: (570) 325-4452, www.JimThorpe.org.
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www.visitbushkillfalls.com
Route 209, PO Box 151 r Bushkill, PA 18324
570.588.6682
Open 9 a.m. r 7 Days a Week April through October, November weather permitting
managed by ARAMARK
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TOURNAMENT TUESDAYS
WET & WILD WEDNESDAYS
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For more information on all Hot Summer Fun activities, visit mohegansunpocono.com/HSF or call 1.888.WIN IN PA.
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