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Barley Creek Brewing Company Sullivan Trail & Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www. barleycreek.com. Checkout Barley’s latest renovations now with even more seating! Great food, beer and live music! Don’t miss Firkin’ Fridays small-batch, British-style, cask-conditioned ales Fridays at 4 p.m. Live Music Saturday Nights! From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. with no cover charge... What an amazing lineup: • July 25: Erin McClelland
Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, www.ehrhardts.com. Warm up for a weekend of entertainment with PubOLympics Thursdays at 8pm. A combination of trivia and physical challenges as you go for the gold with your team. Winners receive a gold medal, a $25 gift certificate and bragging rights. Live Music: • July 24: The Fringe from 8 p.m. to midnight • July 25: Silver Meteor from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Memorytown USA 432 Grange Road, Mt. Pocono, (570) 839-1680, www.memorytownusa.com. Live music is set for the Lakeside Bar & Grill featuring the area’s top local talent. • July 25: Lakeside BBQ Weekend - 2 p.m. Pocono Rodeo – 6 p.m. Rodeo After Party – 8 p.m.
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (570) 8312100, www.mohegansunpocono.com.
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Live music, exciting nightlife, great gaming promotions and amazing live entertainment: Breakers hosts a heap of talent starting at 9:30 p.m.: • July 24: Nowhere Slow • July 25: Alakazam Don’t miss Live Harness Racing 6:30 p.m.Saturdays & Sundays at the Racetrack Party on the Patio: • July 23: The Long Run A Tribute to The Eagles Keystone Grand Ballroom: • July 25: 4 Midtown Men - 4 Stars From The Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys Bar Louie: • July 24: Leash • July 25: Fake Uncle Jack The Terrace: • July 25: J2 Wise Crackers Comedy Club: • July 24: Charlie Wiener, Vinny Mark and Scott Bruce • July 25: Charlie Wiener, Vinny Mark and Scott Bruce
Robert Christian’s Restaurant Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 6460433, www.RobertChristiansPA.com. Charming Pocono eatery offering daily specials and live entertainment.
The Shawnee Playhouse 552 River Rd, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421-5093, www. theshawneeplayhouse.com. Affordable world-class theater presenting classical and new plays, musicals, operas, concerts and Shakespeare. Nunsense Jamboree (Headline Show): This hilarious hoe-down is Nunsense fun with a Laugh-In-Hee-Haw-GrandOle-Op’ry slant.
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• July 24: 2 p.m. • July 25: 8 p.m. Babes in Hollywood (Headline Show): Babes in Hollywood salutes the legendary musical careers of Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. • July 22: 2 p.m. Cinderella (Children’s Theatre): Expierence the timeless children’s classic with all the wonderment of a Fairy Godmother, a pumpkin that turns into a carriage and a magic night that changes Cinderella’s life forever! • July 23: 11 a.m. • July 24: 7 p.m. Story Time Stars on Stage (Children’s Theatre): Join our STARS for fun with Interactive Fairy Tales, as they engage your child with singing, story telling, face painting and games. • July 25: 3 p.m. Oliver (Headline Show): The reworked Broadway classic with a darker, steampunk take on the tale of an orphan boy’s sojourn from workhouse to mean streets to a loving home. • July 22: 8 p.m. • July 23: 2 p.m. • July 26: 2 p.m. High School Musical 2 Jr. (Children’s Theatre): On the last day of junior year the East High gang can’t wait to get the summer started Everything comes to a head at the talent show where the group has to remember their motto all for one, and one for all... • July 24: 11 a.m. • July 25: 11 a.m.
Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant and Pub in the Pines Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 6462377, www.breakfastking.com. Daily specials. Live entertainment on select dates. • Live entertainment on select dates • Park it on the Patio for Great Outdoor Fun
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The park’s Speed Pass system makes waiting for rides a breeze! This reservation system allows you to reserve your ride so you can grab a snack instead of standing in line. Check it out!
Featuring over 37 rides, slides and attractions Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark is the largest outdoor waterpark in Pennsylvania! Its attractions range from sprinklers and spouts for the little ones, to refreshing body slides with tube tunnels for everyone—there’s even a FlowRider simulated wave machine for spirited surfers. Soak up the sun beside Camelbeach’s Olympic-size swimming pool, float along the Blue Nile Adventure River or ride the tide in the massive Kahuna Lagoon wave pool! With rides like SandStorm and the mammoth Titan winding down the slopes of Camelback Mountain, Camelbeach has a variety of chilling and thrilling slides sure to please.
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Events Information subject to change. Saturday & Sunday, July 25 & 26: 1940s Weekend World War II Years Eckley Miners Village, Weatherly, (570) 636-2070, www. eckleyminersvillage.com. Immerse yourself in Eckley, circa 1944, surrounded by this re-enactment illustrating the daily lives of soldiers and mining patch town residents. Each day’s events run 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with an extended invitation to a 1940s Swing Dance in Freeland Park Pavilion July 25 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Wear 1940s attire and discounted dance admission!
Education Center, Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. Calling all butterfly enthusiasts – time once again for the annual North American Butterfly Association’s Butterfly Count. Meet at the Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary at 9:30 am to join the fun and help add to the growing body of knowledge on Butterfly populations across North America. Cost: $5 of which $3 goes to NABA to fund the nationwide count.
Saturday, July 25: Arts on the Square, Courthouse Square Downtown Scranton, www. artsonthesquare.net. An afternoon to absorb the amazing talent residing in Lackawanna County awaits from noon to 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 25: Highlight Series: Floor Covering, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, www.quietvalley.org. Learn a little something about ways our ancestors kept their feet off the cold floor. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm and admission is $10/Adults and $5/kids ages 3-12.
Saturday, July 25: Butterfly Count, Kettle Creek Environmental
Saturday & Sunday, July 25 & 26: Village Crafters Gallery Meet
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& Greet, Tannersville, (570) 6200039, www.thevillagecraftersgallery. com. Enjoy craft demonstrations, refreshments with special sales and more from noon to 4! Saturday, July 25: Wild Edibles Walk, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. Nature provides food for us in the form of many plants. Join us on a hike focused on wild edibles. No collecting will be done within the Park. Dress appropriately. Event goes from 10 am to noon with no cost for admission! Sunday, July 26: Kayak Paddle, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. Come join us for a free kayak paddle on our Pickerel Pond. Beginners are welcome, we’ll teach you everything you need to know! Dress appropriately - you may get wet. Spaces are limited so call to reserve a kayak! Event goes from 10 am to noon with no cost for admission! Tuesday, July 28: “Ice Cream Social” Highlight, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, www.quietvalley. org. An old fashion pastime on a warm summer day was to make some hand cranked ice cream and parlor games were a nice way to relax after all that cranking! Come enjoy a taste of old fashioned food and fun. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm and admission is $10/Adults and $5/kids ages 3-12. Thursday, July 30: “Hug a Tree”, Pocono Mountain Public Library, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-8860, www. poconomountpl.org. Join us here at the library with Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center to learn what you need to do if you’re caught in the woods. Event goes from 10:30 am to 11 am. No cost but registration required.
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Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., Route 940, Pocono Pines, (800) 537-1479, (570) 646-2222, lakenaomi.com. Specializing in Lake Naomi/ Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals. Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route 940,
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Pocono Lake, (570) 6464600, libertyhomesPA.com. Designing and building award-winning homes since 1978. Blakeslee Animal Clinic, Dr. Andrew J. Church, Veterinarian, Route 115, Blakeslee, (570) 6431084, blakesleevet.com. A full-service companion animal clinic providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. J&J Towing and Recovery Services, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-5312. 24 Hour AAA Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Provider
with local and long distance towing. Full service auto repair: oil changes, brakes, tires & more. Keiper Plumbing Company, 990 Route 940 (Suite 103), Pocono Lake, (570) 6463222, keiperplumbing@ gmail.com. Residential and commercial plumbing services. Michael’s Flooring, Window, Kitchen & Bath Center, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 6461502, michcarp.com. One-stop shop for home improvements. Custom installation and free estimates.
Blakeslee Animal Clinic Dr. Andrew J. Church, Veterinarian
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the store’s method for merchandizing. An eye for detail and insisting on acquiring goods whenever possible in person from American companies tops the list of product purchasing pluses.
with inviting aromas and attractively displayed unique gift ideas. And starting this weekend, visits to the Pocono Mountains have paired up with prime purchase perks! Alongside husband Karl and a team of talented staff, Judi Bendixen describes
“I have to see the quality,” she explains. Sharing that search success with patrons, she’s put plans in motion with items for the home, vacation getaway or as gifts; the five day event also allures customers with a walk through sure to ignite smiles. Checkout Bendixen’s added incentive coupon to stop...and buy anytime— 10% off! Guests who bring This Week in the Poconos magazine into the store can save on any regularly priced item your stroll uncovers!
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convenience, variety and great service. Holley Ross Pottery, Route 191, La Anna, (570) 676-3248, holleyross.com. Pottery showroom, gift shop and studio producing original works including Weeping Gold Pottery. Large selections of Fiestaware, Polish Pottery and Romertopf Healthy Bakeware at great prices. House of Candles, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 629-1953, houseofcandles.com. See candles made at the Oldest Candle Shop of the Poconos! Selections include votives, jar candles, pillars and carved candles. Closed Sundays. Stop in and dip your own wax hand! Hutton Metalcrafts, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 972-6331, copperlamps.com. Unique handcrafted metal works, copper lanterns and sculptures, fine pewter Christmas ornaments. Oil paintings on glass. Michael’s Flooring, Window, Kitchen & Bath Center, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-1502, michcarp.com. One-stop shop for home improvements. Flooring, kitchen and bath remodeling, window coverings and more. Custom installation and free estimates. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888) 946-4672, mohegansunpocono. com. A must-visit Pocono destination offering great shopping, dining and entertainment. Specialty shops include Ruby Blue, Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop and Marshall Rousso. Pocono Bazaar Flea Market, Route 209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 223-8640, poconobazaar.com. Hundreds of vendors offering thousands of products. Open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Pocono Cheesecake Factory, Route 611, Swiftwater, (570) 8396844, poconocheesecake.com. Experience “Love at First Bite” at this Pocono landmark. Gourmet cheesecakes, baked goods and more. Ross & Ross Nursery, Route 191, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-9760. All things green and blooming since 1932. Exotic and local plants, gardening supplies, classes. Herb shop onsite. Second Story High-End Thrift, 1845 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 420-9948. Find unique treasures at this high-end thrift boutique! Shop stunning designer apparel, accessories, shoes, bags, distinctive furniture, artwork and more! Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-
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Immerse yourself in Eckley, circa 1944, surrounded by this reenactment illustrating the daily lives of soldiers and mining patch town residents. Checkout the city’s historic buildings for tours, 1940s Radio Shows, live Big Band music, even an Armed Forces Parade! Each day’s events run 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with an extended invitation to a 1940s Swing Dance in Freeland
MONDAY
Aug. 3rd
MAIN STAGE 5pm & 7:30pm Lenny and the Loafers 6pm Opening Ceremony
Park Pavilion July 25 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Wear 1940s attire and discounted dance admission! www.eckleyminersvillage.com (570) 636-2070
HARVEST THE FUN
MIDWAY STAGE 6pm & 8pm Victoria Rose Band ARENA 10:15pm Fireworks Spectacular
TUESDAY
Aug. 4th
MAIN STAGE 5pm, 7pm & 9pm Mirage MIDWAY STAGE 6pm & 8pm Wagstaff & Company ARENA 7pm Demolition Derby, Adult Figure 8, Youth Derby ($6 admission for everyone 6 years & older)
Children’s Day
MAIN STAGE 5pm, 7pm & 9pm The Rehrig Brothers w/ “Crazy Elmer” MIDWAY STAGE 6pm & 8pm Sandy, Andy & Friends SPECIAL EVENTS 5:30pm Fun Games 6:45pm Special Children’s Day Drawing ARENA 7pm Demolition Derby Full Size and Compact Cars
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MAIN STAGE 5pm Chad Reiner MIDWAY STAGE 6pm & 8pm Wagstaff & Company ARENA 6pm Garden Tractor Pull (free admission) 7pm-10pm A.D.D.
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THURSDAY Aug. 6th
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MAIN STAGE 4:30pm DJ Layne Roberts MIDWAY STAGE 6pm & 8pm The Magic of “Presto Pete” & “Incredulous Chris” ARENA 7pm Tuff Truck Event ($6 admission for everyone 6 years & older)
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4807, startinggateonline.com. Find great gear from top-selling brands including Burton, Salomon, K2, Volcom, O’Neill, The North Face and others. Equipment rentals and services available. The Butcher Shoppe, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 6460525, thebutchershoppe.com. Extraordinary selection of fine meats, cheeses and specialty foods. Custom-cut prime beef, lamb, pork, veal, natural poultry, sausage, exotic game and more. Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store, Route 390, Cresco, (570) 5952501, theobprice.com. Crafts, gourmet coffee, animal feed, folk art, hardware, lumber and building materials. The Village Crafter’s Gallery, 2822 Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 620-0039, thevillagecraftersgallery. com. A country store and so much more! This three-story shopping destination features the work of over 30 local craftsmen. Find country décor, jewelry, pottery, florals, furniture, music and unique gift items.
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THE POCONOS’ COOLEST ATTRACTION See how ice sculptures are made & learn about natural ice harvesting! Admission: $7 Adult $5 Child Under 3 Free 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
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Bailey’s Rib & Steakhouse, Pocono Blvd, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-9678, baileyssteakhouse.com. Robust menu features USDA Prime steaks, slow roasted prime rib, open-pit barbecue ribs, pasta, seafood, burgers and more. Great bar atmosphere and patio seating.
Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd., Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, barleycreek.com. “Poconos’ original brewpub and restaurant.� Hand-crafted ales and lagers. Free brewery tours and beer tastings every day. The Big A Grillehouse & Tavern, Fox Run Lane, East Stroudsburg,
Robert Christian’s
RESTAURANT Since 1974
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(570) 223-1700, bigagrillehouse. com. Serving authentic Italian and American cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner; brunch on Sundays.
Celebrating 70 years of hospitality
and dinner. Live music on
on Lake Wallenpaupack. Lakeside
Friday nights.
restaurant is open daily for lunch
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20th Anniversary Pocono Chicken
The Cook’s Corner Family Restaurant, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 620-1880. A casual family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu features homemade soups and daily specials. BYOB. Catering available.
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Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, Routes 191 & 940, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-7486, (800) 3929400, crescentlodge.com. Fine dining plus cocktail lounge with pub menu. Live piano music on weekends. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, ehrhardts.com. Family-owned and operated.
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Smuggler’s Cove, Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 629-2277, smugglerscove.net. “Seafood King of the Poconos!” Delight in sensational seafood at this familyowned landmark. Menu items include quality Allen Brothers steaks and slow roasted prime rib, great soups and salads and the area’s largest selection of fresh seafood. Open daily. The French Manor Inn and Spa, Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (570) 676-3244, (877) 720-6095, thefrenchmanor.com. Gourmet
French cuisine, superb wine list and spectacular mountain views. Fourdiamond AAA rating. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888) 946-4672, mohegansunpocono. com. Ruth’s Chris Steak House, the Mediterranean Rustic Kitchen, Timbers Buffet, casual and cool Bar Louie, sushi bar Pearl, Johnny Rockets, Wolfgang Puck Express and more. Mountainhome Diner, 910 Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 5952523. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a welcoming atmosphere.
Robert Christian’s Restaurant, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0433, robertchristianspa. com. “Charming country dining at affordable prices.” Enjoy great steaks, seafood, pasta and more! Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, breakfastking.com. The “Breakfast King,” Jubilee serves delicious breakfast every day. Lunch and dinner menus and daily specials. Great spirits and entertainment in the adjoining Pub in the Pines.
Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily Specials s BYOB Homemade Soups s Catering Open Mondays 7AM - 2PM Tuesday thru Sunday 7AM - 8PM
910 Rt. 390, Mountainhome, PA 18342 TEL s FAX: 570 595-2374
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3150 Route 715 Henryville, PA 18332
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Sports Information subject to change. AMUSEMENT PARKS Costa’s Family Fun Park, 2111 Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-8585, costasfamilyfunpark.com. Minutes from Lake Wallenpaupack. Park features water slides, batting cages, miniature golf course, kids’ playland, bumper boats, driving range, go-carts, laser tag and more! On-site arcade and café. Group rates available. Land of Make Believe & Pirate’s Cove, 354 Great Meadows Road (Route 611), Hope, New Jersey, (908) 459-9000, lomb.com. Award-winning play park designed for family fun. Rides, attractions, games, waterpark, picnic area and more.
canoeing, kayaking, tubing, camping, paintball and zipping. Rubber Duckie Boat Rentals, Routes 507 & 390, Lake Wallenpaupack, (570) 226-3930, rubberduckieboatrentals.com. Ski boats, fishing and pontoon boats, pleasure boats and three-person jet skis.
Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour, Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-3293, wallenpaupackboattour.com. Providing hour-long guided cruises on beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack. Boat rentals available. Open daily. Call for details. CLIMBING CBK Mountain Adventures, (Continued on Page 22)
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Route 940 & Park Avenue
Route 209 Bushkill, Adjoining The Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop
THE POCONO BAIT SHOP
SELLING FUN FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS
Minutes from Shawnee Mountain
BOATING Kittatinny Canoes, Milford, (800) 356-2852, kittatinny.com. Rafting,
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Sports
FISH & PAY LAKES
FISH BAIT & TACKLE
Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. Swing, ride & glide through the treetops on zip lines, adventure courses & other amazing attractions!
Big Brown Fish and Pay Lakes, Route 115, Effort, (570) 629-0427, bigbrownfish.com. Fish three ponds filled with trout and bass! No licenses required! Equipment rentals and bait available. Children 12 and under admitted free with adult. Group rates available.
Hunter’s Gallery, Routes 590 & 348, Hamlin, (570) 689-7898, huntersgallery.com. Fishing equipment, apparel & more. Live bait & fishing supplies.
Pocono TreeVentures, Bushkill, (800) 446-0231, poconotreeventures.com. Five courses with 66 elements plus dual racing zip lines. Adventures for beginner to expert climbers.
Paradise Fishing Preserve, Route 191, Paradise Valley, (570) 6290422, paradisetrout.com. No licenses required! Children 12 and under admitted free with adult. Group rates available.
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OPEN YEAR ROUND!
Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono, (570) 839-7338, woehrlesbaitshop. com. Live bait for all seasons. Celebrating over three decades in business. SIGHTS Bushkill Falls, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-6682,
Petting Zoo 570 839-8340 Po AND ny Rides Call
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Winner of
SEE visitbushkillfalls.com. The “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” Bushkill Falls features eight breathtaking waterfalls, miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, miniature golf, paddleboats, new mining maze attraction and more.
Crystal Cave, 963 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown, (610) 683-6765, crystalcavepa.com. Interpretive tours of this natural attraction detail stalactites, stalagmites and pillar and dropstone formations.
BETWEEN ALLENTOWN & READING
NEAR ROUTE 222, KUTZTOWN
PENNSYLVANIA
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Big Pocono State Park Spend a day with Nature at PENNSYLVANIA’S GREATEST NATURAL WONDER
Underground Tours • 125 Wooded Acres • Museum Gift & Souvenir Shops • Ice Cream Parlor • Picnic Park Rock Shop • Panning for Gemstones • Mini Golf Fast Food with Dutch Specialties
OPEN DAILY • REASONABLE RATES
610-683-6765
For State Park information, call 1-888-PA-PARKS or visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us
South on Rt. 209 & 33 and West on Rt. 22 & 78
963 Crystal Cave Rd., Kutztown, PA 19530
crystalcavepa.com
Purchase Tickets in Advance and Save! Go to
www.PoconoRodeo.com
Every Saturday Now Through September 5th Our Famous Smoker BBQ Begins at Noon Live Entertainment at the BBQ Starts at 2PM Rodeo Show Starts at 6PM Join Us for The Rodeo After-Party w/Music & Dancing at 8 PM
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Sports
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HORSEBACK RIDING
On-site rock and mineral shop and museum. Open daily.
Paradise Riding Stables, Route 611, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-8340, PoconoHorses.com. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors on horseback! Guided trail rides are offered during every season, seven days a week. KART RACING S&S Speedways Indoor GoKarts, 2727 Hamilton East, Stroudsburg, (7062 Route 209), (570) 420-5500; SSSpeedways. com. Simulating dirt, S&S offers side-by-side racing that is fun and challenging for the novice and the racing enthusiast alike! Video games, pool table, and snack bar with full view of racing. MOUNTAIN COASTERS
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CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com.
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570 243-8877 www.PoconoATVS.com 432 Grange Road, Mt. Pocono, PA
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Pennsylvania’s only Mountain Coaster. Open weekends and holidays through the winter season. PAINTBALL Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Resort guests receive discounts for Destination Earth Pocono Paintball. Wooded park and obstacle courses open year round. All equipment provided. Kittatinny Paintball, 3854 State Route 97 Barryville New York, (800) 356-2852, kittatinny.com. Experience package savings with $10 off a river trip or zipline adventure when you sign-up for paintball! Half price camping special offers an additional discount option to select with your paintball adventure.
com. Experience the thrill of snowtubing year round at Fernwood! This all-season attraction features two 400+’ lanes and a “magic carpet� lift.
cbkmountainadventures.com. 1,000’ zip lines; 4,000’ zip flyers, treetop adventure courses and more! (Continued on Page 26)
WILDLIFE ATTRACTIONS Claws ‘n’ Paws Wild Animal Park, Route 590, four miles east of Hamlin, (570) 698-6154, clawsnpaws.com. “Get close to the animals� at this family-friendly Pocono destination. Park features over 120 different kinds of animals and interactive exhibits.
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ZIP LINES CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661,
WallenpaupackBoatTour.com
SPORTS EQUIPMENT Hunter’s Gallery, 237 Mt. Cobb Highway, Lake Ariel, (570) 6897898, huntersgallery.com. Hunting and fishing equipment, archery supplies, apparel and more! Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill (adjacent to Pocono Indian Museum), (570) 588-4807, startinggateonline.com. Sports equipment, apparel and rentals. Minutes from Shawnee Mountain. TRAIN STATIONS Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, nps.gov/ stea. Museums, excursions, exhibits and more! Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423 in Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Recently restored station now serves as a railroad museum. SUMMER TUBING Blue Lightning All-Season Tubing, Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.
PoconoMountainAdventures.com
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Kittatinny Canoes, Milford, (800)
Pocono TreeVentures, Bushkill, (800) 446-0231, poconotreeventures.com. 1,000’ dual racing zip lines and other aerial adventures.
356-2852, kittatinny.com. Rafting, canoeing, kayaking, tubing,
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Lodging Information subject to change. Countryside Cottages, 2863 Bartonsville Avenue, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-2131, countrysidecottages.com. Rustic mountain lodging available year round.
LAKESIDE COUNTRY COTTAGES
Seasonal Boat Slip Rentals Start at $800
Lakeside Cottages Available (Sleeps Up to 6)
$275 + Tax*
Seasonal Rates Also Available! * Rates applicable from October 15 - May 15.
Based on availability.
Intersection of Rts. 507 & 390
Lake Wallenpaupack (570) 226 - 8907 LakesideCountryCottages.com
Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, 5854 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 595-7486, crescentlodge. com. Classic country inn in the Poconos. World-class service and intimate ambiance in the Inn restaurant. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 2264388, ehrhardts.com. Lakeside resort with motel rooms, cottages, apartments and suites. Comfortable accommodation options. Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford Road, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Luxury villa accommodations and exciting on-site activities. French Manor Inn and Spa, 50 Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (877) 720-6090, thefrenchmanor. com. A beautiful stone chateau with romantic rooms and suites, an elegant dining room and a fully “green” spa.
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Lakeside Country Cottages, Routes 507 & 390, on Lake Wallenpaupack in Tafton, (570) 226-8907, lakesidecountrycottages.com. Lovely lakefront cottages on the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack. Cottages sleep up to six and feature fully-equipped kitchens. Seasonal boat slip rentals available. Call for details. Roebling Inn on the Delaware, 155 Scenic Drive, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-7900, roeblinginn. com. Gorgeous Upper Delaware Riverfront setting. Excellent place to get away from it all or as home base for enjoying the area--kayaking, fishing, bald eagles, hiking, ziplines. Midweek rates/AAA discount. Book online. The Resort at Mountain Springs Lake, Mountain Springs Drive, Reeders, (570) 629-0251, mslresort. com. “An enchanting Pocono resort” offering year-round mountain accommodations. A
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Art & History Information subject to change. Crystal Cave, 963 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown, (610) 683-6765, crystalcavepa.com. Interpretive tours of this natural attraction detail stalactites, stalagmites and pillar and dropstone formations. On-site rock and mineral shop and museum. Open daily. Eckley Miners’ Village, 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly, (570)6362070, eckleyminersvillagemuseum. com. Former anthracite mining community founded in 1854; now a living museum. Open year-round. Grey Towers National Historic Site, 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, (570) 296-9630, greytowers.org. A French chateau built in 1886 and set on 303 acres of gardens. Museum and conference center. Open May 26 thru Oct. 31. Morgan Gallery, 409 Route 940, Blakeslee, (570) 646-5333, morgangalleryonline.com. “The oldest art gallery in the Poconos.� Featuring original pieces by local artists. Pocono Indian Museum, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-9338; poconoindianmuseum.com. Artifacts and crafts of Delaware River Native Americans.
Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 S. Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, nps.gov/ stea/index.htm. Living history and special exhibits; train excursions.
model trains, memorabilia, railroad art and souvenirs. By donation.
Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Open seasonally and for special events. Rail videos,
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STATION MUSEUM Five Historic Railroad Displays
MORGAN GALLERY Fine Art & Picture Framing
The Oldest Art Gallery in the Poconos Original Art by Local Artists
FREE PARKING - FREE ADMISSION
Saturdays & Sundays 12:00pm-4:00pm
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Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop Purchase One Full Price Adult Admission,
Rt. 209, Bushkill
570 588-9338
poconoindianmuseum.com
Receive One Adult or Child Admission One Half Price
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, quietvalley.org. Dedicated to preserving PA’s agricultural heritage. Period-dressed “family� members re-enact the lives of original PA German family who ran the farm from 1760 to 1913. Sculpted Ice Works Ice Harvesting Museum, Route 590, Lakeville, (570) 226-6246, sculptediceworks. com. Open daily. Shawnee Gallery, 114 Worthington Avenue, Shawnee-On-Delaware, (570) 420-9404, shawneegallery. com. Fine arts studio, museum and store featuring local art and crafts.
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EXHIBITS REVISIT DOWNTOWN SCRANTON
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n afternoon absorbing the amazing talent flourishing in Lackawanna County awaits as Arts on the Square revisits Downtown Scranton July 25. The areas finest converge on Courthouse Square noon to 8 p.m. for this free festival set to stimulate the senses and stir enthusiasm for the arts.
“People can really make a day out of it!” With “Unique downtown boutique shops” open throughout the day enhancing the cultural ambiance she adds, “People can really make a day out of it!”
Make plans and check out Arts on the Square for a well rounded dose of fun to fill your summer afternoon. A short drive away off highways 380 or 81 in nearby Scranton!
Fine art, Performing Art, Culinary Art—you name it! From musicians and performing artists, to family friendly activities all set to fill stages throughout the venue. Lackawanna County Deputy Director of Arts & Culture Maureen McGuigan applauds the event now in its third year noting, “It [Arts on the Square] showcases so much about what is great about Lackawanna County.”
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