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It’s time for Split Rock Resort’s Annual Great Brews Classic Beer Festival Grab your buddies and come out to try some NEW brews! New this year: MORE breweries! Raffle for a Heineken Race Car! Frozen T-shirt Contest! Plus: Live Music and Food & Craft Vendors A tree never hits an automobile except in self defense. Drink responsibly and bring a DD. All Designated Driver tickets include a $5 voucher for food at Split Rock’s booth in the festival. Book a Room package starting at $171 a night (includes 1 room and 2 tickets to Beer Fest). Call 570-722-9111.
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The Great Stroudsburg Train Show Returns!.................................... 5 Waverly Artisans’ Marketplace........................................................ 13 Skytop Hosts Holiday Arts Festival.................................................. 15 Sensational Shopping at Art on the Mountain............................... 22 Holiday Fun at Country Junction..................................................... 23 Find Holiday Cheer at the Franklin Festival of Lights.................... 23 Holiday Lighting Events Brighten Downtown Stroudsburg........... 24 Celebrate Thanksgiving in the Poconos........................................... 25 The Settlers Inn Presents Victorian Christmas................................ 28 Great Brews Classic Beer Festival.................................................... 31
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The Great Stroudsburg Train Show Returns! All aboard! The Great Stroudsburg Train Show is moving to a new location! The 31st annual exhibition will take place on Sunday, November 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jackson Township Firehouse on Route 715 in Reeders. Explore the popular pastime of model railroading at the Great Stroudsburg Train Show. Browse model trains from Lionel, MTH, Williams and others. Dealers in every category will be present to showcase their trains. See operating layouts in HO, N and O gauge, and assess the models on available test tracks. There will be exciting prize drawings every hour. A $4 donation is requested for admission; children under 12 enter free with a paying adult. All proceeds from The Great Stroudsburg Train Show fund the restoration and repair of the historic Tobyhanna Railroad Station. For more information, contact the Train Show chairman, Howard Dickinson III at (570) 646-3269.
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DECEMBER 1 See the ENTERTAINMENT Column on Page 27 for Local Live Entertainment! Information is subject to change. Now thru December 31: “Ghost Trains of Scranton” Photography Exhibit, Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, www.nps.gov/ stea. Examine the dynamic digital photography of Kathryn Scott
Adams (nom de plume Lucian Palmer.) Scott’s work portrays the grandeur of steam-era railroad locomotives and train cars. Admission to the exhibit is included in the Park’s daily entrance fee. November 16 & 17: Art on the Mountain, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421-7231, www. shawneemt.com. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. This free event is back for a second year at Shawnee Mountain. Exhibits include works by regional painters, photographers, sculptors and crafters. Light refreshments and musical entertainment available. November 17: Pocono Animal Adaptations, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 6293061, www.mcconservation. org. 10 a.m. Have you ever wondered why a male white-tail deer has antlers and a female does not? Or why an owl makes no sound when flapping its wings, but a robin does? Join Environmental Education Coordinator Roger Spotts for this 1½ hour show and
tell discussion of Pocono wildlife. Cost: $5/$3. Preregistration suggested. Families welcome. November 17: Game Dinner and 40th Anniversary, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 8282319, www.peec.org. 6-9 p.m. Celebrate PEEC’s 40th year with a dinner featuring Pennsylvania game and seasonal harvests. Tickets: $25 per guest or $40 per couple. November 17 & 18: The 21st Annual Great Brews Classic Beer Festival, Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, 100 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (800) 2557625, www.splitrockresort.com. Noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy musical entertainment on two stages, food and craft vendors and beer from over 50 of the country’s finest breweries. Ticket prices include a commemorative beer tasting cup, tastings from all breweries in attendance and access to musical entertainment and seminars. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Call for ticket and lodging information. November 17 & 18: 29th Annual Artisans’ Marketplace, The Waverly Community
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7 House, 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly, (570) 5868198, www.waverlycomm.org. Featuring displays from over 35 juried artisans and The Attic Shop. Luncheon and dessert served daily. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $6 per person. Proceeds benefit the Waverly Community House. November 17 & 18: Annual Ski Swap, Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, 192 Karl Hope Blvd, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-1400, www.ski-bigbear.com. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. This charity Ski Swap is a great place to buy and sell used equipment. A percentage of sale profits will go to the Lackawaxen Volunteer Ambulance Service. Call for details.
November 18: The 29th Annual Great Stroudsburg Train Show, Jackson Township Fire House, Route 715, Reeders, (570) 646-3269. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring exhibits from dealers
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drawings every hour. Call for more information. Admission is $4 for guests 12 and older. All proceeds go to the restoration and repair of the Tobyhanna Railroad Station. November 18: Safe Haven Pet Rescue Adoption Day, Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville, www.safehavenpa. org. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come out and meet the adorable adoptable pets, learn about the organization, or make a donation. November 19: “Poconos Naturally” Hike, The Parks/ Preserves on Brodhead Creek, Route 191, Stroudsburg, (570) 6293061, www.mcconservation.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Join naturalist Don Miller and explore the preserved lands along Brodhead Creek. Hiking will be done on and off trails on level to moderate terrain. Meet at 1 p.m. at Brodhead Park. Cost: $5/$3. November 22: Thanksgiving Day Buffet, Big Daddy’s Family BBQ at Fernwood Hotel and Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 3376966, www.fernwoodhotel.com. Noon to 6 p.m. Enjoy a bountiful buffet at Fernwood Resort. Tickets cost $24.99 per person. Ask about
the popular “Eat, Shop and Sleep” offer! Guests will enjoy studio villa accommodations, a delicious turkey dinner and a $50 shopping spree to the Crossings Premium Outlets in Tannersville! Special this year: Eat, Shop and Sleep guests will receive an additional $10 gift card to use at the Tommy Hilfiger Factory Outlet in the Crossings. Make your reservations today and Eat, Shop and Sleep in the Poconos! November 22: Thanksgiving Feast, The Inn at Pocono Manor, One Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, (800) 233-8150, www.PoconoManor. com. Noon to 7 p.m. This year’s feast will include Thanksgiving favorites and a few surprises. Enjoy a hearty soup and salad bar, carving stations, a children’s buffet, a pastry station and more! Tickets: $32.95/adults, $25.95/ seniors and $15.95/children 5 to 12. Tax and gratuity not included. Reservations required. After the festival, stay for Santa’s arrival and the Grand Opening of Magical Fireside Christmas! The familyfriendly event is a holiday tradition in the Poconos. Admission is free for Thanksgiving guests. Spread the good cheer: the Magical Fireside Christmas is a collection spot for Toys for Tots.
November 22: Thanksgiving Buffet, The Worthington Ballroom at The Shawnee Inn, 100 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawneeon-Delaware, (800) 742-9633, www.shawneeinn.com. Noon to 4 p.m. Savor delicious soups and salads, perfectly cooked Thanksgiving turkey and a variety of gourmet sides. There will be plenty of homemade desserts to choose from including cakes, pies and cobblers. Tickets: $24.95/ adults, $19.95/seniors and $15.95 children 5 to 11. Tax and gratuity not included. Call for reservations. November 22: Thanksgiving Dinner, The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, Hawley, (570) 2262993, www.thesettlersinn.com. Noon to 6 p.m. Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner in a country lodge. Cost: $45 per person. November 23: Annual Tree Lighting Celebration, Courthouse Square, Downtown Stroudsburg, (570) 424-0325, www.stroudsburg. net. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Enjoy traditional Christmas carols, see the magnificent tree lighting and await the arrival of Santa Claus. A horsedrawn carriage ride is the perfect way to experience the holiday decorations in Downtown Stroudsburg. Don’t miss this evening of family-friendly merriment! November 23 thru December 23: Honesdale For The Holidays, Historic Honesdale, (570) 2535492, www.VisitHonesdalePa. com. Explore Historic Honesdale during this beloved community celebration. Highlights include “open house” events featuring local businesses and organizations, holiday music and lights, the Annual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony, craft displays, caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides, children’s workshops and much, much more! Call for times and details. November 23 thru December 23: Festival of Lights presented by the Franklin Township Lions, (Continued on Page 29)
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American Candle, Route 611, Bartonsville, exit 302 off I-80, (570) 629-3388, american-candle. com. More than candles—candy, women’s accessories, jewelry, collectibles, home décor and gifts. Swarovski, Jim Shore, Vera Bradley. Open daily. Blakeslee Sport Shop, Route 115 south of Blakeslee Corners, (570)
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646-2670. Offering hunting and archery equipment, guns and ammunition and hunting licenses. Call for hours. Closet Cases Consignment Boutique, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 262-9092, closetcases. net. Featuring women’s apparel and accessories, artisan creations and fine collectibles. Accepting seasonal consignment. Cooks Tour, Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 595-0370, cookstournepa.com. Unique cook-
ware you won’t find in big box stores. Cannoli molds, pizza/bread stones, Spaetzle makers. Cooking classes and senior citizens’ discounts. Open daily. Country Junction, 6565 Interchange Road, Route 209, Lehighton, (610) 377-5050, countryjunction.com. “World’s Largest General Store.” Home/garden accents, giftware, wines, antiques and novelties. Service Team installs flooring, windows, doors, gutters, garages, siding, fencing and insulation; lumber yard. Open daily.
A Christmas Shop in the Country Spirit... Santas •Wreaths • Folk Art • Primitive Crafts Yankee Candles • Christmas Tree Farm • Seasonal Items
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11 Country Kettle, Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 4218970, country-kettle.com. 250 barrels of candy. Collectibles, candles, home and yard décor, giftware. John Medeiros, Lenox, Charming Tails. Open daily. Dutch’s Shur Save—1564 Route 507, Greentown, (570) 676-3373. A complete supermarket with convenience, variety and great service. Glass Hat, Route 191 in Hamlin, (570) 689-4060, wpsada.com. Glassware, antique oak and country furniture, collectibles, estate jewelry, pottery, kitchenware and Depression glass. Christmas Room. Open daily.
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Holley Ross Pottery, Route 191, La Anna, (570) 676-3248, holleyross.com. Pottery showroom, gift shop and studio producing
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original works, including Weeping Gold Pottery. Up to 70% off Fiesta ware, China sets, dolls and planters. Call for hours. Hutton Metalcrafts, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-7778, copperlamps.com. Unique handcrafted metal works, copper lanterns and sculptures, fine pewter and custom ornaments. Oil paintings on glass. Call for hours.
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (570) 831-2100, mohegansunpocono. com. Specialty shops include Ruby Blue, Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese and Marshall Rousso.
Potting Shed, Settler’s Inn, 4 Main Avenue in Hawley. (570) 226-2993, (800) 833-8527, thesettlersinn.com. Eco-friendly products, jewelry, stationery, gardening tools and pottery.
One Stop Travel, Pocono Peddlers Village, Tannersville, (570) 6201200, onestoptravelagency.net. Bus trips from the Poconos and beyond to cultural and natural hotspots. Reservations required.
Second Story High End Thrift, 756 Business Route 209, East Stroudsburg, (570) 420-9948. Designer apparel, accessories, shoes, bags, furniture and artwork.
Pocono Cheesecake Factory, Route 611, Swiftwater, (570) 8396844, poconoirst Bite ’ S ince F cheesecake. t a 198 ve o com. “Love at 5 ‘L First Bite.” Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Pocono Farmstand Nursery, Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 629-4344, poconofarmstand.com. Onestop shop for plants, produce, services and supplies. On-site farmers’ market, garden center and much more. Shop local goods, seasonal decor and a wide selection of fresh baked treats.
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Storekeepers: Maryann & Mickey Miller
HOURS: 8 AM to 5 PM Closed Sunday Building Materials ~ Hardware & Paints Distinctive Gifts ~ Green Mountain Coffees ~ Vera Bradley Byers’ Choice ~ Burt’s Bees ~ Sprag Mill Art Gallery
T HEO. B. P RICE INC.
570.595.2501 ~ www.theobprice.com ~ Route 390 - Cresco, PA
Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 5884807, startinggateonline.com. Burton, Salomon, K2, Volcom, O’Neill, Bonfire, North Face. Equipment also for rent. Tannery Depot, Route 534 and Lehigh Tannery Bridge, White Haven, (570) 606-4325, tannerydepot.com. General store— groceries, camping equipment, firewood, fishing supplies. Coffee, free WiFi and bike rentals. Open daily. The Briar Patch, 239 Pine Grove Road, Thornhurst, (570) 842-8072, www.briarpatchthornhurst.com. “A Christmas shop in the country spirit” offering crafts, wreaths, folk art, and more. Open weekends. Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store, Route 390, Cresco, (570) 595-2501, theobprice.com. Handicrafts, gourmet coffee and cheese, animal feed, folk art, hardware, lumber and building materials. The Stroud Mall, 344 Stroud Mall Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 4242770, www.stroud-mall.com. Ideal holiday shopping destination with specialty shops and department stores, multiple eateries and a new Cinemark movie theatre.
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The 29th Annual Artisans’ Marketplace will take place at the Waverly Community House on Saturday and Sunday, November 17 and 18. More than 30 of the area’s most talented artisans and crafters will offer high quality, handmade items just in time for the holiday season. Browse beautiful photography, jewelry, and ceramics; there will be woodturnings by Fazio’s Turnings, glass items from Hand Blown Glass by Kyle Lavery and apparel and accessories from area designers. Seasonal wreaths and baskets make great gifts, especially when filled with homemade treats like soaps and candles! From books to baked goods and stoneware to santas, there will be something for everyone at this year’s Artisans’ Marketplace. Visit the Holiday Hearth Booth and shop seasonal home decor, unique hand-blown glass ornaments and exclusive artwork. There will be a Cookie Bar Contest in the Canteen on Saturday, and a delicious catered luncheon served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Experience the best of local crafts and cuisine during the 29th Annual Artisans’ Marketplace. Hours of operation are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets cost $6 per person and grant admission to both days of the event. All proceeds benefit the Waverly Community House. After your visit, stop by the Attic Shop on the lower level of the Waverly Community House. The upscale consignment boutique will welcome Marketplace guests from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The shop, hosted by the Waverly Woman’s Club, features affordable fashions for the whole family. All proceeds from Attic Shop sales are donated to charity. The Waverly Community House is located on North Abington Road in Waverly, Pennsylvania. For more information, visit Waverly Community House www.waverlycomm.org or call (570) 586-8191, ext. 5.
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Listings Subject to Change Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd., Tannersville, (570) 629-9399,
barleycreek.com. Pocono’s original brewpub and restaurant. Handcrafted ales and lagers. Free brewery tours and beer tasting. Bear Creek Inne, Route 115, Bear Creek, (570) 472-9045, bearcreekinne.com. Great food, great prices since 1972. Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, Routes 191 & 940, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-7486, (800) 392-9400, crescentlodge.com. Fine dining plus cocktail lounge with pub menu. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort & Restaurant, 205 Route 507,
Hawley, (570) 226-4388, ehrhardts. com. On Lake Wallenpaupack. Classic American cuisine and gluten-free selections. Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-9500, fernwoodhotel.com. Wintergreen’s Patio Grill overlooks the lake and golf course. New - Big Daddy’s Family BBQ. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888) 946-4672, poconodowns.com. Ruth’s Chris Steak House, the Mediterranean Rustic Kitchen, Timbers Buffet, casual and cool Bar Louie, Sushi bar Pearl, Johnny Rockets, Wolfgang Puck and more. River Room, Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 424-4000, shawneeinn.com. Fine dining with spectacular views.
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Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-7401, (800) 345-7759, skytop.com. Lakeview Restaurant, featuring nouveau American cuisine with panoramic mountain and lake views, and The Windsor Dining Room. A Wine Spectator Magazine award-winner. Split Rock Golf Club, 100 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (570) 722-9111, splitrockresort. com. Italian restaurants, sports bar with pub food and more. 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, thefrenchmanor.com. Gourmet French cuisine, superb wine list and spectacular mountain views. Gluten-free breads and pancakes available. Four-diamond AAA rating. The Gem and Keystone, River Road, located next to Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, Shawneeon-Delaware, (570) 424-0990, GemAndKeystone.com. Home
15 of ShawneeCraft microbrewery artisanal whole-food beer. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Routes 314 & 940, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-7111, poconomanor.com. American cuisine with a continental flair.
& Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, breakfastking.com. The “Breakfast King,” Jubilee serves up breakfast daily from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lunch/dinner menu. Adjoining Pub in the Pines.
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The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, 4 Main Avenue, Hawley, (570) 226-2993, (800) 833-8527, thesettlersinn.com. Award-winning farm to table restaurant serving seasonal game and fish with locally grown produce, artisan breads and desserts. Four-diamond AAA rating. Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant
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Skytop Hosts Holiday Arts Festival Escape the crowded stores and enjoy leisurely holiday shopping at the Eighth Annual Skytop Holiday Arts Festival! This fantastic free event will take place on Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25 in the Executive Conference Center at Skytop Lodge. Find unique artwork and handmade gifts for friends and family. There will be more than 50 booths showcasing the work of local artists and crafters. Browse handmade jewelry and artistic pottery, shop woven apparel and beautiful handbags and explore a variety of paintings and photographs. In keeping with tradition, this year’s festival will also feature the work of area students. Exhibits will include pieces from Pocono Homeschoolers and Evergreen School students as well as 12-year-old Emerging Artist Ivana Primero. Festival hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. Call (570) 350-6512 for additional information or visit www.skytop.com. The Eighth Annual Skytop Holiday Arts Festival is presented by the Pocono Mountain Arts Council and Skytop Lodge. Skytop Lodge is located off of Route 390 in beautiful Skytop, Pennsylvania.
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BAIT & TACKLE Tannery Depot General Store, RR 78, corner of Route 534 & Tannery Bridge, White Haven, (570) 606-4325, tannerydepot. com. Offering live bait, tackle and lures. Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono, (570) 839-7338, woehrlesbaitshop.com. Live bait for all seasons. Celebrating over 3 decades in business, this complete bait shop is open every day, all year. BOWLING Split Rock Resort, 1 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625, splitrockresort.com. Public alley featuring eight bowling lanes, glowing pins, automated scoring
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595-7401, skytop.com. Use stateand an extraordinary sound system. CROSS COUNTRY SKIING Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (570) 595-7401, skytop. com. Rentals available.
of-the-art GPS units to explore Skytop during these unique treasure hunts. GOLF Fernwood Resort, Route 209,
The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 8393908, poconomanor.com. Call for information.
Bushkill, (888) 337-6966,
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The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop, (570) 5957401, skytop.com.
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The Rod & Gun Club at The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-3908, poconomanor.com. GEOCACHING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (570)
fernwood.co. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route
courses designed by elite golf course architects. The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, One River Road, 124 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawneeon-Delaware, (800) 742-9633, shawneeinn.com. Skytop Lodge, One Skytop,
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19 Skytop, (570) 595-7401, skytop.com. Split Rock Resort, 1 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625, splitrockresort.com. HARNESS RACING Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888) 946-4672, poconodowns.com. HORSEBACK RIDING Fernwood Resort, Route 209,
9766, watergaptrolley.com. Open weekends after Thanksgiving. Unlimited play for just $2 per person.
rides and more. Open to the public. ICE SKATING The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 8396237, poconomanor.com. Call for information. Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (570) 595-7401; skytop. com. Outdoor weather-protected rink. Late Night Candlelight Skating on weekends. Rentals available. KART RACING
The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route
S & S Speedways Indoor GoKarts, Business Route 209 in Snydersville, (570) 420-5500; ssspeedways.com. High-powered carts; real track racing. Use the display ad in this magazine for a Free Race.
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Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwood.co. Year round trail rides. “Stay and Ride� packages available.
rides, lessons, seasonal sleigh
Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwood.co. Bushkill Falls, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-6682, visitbushkillfalls. com. 18-hole course will re-open in Spring 2013. MOUNTAIN COASTERS CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. The area’s only Mountain Coaster. Driver-controlled and capable of speeds up to 30 MPH. Open year round. PAINTBALL
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(570) 595-7401, skytop.com. Equipment and lessons available. Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966,
fernwood.co. Open year round. All equipment provided. SPORTING CLAYS The Rod & Gun Club at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-3908, poconomanor.com. Multi-station
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SELLING FUN FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS SPORTS EQUIPMENT • OUTDOOR GEAR • APPAREL SKIS • SNOWBOARDS • RENTALS Route 209 Bushkill, Adjoining The Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop Minutes from Shawnee Mountain
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clay course spanning more than 120 acres. Available instruction, gun rentals, ammo and gear. Appointments required. The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (570) 595-7401, skytop.com. Public 12-station range. Suitable for participants of all skill levels. SKI AREAS Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake Harmony Road, Lake Harmony, (570) 722-0100, jfbb.com. 15 slopes serviced by eight lifts and 100% snowmaking. Night skiing, ski rentals, ski school, innovative terrain park and snowtubing. Camelback Ski Area, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 6291661, skicamelback.com. 100% snowmaking and night skiing on 34 trails. Largest snowtubing park in the country featuring two “magic carpet” lifts. Two terrain parks and a halfpipe. Dining and slopeside accommodations. Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, Jack Frost Mountain Road, Blakeslee, (570) 443-8425, jfbb. com. 21 slopes and two terrain parks with nine lifts, 100% snowmaking, rentals, ski school, shop and racing clinics. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421- 7231, shawneemt.com. A family and beginner-friendly ski area
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21 featuring 23 slopes and trails, two terrain parks and a snowtubing park. Clinics and children’s programs available. Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, Karl Hope Blvd, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-1400, ski-bigbear.com. 18 trails, six lifts, and 650’ of vertical drop for long runs. Tubing, cross-country skiing and snow sports school. SLEDDING The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 8393908, poconomanor.com. Arctic Paws Dog Sledding Tours. Call for details. Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (570) 595-7401; skytop. com. Toboggans available. SNOWSHOEING The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 8393908, poconomanor.com. Call for details. Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (570) 595-7401; skytop. com. Group treks, rental equipment available. SNOWTUBING Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake Harmony Road, Lake Harmony, (570) 722-0100, www.jfbb.com. 20 snowtubing chutes and two tows. Camelback Ski Area, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 6291661, www.skicamelback.com. With 38 lanes and two conveyor lifts, Camelback’s snowtubing park is now the largest in the country. Single and double tubes. Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwood.co. 100% snowmaking in Fernwood’s Winter Fun Center. Family and single tubes. Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, Jack Frost Mountain Road, Blakeslee, (570) 443-8425,
jfbb.com. Six snowtubing chutes and two tows.
equipment and accessories. Quick tune-ups and waxing.
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421- 7231, shawneemt.com. Single and tandem tubes.
Starting Gate Action Sports, Rt. 209 in Bushkill, adjacent to Pocono Indian Museum, (570) 588-4807, startinggateonline.com. Sports equipment, apparel and rentals. Minutes from Shawnee Mountain.
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, Karl Hope Blvd, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-1400, www.ski-bigbear.com. SPORTS EQUIPMENT Blakeslee Sport Shop, Route 115 south of Blakeslee Corners, (570) 646-2670. Offering hunting and archery equipment, guns and ammunition and hunting licenses. Call for hours. Pocono Ski Rentals, Sullivan Trail, Tannersville, (570) 629-4668. A full service retail store and shop with 35+ years in business. Offering skis, snowboards, snow blades and other snow sports
WOEHRLE‛S BAIT SHOP Route 940 & Park Avenue MT. POCONO
Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 and Tannery Road, (570) 606-4325, tannerydepot. com. Camping and fishing supplies, large selection of disc golf equipment and accessories, bike rentals and more. TRAIN RIDES Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 3405200, (888) 693-9391, nps.gov/ stea. Featuring steam and diesel (Continued on Page 22)
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locomotives. On-site museums and theatre. Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423 in Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338.
476-9766, watergaptrolley.com. Authentically styled all-weather trolleys offering tours of Delaware Water Gap. Guides describe history and points of interest. Onsite miniature golf course. Open weekends after Thanksgiving. WATER PARKS
ZIP LINES
TROLLEY RIDES Water Gap Trolley, Route 611, Delaware Water Gap, (570)
1 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625, splitrockresort. com. Indoor waterpark includes family raft ride, body slides, multilevel splash playground, children’s activity pool, wave pool, whirlpools and Komodo Dragon - Pennsylvania’s first indoor simulated wave machine.
H20ooohh! Indoor Family Waterpark, Split Rock Resort,
S&S Speedways
CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. Kittatinny Canoes, Milford, (800) 356-2852, kittatinny.com. Tree Top Adventure, Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop, (570) 5957401; skytop.com. Zip line and challenge course.
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Sensational Shopping at Art on the Mountain Jumpstart your holiday shopping at Art on the Mountain! The free Art Show and Sale returns to the Hope Lodge at the Shawnee Mountain Ski Area on Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17. More than 50 of the region’s finest artists and crafters will present unique creations priced to fit any budget. There will be beautiful paintings and photographs, handmade pottery and wooden items, candles, glasswork, jewelry and more. Browse warm winter accessories from My Poppy’s Alpacas or take home a birdhouse by Karen Fucito. Participating crafters range in age from 17 to 84 years old. Support local artists by purchasing hand-crafted holiday gifts at Art on the Mountain. Hours of operation are from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Show admission is free. Light refreshments and musical entertainment will be available in Shawnee’s EZ-Bumps bar. While you’re there, stop by the Shawnee Mountain Ski Shop for the pre-season sale! Shawnee Mountain gift cards, Miser Cards and season passes are available now. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area is located on Hollow Road in scenic Shawnee-on-Delaware. For more information, call (570) 421-7231 or visit www.shawneemt.com.
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Holiday Fun at Country Junction Enjoy great shopping and holiday cheer at the “World’s Largest General Store!” Country Junction offers a variety of seasonal specials and activities to make holiday shopping fun and easy. Visit the first annual Kris Kringle Mart at Country Junction and make lasting holiday memories! On weekends through December 23, walk through a winter wonderland and experience “Christmas of Olde.” Browse unique seasonal items and great gifts at low prices. The holiday shopping event will take place on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. with additional hours on Friday, November 23. Santa Claus will appear on weekends during Kris Kringle Mart. Take home a keepsake photo for just $5; pets are welcome, too! Enjoy a snowman contest, kids’ coloring contest, rides, face painting, refreshments and more, and don’t forget to pick up a Christmas tree! Country Junction offers a wide selection of flocked and fresh cut trees starting at just $19. Start your holiday shopping now and make lasting memories at Country Junction. The World’s Largest General Store is located at 6565 Interchange Road in Lehighton. Call (610) 3775050 or visit www.countryjunction. com for more information.
Find Holiday Cheer at the Franklin Festival of Lights
Awaken the magic of the holiday season at the Franklin Festival of Lights. Follow the warm glow of holiday lights to the Phifer Ice Dams Park for an evening of winter merriment the whole family will enjoy. Stroll through candy cane lanes to a magical winter wonderland. During the festival, the Ice Dams Park shines with the whimsical glow of more than 400,000 lights. New LED displays make this year’s event even brighter! See jumping reindeer, beautifully decorated Christmas trees and Santa on his train. Walk to the cheerful sounds of holiday music and stop by the band shell for the animated Christmas show; children will delight in the festive cartoon entertainment. Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa in the Christmas Cafe and enjoy a visit with Santa Claus! Saint Nick will appear nightly for photos and fun. The Franklin Festival of Lights is presented by the Franklin Township Lions. The outdoor attraction will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from November 23 through December 23. Hours of operation are from 5:15 to 9 p.m. Admission costs $4 for adults and $2 for children ages 4 through 12. Additional information is available online at FranklinTwpLions.com. Call (610) 377-7703 for details. The Phifer Ice Dams Park is located at 880 Main Road in Lehighton.
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PROPERTIES FOR SALE & VACATION RENTALS
Pocono building since 1978. Luxury living made affordable.
Beaver Mountain, (800) 233-2770, BeaverMtn.com. Log and cedar home builders.
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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, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-4600, libertyhomesPA.com. Quality
Michael’s Flooring, Window, Kitchen & Bath Center, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-1502, michcarp.com. One-stop shop for home improvements offering custom installation and free estimates.
Pocono Tile Works, (570) 4606439, poconotileworks.com. Custom tile design and installation. The Service Team, 487 E. Moorestown Road, Wind Gap, (610) 377-8400. Installation of roofing, siding, kitchens, baths, decks, insulation and flooring.
Pocono Builders Association, 745 Main Street, Ste. 203, Stroudsburg. (570) 421-9009, www.poconobuilders.org.
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SALES & VACATION At the Traffic Light, Corner of RENTALS Routes 940 & 423, Pocono Pines TRAILS MARKET IS HEALTHY MEET THE TEAM! WHY THE LAKE NAOMI~TIMBER The Poconos: Largest Sales Staff CALL Your Agents: (While other markets around the country struggle - is thisAa buyer’s market?) 800 537-1479 OR 570 646-2222 Great Place to Live & Play Specializing in Real estate markets have always been local in nature. Apartments in New York City are still commanding lofty See Homes for Sale & Rentals at 421-9009 TomLake Fiers, Naomi prices, and homes in the Charlotte area are still increasing. Yet, 745 rampant speculative in many parts of the Main Street,building Stroudsburg Broker/Director/Author www.LakeNaomi.com and Timber Trails country nearly collapsed their markets. To perpetuate the nonsense,www.poconobuilders.org strategic financing schemes lured customCarolyn Barcia Justin Higgins John Hajduk Marianne Hajduk Cathy McIntyre John Putriment Marilynn Putriment Suzan Scheremeta
ers deeper into the boiling cauldron. For home buyers and for speculators alike, mortgages were easily obtained with little or no documentation. If you had a pulse, a mortgage was waiting. Don't bother with the details... prices will always go up to cover the excesses. Sadly, it’s not always so.
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Thankfully, Lake Naomi~Timber Trails has been a different story. During the forty plus years we’ve been here at Lake Naomi there have been some violent swings in both the real estate market and the stock market. Very recently, the stock market’s acrobatics were enough to give any sane person a concussion. Here in our local real estate market, we’ve remained rather steady. Did you know the average sale in the last 12 months is lower by a minuscule 1%? From June 2008, the median sale is up 7%!** How is that possible? First and foremost, we are not in a primary home market. The vast majority of our homes are discretionary purchases and our clientele is more financially stable and financially adept than the average first-time home buyer. If our clients aren’t paying cash, they’re taking plain-vanilla fixed-rate conventional mortgages. We dodged the scathing sub-prime mortgage Visit charming Downtown Stroudsburg on Friday, fiasco. Too few remain overbuilding or speculative building to ever be a problem. November 23 and enjoy an evening oflots festive funforfor Affiliated Office: the whole family. The borough’s Annual Tree Lighting Every year, at Memorial Day, we hold our breath anticipating the new season. After reading in the media about the Carlisle Fiers, will Jr. take place Celebration from 5:30 intoother 7 p.m. inof the country, we were particularly curious this year. Memorial Day weekend marks weak markets parts Diane Fiers Square. Courthouse the start of our main selling season, and we couldn't have been more surprised or delighted. Festivities will include traditional Christmas carols, Memorial Day weekend, sold five houses, one inClaus Lake Naomi forEnjoy $790,000 one in Timber Trails for the lighting of the tree byOver Mayor Baughman and an we appearance by Santa himself! the and holiday Administration: $450,000.carriage It was most to observe come in on one of the properties. Neither deal was lights on a romantic horse-drawn rideencouraging and stop in to somemultiple of theoffers historic town’s charming boutiques given away. One soldStroudsburg for 90.2% of the price, and 92%. Heidi Pickard A trip to beautiful and eateries. Downtown is asking an ideal way tothe getother intofor the holiday spirit! Additional thewas Annual Lighting at www.stroudsburg.net. Call (570) 424-0325 Nancy Quinninformation onThis one ofTree the best startsisforavailable any summer season in memory! for details. Diane Ramsey ** Lake Naomi is a diverse community of home values, ranging from under $200,000 to over $1,000,000. The eighth annual Menorah Lighting Courthouse will skew take the place on Thursday, A single million dollaratlakefront sale canSquare significantly average, making theDecember median sale price a far more Brooke Barcia 13 at 5:30 p.m. The entiresignificant community is invited to celebrate indicator of market trends. this meaningful event. Refreshments, including warm latkes, donuts and chocolate “Chanukah gelt,” will be served. This event is coordinated, hosted and sponsored by Chabad Lubavitch of the Poconos. Visit www.jewishpoconos.com or call (570) 420-8655 for CAMP MINSI PROJECT STRENGTHENS OUR PROPERTY VALUES more information.
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Hopefully, you have already read the article in the Lake Naomi Club newsletter, “Reflections,” that explains how the Wildlands Conservancy, the Monroe County Open Space Program, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have created a plan to protect the 1,242 acre Camp Minsi from future development or commercialization. Camp Minsi is the Boy Scouts of America property immediately to the east of Lake Naomi that resides along Stillwater Lake. The exact method the property will be protected is not significant. What is significant,
Spas & Salons Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford Road, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, www.fernwood.co. Treatments include therapeutic and relaxation massage.
The Laurel Spa at the Inn at Pocono Manor, One Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-0140, www.laurelspaatpoconomanor.com.
Le Spa Forêt at The French Manor Inn and Spa, 50 Huntington Drive, South Sterling, (877) 720-6090, www.thefrenchmanor.com. A fully “green” spa.
The Skyview Spa at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-8968, www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com.
Santosha on the Ridge, 121 Santosha Lane, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 476-0203, www.santoshaontheridge.com. Available in-suite massage.
The Spa at Mount Airy, 44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono,
25 (570) 243-5230, www.thespaatmountairy.com. Treatments include Swedish, deep tissue and sports massages, reflexology, therapeutic facials, wraps and nail care.
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Spa Shawnee at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, 124 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 424-4000, www.spashawnee.com. A sanctuary for restoring the body, mind and soul. Facials and body treatments use all-natural, organic products. Single and couples’ massage rooms, hydrothearpy, full salon.
Celebrate Thanksgiving in the Poconos Celebrate Thanksgiving in the Poconos this year! Enjoy delicious holiday meals, exceptional entertainment and luxury accommodations against beautiful mountain scenery! Fernwood Resort will offer the popular Eat, Shop and Sleep package from November 22 through November 25. Enjoy two nights of studio villa accommodations, two tickets for a turkey dinner at Wintergreens Patio Grill after Thanksgiving and a $50 shopping spree to the Crossings Premium Outlets. Guests will also receive a $10 voucher to spend in the Tommy Hilfiger store at the Crossings. Packages start at just $184 per night. Fernwood Resort will also offer a Thanksgiving Day Buffet in Big Daddy’s Family BBQ from noon to 6 p.m. on November 22. Tickets cost $24.99 per guest. Additional information is available at www.fernwoodhotel.com. Call (888) 337-6966 for details. Fernwood Resort is located at 5785 Milford Road in beautiful Bushkill, Pennsylvania. The Inn at Pocono Manor will host the annual Thanksgiving Feast on November 22 from noon to 7 p.m. Enjoy holiday favorites with a few surprises! There will be soups and salads, carving stations, a children’s buffet, a pastry station and more. Tickets cost $32.95 for adults, $25.95 for seniors and $15.95 for children. After the event, stay for Santa’s arrival and the Grand Opening of Magical Fireside Christmas! The festive event is fun for all ages! Admission is free for Thanksgiving guests. Call (800) 233-8150, or visit www.PoconoManor. com for details. The Inn at Pocono Manor is located at One Manor Drive in Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania. The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park will present Thanksgiving Dinner on November 22 from noon to 6 p.m. Enjoy a delicious dinner in a country lodge! Tickets cost $45 per person. Call (570) 226-2993, or visit www.thesettlersinn.com for details. The Settlers Inn is located at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, Pennsylvania. Reserve your spot now and celebrate Thanksgiving in the Poconos!
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ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North 7th Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 4764460, poconoarts.org/artspace. Fine art gallery benefiting the Pocono Arts Council and participating artists. Mediums include oil, photography, acrylics, water color, pottery, batik and more. BACKSTREET STUDIO, 9 North 6th Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 807-1623, www.backstreetstudio. com. A fine art gallery offering classes. COLUMNS MUSEUM, 608 Broad Street, Milford, (570) 2968126, pikecountyhistoricalsociety. org. 1904 Greek Revival mansion featuring the Lincoln Flag. COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM, 5550 Memorial Boulevard (Route 611), Tobyhanna, (570) 894-4207, (570) 839-7306, coolbaughtwp. org. Ice harvesting, military history, photo collection and artifacts. CRESCO STATION MUSEUM, Sand Spring Road off Route 390, Cresco Railroad Depot, (570) 595-6157, barretthistory. org. Antiques, war memorabilia, displays and historical artifacts. Art shows and music programs. Open Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife
Sanctuary, Long Ridge Road, White Mills, (570) 253-1185, dorflinger.org. Art glass objects and artifacts of local glassmaker. ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE, 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly, (570)636-2070, 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. Madelon Powers Art Gallery, East Stroudsburg University, Fine and Performing Arts Center, Normal and Marguerite Streets, East Stroudsburg, (570) 422-3483, esu.edu. Fine art exhibits. MAUCH CHUNK MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER, Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-9190, mauchchunkmuseum.com. Preserving history and culture of Jim Thorpe, formerly known as Mauch Chunk. OLD JAIL MUSEUM, 128 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-5259. Infamous site of the execution of the Molly Maguires;
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reportedly haunted. Will re-open Spring 2013. POCONO INDIAN MUSEUM, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 5889338; poconoindianmuseum. com. Artifacts and crafts of Delaware River Native Americans. QUIET VALLEY LIVING HISTORICAL FARM, 347 Quiet Valley Road Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, quietvalley.org. Dedicated to preserving PA’s agricultural heritage. Perioddressed “family” members reenact 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. STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 150 S. Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, nps.gov/stea/ index.htm. Living history and special exhibits; train excursions. STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 421-7703, monroehistorical. org. Stately mansion built in 1795 housing Monroe County artifacts and exhibits. TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM, Route 423, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Open seasonally and for special events. Rail videos, model trains, memorabilia, railroad art and souvenirs. By donation. ZANE GREY MUSEUM, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, 274 River Road, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-4871. Poconos home of renowned author/chronicler of American West.
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Entertainment Information is subject to change. BARLEY CREEK BREWING COMPANY, Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www.barleycreek. com. Great food, craft beer and live entertainment. December 13: Beer Dinner/17 Year Party. CINEMARK THEATRE at the Stroud Mall, Route 611 in Stroudsburg; (570) 421-1284, www.cinemark.com. COVE HAVEN, Lake Wallenpaupack, (800) 4329932, www.covepoconoresorts. com. A romantic resort offering top notch entertainment. November 18: Justin Willman. December 7 through 9: Forever Lovers Holiday Extravaganza. EHRHARDT’S RESORT & RESTAURANT, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388; www.ehrhardts. com. Live music on Fridays. PubO-Lympics every Thursday night. November 23: Burden on Society. November 30: Rick Horvath. FERNWOOD HOTEL & RESORT, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-9500, www.fernwoodhotel. com. Gary in the Morning hosts Brain Freeze Trivia on Wednesdays. Karaoke on Saturday nights in Wintergreens Patio Grill. MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE, Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-0249, www. mauchchunkoperahouse.com. An acoustically ideal venue for live music. November 24: Funk Ark. December 1: Twelve Twenty Four. December 7: Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus. MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS, Highway 315, WilkesBarre, (570) 831-2100, www. poconodowns.com. Popular local bands and duos in two of its venues—Breakers and Bar Louie. Marko Marcinko Trio Jazz Band performs on Friday and Saturday nights in Ruth’s Chris Steak House. MOUNT AIRY CASINO, 44 Woodland Road,
Mount Pocono, (866) 468-7619, www.mountairycasino.com. Live entertainment Friday through Sunday nights in Red’s Bar. November 24: The Trammps. December 5 & 19: The Christmas Spirit: a heartwarming show filled with traditional Christmas music. PENN’S PEAK, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe, (866) 605-7325, www. pennspeak.com. Top PA venue for live music. November 17: Get the Led Out. November 21: Dark Star Orchestra. November 30: Travis Tritt Christmas Show. December 7: Blue Oyster Cult. POCONO COMMUNITY THEATER: 88 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, (570) 421-3456, www. poconocommunitytheater.org. A quaint community theater showing independent and artistic films. Film Revival Series highlights classic films each month. November 18: Gone with the Wind. SHAWNEE INN AND GOLF RESORT, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 424-4000, (800) 7429633, www.shawneeinn.com. Legendary songstress Flo Powell performs on Friday and Saturday nights. Pete Begley, “The Stickman” performs on Sundays and Wednesdays. November 16 & 17: Art on the Mountain. November 25: Holiday Lighting Ceremony featuring live music and caroling. 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. November 16 through December 23: Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol. Tickets: $15-28. November 23 through December 22: A Christmas Wizard of Oz. Kids will love this whimsical holiday show. Tickets: $10. December 2 through 17: The Nutcracker Ballet: a brilliant Christmas treat for the whole family. Tickets: $10-18. December 21: The 35th Annual MESSIAH Sing-In: a community concert at the Shawnee Playhouse.
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Lodging
Countryside Cottages, 2863 Bartonsville Avenue, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-2131, countrysidecottages.com. Small rustic resort; rooms with fireplaces. Crescent Lodge, 5854 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 5957486, crescentlodge.com. Awardwinning retreat with lodge and cottages with fireplace, Jacuzzi for two and private outdoor patio. Complimentary breakfast buffet. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort & Restaurant, 205 Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, ehrhardts.com. Lake Wallenpaupack resort with motel rooms, cottages, lakeside apartments and suites. A
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Delaware, (570) 476-0203; santoshaontheridge.com. BedandBreakfast.com award winner. Available yoga instruction and insuite massage. Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, 124 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawneeon-Delaware, (570) 424-4000, shawneeinn.com. Luxury resort set amid the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Skytop Lodge, off Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-7401, (800) 3457759, skytop.com. Refined resort in a majestic 5,500-acre setting. Split Rock Resort, 1 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625, splitrockresort.com. Villas, cottages, deluxe suites and lodge. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, One Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-7111, (800) 2338150, poconomanor.com. A favored destination since 1902. The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-2993, (800) 833-8527, thesettlersinn.com. Artfully restored 1927 craftsmanstyle hotel.
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Find holiday bliss at the Settlers Inn at Bingham Park. The elegant bed and breakfast lodge will host the annual Victorian Christmas Celebration on Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1. Rediscover the comfort and joy of holidays past during this highlyanticipated dining event. Walk beneath beautiful princess pine garlands past hand blown glass ornaments and beautiful wreaths, warm up with mulled wine and enjoy exquisite hors d’oeuvres. The sounds of a choir will fill the inn as a delicious three-course dinner is served.
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After the meal, indulge in a traditional holiday treat from the dessert table or retire to one of the Setters Inn’s beautiful suites. The Settlers Inn is an artfully restored 1927 craftsman-style hotel famous for distinctive dining and intimate accommodations. The Settlers Inn is located at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley. The Victorian Christmas Celebration is one of the best-known holiday traditions in the region. To schedule reservations or request additional information, call (570) 226-2993 or visit www.thesettersinn.com.
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Phifer Ice Dams Park, 880 Main Road, Lehighton, (610) 377-7703, www.FranklinTwpLions.com. 5:15 to 9 p.m. Walk through candy cane lanes to a magical winter wonderland. During the Festival, the Phifer Ice Dams Park shines with the whimsical glow of more than 400,000 lights. Hear the sounds of the season throughout the park, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa at the Christmas Cafe, and see the Christmas show at the band shell! This year’s festival has more displays than ever before! A donation of $4 for adults and $2 for children 4-12 is requested. Golf cart tours available. Weather permitting. Call for details. November 24: Kameleon Trunk Show, American Candle, Route 611, Bartonsville, (570) 6293388, www.american-candle. com. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Browse American Candle’s large selection of beautiful Kameleon jewelry and receive a free gift when you purchase any piece from the Trunk Show! Don’t forget to check out American Candle’s other great gifts and accessories! November 24: Introduction to Astronomy, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 8282319, www.peec.org. 7 to 9 p.m.
29 PEEC invites you to step out for an evening of star gazing. Cost: $10. Adults only. Preregistration required. November 24 & 25: The Eighth Annual Skytop Holiday Arts Festival, The Executive Conference Center at Skytop, Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-74001, www. skytop.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Escape the crowded stores and enjoy leisurely holiday shopping during this fantastic free event. Browse exhibits from local artists and crafters offering everything from jewelry and apparel to paintings and photographs. Displays will include work by young adult and student artists. The Skytop Holiday Arts Festival is presented by the Pocono Mountain Arts Council and Skytop Lodge. November 28: Canadian Pacific Railway 2012 U.S. Holiday Train Show, Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, www.cpr.ca. 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. Don’t miss this holiday tradition! The Canadian Pacific Railway’s 2012 Holiday Train will stop at Steamtown National Historic Site during its goodwill journey for food shelves across the United States. Arrive early to get the best view of the brightly decorated train and holiday music show. The goal of
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the Holiday Train is to collect food and money for local food banks and to raise awareness in the fight against hunger. Additional information is available online. November 30 thru December 1: Victorian Christmas Celebration, The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, 4 Main Avenue, Hawley, (570) 226-2993, www.thesettlersinn.com. This festive holiday celebration is the most popular event of the year! Highlights include beautiful decorations, gourmet food and holiday treats and enchanting entertainment. Reserve your spot today! Cost: $100 per person. Call for details. December 1: Lenape of the Eastern Woodlands, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 8282319, www.peec.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Mike Dennis of Traditional Earth Skills will discuss Lenape culture. The food, clothing and shelter of the local hunter/gatherers will be presented along with handmade artifacts. Cost: $20. Reservations required. This program is designed for participants ages 10 and older. December 1: Pet Pictures with Santa Claws, Berger’s Agway, Route 209, Brodheadsville, SafeHaven@epix.com. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Safe Haven Pet Rescue presents this memorable event. Pictures cost $8. Visit www. safehavenpa.org for more information. December 1: Annual Gift Shop Sale/Pick Your Own Discount, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www. mcconservation.org 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Select an “ornament” from the special tree and reveal your savings! Gift shop discounts range from 10 to 50% off. December 1 & 2: 22nd Annual Old Time Christmas, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet (Continued on Page 30)
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Valley Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, www.quietvalley.org. 3:30 to 7:15 p.m. Experience Christmas on the farm! These candlelit farm tours will highlight old time tales and traditions. See a living Nativity scene in the barnyard, join the carolers for a song or two and learn about Pennsylvania German Christmas activities. Complimentary refreshments will be served in the Engel Education Center. Tours depart every fifteen minutes. Group tours (12 guests or more) are available by reservation only. Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3 through 12. Prices and schedules are subject to change. Call for details.
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December 1 & 2: Victorian Christmas, Eckley Miners’ Village Museum, Eckley, (570) 636-2070, www. eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com. noon to 4 p.m. Visit the elegantly decorated Sharpe House at Eckley Miners’ Village and experience Victorian Christmas. Browse rooms full of antique and handmade holiday decorations and enjoy Victorian cookies and tea. Cups and ornaments will be available for purchase. Donations are requested. December 1 & 2: Children’s Christmas Program, Eckley Miners’ Village Museum, Eckley, (570) 636-2070, www. eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy holiday stories and arts and crafts; take a tour of the village and stay for a visit from Saint Nick! This program is intended for children ages 5 through 12. Tickets cost $3 for adults and $5 for children. Reservations suggested. December 7 thru 9: Hawley Winterfest, Downtown Hawley, (570) 226-2141, www. hawleywinterfest.com. This beloved holiday celebration is now in its 14th year. Visit beautiful Downtown Hawley during Hawley Winterfest and enjoy sparkling decorations, seasonal music, unique entertainment and great shopping. Events include craft workshops, house tours, horse and carriage rides, art shows, ice harvesting demonstrations, contests, giveaways, performances and much, much more! Don’t miss this legendary community celebration! Visit hawleywinterfest. com for a complete schedule of events. December 8 & 9: 22nd Annual Old Time Christmas, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, www.quietvalley.org. 3:30 to 7:15 p.m. Experience Christmas on the farm! These candlelit farm tours will highlight old time tales and traditions. See a living Nativity scene in the
barnyard, join the carolers for a song or two and learn about Pennsylvania German Christmas activities. Complimentary refreshments will be served in the Engel Education Center. Tours depart every fifteen minutes. Group tours (12 guests or more) are available by reservation only. Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3 through 12. Prices and schedules are subject to change. Call for details. December 8 & 9: Victorian Christmas, Eckley Miners’ Village Museum, Eckley, (570) 636-2070, www. eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com. noon to 4 p.m. Visit the elegantly decorated Sharpe House at Eckley Miners’ Village and experience Victorian Christmas. Browse rooms full of antique and handmade holiday decorations and enjoy Victorian cookies and tea. Cups and ornaments will be available for purchase. Donations are requested. December 10 thru 22: Holiday Mansion Tours, Grey Towers National Historic Site, Grey Towers Drive, Milford, www. greytowers.org, (570) 296-9625. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tour the beautifully decorated mansion, enjoy the Holiday Art Exhibit and Sale and see plein air paintings by the artists of Come Paint With Me and photographs by the Highlands Photography Guild. Stop by the Grey Towers Interpretive Gift Shop between December 10 and 22 and receive 20% off unique holiday gifts. 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.
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Cla ssic Beer Festival The 21st annual Great Brews Classic Beer Festival will take place at the Galleria at Split Rock Resort on Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18 from noon to 4 p.m. Get to the Galleria and enjoy live music on two stages, great food and craft vendors, educational seminars and beer from more than 50 of the country’s finest breweries. This year’s event features more breweries and beer selections as well as a new Heineken Race Car Raffle and entertaining contests. All ticketed guests will receive a commemorative beer tasting cup upon entry. The Great Brews Classic Beer Festival is open to guests ages 21 and older. Children are not permitted. Tickets may be purchased in advance or on the day of the event. Discounted rates are available for designated drivers and groups of 25 or more. Guests who attend the festival on Saturday will be eligible for second-day special rates on Sunday. Split Rock offers weekend accommodation packages for festival guests. Packages include lodging for two and two tickets to Great Brews. The Split Rock Resort and Golf Club is located on Moseywood Road in beautiful Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania. For more information, call (800) 255-7625 or visit www.splitrockresort.com/beers.asp.
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