Pocono Mountains, PA

Key Highlights

Hotels 25
Total Sleeping Rooms 5,500
Largest Exhibit Space 77,000 Sq. Ft.
Average Hotel Room Rate USD $77
Average Daily Meal Cost USD $46
Average Weekly Car Rental USD $305

Pocono Mountains, PA Meeting Planning Overview

A strikingly beautiful and adventure-rich locale, the 2,400-square-mile Pocono Mountains region combines four seasons of natural beauty with unique cultural heritage and a variety of outdoor activities, ranging from skiing to kayaking on the Pocono Mountains' 150 lakes. Event venues in the Poconos comprise luxurious resorts, theaters, entertainment facilities and elegant restaurants, while recreation includes casual pubs and shopping ranging from outlets stores to antique shops.

The Pocono Mountains region is easily accessible; thanks to its six interstate highways, the Pocono Mountains is a quick drive from Philadelphia, New York, New Jersey, southern New England and Washington, DC. It is also easily reached via air travel, thanks to its proximity to both the Lehigh Valley International Airport and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. (Travelers may also use Philadelphia International Airport and Newark Liberty.) The Lehigh Valley International Airport, just an hour south of the Pocono Mountains, serves about 840,000 annual passengers and offers nonstop flights to such cities as Toronto, Chicago and Orlando. Located just 30 miles south of the Pocono Mountains region, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport serves as the gateway to northeastern Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains, providing one-stop service to hundreds of destinations worldwide.

When it comes to meeting in the Pocono Mountains, the expansive 1,200+ acre Split Rock Resort and Golf Club is a full-service, four-season resort perfect for business and leisure. The 1,200-acre resort sits on the 125-acre Lake Harmony and is located just 30 minutes from the Wilkes-Barre International Airport and 50 minutes from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. Split Rock features 77,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space, including 23 meeting rooms and two grand ballrooms, including a 12,600-square-foot ballroom. Other resorts in the Pocono Mountains include the 125-room Fernwood Hotel & Resort, with 60,000 square feet of meeting space; the 193-room Skytop Lodge, with 20,000 square feet of meeting space; and the 167-room Woodloch Resort, which has 20,000 square feet of meeting space and the 56-room Inn at Woodloch, a resort-within-a-resort that works well for executive retreats.

Accommodating a variety of group events and meetings, the Pocono Mountains region is lined with entertainment spots, resorts and other unique meeting spaces. The Mt. Laurel Pocono Mountains Mountains Center for Performing Arts is a premier outdoor amphitheater that seats 2,500 under cover and 7,500 on the lawn; thanks to its retractable rear wall, the theater is equipped for year-round events. For more intimate events, the Inn at Jim Thorpe is a charming spot in the heart of historic Jim Thorpe.

About Pocono Mountains, PA / Additional Info

Spread throughout a four-county area, the Pocono Mountains region encompasses mountains, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and woodlands in the northeastern corner of Pennsylvania. The region welcomes nearly 24 million person-trips each year, thanks to its 170 river miles, 251 miles of trails, eight major ski areas and more than 35 golf courses, as well as countless opportunities for horseback riding, rafting and snowboarding. The region is also home to the beautiful Bushkill Falls; known as the Niagara of Pennsylvania, Bushkill Falls is home to eight waterfalls, including the 100-foot Main Falls, as well as miniature golf, paddleboat rides, nature trails, fishing and regional exhibits.

The Pocono Mountains region offers more than just outdoor adventures – its also known for its many entertainment attractions. The Mount Airy Casino Resort features 2,500 slots and virtual table games, as well as a spa and nightclub. Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe is a popular entertainment location featuring breathtaking panoramic views, while the Sherman Theatre in Stroudsburg is a recently-renovated 1920s leading arts organization and musical performance site. The historic 1882 Mauch Chunk Opera House is a Jim Thorpe architectural jewel, while the Shawnee Playhouse showcases professional live theatre, Broadway musicals, award-winning dramas, children's theatre and special events.

The Pocono Mountains region is also known for its culinary richness and variety, ranging from elegant French eateries to comfortable brew pubs. The award-winning French Manor restaurant at the French Manor Inn and Spa in South Sterling serves classical and nouvelle French cuisine in a soaring space with a 40-foot vaulted ceiling and two massive fireplaces. The cozy Gem and Keystone Brew Pub utilizes local ingredients in its seasonal selections, as well as brews its ShawneeCraft artisanal beers on premises, while the casual Big Daddy's Family BBQ is know for the best ribs in the Pocono Mountains. The sleek, sophisticated Bar Louis at the Hotel Fauchere is a hotspot for late-night sumptuous cuisine, while the comfortable Settlers Inn at Bingham Park Restaurant serves innovative regional cuisine with fresh, healthy and local ingredients.

 
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