The Poconos

  1. The beautiful Poconos boast world-class resorts and cozy B&Bs.
  2. Fall colors are shown in the Delaware Water Gap.
  3. A waterfall is shown in the Poconos.
  4. The Carbon County Courthouse Clocktower is one of the charming sights in the hamlet of Jim Thorpe.

Known for: CAMPING | RACING | HIKES | WATERPARKS | SKIING

Just hours from NYC, Philadelphia, and New Jersey, the Pocono Mountain Region offers city dwellers a convenient break from the daily grind. Picturesque villages like Milford and Jim Thorpe dot the map, affording visitors a chance to experience hospitality that ranges from simple to sophisticated. Fall is especially beautiful here, with vivid, turning leaves creating rich landscapes you'll want to explore and photograph.

The Poconos' popularity soared during WWII, when GIs on leave would romance their girlfriends amid breathtaking vistas, many of them returning after the war to honeymoon there. In the '60s and '70s, the Poconos built on their reputation as a lovers' paradise: shag-carpeted suites featuring heart-shaped tubs appeared in LIFE magazine while, at the same time, a vibrant racing scene cropped up, attracting vacationers with raceway heroics.

While they retain their pristine natural appeal, the Poconos now boast contemporary resorts and cozy B&Bs;, lodgings that are distinctly more tasteful than the kitschy accommodations of yesteryear. Leisure-time prospects for couples looking for an escape are abundant, as are opportunities for family fun and adventure. Vacationers enjoy scenic hayrides, hiking, picking pumpkins and apples, indoor waterparks, and getting their revelry on at the many fall jubilees, such as the Autumn Timber Festival.

Average temperatures:

High/Low (F)
  1. 75 / 50
    Sep
  2. 64 / 38
    Oct
  3. 51 / 30
    Nov
  4. 40 / 22
    Dec
  5. 35 / 16
    Jan
  6. 39 / 17
    Feb
  7. 49 / 26
    Mar
  8. 61 / 36
    Apr
  9. 72 / 46
    May
  10. 80 / 55
    Jun
  11. 85 / 59
    Jul
  12. 83 / 58
    Aug
Weather data provided by Wikipedia

Approximate distance:

100 miles from New York

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