Linda’s guidebook to the Poconos
Restaurants
Overlook the falls while you dine...scenic, great ambience and tapas style plates
68 locals recommend
glass – wine. bar. kitchen
119 Falls AveOverlook the falls while you dine...scenic, great ambience and tapas style plates
Family style restaurant - open breakfast, lunch, dinner. Good food, low prices and a casual atmosphere.
17 locals recommend
Greentown Grille
1549 PA-507Family style restaurant - open breakfast, lunch, dinner. Good food, low prices and a casual atmosphere.
A special place for special moments - warm & inviting; outstanding food.
99 locals recommend
The Settlers Inn
4 Main AveA special place for special moments - warm & inviting; outstanding food.
Carmen's
700 Lackawanna AveA Scranton landmark, with a dance floor and piano player on weekends...very romantic.
Authentic German food at reasonable prices - nicely decorated.
24 locals recommend
The Alpine Wurst & Meat House
1106 Texas Palmyra HwyAuthentic German food at reasonable prices - nicely decorated.
Restaurants
Overboards
1215 PA-507Minutes away - offering great seafood and service.
Beautiful view of the lake in summer with a wonderful variety of food.
102 locals recommend
The Boat House
141 PA-507Beautiful view of the lake in summer with a wonderful variety of food.
Within walking or golfcart distance - casual breakfasts and lunch. Good, simple dishes.
6 locals recommend
Doc's At The Rocks
895 State Rte 3006Within walking or golfcart distance - casual breakfasts and lunch. Good, simple dishes.
Vinnys II
163 Ledgedale RdOne mile away - home cooked Italian food - offers takeout and delivery
Hiking/Riding Trails
Beautiful trails will take you all around Lake Wallenpaupack
Lacawac Sanctuary
94 Sanctuary RdA large state park offering trails for hiking, biking, horses, snowmobiles...beautiful any time of year.
Promised Land
A large state park offering trails for hiking, biking, horses, snowmobiles...beautiful any time of year.
Sunset rides available; reasonable rates and well behaved and cared for horses.
31 locals recommend
Why-Not Riding Stable
340 Wallace RdSunset rides available; reasonable rates and well behaved and cared for horses.
Very good trail guides will take you up to breath-taking views of the Poconos.
28 locals recommend
Triple W Riding Stable Inc
292 Beechnut DrVery good trail guides will take you up to breath-taking views of the Poconos.
Activities
Great fun for any dare devil who wants an adventure.
189 locals recommend
Camelback Mountain Adventures
243 Resort DrGreat fun for any dare devil who wants an adventure.
Jim Thorpe River Adventures
123 Lehigh DrAn exciting way to spend a summer day
Pocono Action Sports
969 PA-507Jet ski rentals available at Pocono Action Sports
Pocono Action Sports
969 PA-507Take lessons in waterskiing or wakeboarding
Sightseeing
Pocono Action Sports
969 PA-507Get to know Lake Wallenpaupack with a scenic boat tour.
A full history of trolley cars in the Scranton area/ various special events throughout the year.
19 locals recommend
Electric City Trolley Museum
300 Cliff StA full history of trolley cars in the Scranton area/ various special events throughout the year.
For the Kids
All homemade chocolate candy - kids will love this place.
Callies Candy Kitchen
1111 PA-390Open May - October, spend a day with the animals in a natural habitat.
234 locals recommend
Claws 'N' Paws
1475 Ledgedale RdOpen May - October, spend a day with the animals in a natural habitat.
Ritter's Farm Market (Hamlin Store)
991 Hamlin HwyFresh produce in spring, summer and fall
Breweries/Wineries
Always a great place for visitors - good beer and eats
126 locals recommend
Wallenpaupack Brewing Company
73 Welwood AveAlways a great place for visitors - good beer and eats
Antler Ridge Winery
654 West Park StreetNice selection of wines to take home