Beyond skiing, golf, and the river, the Poconos have real, year-round entertainment — the kind of thing that matters as much to residents on a random Tuesday as it does to visitors on vacation. Here’s what’s actually here.
Mount Airy Casino Resort — Mount Pocono
Pennsylvania’s first AAA Four Diamond casino resort, located at 312 Woodland Rd in Mount Pocono. A 21-and-over destination with a 62,000-square-foot casino floor, an 18-hole lakefront golf course, a full-service spa, and several signature restaurants. Learn more. Located right in Mount Pocono.
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions — Pocono Manor
The largest indoor water park in the United States at 220,000 square feet, plus an outdoor water park, a 230,000-square-foot convention center, nearly 1,000 guest rooms, and a 40,000-square-foot arcade and entertainment center. Opened in 2015 in Pocono Manor, near the Tobyhanna area — a genuinely major, year-round family destination, whatever the weather. Learn more.
Camelback Mountain Adventures — Tannersville
Beyond winter skiing, Camelback runs a 4,500-foot mountain coaster (the only one in Pennsylvania) and multiple zipline courses, plus the Aquatopia indoor water park — all making it a summer destination, not just a winter one. Learn more. Located in Tannersville, alongside Pocono Premium Outlets.
Pocono Premium Outlets — Tannersville
The Poconos’ only outlet shopping destination, with 100+ stores spanning names like Nike, Coach, Michael Kors, UGG, and Tommy Hilfiger, plus dining options on-site. Learn more. Located right in Tannersville, alongside Camelback Mountain Resort.
Pocono Raceway — Long Pond
Known as “The Tricky Triangle,” this 2.5-mile tri-oval superspeedway has hosted major motorsports since 1971, including an annual NASCAR Cup Series race weekend that draws tens of thousands of fans each year. Beyond race weekends, the track hosts HPDE track days, driving schools, and free track tours throughout the season. Learn more. Located in Blakeslee, close to Cresco and the Jack Frost/Big Boulder area.
Bushkill Falls — Bushkill
Known as the “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” a privately owned 300-acre nature park with eight waterfalls connected by wooden boardwalks and trails, plus a small history museum, cafe, and mini-golf. Learn more. Located just outside the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area near East Stroudsburg.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Managed by the National Park Service, this expansive area follows the Delaware River through the region with over 100 miles of trails, including Raymondskill Falls (the tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania), swimming beaches, and year-round programming. See the full Delaware River activities guide for the paddling side of things.
What This Means If You’re Moving Here
These aren’t just weekend novelties — for full-time residents, Mount Airy and Kalahari in particular function as genuine local entertainment and dining options, not just tourist draws. Mount Pocono puts you closest to both the casino and, via the golf course, some of the county’s best-known amenities; Tannersville keeps you near Camelback’s four-season offerings and the outlets. See the Living in the Poconos guide for the bigger regional picture, or get in touch if you want help finding a home near the attractions that matter most to you.
Sources: Mount Airy Casino Resort, Kalahari Resorts, Camelback Resort, Pocono Premium Outlets, Pocono Raceway, and Bushkill Falls official websites; National Park Service. Hours, pricing, and offerings change seasonally — confirm directly with each venue before visiting.