Looking for fun things to do while visiting the Poconos? Then get ready for a grand time! This list of some of the most popular adventure parks, attractions, historic sites, and more is just the beginning. From thrilling outdoor adventures, stunning waterfalls, and nature parks to kid-friendly attractions and historic treasures, the Poconos have you covered. Prepare to experience the best that the Pocono Mountains have to offer during your stay at Pocono Mountain Villas By Exploria Resorts. Swing into summer at these popular Poconos adventure parks. From treetop adventures and mountain coasters to all-season tubing, you'll definitely have your choice of thrills. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pocono Treeventures (@poconotreeventures) 1 | Pocono TreeVentures | Play in the treetops at this popular aerial ropes adventure course! Spend the day climbing, balancing, and zipping through more than 90 elements and multiple courses ranging from beginner to expert. You'll see the world from up to 40 feet off the ground while maneuvering aerial tightropes, swinging log steps, True Blues, and rope ladders. Where: 1575 Fairways Villas Blvd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 | Who: 800-446-0231VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS Check Out These Related Articles 18 Golf Courses in the Poconos You Have to Play Top 12 Local Favorite Places to Eat in Gatlinburg, TN The Top 10 Places to Zipline Near Orlando View this post on Instagram A post shared by Skytop Lodge (@skytoplodge) 2 | Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge | Soar through Skytop's Treetop Adventure Course and experience up to 3,000 feet of exhilarating challenges. This wooded course features elevated bridgeways that take you from one tree to the next, hanging logs to walk across, ladders, cargo netting, and 16 different zip lines. Where: One Skytop Lodge Rd, Skytop, PA 18357 | Who: 855-345-7759VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by SkiCamelback (@skicamelback) 3 | Camelback Mountain Adventures | Camelback's treetops course features over 100 aerial obstacles including tight ropes, zip lines, swinging bridges, cargo nets, and rope swings. You can also zoom down the slopes on the Appalachian Express Mountain Coaster, take on the climbing wall, or get some air on the Euro Bungee.Where: 243 Resort Dr, Tannersville, PA 18372 | Who: 855-515-1283VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blue Mountain Resort (@bluemtresort) 4 | Blue Mountain Resort Summit Aerial Park | Choose your obstacle course adventure at Summit Aerial Park. There are five levels of difficulty, with courses comprised of challenging wires, ropes, swinging logs, ladders, and nets. Each level features a grand finale of ziplining back to the ground, and there's also a night time zip and climb. Where: 1660 Blue Mountain Dr, Palmerton, PA 18071 | Who: 610-826-7700VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Exploria Resorts (@exploriaresorts) 5 | Blue Lightning Tubing | The only all-season tubing facility in the Poconos, Blue Lightning features a Magic Carpet lift with two 400-foot tubing lanes. Ride to the top of the hill on a moving carpet while holding a tube. At the top, walk off and start tubing by sitting down on the tube and gliding down on special runs that don't require snow or water. Where: 124 Golf Dr #3, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 | Who: 800-335-1113VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS What's a summer vacation without your favorite attractions? The Poconos have them all - from race tracks large and small, to waterparks, animal parks, and plain old fun parks. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pocono Raceway (@poconoraceway) 6 | Pocono Raceway | If it's summer in the Poconos, NASCAR can't be far behind. Racing enthusiasts can look forward to two NASCAR Cup Series races in 2022. And those interested in driving on the famous tri-oval track can check out the Stock Car Driving Experience and take on this popular 2.5-mile track. Where: 1234 Long Pond Rd, Long Pond, PA 18334 | Who: 570-646-2300VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pocono Go-Karts & Play Park (@poconogokarts) 7 | Pocono Go-Karts | For racing fun the whole family can enjoy, check out the area's biggest Go-Karts playpark. The adult track is a 1,400-foot-long super 8, and kids are invited to ride along. There's also miniature golf, target paintball, and kiddie karts. Where: 5056 Milford Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 | Who: 570-223-6299VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kalahari Resorts & Conventions (@kalahariresorts) 8 | Kalahari Waterpark | This 220,000-square-foot, African-themed, indoor waterpark comes complete with a retractable roof for warm days. With its private cabanas, play pools, and slides of all sizes, Kalahari has enough attractions to keep your entire group entertained. From family raft rides and tandem tube slides to wave riding and giant flumes, the fun never ends. Where: 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, PA 18349 | Who: 877-525-2427VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Claws N Paws Wild Animal Park (@clawsnpawswildanimalpark) 9 | Claws ‘N' Paws Wild Animal Park | Get close to the animals at this “zoo in the woods,” where you'll see more than 120 species of animals. There's even a petting area and a “dino dig” where youngsters can search for dinosaur bones. Featured animals include bears, African lions, snow leopards, monkeys, giraffe, rare white tigers, pythons, alligators, and wolves. Where: 1475 Ledgedale Rd, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 | Who: 570-698-6154VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Costas Family Fun Park (@costasfamilyfunpark) 10 | Costa's Family Fun Park | The ideal place to make memories with family and friends over the summer, Costa's features go-carts, bumper boats, laser tag, water slides, miniature golf, batting cages, a golf driving range, baseball and softball batting cages, gem mining, and more. And the snack bar has all your family favorites including hand-dipped Hershey's ice cream. Where: 2111 Route 6, Hawley, PA 18428 | Who: 570-226-8585VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS The Pocono Mountains are filled with historic treasures that will keep you entranced for days. From lovingly preserved mansions and Native American lore to ancient boulder fields, you can find it in the Poconos. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Laura Lee (@lollystravels) 11 | Grey Towers National Historic Site | Milford's Grey Towers is the ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot - a Pennsylvania governor, conservationist, and first Chief of the U.S. Forest Service. Built on nearly 100 acres in 1886, this château-like estate is one of the Forest Service's most significant cultural resources. Take a tour to learn about the important role Grey Towers played in their conservation efforts. Where: 151 Grey Towers Dr, Milford, PA 18337 | Who: 570-296-9630VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dragon Thrones (@dragon_thrones_live) 12 | Asa Packer Mansion | This Victorian Italianate-style mansion in Jim Thorpe was the residence of philanthropist and railroad magnate Asa Packer. Founder of Lehigh University and builder of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, Packer built the opulent home in 1861. Today, you can see the popular National Historic Landmark just as it stood in his lifetime. Where: Packer Hill Rd (Elm St), Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 | Who: 570-325-3229VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (@poconotourism) 13 | Pocono Indian Museum | This important museum spotlights the history of the Delaware tribe, the area's first inhabitants. The legacy of the Lenni Lenape can be found in place names throughout the region. (The word “Pocono” itself is a Lenape word meaning “river between mountains.”) The museum traces the region's history from 10,500 BC to the devastating contact period with European man prior to the American Revolution. Where: 5905 Milford Rd, Rte 209, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 | Who: 570-588-9338VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brian Keates (@the.ns.fan) 14 | Honesdale - Birthplace of the American Railroad | Known as the “Birthplace of the American Railroad,” Honesdale welcomed the first steam locomotive to run on U.S. commercial tracks in 1829. Main Street is home to classic train rides including The Stourbridge Line, which runs trains through downtown and along routes the first American commercial train once took. Where: Pocono Express/The Stourbridge Line, 812 Main St, Honesdale, PA 18431 | Who: 570-470-2697VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pocono Cribb • Big Bass Lake (@poconocribb) 15 | Boulder Field National Natural Landmark | Popular Hickory Run State Park is home to an awe-inspiring sight. Boulder Field is an ancient Ice Age landscape that resembles the surface of the moon. Formed by a glacier, the 18-acre collection of boulders range in size from 18 inches to more than 25 feet in length! (You can climb on the rocks, but watch your step.) Where: 3 Family Camp Road, White Haven, PA 18661 | Who: 888-727-2757VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS The Poconos have so much to offer, there's always something for everyone. From whitewater rapids and waterfalls to horseback riding, scenic train rides, and playhouses, you'll find it here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pocono Whitewater (@poconowhitewater) 16 | Pocono Whitewater | Celebrating 45 years of whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River, Pocono Whitewater offers something fun for everyone including scenic views, water battles, and more! You choose your pace - a mild, family-style whitewater rafting trip with class I and II rapids, or mild to wild dam release whitewater for the adrenaline seekers. Where: 1519 SR 903, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 | Who: 800-944-8392VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (@poconotourism) 17 | Bushkill Falls | Known as “The Niagara Falls of Pennsylvania,” Bushkill Falls is not just one but eight waterfalls spread out over two miles of rustic trails, bridges, and walkways that offer fabulous views. If you're after the biggest waterfall, head straight for the Main Falls - a 100-foot-tall cascade that will take your breath away. Additional attractions include mini golf, paddle boats, a snack bar, and more. Where: 138 Bushkill Falls Trail, Bushkill, PA 18324 | Who: 888-287-4545VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mountain Creek Riding Stable (@mountaincreekridingstable) 18 | Mountain Creek Riding Stables | Located in Paradise Valley about 15 minutes away from everywhere in the Poconos, Mountain Creek Stables caters to beginners and never-been'ers and offers relaxed, easy horseback rides with an experienced, professional guide. They also offer pony rides for children 10 years or younger. Where: 6190 Paradise Valley Rd, Cresco, PA 18707 | Who: 570-839-8725VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (@poconotourism) 19 | Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway | Experience a journey the whole family can enjoy. You'll ride the rails from Jim Thorpe into picturesque Lehigh Gorge State Park, traveling in a vintage passenger coach dating back to as early as 1917! The 16-mile round trip is narrated and takes roughly an hour. And even if you're not a train enthusiast, it's a great way to see the Poconos' natural beauty. Where: 1 Susquehanna St, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 | Who: 570-325-8485VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shawnee Playhouse (@theshawneeplayhouse) 20 | Shawnee Playhouse | Originally built in 1904, this legendary playhouse produces 10 to 15 plays and musicals every year, much to the delight of locals and visitors alike. Located in the historic Village of Shawnee, the 193-seat theater provides an inviting, cozy atmosphere. Upcoming adaptations include “Singin' in the Rain,” “Oliver, JR,” “The Full Monty,” and “Dracula.” Where: 552 River Rd, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18707 | Who: 800-742-9633VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS Use this map to plan your next Poconos adventure! 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