The Woodlands Inn and Resort - Wilkes Barre, PA

The Woodlands Inn and Resort

Location:  1073 Highway 315

Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania 18702

Phone:  570.824.9831

Toll Free:  800.762.2222

 

Website:  http://www.thewoodlandsresort.com/

 

This glamorous resort is conveniently located near major interstates connected to some of the area's hottest ski slopes and recreational parks.  It boasts it's own entertainment night life scene as well as great restaurants at which to eat.  Try Crescenzo’s Brick Oven Eatery & Espresso Bar, Evolution Nightclub, Club Havana Cigar Bar, and the Executive Lounge.  But don't worry about winding down after a fun night of dinner and dancing, jazz music and mingling...kick back in the most luxurious of hotel accomodations.  This venue is also suitable and very appropriate for hosting weddings and receptions as well as professional conferences.

 

Hotel Ammenities Include:

Adjoining Rooms - Air Conditioned  - AM/FM Alarm Clock - Audio Visual Equipment - Babysitting/Child Services - Barber Shop Barber/Beauty Shop - Business Center - Conference Facilities - Coffee Maker in Room - Connecting Rooms - Copy Service - Cribs Available - City Center Data port - Available 24 Hour Front Desk - Handicapped Rooms/Facilities - Elevators-  Live Entertainment - Free Parking - Exercise Gym - Hairdryers Available - Internet Access - Iron Ironing Board - Jacuzzi - Lounge - Massage - Meeting/Banquet Facilities - No Smoking Rooms/Facilities - Pets Allowed - Rollaway Beds - Safe Deposit Box - Security - Smoking - Fitness Center or Spa - Telephone - Tennis - Terrace - Television with Cable Satellite TV - Laundry/Valet Services - Wake-up Service

 

Asa Packer Mansion - Jim Thorpe, PA

Asa Packer Mansion

Location:  Packer Hill Rd

Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

Phone: 570-325-3229

Website:  http://www.asapackermansion.com/

This is a beautiful National Historic Landmark located in gorgious downtown Jim Thorpe, nestled high up on the hill surrounded by lush vegetation.  The victorian home was built by Asa Packer, the philanthropist, railroad mangate, and founder of the Lehigh University.  Back in 1861, at the time of it's construction, the project cost $14,000 and took two years to build.  Visitors and tourists can catch guided tours through the house now dedicated as a museum, where one can find beautiful victorian antique relics throughout the period-preserved home.  Please see website for tour information.

Knoebels Amusement Resort

Knoebels Amusement Resort

Family Picnics - Camping - Swimming - Water Slides - Golf Resort - Rides - Food

Fun for the whole family!

Location:  391 Knoebels Blvd.  Elysburg, PA 17824

Amusement Park Admission: Free!  Pay for rides individually.

Website:  http://www.knoebels.com/

Tour the entire park aboard the old fashioned locomotive!  The park boasts two exciting train rides!  Good for all ages!

New exciting rides are added to the park each year in addition to the old-time favorites!  Experience old park favorites never seen in most amusement parks!  Enjoy amazing food, ride on the Pheonix wooden roller coaster (entered into the top 10 roller coasters in the U.S.!), or steer your own motor boat through the winding canals of the park!  Take a view from atop the ferris wheel or sky ride, feel the wind in your hair aboard the Galleon or my personal favorites, the Paratroopers and The Flyer!  See what all of those TV specials are talking about in the beautiful hand-craftsmanship of the carousel horses on the Grand Carousel.  This carousel is not just for the kids!  Adults line up to sit on the outside horses to collect brass rings.  This was an ongoing contest between myself, my brothers, my father and my uncles during my young adulthood!

One of the best things about this park is that there is always a person in your group who doesn't wish to ride the rides, but is your designated purse, bag, or baseball hat holder.  This amusement park is good for everyone, even Grandma with her walker!  There is no admission  into the amusement park; each ride is paid for as you board with old-fashioned tickets that you purchase.  I especially like the way that this family-owned park keeps it's traditional role among all amusement parks.  The tradition is simple..."family fun for everyone!"

Cherry Valley Manor Bed & Breakfast

Cherry Valley Manor

  Bed & Breakfast

Location:  Stroudsburg, PA

Phone: (347) 601-0157

Website:  http://www.cherryvalleymanor.com/

Though I've never stayed here, I must say that this place looks like an AMAZING place to stay.  You absolutely MUST visit the website and check out the photos.  The owners of this B&B know how to make their guests feel comfortable with this stunning facility!  I also found the imagery on the website to really capture and portray a true sense of the beautiful scenery in and around the Poconos!