Best Day Trips from Poconos, Pennsylvania

The Poconos sit in northeastern Pennsylvania at the intersection of the Pocono Mountains and the Delaware River. Surrounding them are dramatic gorges, waterfalls, historic mining towns, and small communities with genuine character. Within an hour you’re in landscape that looks more like Vermont than Pennsylvania.

Delaware Water Gap — 15 Miles / 25 Minutes

A dramatic gorge carved by the Delaware River through the Pocono Mountains. A National Recreation Area protects 70,000 acres with hiking, fishing, and canoeing.