Winterfest & Mug Walk 2022

Jim Thorpe’s 29th Annual Winterfest and Mug Walk February 19 & 20

On Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 19 and 20, the 29th annual celebration will feature ice carvings and ice bars, live entertainment, train rides, horse drawn carriage rides, food and drink specials, and of course the famous Mug Walk.

Time & Location

Feb 19, 11:00 AM EST – Feb 20, 5:00 PM EST

Jim Thorpe Historic District, 1 Susquehanna St, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

For those who know historic Jim Thorpe, WinterFest is a great reason to get out of the house, celebrate winter and enjoy all this small town has to offer. For anyone who hasn’t yet experienced the wonder of this hidden, beautiful gem in the southern Pocono Mountains, it’s the perfect time to explore the kind of festivities Jim Thorpe is known for.

On Saturday and Sunday, February 19 and 20, the 29th annual celebration will feature ice carvings and ice bars, live entertainment, train rides, horse drawn carriage rides, food and drink specials, and of course the famous Mug Walk.

Wander along Broadway, West Broadway and the iconic Race Street where you will experience Victorian architecture like nowhere else. The best part is, the spectacular winter views from all over town are free.

Sat, Feb 19 | Jim Thorpe

Jim Thorpe Mug Walk

FEBRUARY 19 & 20 Take a walk throughout the Historic District with your official voucher and souvenir mug. Participating shops and businesses will hand out free goodies, sweets, treats, beverages, trinkets, novelties and special discounts.

The Ultimate Poconos Girls’ WINTER Weekend Itinerary

A Girlfriends’ Pocono Getaway Weekend - Visit the Beautiful Pocono Mountains!

Day 1:

• Horseback riding & Sleigh rides

  -or-

• Skiing

  • Big Boulder

  • Jack Frost

  • Blue Mountain

  • Camelback

Drinks and dinner in Jim Thorpe, a picturesque, mountain town aka “Little Switzerland” of the Poconos

• Dinner at Moya

• Drinks at Marion Hose Bar

• Car service ;)

Day 2:

Brunch: Terra Cottage

• Water-view restaurant. Famous for their giant, specialty hot chocolates that are topped with mounds of whipped cream, cookies and a caramel drizzles. Delicious homestyle food.

Vineyards and Wineries:

• Blue Mountain Vineyard

• Mountain View Vineyard

• Wild Elder Wine

Dinner: Louis Prime Steak House, reservations required

Day 3:

Shopping

• Outlets

• Antiques

  • Barn Door

  • Antique mall

Dinner: Boulder View Tavern, waterfront dining with a view of the ski slopes at Big Boulder

Drinks:

• Shinanegans

• Nicks on the Lake

-or-

Casino

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Fun things to do in the Poconos

The Pocono Mountains are a magical, all season vacation destination. Whether you are planning a family trip, a romantic getaway or a memorable girls weekend the Poconos has you covered!

• Big Boulder and Jack Frost ski slopes Tickets give you access to BOTH mountains

• Blue Mountain Ski Pennsylvania’s highest ski mountain! 40 Trails!

• Hickory Run State Park One of our favorite Pennsylvania State Parks. Biking, hiking, swimming, fishing & picnicking. The boulder field is a must see - bring your walking stick!

• Scenic Mountain Train Ride Fun for the whole family. Check to see when the Easter Bunny will be there!

• Arcade / movie theater / bowling

• ATV Tours Instructional riding through 200 acres of wooded acres

• Split Rock Indoor Water Park huge slides & loads of fun

• Paintball Castles, cargo containers, open fields, dense woods, creeks, bridges, forts, villages, airplanes, speedball arenas, as well as inflatable bunkers

• Pocono Raceway Nascar racetrack. Track rentals , stock car racing experiences

• Nicks Lake house restaurant Gorgeous waterfront deck overlooking Lake Harmony

• Terra Cottage Cafe Shabby chic inspired breakfast & lunch cafe. Excellent food - our fav!

• Boulder View Tavern Tavern over looking Big Boulder Lake & Ski Resort. Live music & incredible views. Ask for a window seat!

• Louis Prime Classic steakhouse

• Blue Ridge Winery wine & sweeping mountain views. Can’t beat it!

• Mountain view Vineyard & Brewery Come taste the finest wine, beer & distilled spirits produced right here in the Poconos

• Zip Lining Camelback’s famous outdoor adventures. The USA’s longest zip!

• Bushkill falls The Niagra of Pennsylvania. Beginner & novice hikers. Breathtaking views from the ⛰

• Horseback Riding wooded & waterfall rids. Family wagon rides

• Kalahari Indoor Water Park America’s largest water park

• Casino

• Kids Tree Top Explorer Camelback Mountain kids course

• Premium Outlet Mall

Christmas in The Poconos!

Celebrate Christmas this year in the beautiful Pocono Mountains!

Pocono Sky Lantern Festival

Inspired by the traditional Thai Lantern Festival, Night Lights is an all-new and completely reimagined sky lantern experience. Join thousands of your friends, family, and neighbors as we come together to make a truly once-in-a-lifetime memory as we launch our lanterns just after dusk.

You don't have to travel across the world to find yourself. Magic can be found right in your backyard. We can't wait to light the night skies with you.

About Pocono Raceway:

Deep in the heart of the Pocono mountains and home of legendary NASCAR races, Pocono Raceway makes for a memorable Night Lights event. Located 2 hours from Manhattan, New York, New York, 90 minutes north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and 40 minutes south of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Date And Time

Sat, September 7, 2019

3:30 PM – 10:00 PM EDT

Location

Pocono Raceway

1234 Long Pond Rd

Long Pond, PA 18334

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29th Annual Wine and Food Festival June 22nd - 23rd 2019!

Pocono Wine & Food Festival

When: June 22-23

Where: Split Rock

Buy tickets here

Book cabin here

Cabin + Wine + food + music + Poconos what more could you ask

4th of July in the Pocono Mountains!

4th of July Pocono Fireworks:

Fireworks show over the beautiful Lake Harmony. Rain date July 6.

• Date: July 5, 2019

• Time: Fireworks begin at dusk

• Price: $10/per car; 25% will be donated to the Lake Harmony Fire Department

• Where: Split Rock 428 Moseywood Road Lake Harmony, PA 18624

BIKE, HIKE & RAFT excursion:

Includes breakfast, bike tour through the Lehigh Gorge Trail, scenic hike through abandoned railroad tunnel with beautiful views, followed by white water rafting finishing the day off with dinner & bonfire!

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Waterfront Dining & Live Music:

• Nicks

• Boulder View Tavern

Mothers Day Getaway

Pick from 3 of our luxury cabin rentals. Click HERE to reserve your cabin rental today!

Celebrate Mom this year in the Pocono Mountains!

THINGS TO DO WITH MOM:

• BRUNCH with a lake view at Boulder View Tavern

• WINE TASTING Mountain View vineyards

• EXPLORE WATERFALLS Bushkill falls, Glen Onoko, Hickory Run State Park

• WHITE WATER RAFTING Choose your own pace with mild to wild

• SHOPPING 100 + store at the Crossings Outlets

• HORSEBACK RIDING Guided riding lessons through wooded trails

Scenic 25 Mile Bike & Train Ride!

A true Pocono experience!

Bring your own, or rent a bike for this 25 mile bike trail. The trail starts in Jim Thorpe and goes through the Lehigh Gorge and finishes in the town of White Haven. Once completed, you will hop on to the famous & historic Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway which will bring you back to Jim Thorpe. Adults & children are welcome! Click here for more info