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Learn aSnow Sport at

Shawnee Mountain

First Day Hikes Looking for a fun, healthy way to

begin 2013? Hit the trails in the Poconos!

Fun First Day Hikes will be held at

Promised Land and Nescopeck State Parks

on Tuesday, January 1. Enjoy an easy to

moderate hike at Promised Land State

Park from 1 to 2:30 p.m. If there is enough

snow on the ground, the outing will be a

snowshoe trek. Registration is required.

Call (570) 676-3428 for details. The First Day Hike in Nescopeck

State Park will take place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and cover 2 to 3

miles of park terrain. Registration is required. Call (570) 474-5884

for information. Visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us for more information

on First Day Hikes in the Poconos.

Winter Arrives in the Poconos Winter offi cially arrives in the Poconos with

the Winter Solstice on December 21, 2012. Winter

Solstice occurs when the sun is its southernmost

point in the sky; the Northern hemisphere is tilted away

from the sun, creating the shortest day and longest night

of the year. Celebrate the season with exciting activities in

the Poconos! Hit the slopes at an area ski resort, join in a holiday

celebration or enjoy a festive feast at one of our many restaurants.

Plan your visit today and enjoy warm winter fun in the Poconos!

Thursday, January 3 is “Learn a Snow

Sport Day” at Shawnee Mountain! Spend

a winter’s day at the beginner-friendly ski

resort and enjoy great fun for a good cause!

Shawnee Mountain will offer 100 Introductory

Learn to Ski packages featuring beginner lift

access, rentals and lessons for just $20 each.

All proceeds from this very special event will

be donated to Bushkill Outreach. Reservations

are required and space is limited to the fi rst

100 guests. Call (570) 421-7231 and dial

extension 210 to register. Shawnee Mountain is

located on Hollow Road in scenic Shawnee-on-

Delaware, Pennsylvania.

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82 YEARS OFPUBLICATION

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COMING EVENTS CALENDAR .... 6

ART & HISTORY ..................... 26

DINING ................................ 14

ENTERTAINMENT ................... 27

LODGING ............................. 28

POCONO MAP ...................... 16

PROFESSIONALS & SERVICES ... 24

SHOPPING ........................... 10

SPAS & SALONS ..................... 25

SPORTS ............................... 18

Find More at STROUD MALL

Simplify your

holiday shopping!

Find great gifts

and exceptional

entertainment at Stroud

Mall. With more than

60 fi rst-rate retailers

under one roof, Stroud

Mall has something

for everyone on your

shopping list.

Find great gifts for

teens at Aeropostale,

Journeys and PacSun;

browse the latest electronics at RadioShack, Sears

and GameStop and discover sweet stocking stuffers at

Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Movie tickets make fun

holiday gifts! Stroud Mall’s all-digital Cinemark Theater

shows the latest fi lms on 12 screens.

Enjoy extended shopping hours and festive

entertainment all month long! Santa appears daily

near the food court for photos and fun. For additional

information and a complete list of stores, visit www.

stroud-mall.com. Stroud Mall is located at 344 Stroud

Mall Road off of North Ninth Street in Stroudsburg.

Holiday Fun at Country Junction Enjoy great

shopping and holiday

cheer at the “World’s

Largest General Store!”

Country Junction offers

a variety of seasonal

specials and activities to

make holiday shopping

fun and easy.

Visit the fi rst

annual Kris Kringle

Mart at Country Junction and make lasting winter

memories! On weekends through December 23, walk

through a winter wonderland and experience “Christmas

of Olde.” Browse unique seasonal items and great gifts

at low prices. Enjoy festive photos with Santa, children’s

activities, refreshments and more, and don’t forget to

pick up a Christmas tree! Country Junction offers a wide

selection of fl ocked and fresh cut holiday trees.

Complete your holiday shopping and make lasting

memories at Country Junction. Kris Kringle Mart is open

on weekends from noon to 4 p.m. For more information,

call (610) 377-5050 or visit www.countryjunction.com.

Country Junction is located at 6565 Interchange Road

in Lehighton.

Winter Arrives in the Poconos ....................................................3

First Day Hikes .............................................................................3

Learn a Snow Sport at Shawnee Mountain ...............................3

Find More at Stroud Mall ............................................................4

Holiday Fun at Country Junction ................................................4

Deck the Halls with Rustic Pocono Treasures ............................5

Celebrate the New Year in Style! ..............................................23

Find Great Gifts in the Poconos ................................................27

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Deck the Halls with Rustic Pocono Treasures Still looking for that something special to spruce up your home this holiday

season? Find rustic decorations and wonderful holiday accents in the Poconos!

The Briar Patch at Thornhurst Nurseries is a charming holiday shopping

destination. The quaint Christmas shop features seasonal favorites and rare fi nds

including winterberry wreaths, balsam pillows, soy candles and quilted table runners.

Thornhurst Christmas Tree Farm offers beautiful holiday trees, wreaths and garlands.

For directions and information, call (570) 842-8072 or visit briarpatchthornhurst.com.

Harvest Corners, located on route 940 in Pocono Pines, is a specialty produce

stand offering local goods, handcrafted items and seasonal decor. Find beautiful

holiday trees, wreaths and swags, unique handmade gifts and delicious local goods

at Harvest Corners. The specialty stand is open every Friday through Sunday from 10

a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (570) 355-5885 for hours and information.

The Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Company offers a wide selection of

fresh cut trees for the holiday season. Browse beautiful Colorado blue spruce trees,

lush Douglas fi rs and festive Frazier fi r trees. Find the Christmas Tree Sale at the

intersection of Route 196 and Wildfl ower Drive in Tobyhanna. The sale takes place

every Friday through Sunday until December 23. Proceeds benefi t the Coolbaugh

Township Volunteer Fire Company.

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Now thru December 19: Holiday Light Spectacular, Honesdale High School

Parking Lot, 495 Terrace Street, Hones-

dale, (570) 253-2046, www.visithones-

dalepa.com. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Drive up to

the Honesdale High School, park your

car and tune the radio to 106.7 FM, then

watch as thousands of holiday lights

dance, fade and chase to the sounds

of the season. Admission is free; dona-

tions will be accepted for local charities.

Now thru December 22: Holiday

Mansion Tours, Grey Towers National

Historic Site, Grey Towers Drive, Mil-

ford, www.greytowers.org, (570) 296-

9625. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tour the beau-

tifully decorated mansion, enjoy the

Holiday Art Exhibit and Sale and stop by

the Grey Towers Interpretive Gift Shop

for 20% off unique holiday gifts. Cost:

$5. Children under 12 admitted free.

Now thru December 23: Franklin Fes-

tival of Lights presented by the Frank-

lin Township Lions, Phifer Ice Dams

Park, 880 Main Road, Lehighton, (610)

377-7703,www.FranklinTwpLions.

com. 5:15 to 9 p.m. Walk through

candy cane lanes to a magical win-

ter wonderland. During the Festival,

Phifer Ice Dams Park shines with the

whimsical glow of more than 400,000

lights. Hear the sounds of the season

throughout the park, enjoy a cup of

hot cocoa at the Christmas Cafe, and

see the Christmas show at the band

shell! This year’s festival has more dis-

plays than ever before! A donation of

$4 for adults and $2 for children 4-12

is requested. Golf cart tours available.

Weather permitting. Call for details.

Information is subject to change.

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Weekends thru December 23: Kris

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Interchange Road, Lehighton, (610)

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Noon to 4 p.m. Experience “Christmas

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family for hours of festive fun and great

shopping. There will be snowman

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face painting, photos with Santa and

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and take home a fl ocked or fresh cut

Christmas tree for a great low price.

Photos cost $5; pets welcome. Ad-

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Now thru December 30: Magical Fire-

side Christmas, The Inn at Pocono

Manor, One Manor Drive, Pocono

Manor, (800) 233-8150, www.Pocono-

Manor.com. Friday: 4 to 9 p.m. and Sat-

urday: noon to 8 p.m. Closed Sundays.

Celebrate the magic of Christmas at

Pocono Manor! Savor the sweet smell

of roasting marshmallows, warm your

hands beside the roaring fi re and take

in the soft glow of the special holiday

light displays around the Inn. Visit San-

ta’s baby reindeer, enjoy a horse-drawn

carriage or train ride, hear holiday

stories and await pleasant Christmas

surprises. Admission: $5; activity tick-

ets available for purchase. Ask about

the Magical Overnight Package which

includes Elf Turndown service, cookies

and milk, bedtime stories, admission

to the event and more! Unwrapped

donations will be accepted for Toys

for Tots. Open daily December 23 thru

30. Additional details available online.

Now thru December 31: “Ghost

Trains of Scranton” Photography Ex-

hibit, Steamtown National Historic

Site, 150 South Washington Avenue,

Scranton, (570) 340-5200,www.nps.

gov/stea. Examine the dynamic digital

photography of Kathryn Scott Ad-

ams (nom de plume Lucian Palmer.)

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of steam-era railroad locomotives and

train cars. Admission to the exhibit is in-

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décor and gifts. Swarovski, Jim Shore, Vera Bradley and more. Open daily.

Blakeslee Sport Shop, Route 115

south of Blakeslee Corners, (570)

646-2670. Offering hunting and

archery equipment, guns and

ammunition and hunting licenses.

Call for hours.

Carlson’s Country Treasures,

Route 940 Mini Mall, Blakeslee,

(570) 643-5395. Featuring hand-

made gifts and original works of

art. Exclusive dealer of Mountain

Home Candles. Closed Mondays.

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Women’s apparel and acces-

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collectibles. Accepting

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box stores. Cannoli molds, pizza/

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Pines, (570) 355-5885. Find lo-

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Fiesta ware, China sets, dolls and

planters. Large selection of Polish

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House of Candles, Route 715,

Henryville, (888) 6CANDLE,

houseofcandles.com. “The oldest

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Shop votives, jar candles, pillars

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made! Closed Sundays. See ad in this issue for an exclusive offer.

Hunter’s Gallery, Routes 590

& 348, Hamlin, (570) 689-7898,

huntersgallery.com. “An out-

doorsman’s paradise” offering

fi rearms and ammunition, fi shing

equipment, archery and hunting

accessories, apparel and more.

On-site archery pro-shop.

Hutton Metalcrafts, Route 940,

Pocono Pines, (570) 646-7778,

copperlamps.com. Unique hand-

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Jasmin Jewelers, Depue Plaza,

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570 355-5885

Open Every Friday,Saturday and Sunday

10 AM - 6 PMHope to see you soon!

See ad in this issue for an exclu-sive offer.

One Stop Travel, Pocono

Peddlers Village, Tannersville,

(570) 620-1200, onestoptrave-

lagency.net. Bus trips from

the Poconos and beyond to

cultural and natural hotspots.

Reservations required.

Pocono Cheesecake Factory,

Route 611, Swiftwater, (570) 839-

6844, poconocheesecake.com.

Experience “Love at First Bite” at

this Pocono landmark. Choose

from a variety of gourmet

cheesecakes and baked goods

made on the premises. Open

daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. See ad in this issue for anexclusive offer.

Pocono Farmstand Nursery,

Route 611, Tannersville, (570)

629-4344, poconofarmstand.

com. One-stop shop for plants,

produce, services and supplies.

On-site farmers’ market, garden

center and much more. Shop

local goods, seasonal decor and

a wide selection of fresh

baked treats.

Potting Shed, Settler’s Inn, 4

Main Avenue in Hawley. (570)

226-2993, (800) 833-8527,

thesettlersinn.com. Eco-friendly

products, jewelry, stationery, gar-

dening tools and pottery.

12and more. Specializing in custom

stained glass windows

and restoration.

Starting Gate Action Sports,

Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-

4807, startinggateonline.com.

Burton, Salomon, K2, Volcom, O’Neill, Bonfi re, North Face.

Equipment also for rent.

Storage King, Route 115,

Blakeslee and Route 940, Po-

cono Lake, (570) 643-4493,

storagekingonline.com. Two con-

venient locations offering safe,

clean affordable storage; Penske

truck rentals and authorized UPS

Shipping. 24/7 storage access.

Tannery Depot, Route 534

and Lehigh Tannery Bridge,

White Haven, (570) 606-4325,

tannerydepot.com. General

store—groceries, camping equip-

ment, fi rewood, fi shing supplies.

Coffee, free WiFi and bike rent-

als. Open daily.

The Briar Patch, 239 Pine Grove

Road, Thornhurst, (570) 842-

8072, www.briarpatchthornhurst.

com. “A Christmas shop in the

country spirit” offering crafts,

wreaths, folk art, and more.

Open daily thru December 24.

The Stroud Mall, 344 Stroud

Mall Road, Stroudsburg, (570)

424-2770, www.stroud-mall.com.

Ideal holiday shopping destina-

tion with specialty shops and

department stores, multiple eater-

ies and new Cinemark

movie theatre.

The Village Crafters Gallery,

2822 Route 611, Tannersville,

(570) 620-0039, thevillagecraft-

ersgallery.com. Eight rooms full

of creative handcrafts and gifts

for any reason or season.

Theo B. Price Inc. Country

Store, Route 390, Cresco, (570)

595-2501, theobprice.com.

Handicrafts, gourmet coffee and

cheese, animal feed, folk art,

hardware, lumber and

building materials.

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THE LOCAL SOURCE FOR ALL YOUR OUTDOOR NEEDS

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So Many Items,You’ll Have to Stop in to See!

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Freshly Baked • Many Flavors • PastriesSugar Free/Low Carb • Specialty Cakes • & More!

Any Purchase of $20.00 or More with This Coupon

$2.00OFF

Radio Shack, Mount Pocono

Plaza, Route 940, Mount Po-

cono, (570) 839-8686 and Shop-

Rite Plaza, 107 Kinsley Drive,

Brodheadsville, (610) 681-3888.

Electronics, mobile phones and

accessories, hobby and do-it-

yourself, batteries and more!

Expert service and support.

Second Story

High End

Thrift, 756

Business Route

209, East

Stroudsburg,

(570) 420-9948.

Designer ap-

parel, acces-

sories, shoes,

bags, furniture

and artwork.

Stained Glass

Creations,

Route 611,

Tannersville,

(570) 629-5070,

stainedglass-

creation.com.

Offering a wide

selection of

hand-crafted

stained glass

items includ-

ing windows,

Tiffany lamps,

suncatchers

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Rt. 940Pocono Lake Plaza

Next toPocono Lake Post Office

570 643-3354

CATERING SPECIALS AVAILABLE

Overstuffed 1/2 Lb.Ham & Cheese

Hero w/ the works$4.99

Brooklyn’s Home MadePASTOSA RAVIOLI

All Varieties and Sauce

Also Carrying JuniorsMost Fabulous Cheese Cakes

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Barley Creek Brewing Company,

Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd.,

Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, barley-

creek.com. Pocono’s original brew-

pub and restaurant. Handcrafted

ales and lagers. Free brewery tours

and beer tastings every day.

Bear Creek Inne, Route 115, Bear

Creek, (570) 472-9045, bearcreek-

inne.com. Serving generous portions

of fresh seafood, steak, veal and

chicken. Casual dining in a lovely

country setting. Private party rooms

available.

The Big A Grillehouse & Tavern,

Fox Run Lane, East Stroudsburg,

(570) 223-1700, bigagrillehouse.

com. Serving authentic Italian and

American cuisine. Open daily for

Bear CreekInne

Private Party Rooms AvailableRT. 115, BEAR CREEK, PA

570-472-9045Open 7 Days a Week

www.bearcreekinne.com

SALAD BAR & DESSERT

INCLUDED IN ALL MEALS

lunch and dinner. Brunch on Sundays

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Private event

rooms available.

The Blakeslee Inn & Restaurant, Lilac

Lane, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-1100,

blakesleeinn.com. Award-winning

dining destination offering carefully

crafted signature dishes and weekly

specials. New Pub Menu. See ad in this issue for an exclusive offer.

Lunch 12 - 3 Dinner 5 - 10Weekends ‘til 11 Closed Tuesdays

(570) 839-8880US

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DiningDining

Restaurant & Brewery

I’DTAP THAT

Tannersville, PA 570-629-9399www.barleycreek.com

The Butcher Shoppe, Route 940,

Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0525, the-

butchershoppe.com. Extraordinary

selection of fi ne meats, cheeses

and specialty foods. Find custom-

cut prime beef, lamb, pork, veal,

natural poultry, sausage, exotic

game and more! Open Wednesday

through Sunday.

Crescent Lodge & Country Inn,

Routes 191 & 940, Paradise Valley,

(570) 595-7486, (800) 392-9400,

crescentlodge.com. Fine dining plus

cocktail lounge with pub menu.

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort &

Restaurant, Route 507, Hawley,

(570) 226-4388, ehrhardts.com.

On Lake Wallenpaupack. Classic

American cuisine and gluten-free

selections.

Fernwood Resort, Route 209,

East Stroudsburg, (570) 588-

9500, fernwoodresortpoconos.

com. Great food and atmosphere

SeafoodKingof thePoconos!

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VOTED“BEST RIBS

in the Poconos!”

570.839.9678 Rt. 611, Mt. Pocono baileyssteakhouse.com

SteaksUnlimited Soup & Salad Bar

Every Day from 11:30am - 2:30pm only $7.99

Free Salad Bar with any LunchEvery Day from 11:30am - 2:30pm

SteaksSSteakssSalad Bar30 l $7 99S

Sunday Brunch 10am-2pmGreat New Happy Hour - $1.00 OFFAll Draft Beer, Great Happy Hour

Food & Half-Price AppetizersEvery Day from 4pm-6pm

* Does Not Include Early Dinners

Offer Ends 12/24/12

FREE SURF with a TURFFree Lobster Tail OR Shrimp Scampi with Any Size OrderPrime Rib or SteakOff Our Regular Menu

at Wintergreens Patio Grill and

fun family dining at Big Daddy’s

Family BBQ.

The French Manor Inn and Spa,

Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling,

(570) 676-3244, (877) 720-6095,

thefrenchmanor.com. Gourmet

French cuisine, superb wine list and

spectacular mountain views. Four-

diamond AAA rating.

The Gem and Keystone, River Road,

Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 424-

0990, GemAndKeystone.com. The

offi cial home of ShawneeCraft artisa-

nal beers. Open daily.

The Inn at Pocono Manor, Routes

314 & 940, Pocono Manor, (570)

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Patés, Specialty Foods & Coffee,

Est. 1975

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VARIETY OF SPECIALTY BBQ SAUCES, SEASONINGS & DRY RUBS

Lesh’s Leather

Rt. 611, Swiftwater570 839-7349

Belts • GlovesJackets • Vests • Wallets

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PAINTBALL

SKYTOP.COM

SportsSportsBAIT & TACKLE

Tannery Depot General Store,

RR 78, corner of Route 534 &

Tannery Bridge, White Haven,

(570) 606-4325, tannerydepot.

com. Offering live bait, tackle

and lures.

Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at

Park Avenue in Mount Pocono,

(570) 839-7338, woehrles-

baitshop.com. Live bait for all

seasons. Celebrating over 3 de-

cades in business, this complete

bait shop is open every day,

all year.

BOWLING

Split Rock Resort, 1 Lake Drive,

Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625,

splitrockresort.com. Public alley

featuring eight bowling lanes,

glowing pins, automated scoring

and an extraordinary

sound system.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

Ski Big Bear at Masthope

Mountain, Karl Hope Blvd,

Lackawaxen, (570) 685-1400,

ski-bigbear.com. Private cross

country trails in the Masthope

Mountain community. Trails

and equipment available to the

public at Camp Speers-Eljabar

YMCA camp in Dingmans Ferry.

Call (570) 828-2329 for details.

Skytop Lodge, One Skytop,

Skytop, (570) 595-7401, skytop.

com. Rentals available.

The Inn at Pocono Manor,

Route 314, Pocono Manor,

(570) 839-3908, poconomanor.

com. The Manor Sports Club of-

fers this winter activity. Call

for information.

FISHING

The Manor Sports Club at

Pocono Manor, Route 314,

Pocono Manor, (570) 839-3908,

poconomanor.com. Fish crystal

clear streams with the Manor

Sports Club- it’s “the ultimate

outdoor experience!”

The Orvis Shop at Skytop

Lodge, Route 390, Skytop, (570)

595-7401, skytop.com. Featuring

a complete line of Orvis gear,

fi shing supplies, clothing, gifts

and more.

GEOCACHING

The Adventure Center at Sky-

top Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop,

(570) 595-7401, skytop.com.

Use state-of-the-art GPS units

to explore Skytop during these

unique treasure hunts.

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HORSEBACK RIDING

Fernwood Resort, Route 209,

Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fern-

woodresortpoconos.com. Year

round trail rides. “Stay and Ride”

packages available.

The Inn at Pocono Manor,

Route 314, Pocono Manor,

(570) 839-6237, poconomanor.

com. Trail rides, lessons, season-

al sleigh rides and more. Open

to the public.

ICE SKATING

Skytop Lodge, One Skytop,

Skytop, (570) 595-7401; skytop.

com. Outdoor weather-protect-

ed rink. Late Night Candlelight

Skating on weekends. Rentals

available.

The Inn at Pocono Manor,

Route 314, Pocono Manor,

(570) 839-6237, poconomanor.

com. Call for information.

KART RACING

S & S Speedways Indoor Go-

Karts, Business Route 209 in

Snydersville, (570) 420-5500;

ssspeedways.com. High-pow-

ered carts simulate real track

racing for single riders. Video

arcade and snack bar. Use the

display ad in this magazine for

a Free Race.

MINIATURE GOLF

Fernwood Resort, Route 209,

Bushkill, (570) 588-9500, fern-

woodresortpoconos.com. Valley

Station features a challenging

course in a wooded setting.

Kid Central includes a backyard

course. Equipment available.

Water Gap Trolley, Route 611,

Delaware Water Gap, (570)

476-9766, watergaptrolley.com.

Open weekends. Unlimited play

for just $2 per person.

MOUNTAIN COASTERS

CBK Mountain Adventures,

Camelback Mountain Resort,

Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cb-

kmountainadventures.com. The

area’s only Mountain Coaster.

Driver-controlled and capable

of speeds up to 30 MPH. Open

year round.

PAINTBALL

Fernwood Resort, Route 209,

Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fern-

woodresortpoconos.com. Resort

guests receive discounts for

Destination Earth Pocono Paint-ball. Wooded park and obstacle

courses open year round. All

equipment provided.

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SportsSports

SELLING FUN FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS

STARTING GATE ACTION SPORTS

SPORTS EQUIPMENT • OUTDOOR GEAR • APPARELSKIS • SNOWBOARDS • RENTALS

570-588-4807Route 209 Bushkill, Adjoining The Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop

Minutes from Shawnee Mountain

www.startinggateonline.com

Route 940 & Park AvenueMT. POCONO

WOEHRLE‛SBAIT SHOP

THE POCONOS’ MOSTCOMPLETE BAIT SHOP

www.woehrlesbaitshop.com

839-7338OPEN ALL YEAR!

Family Fun! Open Every Day! Must be 54” to Drive!

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The Adventure Center at Sky-

top Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop,

(570) 595-7401, skytop.com.

Play paintball on multiple fi elds

in and out of the woods. Equip-

ment and lessons available.

SKI AREAS

Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake

Harmony Road, Lake Harmony,

(570) 722-0100, jfbb.com. 15

slopes serviced by eight lifts and

100% snowmaking. Night skiing,

ski rentals, ski school, innovative

terrain park and snowtubing.

Camelback Ski Area,

Camelback Road, Tannersville,

(570) 629-1661, skicamelback.

com. 100% snowmaking and

night skiing on 34 trails with

two terrain parks and a halfpipe.

With 38 lanes and two conveyor

lifts, Camelback’s snowtubing

park is now the largest in the

country! Dining and slopeside

accommodations available.

Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area,

Jack Frost Mountain Road,

Blakeslee, (570) 443-8425, jfbb.

com. 21 slopes and two terrain

parks with nine lifts, 100% snow-

making, rentals, ski school, shop

and racing clinics.

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area,

Hollow Road, Shawnee-on-

Delaware, (570) 421- 7231,

shawneemt.com. A family and

beginner-friendly ski area featur-

ing 23 slopes and trails, two

terrain parks and a snowtubing

park. 100% snowmaking. Clinics

and children’s programs

available.

Ski Big Bear at Masthope

Mountain, Karl Hope Blvd,

Lackawaxen, (570) 685-1400,

ski-bigbear.com. 18 trails, six

lifts, and 650’ of vertical drop for

long runs. Tubing, cross-country

skiing and snow sports school.

SLEDDING

Skytop Lodge, One Skytop,

Skytop, (570) 595-7401; skytop.

com. Toboggan runs and dog

sledding tours.

The Inn at Pocono Manor,

Route 314, Pocono Manor,

(570) 839-3908, poconomanor.

com. Arctic Paws Dog Sledding

Tours. Call for details.

SNOWSHOEING

Skytop Lodge, One Skytop,

Skytop, (570) 595-7401; skytop.

com. Group treks, rental equip-

ment available.

The Inn at Pocono Manor,

Route 314, Pocono Manor,

(570) 839-3908, poconomanor.

com. Call for details.

SNOWTUBING

Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake

Harmony Road, Lake Harmony,

(570) 722-0100, www.jfbb.com.

20 snowtubing chutes and two

tows with 100% snowmaking.

Camelback Ski Area,

Camelback Road, Tannersville,

(570) 629-1661, www.skicam-

elback.com. With 38 lanes and

two conveyor lifts, Camelback’s

snowtubing park is now the larg-

est in the country. Single and

double tubes.

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BlakesleeSport Shop

(570) 646-2670

38th YEAR

1/4 Mile South of Blakeslee Corners on Rt. 115 (behind Long Realty)

CALL FOR HOURS

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First Shop on the Roadto Camelback!

SKIS • SNOWBOARDSSNOW BLADES

Sullivan Trail Tannersville, PA

(570) 629-4668Fax: (570) 629-4656

Fernwood Resort, Route 209,

Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fern-

woodresortpoconos.com. 100%

snowmaking in Fernwood’s

Winter Fun Center. Family and

single tubes.

Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area,

Jack Frost Mountain Road,

Blakeslee, (570) 443-8425,

www.jfbb.com. Six snowtubing

chutes and two tows. 100%

snowmaking ensures winter fun

for all.

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area,

Hollow Road, Shawnee-on-

Delaware, (570) 421- 7231,

www.shawneemt.com. Featuring

lighted runs for day or night tub-

ing. Single and tandem tubes.

Ski Big Bear at Masthope

Mountain, Karl Hope Blvd,

Lackawaxen, (570) 685-1400,

www.ski-bigbear.com. Fun tub-

ing runs suitable for participants

of all ages. Open weekends with

additional hours during holiday

periods.

SPORTING CLAYS

The Orvis Shop at Skytop

Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop,

(570) 595-7401, skytop.com.

Regulation 12-station sporting

clay range open to the public.

Suitable for beginners with chal-

lenges for experienced partici-

pants. Gun rentals and instruc-

tion available. Appointments

required.

The Rod & Gun Club at Pocono

Manor, Route 314, Pocono

Manor, (570) 839-3908, poco-

nomanor.com. Multi-station clay

course spanning more than 120

acres. High-fl ying teal, rolling

rabbits, fast crossing and incom-

ing birds; scenic woodland

course. Staff assists with fi rst

round. Available instruction, gun

rentals, ammunition and gear.

Appointments required.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Blakeslee Sport Shop, Route

115 south of Blakeslee Corners,

(570) 646-2670. Hunting and ar-

chery equipment, guns and am-

munition and hunting licenses.

Call for hours.

Hunter’s Gallery, Routes 590

& 348, Hamlin, (570) 689-7898,

huntersgallery.com. “An out-

doorsman’s paradise” offering

fi rearms and ammunition, fi shing

equipment, archery and hunting

accessories, apparel and more.

On-site archery pro-shop.

Pocono Ski Rentals, Sullivan

Trail, Tannersville, (570) 629-

4668. A full service retail store

and shop with 35+ years in

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SportsSports

For comprehensive listings

visit ThisWeek.net

business. Large selection of skis,

snowboards, snow blades and

other snow sports equipment

and accessories. Quick tune-ups

and waxing services available.

Starting Gate Action Sports,

Rt. 209 in Bushkill, adjacent to

Pocono Indian Museum, (570)

588-4807, startinggateonline.

com. Sports equipment, ap-

parel and rentals. Minutes from

Shawnee Mountain.

Tannery Depot General Store,

Route 534 and Tannery Road,

(570) 606-4325, tannerydepot.

com. Camping and fi shing sup-

plies, large selection of disc golf

equipment and accessories, bike

rentals and more.

TRAIN RIDES

Steamtown National Historic

Site, 150 South Washington

Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-

5200, (888) 693-9391, nps.gov/

stea. Seasonal train rides and

excursions to nearby stations.

National Historic Site features

historic steam and diesel loco-

motives, working roundhouse

and turntable, two museums,

Park Theatre and Visitors Center.

Tobyhanna Train Station &

Museum, Route 423 in Toby-

hanna, (570) 894-3338. Recently

restored station now serves as a

railroad museum. Seasonal ap-

pearances by visiting

locomotives.

TROLLEY RIDES

Water Gap Trolley, Route 611,

Delaware Water Gap, (570)

476-9766, watergaptrolley.com.

Authentically styled all-weather trolleys offering tours of Delaware Water Gap. Guides describe history and points of interest. On-site miniature golf course. Open weekends.

WATER PARKS

H20ooohh! Indoor Family Waterpark, Split Rock Resort, 1 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625, splitrock-resort.com. Indoor water-park includes family raft ride, body slides, multi-level splash playground, children’s activity pool, wave pool, whirlpools and Komodo Dragon - Pennsylvania’s fi rst indoor simulated wave machine.

ZIP LINES

Tree Top Adventure, Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop, (570) 595-7401; skytop.com. Zip line and challenge course. Weather permitting. Call for details.

800.255.7625 - www.splitrockresort.com100 Moseywood Rd. • Lake Harmony, PA 18624

Weekend Breakfast Buffet8am - 11am

Italian SpecialtiesFri & Sat Nights

5pm - 10pm

Multiple ScreensBilliards

Bar Menu SnacksFri: 5pm - 2am

Sat: 12pm - 2amSun: 12pm -12am

Daisy Jug BandSaturdays in December

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For comprehensive listings

visit ThisWeek.net

Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford

Road, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966,

www.fernwoodresortpoconos.com.

Treatments include therapeutic and

relaxation massage.

Le Spa Forêt at The French Manor

Inn and Spa, 50 Huntington Drive,

South Sterling, (877) 720-6090,

www.thefrenchmanor.com. A fully

“green” spa.

Santosha on the Ridge,

121 Santosha Lane, Shawnee-on-

Delaware, (570) 476-0203,

www.santoshaontheridge.com.

Available in-suite massage.

Spa Shawnee at Shawnee Inn and

Golf Resort, 124 Shawnee Inn

Drive, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570)

424-4000, www.spashawnee.com.

A sanctuary for restoring the body,

mind and soul. Facials and body

treatments use all-natural, organic

products. Single and couples’

massage rooms, hydrothearpy,

full salon.

The Laurel Spa at the Inn at

Pocono Manor, One Manor Drive,

Pocono Manor, (570) 839-0140,

www.laurelspaatpoconomanor.com.

The Skyview Spa at Skytop Lodge,

Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-8968,

www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com.

The Spa at Mount Airy,

44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono,

(570) 243-5230,

www.thespaatmountairy.com.

Treatments include Swedish,

deep tissue and sports massages,

refl exology, therapeutic facials,

wraps and nail care.

Celebrate the New Year in Style!Celebrate the New Year in Style!Enjoy delicious dinners, festive fun and luxury accommodations in the Poconos! Crescent Lodge and Country Inn will feature a special New Year’s Eve Dinner on Monday, December

31. Accommodation packages are available. Call (570) 595-7486 for details.

Fernwood Resort will host a New Year’s Eve Snowtubing Bash from Saturday, December 29 through

Tuesday, January 1. Enjoy a weekend of warm hospitality, exciting winter sports and spirited celebrations!

Call (888) 337-6966 or visit fernwoodresortpoconos.com for details.

The French Manor Inn and Spa will offer a New Year’s Celebration package from Friday, December

28 through Tuesday, January 1. The elegant getaway includes a black-tie dinner affair, champagne toast and

live jazz music. An à la carte dinner will be available to the public at 5 p.m. on December 31. Call (877)

720-6091 or visit thefrenchmanor.com for details.

The Inn at Pocono Manor offers exciting accommodation packages for the holiday! Choose from the

New Year’s Eve Couples’ Celebration, the New Year’s Eve Party Celebration and the New Year’s Eve Family Celebration. Call (800) 233-8150 or visit poconomanor.com for more information.

The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park will feature New Year’s Eve — Two Ways on Monday, December

31. Enjoy a quiet New Year’s Eve dinner in the Main Dining Room or a lively celebration in the Undercroft

Supper Club. Prices and menus vary. Call (570) 226-2993 or visit thesettlersinn.com for reservations.

Skytop Lodge will host a New Year’s Eve Celebration from Sunday, December 30 through Tuesday,

January 1. Celebrate the season with abundant winter fun, food, sports and scenery. Call (800) 345-7759 or

visit skytop.com for more information.

Split Rock Resort and Golf Club invites you to enjoy New Year’s Eve — Vegas Style on Monday,

December 31. Enjoy great food and lots of fun with Vegas-style table games, a Grand Buffet, live music and

an Elvis impersonator! Accommodation packages are available. Call (570) 722-9111 or visit splitrockresort.

com for details.

The Pub in the Pines at Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant will host the annual New Year’s Eve Party and Charity Ball on December 31 at 10 p.m. Guests will enjoy a spirited celebration with DJ entertainment

and a complimentary buffet. Admission costs $5. Proceeds benefi t the United Way of Monroe County. A

special New Year’s Day Brunch will be available on Tuesday, January 1 at Van Gilder’s Jubilee. Call (570)

646-2377 or visit breakfastking.com for more information.

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Largest Sales Staff Specializing inLake Naomi

and Timber Trails

At the Traffic Light, Corner ofRoutes 940 & 423, Pocono Pines

CALL 800 537-1479 OR 570 646-2222

See Homes for Sale & Rentals at www.LakeNaomi.com

SALES & VACATION RENTALS

CHRISTY M. DEMELFI, ESQ.

OFFICES IN GARDEN CITY, NY& WEATHERLY, PA

570 427-8409demelfilaw.com

Evening & Weekend AppointmentsPayment Plans Available

“WE ARE A DEBT RELIEF AGENCY. WE HELP PEOPLE FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY RELIEF UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY CODE”

Open 6 Days a Week, Closed Sunday

BLAKESLEE GARAGE INC.

J&J TOWING & RECOVERY

(570) 646-2494

(570) 646-5312

ROUTE 115 NORTH, BLAKESLEEVisa, MasterCard, American Express & Discover Accepted

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Specializing in FLAT BED TOWINGLocal and Long Distance Rollback 24/7 Towing

and Road Service

Major & Minor RepairsState Inspections • Brakes • TiresTune-Ups • Front End Alignment

1578 SR 903, Suite 5, Jim ThorpeTelephone 570 267-1565

www.poconomountainlakes.comOld Fashioned Service with Today’s Technology

MOUNTAIN LAKESREALTY

THIS CAN BE YOURS TO OWN OR RENT! CALL OUR TEAM OF SPECIALIZED REALTORS FOR MORE INFORMATION

Information is subject to change.

REAL ESTATE

Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., Route 940,

Pocono Pines, (800) 537-1479, (570)

646-2222, lakenaomi.com. Specializing

in Lake Naomi/Timber Trails sales and

vacation rentals.

Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route

940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-4600, liber-

tyhomesPA.com. Designing and building

award-winning homes since 1978.

Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty, 1578 SR 903, Jim Thorpe, (570) 267-1565, poconomountainlakes.com. Providing professional real estate services to buy-ers and sellers in the Poconos. Vacation rentals available.SERVICESBlakeslee Animal Clinic, Dr. Andrew J. Church, Veterinarian, Route 940, Blakeslee, (570) 643-1084, blakesleevet.com. A full-service companion animal clinic providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care.

Blakeslee Garage, Inc., Route 115 North,

Blakeslee, (570) 646-2494. Major and

minor repairs, state inspections, brakes,

tune-ups, front end alignment and tires.

Christy M. DeMelfi , Esq., Weatherly,

(570) 427-8409, demelfi law.com.

Specializing in bankruptcy, foreclosures,

business law, debt negotiation, taxation,

wills, trusts and estates. Admitted in PA,

NJ, NY, CT.

J & J Towing & Recovery, Route 115

North, Blakeslee, (570) 646-5312. 24/7

towing and road service specializing in

fl at bed towing; local and long distance

rollback.

Michael’s Flooring, Window, Kitchen

& Bath Center, Route 940, Pocono

Lake, (570) 646-1502, michcarp.com.

One-stop shop for home improvements.

Custom installation and free estimates.

Pocono Builders Association, 745 Main

Street, Ste. 203, Stroudsburg. (570) 421-

9009, poconobuilders.org. “The unifi ed

voice of the Pocono Mountains’ Building

Industry.”

The Service Team, 487 E. Moorestown

Road, Wind Gap, (610) 377-8400.

Installation of roofi ng, siding, kitchens,

baths, decks, insulation and fl ooring.

PA Contractor 2948

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Call Hawley Realty Inc. (610) 398-4000or visit www.hawleyrealty.com for additional details.

Industrial and commercial properties exclusively offered by Hawley Realty, Inc.

All just 90 minutes west of NYC

9,700 SF dual tenant bldg. in Pocono Mnt. Industrial Park, 3.68 acres, outside storage, public utilities, drive-in • & dock loading, close to desirable Lake Naomi Community. Owner can finance. Flexible lease terms.

11,000+ bldg. Near Sciota Exit of Rt. 33 & Business Rt. 209, Features: 3.4 acres, fenced yard, 3 high drive-in • doors, clear span shop area, multi-use potential, sale terms offered.

30,000 SF fabrication faciility in Easton near Rt. 22 Exit. Features: ½ ton jib crane, floor drains, public utilities, • 12KVA power, good parking. Asking: $3.25 per SF Net (3) for lease.

31,000 SF warehouse & 52,700 SF mfg. plant in Stroudsburg w/ E-Z access to I-80 & Rt. 209. Features: public • utilities, 3,000 amps, low taxes, truck dock loading, choose either bldg. or both. Lease terms preferred.

45,000+ Multi-Tenant Bldg., near new Sands Casino exit of I-78. Features: 3.79 acres, fenced storage yard, • some rental income, exterior loading platform & drive-in loading, low taxes, Lease: $2.85 per SF Net (3),

Asking: $1,440,000.

46,000 SF Bldg. in Easton. Features: Newly refurbished, 4+ acres, 24’ ceiling, gas heat, public utilities, wet • sprinkler system, 6 truck dock doors, 2 drive-in doors, 2,800 amps, industrial park setting. Lease & Sale

terms offered.

46,500 SF former industrial laundry plant in Easton. Features: public utilities, 7 dock doors, fenced yard, 1,000 • amps, pro-business local govt., Owner Anxious! Asking $850,000. OBO

53,000+ warehouse in Bethlehem near Rt. 22 Exits & ABE Airport. Features: 3.5 acres w/ addtl. Land avail. • masonry block/steel frame construction, industrial park setting, 1,200 amps, 20’ ceiling, fenced storage yard,

2,000 SF office/showroom, 3 dock doors (can add more), 16’ high drive-in. Short & long-term leases available.

Can divide.

70,000 SF whse/mfg. bldg. available just over the NJ/PA State Line. Features: Almost 7 acres, public utilities, • truck dock & drive-in doors, can subdivide, 1-story masonry bldg., some office/showroom area.

All Offers Considered!

BEST LOCATIONS, BUDGET PRICES & BEST VARIETY OF OFFICE SPACE!

14,000 sq. ft. plug ‘n play space available, ample parking, on site management, open floor plan, modern • amenities, located in Allentown CBD with easy access to Route 22 via 7th St. Competitive Lease Rates.

5,000+ sq. ft. available on first floor in LVIP V. Amenities include: E-Z access to Rt. 22, office park setting, • quality interior finishes in common areas, on site parking, management in building. Only $14.99 per sq. ft.

plus janitorial services.

11,500 sq. ft. freestanding medical office building with 2.5+ acre lot. Adjacent to LV Mall and visible along Rt. • 22, within ½ mile of highway exit. Multi-purpose zoning. Motivated Seller. All offers considered!

15,000 sq. ft. available across from County Courthouse, various suite sizes some furnished, on site building • owner. First floor 2,200 sq. ft. prime commercial unit available with prominent signage. Wow! Only $7.77

per sq. ft. Net (3)

17,800 sq. ft. multi-tenant professional building with 90% occupancy, near Rt. 22 exit. Well-maintained • building. Income and expense statement available. Good investment property.

30,000+ sq. ft. office space available along Union Blvd with 2 large parking lots. Bus stops at building, adjacent • to day care business, ADA compliant, corner served by traffic light. Low Low Lease Rate!

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Rt. 209, Bushkill570-588-9338

Pocono IndianMuseum & Gift Shop

Receive1/2 PriceAdult Tour

Admission with One Paid Adult

Admissionwww.poconoindianmuseum.com

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MORGAN GALLERYFine Art & Picture FramingThe Oldest Art Gallery in the PoconosOriginal Art by Local Artists

570 646-5333 morgangallery.com

ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North

7th Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-

4460, poconoarts.org/artspace.

Fine art gallery benefi ting

the Pocono Arts Council and

participating artists. Mediums

include oil, photography, acrylics,

water color, pottery, batik

and more.

BACKSTREET STUDIO, 9 North

6th Street, Stroudsburg, (570)

807-1623, www.backstreetstudio.

com. A fi ne art gallery

offering classes.

COLUMNS MUSEUM, 608 Broad

Street, Milford, (570) 296-8126,

pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.

1904 Greek Revival mansion

featuring the Lincoln Flag.

COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP

HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

MUSEUM, 5550 Memorial

Boulevard (Route 611),

Tobyhanna, (570) 894-4207, (570)

839-7306, coolbaughtwp.org. Ice

harvesting, military history, photo

collection and artifacts.

CRESCO STATION MUSEUM,

Sand Spring Road off Route

390, Cresco Railroad Depot,

(570) 595-6157, barretthistory.

org. Antiques, war memorabilia,

displays and historical artifacts. Art

shows and music programs. Open

Sundays 1 to 4 p.m.

DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM,

Dorfl inger-Suydam Wildlife

Sanctuary, Long Ridge Road,

White Mills, (570) 253-1185,

dorfl inger.org. Art glass objects

and artifacts of local glassmaker.

ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE,

2 Eckley Main Street,

Weatherly, (570)636-2070,

eckleyminersvillagemuseum.

com. Former anthracite mining

community founded in 1854;

now a living museum. Open

year-round.

GREY TOWERS NATIONAL

HISTORIC SITE, 151 Grey Towers

Drive, Milford, (570) 296-9630,

greytowers.org. A French chateau

built in 1886 and set on 303

acres of gardens. Museum and

conference center.

MADELON POWERS ART

GALLERY, East Stroudsburg

University, Fine and Performing

Arts Center, Normal and

Marguerite Streets, East

Stroudsburg, (570) 422-3483,

esu.edu. Fine art exhibits.

MAUCH CHUNK MUSEUM

& CULTURAL CENTER, Jim

Thorpe, (570) 325-9190,

mauchchunkmuseum.com.

Preserving history and culture of

Jim Thorpe, formerly known as

Mauch Chunk.

MORGAN GALLERY OF

FINE ARTS, 409 Route 940

Blakeslee, (570) 646-5333,

morgangalleryonline.com. “The

oldest art gallery in the Poconos.”

Featuring original art by local

artists. Custom framing

services available.

POCONO INDIAN MUSEUM,

Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-

9338; poconoindianmuseum.com.

Artifacts and crafts of Delaware

River Native Americans.

QUIET VALLEY LIVING

HISTORICAL FARM, 347 Quiet

Valley Road Stroudsburg, (570)

992-6161, quietvalley.org.

Dedicated to preserving PA’s

agricultural heritage. Period-

dressed “family” members re-

enact the lives of original PA

German family who ran the farm

from 1760 to 1913.

STEAMTOWN NATIONAL

HISTORIC SITE, 150 S.

Washington Avenue, Scranton,

(570) 340-5200, nps.gov/stea/

index.htm. Living history and

special exhibits; train excursions.

STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY,

900 Main Street, Stroudsburg,

(570) 421-7703, monroehistorical.

org. Stately mansion built in 1795

housing Monroe County artifacts

and exhibits.

TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION

& MUSEUM, Route 423,

Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338.

Open seasonally and for special

events. Rail videos, model trains,

memorabilia, railroad art and

souvenirs. By donation.

ZANE GREY MUSEUM, Upper

Delaware Scenic and Recreational

River, 274 River Road,

Lackawaxen, (570) 685-4871.

Poconos home of renowned

author/chronicler of

American West.

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Theater Year Round!Musicals, Comedies, Dramas

Children’s TheaterClasses and Camps

We Love Groups of All Sizes!

570-421-5093www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com

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BARLEY CREEK BREWING

COMPANY, Sullivan Trail and

Camelback Road, Tannersville,

(570) 629-9399, www.barleycreek.

com. Great food, craft beer and live

entertainment. Free Brewery Tours

every day at 12:30 p.m.

EHRHARDT’S RESORT &

RESTAURANT, Route 507, Hawley,

(570) 226-4388; www.ehrhardts.

com. Live music on Fridays. Pub-

O-Lympics every Thursday night.

December 21: Burden on Society.

December 28: Dan Engvaldsen.

FERNWOOD RESORT, Route 209,

Bushkill, (570) 588-9500, www.

fernwoodresortpoconos.com.

Brain Freeze Trivia hosted by local

DJ Gary Smith on Wednesdays.

Karaoke on Saturday nights in

Wintergreens Patio Grill.

SHAWNEE INN AND GOLF

RESORT, Shawnee-on-Delaware,

(570) 424-4000, (800) 742-

9633, www.shawneeinn.

com. Legendary songstress Flo

Powell performs on Friday and

Saturday nights. Pete Begley, “The

Stickman” performs on Sundays

and Wednesdays. December 31:

Shawnee Winter Carnival.

THE SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE, 552

River Road, Shawnee-on-

Delaware, (570) 421-5093, www.

theshawneeplayhouse.com.

Affordable world-class theater

presenting classical and new

plays, musicals, operas, concerts

and Shakespeare. Now through

December 17: The Nutcracker

Ballet. Tickets: $10-18. Now

through December 23: Tiny Tim’s

Christmas Carol. Tickets: $15-28.

Now through December 22: A

Christmas Wizard of Oz. Kids will

love this whimsical holiday show.

Tickets: $10. December 21: The

35th Annual MESSIAH Sing-In.

December 28 through 30: Chris

Ruggiero - The One Man Variety

Show. December 31: New Year’s

Eve Show: celebrate the New Year

with music, comedy and fun starting

at 8 p.m.

Shop locally and fi nd great gifts in the Poconos this holiday season!

Escape the crowded stores and discover unique items and exceptional

service at area shops and boutiques.

American Candle has been a Pocono shopping destination

for decades. With spacious showrooms full of jewelry, giftware,

collectibles and more, American Candle offers leisurely shopping and

outstanding selection.

Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list at American Candle!

Shop top brands like Pandora, Vera Bradley, Swarovski and Yankee Candle and browse

beautiful gifts, home decor, candles and accessories. Whatever you’re looking for this holiday season, you’ll

fi nd it and much more at American Candle! American Candle is located on Route 611 in Bartonsville. For

additional information, call (570) 629-3388 or visit www.american-candle.com.

Find great gifts and sweet stocking stuffers at Country Kettle. With vast assortments of home decor,

jewelry, candy and collectibles, Country Kettle is one of the largest shopping attractions in the Poconos.

For more than 25 years, vacationers and residents have fl ocked to Country Kettle for sweet treats and

charming fi nds. Browse fi gurines and collectibles from Lenox Classics, Willow Tree Angels, Snowbabies and

more, fi nd fi ne jewelry from Analeece, Swarovski and John Medeiros, and shop wide selections of candles,

home decor, gifts and accessories. Country Kettle’s famous candy store features hundreds of barrels of candy

and rare fi nds perfect for holiday gift giving. Visit Country Kettle in the heart of the Poconos, on Route 209 in

Marshalls Creek. For more information, Call (877) 553-8853 or visit www.countrykettle.com.

For a truly sweet shopping experience, visit Pocono Cheesecake Factory in Swiftwater! The beloved

Pocono bakery has been whipping up delicious desserts for decades using the fi nest locally-sourced

ingredients. Decadent Pocono cheesecakes make wonderful holiday desserts. Place your orders today and

experience Love at First Bite! The Pocono Cheesecake Factory is located on Route 611 in Swiftwater, just

minutes from The Crossings Premium Outlets. For additional information, visit www.poconocheesecake.com

or call (570) 839-6844.

Find Great Gifts in the Poconos

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thefrenchmanor.com.

Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort,

124 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawnee-

on-Delaware, (570) 424-4000,

shawneeinn.com. Luxury resort

set amid the Delaware Water Gap

National Recreation Area.

Skytop Lodge, off Route 390,

Skytop, (570) 595-7401, (800) 345-

7759, skytop.com. Refi ned resort in

a majestic 5,500-acre setting.

Split Rock Resort, 1 Lake Drive,

Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625,

splitrockresort.com. Villas, cottages,

deluxe suites and lodge.

The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route

314, One Manor Drive, Pocono

Manor, (570) 839-7111, (800) 233-

8150, poconomanor.com. A favored

destination since 1902.

The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park,

Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-2993,

(800) 833-8527, thesettlersinn.com.

Artfully restored 1927 craftsman-

style hotel.

Countryside Cottages,

2863 Bartonsville Avenue,

Stroudsburg, (570) 629-2131,

countrysidecottages.com. Small

rustic resort; rooms with fi replaces.

Crescent Lodge, 5854 Paradise

Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 595-

7486, crescentlodge.com. Award-

winning retreat with lodge and

cottages with fi replace, Jacuzzi

for two and private outdoor patio.

Complimentary breakfast buffet.

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort &

Restaurant, 205 Route 507, Hawley,

(570) 226-4388, ehrhardts.com.

Lake Wallenpaupack resort with

motel rooms, cottages, lakeside

apartments and suites.

Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford

Road, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966,

fernwoodresortpoconos.com.

Luxury hotel rooms and villas.

French Manor Inn and Spa, 50

Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling,

(877) 720-6090,

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Now thru January 31: “Gourd Art,”

featuring the work of Claudia Hill and

Susan Pekala, The Kettle Creek Art Gal-

lery at Monroe County Environmental

Education Center (MCEEC), 8050

Running Valley Road, Bartonsville,

(570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.

org. See fantastic creations made from

gourds! The exhibit features woven,

painted and beaded gourds fashioned

into containers, masks and decora-

tions. Don’t miss the amazing work

of these award-winning “gourdists!”

December 15: Home for the Holi-

days: a Community Musical Celebra-

tion, Pocono Lake United Methodist

Church, 1180 Route 940, Pocono

Lake, (570) 646-77235. 1 p.m. The

Historical Association of Tobyhanna

Township (HATT) will present this free

holiday concert. Enjoy performances by

talented Tobyhanna residents and sing

along with the Community Chorus! A

reception will follow the concert. Free

tickets available at the Clymer Library

in Pocono Pines. E-mail rick-boden@

msn.com for additional information.

December 15 & 16: Olde Time Christ-

mas, Historic Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-

5810, www.jimthorpeoldetimechrist-

mas.com. Olde Time Christmas has

evolved into one of Jim Thorpe’s most

anticipated holiday celebrations. Step

back in time and experience “Christmas

of yesteryear;” enjoy beautifully deco-

rated buildings, songs from street carol-

ers and available horse-drawn carriage

rides. Exciting events include weekly

Mug Walks, Victorian House Tours,

GhostWalks, performances, parades

and much more! A complete sched-

ule of events is available online.

December 16: Breakfast with San-

ta, The Holy Name Society of Our Lady

of Victory R.C. Church, Cherry Lane,

Tannersville, (570) 629-4572. 8 a.m. to

1 p.m. Enjoy a freshly made breakfast

including eggs, home fries, omelets,

pancakes, waffl es, bacon, sausage

and beverage. Adults $6.00, Children

$4.00; children under fi ve admitted free.

December 16: The 33rd Annual Po-

cono Mountain Christmas Bird Count,

Monroe County Environmental Edu-

cation Center (MCEEC), 8050 Run-

ning Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570)

629-3061, www.mcconservation.

org. Birdwatchers of all skill levels are

wanted for this exciting winter event.

Count birds for any length of time from

midnight December 16 to midnight De-

cember 17. Search for owls in the dark

or spend a few hours looking for birds

in the afternoon. All of the counting

takes place within a designated 15-mile

circle centered on Tannersville. Count-

ing areas will be assigned upon registra-

tion. For more information, e-mail bh-

mccd@ptd.net or call (570) 629-3061.

December 18: Shawnee Holiday Mar-

ket, The Worthington Ballroom, Shaw-

nee Inn and Golf Resort, One River

Road, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (800)

742-9633, www.shawneeinn.com. 4 to

8 p.m. Meet local artisans and crafters

and enjoy leisurely holiday shopping at

the Shawnee Inn. Items include wood-

fi red bread, ShawneeCraft beer, maple

syrup, locally roasted coffee, hand-craft-

ed soaps, gifts, ornaments and more!

Music by Riverside Rhythm, part of the

Community Concert Series, will start at

7 p.m. by the fi replace in the main lobby.

December 21: Winter Solstice Wine

Dinner, The Setters Inn at Bingham

Park, 4 Main Avenue, Hawley, (570)

226-2993, www.thesettelersinn.com. 7

p.m. Celebrate the shortest day of the

year during the longest night! The Win-

ter Solstice Wine Dinner will feature an

elegant menu, twinkling lights, sparkling

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839-7111, poconomanor.com.

American cuisine with a continen-

tal fl air.

JR’s Deli, Route 940, Pocono

Lake, (570) 643-3354. Gourmet

olives, sandwiches, salads, pickles

and more. Daily specials and ca-

tering for all occasions.

The Original Bailey’s Rib &

Steakhouse, Pocono Blvd, Mount

Pocono, (570) 839-9678, baileys-

steakhouse.com. Robust menu

features USDA Prime steaks, slow

roasted prime rib, open-pit barbe-

cue ribs, pasta, seafood, burgers

and more. Great bar atmosphere

and patio seating.

River Room, Shawnee Inn & Golf

Resort, Shawnee-on-Delaware,

(570) 424-4000, shawneeinn.

com. Fine dining with spectacular

views.

The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park,

Main Avenue, Hawley, (570) 226-

2993, (800) 833-8527, thesettlers-

inn.com. Award-winning farm to

table restaurant serving seasonal

game and fi sh with locally grown

produce, artisan breads and des-

serts. Four-diamond AAA rating.

Skytop Lodge, Route 390,

Skytop, (570) 595-7401, (800)

345-7759, skytop.com. Lakeview

Restaurant, featuring nouveau

American cuisine with panoramic

views, and The Windsor Dining

Room. Skytop is a Wine Spectator Magazine award-winner.

Smuggler’s Cove, Route 611,

Tannersville, (570) 629-2277,

smugglerscove.net. “Seafood

King of the Poconos!” Delight in

sensational seafood at this family-

owned landmark. Menu items in-

clude quality Allen Brothers steaks

and slow roasted prime rib, great

soups and salads and the area’s

largest selection of fresh seafood.

Open daily.

Split Rock Golf Club, Moseywood

Road, Lake Harmony, (570) 722-

9111, splitrockresort.com. Italian

restaurants, sports bar with pub

food and more.

Tokyo Tea House, Route 940,

Pocono Summit, (570) 839-8880,

tokyoteahouse.us. Authentic

Japanese cuisine, sushi and

vegetarian specials. Closed on

Tuesdays.

Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant

& Pub in the Pines, Route 940,

Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377,

breakfastking.com. The “Breakfast

King,” Jubilee serves breakfast dai-

ly from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lunch/

dinner menu. Adjoining Pub in

the Pines.

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wines and glowing candles. Cost: $100

per person. Reservations suggested.

December 24: Luminaries on Main,

Main Street, Honesdale, (570) 253-

6520, www.visithonesdalepa.com.

5 p.m. Enjoy the beautiful sight of

300 luminaries lining Honesdale’s

historic Main Street from 4th Street

to the 12th Street Bridge. Don’t miss

this truly breathtaking holiday event.

Admission is free. Volunteers wel-

come. Call (570) 253-2462 for details.

December 28 thru January 1: New

Year’s Celebration, The French Man-

or, 50 Huntingdon Drive, South Ster-

ling, (877) 720-6091, www.thefrench-

manor.com. Celebrate the New Year

with an elegant mountain getaway!

The French Manor invites you to ring

in 2013 with a cocktail party, a Black-

Tie eight-course dinner, excellent wines

and live jazz entertainment from Nan-

cy and Spencer Reed. There will be

plenty of party favors and fun includ-

ing a champagne toast at midnight.

Packages start at $415 per person.

Reservations required. Call for details.

An “a la carte” dinner will be available to the public at 5 p.m. on December 31. Call for additional information.December 29 thru January 1: New

Year’s Eve Snowtubing Bash, Fern-

wood Resort, 5785 Milford Road,

Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, www.fern-

woodresortpoconos.com. Bring the

whole family to Fernwood for a memo-

rable New Year’s Eve celebration! Enjoy

hours of snowtubing in the Winter Fun

Center, a delicious winter barbecue

dinner, DJ entertainment, fi reworks

and more! Warm up beside a crack-

ling fi re and ring in the New Year with

noise-makers and party hats. Space is

limited. Make your reservations today!

December 30 thru January 1: New

Year’s Eve Celebration, Skytop Lodge,

One Skytop, Skytop, (800) 345-7759,

www.skytop.com. Don’t miss this fun

and festive holiday celebration! Enjoy

a full day of winter fun on Sunday fol-

lowed by dinner and fi reworks on the

South Lawn. On Monday, enjoy all

of Skytop’s winter sports during the

day and hours of entertainment in the

evening. Savor a delicious dinner in

the Inn or the Windsor Dining Room,

dance the night away to the sounds

of the Skytop Orchestra and watch

the magical holiday balloon drop. The

traditional “lights out” at midnight will

be followed by a Seafood Buffet Ex-

travaganza until 1 a.m. Festivities con-

clude with holiday brunch on January

1. Call for details and reservations.

December 31: New Year’s Eve-Two

Ways, The Settlers Inn at Bingham

Park, 4 Main Avenue, Hawley, (570)

226-2993, www.thesettelersinn.com.

Ring in the New Year at the Settlers Inn!

Choose from two sensational celebra-

tion options. Enjoy a traditional three-

course dinner and jazz piano music from

5 to 10 p.m. in the Dining Room or a

gourmet three-course tasting dinner and

lively entertainment in the Undercroft

from 8 p.m. to midnight. Cost: $60-$80.

Reservations suggested. Call for details.

December 31: New Year’s Eve Party

and Charity Ball, Pub in the Pines

at Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant,

Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-

2377, www.breakfastking.com. 10

p.m. Enjoy a spirited holiday celebra-

tion featuring DJ entertainment and

a complimentary buffet. A $5 cover

charge will benefi t the United Way of

Monroe County. A special New Year’s

Day Brunch will be available on Tues-

day, January 1 at Van Gilder’s Jubilee

Restaurant. Call for more information.

December 31: New Year’s Eve Vegas

Style, Split Rock Resort and Golf Club,

100 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony,

(570) 722-9111, www.splitrockresort.

com. 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Enjoy a Las

Vegas-style celebration in the heart of

the Pocono Mountains! This exciting

New Year’s Eve event features Vegas-

style table games, dealers and prizes

as well as an Elvis impersonator, NYE

Grand Buffet, live entertainment and

more! Ring in the New Year with a

champagne toast and complimentary

party favors, then stay the night for a

truly luxurious Pocono Mountains expe-

rience! Room and party packages are

available. Dinner/Party tickets cost $75

per adult and $40 per child. Call for res-

ervations and additional information.

30sport! Shawnee Mountain will offer

100 Introductory Learn to Ski pack-

ages at just $20 each! The packages

include beginner lift access, a lesson

and rentals. This offer is limited to the

fi rst 100 guests. Reservations are re-

quired. Event proceeds will be donated

to Bushkill Outreach. For reservations

and additional information, call (570)

421-7231 and dial extension 210.

Ongoing: Free Brewery Tours and Beer

Tastings, Barley Creek Brewing Compa-

ny, Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road,

Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www.

barleycreek.com. Free brewery tours

are offered every day at 12:30 p.m. See

the tanks and mills at the brewpub and

learn how great beer is made! Tours are

followed by free tastings of assorted

Barley Creek brews. All ages welcome

for tours; tastings restricted to partici-

pants 21 and older. Group tours avail-

able by appointment. Call for details.

Ongoing: Love at First Bite, Pocono

Cheesecake Factory on Rt. 611 in

Swiftwater, (570) 839-6844; www.po-

conocheesecake.com. Open daily from

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. See this issue of This

Week in the Poconos for a coupon worth

$2 off any purchase of $20 or more.

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December 31: Shawnee Winter Car-

nival, The Shawnee Inn and Golf

Resort, One River Road, Shawnee-

on-Delaware, (800) 742-9633, www.

shawneeinn.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate the season with an afternoon

of family fun on the grounds of the

historic Shawnee Inn! Events include

horse-drawn carriage rides, snow-

man building, ice carving, live music,

hayrides and more! Admission is free.

Additional details are available online.

December 31: New Year’s Eve Cel-

ebrations, The Inn at Pocono Man-

or, One Manor Drive, Pocono Manor,

(800) 233-8150, www.PoconoManor.

com. New Year’s Eve is fun for all

at Pocono Manor! Enjoy the New Year’s Eve Couples’ Celebration, the New Year’s Eve Party Celebration or

the New Year’s Eve Family Celebra-tion. Call for details and reservations.

December 31: New Year’s Eve Dinner,

Crescent Lodge, Paradise Valley, (570)

595-7486, www.crescentlodge.com.

Celebrate the New Year at Crescent

Lodge! Savor classic American cuisine in

a relaxed atmosphere. Accommodation

packages available. Call for reservations.

January 1: First Day Hike, Promised

Land State Park, 100 Lower Lake

Road, Greentown, (570) 676-3428,

www.dcnr.state.pa.us. 1 p.m. Start the

New Year off right! “First Day” hikes

are being offered nationwide to pro-

mote a healthy beginning to 2013.

Join Promised Land State Park volun-

teers Chris Perry and Geri Daley for

this easy to moderate hike. All ages

welcome. Preregistration is required.

E-mail PromisedLandsp@pa.gov or call

to register. This outing will become a

snowshoe hike if there is 6” or more

snow on the ground on January 1.

January 1: First Day Hike, Nesco-

peck State Park, Honey Hole Road,

Drums, (570) 403-2006, www.dcnr.

state.pa.us. 1:30 p.m. Kick off 2013

with a fun First Day Hike in Nescopeck

State Park! Join conservation volunteer

John Jakoby for this invigorating two

to three mile trek. Registration is re-

quired. Call (570) 474-5884 to register.

January 3: “Learn a Snow Sport” Day,

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow

Road, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570)

421-7231, www.shawneemt.com. Now

is the perfect time to learn a winter

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