December Vacation Destinations in the Poconos

December is not just a month, it’s a season of celebrations, a season of snow, festivals, family gatherings, and holidays.

Celebrate this beautiful month of the year in one of the most beautiful places on the earth- the Poconos. To make your trip easy we have compiled a list of top December vacation destinations along with all the exciting things to do, events to take part in, and the restaurants not to miss. 

So, let’s get started without any further delay!

Things to Do in December in the Poconos

As we all know December is a month of snow and snow brings winter activities; there’s no better place than the Poconos to experience the winter activities. Here is the list of winter activities you can enjoy with your family and friends.

• Snow Tubing: It’s a fantastic recreational activity wherein gravity and snow takes you on a jolly ride down hills. Get ready for this exciting ride.

• Skiing: Skiing is full of fun, excitement, and adventure that makes people spend more time outdoors rather than indoors during the snowy winter days.

• Ice Skating: A fun way of improving your balance and building muscles in your legs. Ice skating is a great outdoor winter sport to enjoy with family and friends.

• Snowshoeing: It is a great way of enjoying the crisp winter chill and exploring nature without worrying about getting stuck in the snow.

• Sleigh/ Sled Rides: The Poconos is the only place wherein you can experience both horse-drawn sleighs and dog sledding together. These unique ride experiences start from mid-December to late February and are quite magical.

• Shopping: Holiday is near and holidays are incomplete without shopping. The Poconos is dotted with exciting shopping centers, so make sure to buy the best souvenir for your loved ones. 

• Spa Day: Winter is a perfect time for a spa time, especially after enjoying all the fun winter has to offer in the Pocono. Allow yourself to relax and revive with a soothing spa therapy. 

• Indoor Water Park: Irrespective of the weather outside, it’s always sunny inside the indoor water parks. The Poconos feature some of the best indoor water parks, so don’t forget to enjoy some splash time in winter with your family & friends.

Events

The Pocono region boasts several celebrations and events during the month of December. Here are some of the best events you can take an interest in.

• SwitchFoot

Date & Time: 4 & 5 December (8 pm- 12 am)

Address: Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Rd, Jim Thorpe, PA

• Diamond Rio

Date & Time: 16 & 17 December (8 pm- 12 am)

Address: Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Rd, Jim Thorpe, PA

• Twelve Twenty Four Christmas Show

Date & Time: 2 December (8 Pm onwards)

Address: The Mauch Chunk Opera House,  14 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA

• Hawley Winterfest

Date & Time: 9 to 11 December (10 am – 5 pm)

Address: Downtown Hawley Partnership 519 Church St, Hawley, PA

• New Year’s Eve… Eve Comedy Show

Date & Time: 30 December (8 -9:30 pm)

Address: The Mauch Chunk Opera House,  14 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA

• Annual “Black Forest Krampusnacht” Festival

Date & Time: 3 December (12-6 pm)

Address: The Mauch Chunk Opera House,  14 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA

• Jim Thorpe’s Old Time Christmas

Date & Time: 3-18 December (8 am onwards)

Address: 1 Susquehanna St, Jim Thorpe, PA

• Holiday Craftfest & Musicfest

Date & Time: 3 December (9 am- 2 pm)

Address: Stroudsburg High School, 1100 W Main St, Stroudsburg, PA

• Old Time Christmas

Date & Time: 10-11 (2:30 pm -7 pm)

Address: Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA

• Pocono Winter Wonderland Express

Date & Time: 30 December (12- 1:30 pm)

Address: The Stourbridge Line Train Excursions 812 Main St, Honesdale, PA

Food

We all know that food is and will always be an integral part of any trip. Food is a powerful medium that connects us with other cultures. So, we bring you the finest restaurants in the Poconos to celebrate the month of December.

Jubilee Restaurant 

Service Type: Dine-in/ Kerbside Pick-up

Restaurant Type: American

Address: 2067 PA-940, Pocono Pines, PA 18350

Time: Tue-Wed (8 am- 9 pm), Thru-Sat (8 am- 10 pm), Sun (8 am-9 pm)

Mi Casa Restaurant

Service Type: Dine-in/Takeaway

Cuisine Type: Spanish

Address: 112 Cleveland Ave, Mt Pocono, PA 18344

Time: Mon-Sat (11 am- 8 pm), Sun (1- 7 pm)

The Frogtown Chophouse

Service Type: Dine-in/ Takeaway

Restaurant Type: American

Address: 472 Red Rock Rd, Cresco, PA 18326

Time: Mon-Fri (4:30 – 9 pm), Sat-Sun (5- 9 pm)

Hickory Valley Farm Restaurant

Service Type: Dine-in/ Kerbside Pick up

Restaurant Type: Breakfast

Address: 2185 PA-611, Swiftwater, PA 18370

Time: Mon-Sun (8 am- 2 pm)

Moyer’s Country Kitchen

Service Type: Dine-in/ Takeaway

Restaurant Type: American

Address: 965 PA-940, Pocono Lake, PA 18347

Time: Thur-Tue (7 am- 2:30 pm)

Where to Stay?

We can all agree that the Poconos is a great destination to explore and it is just magical in December. But to enjoy the Poconos to the fullest you need to stay here for at least a couple of days. Fortunately,  Poconos is home to great vacation rentals and resorts. You can book your stay in the newly renovated Mountain Laurel Resorts which is well-equipped with the latest and modern amenities.You can also participate in the Christmas eve celebration and New Year’s eve Celebration at the resort. Get in touch with our team to know more about bookings and offers.