Deciding to spend your vacation in the Poconos this year sounds like the best treat you can give your family, but that’s just the first step. The Pocono Mountains are packed with activities, attractions, and entertainment that you need to plan well ahead. Researching the best time to travel, getting the best deals locally, and planning your vacation to make sure you enjoy the right activities for you and your family, these are all important parts of Poconos vacation planning. Depending on the time you visit, you’ll always find different attractions such as carnivals, fairs, and festivals that offer a lot of entertainment for the whole family.
Watch the Weather
The Poconos are known for wildly swinging weather, so make sure to accommodate for such when you are vacation planning for the Poconos. The summer months can get hot, with temperature soaring to the mid-eighties in July, while January always brings chilly weather that keeps the area covered with snow all winter. And it’s not just that each season has its own attractions and activities. What you pack and how to prepare also depends on the weather. If you’re driving up to the Poconos, make sure your car can handle the extreme temperatures. In addition, make sure to pack the right clothes for that time of year. Even if you live in a city up north and are used to cold winters, the slopes have their own definition of cold.
Getting There
How you choose to get to your vacation destination depends on a few things you need to consider. If you live in New York or Philadelphia, then the Poconos is practically in your backyard. You’re one and a half to two hours’ drive away. Several highways will take you there safely. Which is fine. But if you’re staying up the mountain, then your car will not be needed. You also need to ask yourself if your car can handle the conditions up the mountains when it snows, as both the roads and the weather pose a challenge to driving.
What to Do When Done with Pocono Vacation Planning
With so much to do and experience, you can’t possibly get a taste of everything the Poconos have to offer in one visit. So making a plan of the things you and your family are interested in will go a long way in helping you get the best out of your vacation. Between the hiking, biking, canoeing, fishing, and rafting during three seasons of the year and skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling during the winter, you’re guaranteed endless fun and entertainment.
Call us today to plan your Poconos vacation and book your vacation home during your stay. We have long term rentals to suit an extended stay. Or check out our monthly rentals!
