Honeymoon in the Poconos

If you’re looking for a romantic mountain getaway, it’s hard to beat the Poconos. Located in northeast Pennsylvania, the region has earned its reputation as a honeymoon hot spot. Its amazing views and romantic resorts are perfect for newlyweds, and a stay there is easier on the budget than a honeymoon in an exotic locale. Here are some of the Poconos’ best honeymoon destinations.

Lakeville – This town is next to Lake Wallenpaupack, which borders the Poconos to the north. The area offers a wonderful view of the peaks and a wide variety of recreation options. Swimming, boating and fishing are popular water activities, and the surrounding woodlands are great for hiking and wildlife watching. Lakeville is also home toCove Haven Resort; one of the Poconos’ most popular couples only resorts. Their all-inclusive packages include water activities, meals, entertainment and more.

Mount Pocono – This small, sparsely populated town in the heart of the Poconos is the setting for Paradise Stream, another popular couples resort. Paradise Stream’s suites feature a variety of amenities for honeymooners, including heart shaped tubs, heated indoor pools and real wood burning fireplaces. A stay here includes meals, access to tennis courts and other recreational facilities, nightly entertainment and other fun couples activities. Shopping and horseback riding are popular offsite activities.

Marshall's Creek – Located close to the Delaware River, tiny Marshall’s Creek is home to the Poconos’ other major all-inclusive couples resort, Pocono Palace. This complex is the most convenient to New York City if you’re planning to make a day trip there. The property features a beautiful lake and beach area as well as a number of nature trails. There’s also an exercise spa and a variety of recreational options.

Jim Thorpe – Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania is known as the Gateway to the Poconos. This small town is big on recreation, with options including mountain biking, hiking and whitewater rafting. It’s also the former site of the Mauch Chunk Switchback Gravity Railroad and home to the historic Central Railroad of New Jersey Station.

There are several great bed and breakfasts and inns in town that are ideal for newlyweds. A couple you might want to consider are the Harry Packer Mansion Inn, which was the model for Walt Disney World's "Haunted Mansion," and the Inn at Jim Thorpe, which boasts a spa featuring hot stone massages, and chocolate, lavender, and peppermint wraps

Milford – This town on the Pennsylvania/New Jersey border is brimming with culture. It is well known as the home of science fiction writers such as Damon Knight, and as the setting for some of D.W. Griffith’s silent films in the early 20th century. Milford hosts the Black Bear Film Festival in October and the Milford Music Festival in June, so these are great times to visit. It’s also home to the Grey Towers forestry and conservation center and the Pike County Historical Society Museum. Popular accommodations for couples in the area include the Tom Quick Inn and the Cliff Park Inn.

As you can see, there are plenty of reasons that the Poconos are a popular honeymoon getaway. They offer all the amenities of a tourist destination in a gorgeous mountain setting. 

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