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A horse and buggy trundles through the Lancaster fog before it is overtaken by a Philadelphia-bound sports car driven by a young tech entrepreneur. In Pittsburgh, children of immigrants who work as nurses in the city's burgeoning hospitals start breaking into experimental contemporary art. In Gettysburg, descendants of Union soldiers proudly fly Confederate flags. This is Pennsylvania, which contains within her 46,000 sq miles some of the Eastern seaboard's most striking landscapes, culture clashes and contradictions.

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Best Things to Do

Here’s our guide to the best things to do in the Poconos – from sipping craft beer to thrilling outdoor activities – through every season.

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Best Time to Visit

Pennsylvania’s picturesque Pocono Mountains are delightful to visit all year long. Here are the best times to go for boating, skiing and foliage.

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Things to Know

Pennsylvania’s picturesque Pocono Mountains are delightful to visit all year long. Here are the best times to go for boating, skiing and foliage.

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Free Things to Do

If you want to learn more about history or connect with nature without busting your budget, here’s our guide to the best free things to do in the Poconos.

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Best Road Trips

Whether you have a few days or a few hours, we've got five incredible road trips to help you explore the natural beauty of the Poconos.

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Traveling with Kids

Children's favourites like Ben 10, Adventure Time and The Powerpuff Girls come to life in the family-friendly Cartoon Network Hotel.

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Philadelphia pride comes in many forms – food, sports (wobegone or victorious), quality of life compared to the city-that-shall-not-be-named to the north …

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