Pocono Mountains Travel Guide - 2008-2009 - (Page 30) ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION PALMERTON AREA HERITAGE CENTER 410 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, 610-824-6954 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ATV ADVENTURE TOURS The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, 570-730-8131, www.ridelosttrails.com MAUCH CHUNK LAKE PARK 625 Lentz Trl., Jim Thorpe, 570-325-3669, www.mclpark.com h Features historical artifacts and documents relating to the region that are maintained and archived by the Palmerton Area Historical Society. Heritage Center is in the shopping district of Palmerton. MAP LOCATION J-3 PIKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & COLUMNS MUSEUM 608 Broad St., Milford, 570-296-8126, www.pikehistory.org h h 1,200 acres. Water bogs, mud holes, hill climbs, boulder crawls and more. Also, ATVs for two, ideal for younger riders. Guided tours 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. MAP LOCATION H-5 Located on the outskirts of historic Jim Thorpe, this county park is perfect for that family getaway. Walk or bike the switchback gravity railroad or simply unwind on the park’s sandy beach. MAP LOCATION J-3 BELTZVILLE STATE PARK 2950 Pohopoco Dr., Lehighton, 888-PA-PARKS, 610-377-0045, www.visitPAparks.com MOUNTAIN CREEK RIDING STABLEd R.R. 3, Box 3354, Cresco, 570-839-8725, www.mtcreekstable.com Official county museum offering genealogical and educational services and group tours. Features Lincoln Flag, Hiawatha Stagecoach, C.S. Pierce Room and vintage clothing. MAP LOCATION F-8 STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 949-acre lake open year ’round with fishing and hiking. Seasonal boat rentals, food concession, boat launching, waterskiing and swimming beach. Park hours are 8 a.m. - sunset. No camping. MAP LOCATION J-3 Trail rides on horseback. Safety equipment, pony rides, sleigh and wagon rides also available. Call or reservations and availability. Come ride the creek. MAP LOCATION H-5 Lackawanna Avenue at Cliff Street, Scranton, 888-693-9391, 570-340-5200, www.nps.gov/stea DEER PATH RIDING STABLES Route 940, 6 miles west of Jack Frost Ski Area, White Haven, 570-443-4431, www.deerpathstable.com THE PAINTBALL ASYLUM Road 1, Box 365, Tannersville, 570-629-3852 ext. 103, www.800poconofun.com Operating roundhouse, turntable and locomotive repair shop, visitors center, a state-of-the-art 250seat theater, technology and history museums. Bookstore. Open year ’round; hours may vary. MAP LOCATION E-2 WALLENPAUPACK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. h Scenic guided trail rides, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Rides are walk and trot pace and geared for beginners and occasional riders. Experienced riders that can enjoy a leisurely ride are welcome. MAP LOCATION H-2 Enjoy challenging, wooded terrain and a new speed ball field in the heart of the Poconos. Visit the pro shop for paintball guns, equipment rentals, paint and more. Open year ’round. AD PAGE 33 MAP LOCATION H-5 103 Manor Woods Ct., Paupack, 570-226-8980, www.wallenpaupackhistorical.org ENDLESS MOUNTAINS HOT AIR BALLOONS, INC. R.R. 1, Box 1462, Nicholson, 570-945-3008, www.weflyhotair.com PARADISE TROUT PRESERVE Route 191, Paradise Valley, Cresco, 570-629-0422, www.paradisetrout.com The Wallenpaupack Historical Society’s mission is to keep the history of the Wallenpaupack area alive and accessible to present and future generations. The society has displays in three locations. MAP LOCATION F-6 Offering hot air balloon rides, exclusive flights, tethers, commercial promotions, and flight training in Northeastern and Southeastern Pennsylvania. MAP LOCATION D-2 The first licensed trout hatchery and fee fishing preserve for the entire family. Catch and keep all fish. No license required. Bait, pole rentals and fish cleaning available. Open 8 a.m. 4 p.m. daily. MAP LOCATION H-5 Claws ‘N’ Paws Wild Animal Park Meet Siam, our new young gibbon ape! Get close to over 120 kinds of exotic animals viewed along cool, shady trails. See rare white tigers, black leopards, warthogs, bears, cougars, monkeys, otters, reptiles, tropical birds and more. Feed the giraffe and lory parrots. Enjoy two different live animal shows and pet the python and alligator. Shows run through Labor Day. Go in the petting zoo with tame deer, lambs and goats. Do the Dino Dig and fossil hunts in Dinosaur Outpost. Great family fun! Open May – late Oct. Alpine Mountain Ski & Ride Center Good times and family fun at Alpine Mountain. Learn to ski and ride packages are available for kids and adults. Friendly instructors make learning fun. Featuring 21 trails, half-pipe, terrain parks, snow tubing, snow fun day and night. Route 590, 4 miles east of Hamlin 570-698-6154 www.ClawsNPaws.com I-80 Exit 309, Rte. 447 N., Analomink 800-233-8240 570-595-2150 www.AlpineMountain.com POCONO QUALITY ASSURANCE NO MOUNTA CO IN PO 30 POCONO MOUNTAINS TRAVEL GUIDE KEY TO SYMBOLS ASSURANCE POCONO MOUNTAINS HERITAGE S http://www.mclpark.com http://www.ridelosttrails.com http://www.pikehistory.org http://www.mtcreekstable.com http://www.visitPAparks.com http://www.800poconofun.com http://www.nps.gov/stea http://www.deerpathstable.com http://www.paradisetrout.com http://www.wallenpaupackhistorical.org http://www.weflyhotair.com http://www.AlpineMountain.com http://www.ClawsNPaws.com
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