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Yearning for a break from your daily life? This Easter weekend, plan the perfect getaway!

This year, make your Easter festivities more unique and fun, especially for the little ones! Poconos is just a two hour drive away from New York City and is a delightful place to celebrate this special day. Weekend trips are the perfect escape from daily working life, and rejuvenate yourself with a relaxing staycation, especially with an opportunity like Easter weekend. Don’t miss out on the weekend getaway deals!

The Poconos is the perfect destination for your weekend getaway, with wistful beaches, scenic mountains and quaint little townships, find everything you need for a relaxing vacation, in one valley! 

If you’re situated in New York, find the best weekend getaway near you! The Poconos is just a two hour drive away. In this blog you will find places to visit, things to do and how you can have the best Easter getaway this march!

Lake Harmony

Lake Harmony is one of the most scenic places in the Poconos,  enjoy a relaxing and beautiful Easter get away in Lake Harmony!

Major Attractions in Lake Harmony

  • One of the major attractions of Lake Harmony is the Pocono Raceway. Enjoy a whole day of NASCAR- related fun. 
  • Daisy Field Farm: Experience riding on horseback, on a private scenic farm.

Learn more about watersports and lake activities in Lake Harmony.

Where to Stay

Spend your Easter  in a delightful vacation home in Lake Harmony. 

Check out this 5-bedroom Cabin in Lake Harmony! With 6 bedrooms and 4 baths, the house can accommodate up to 10 guests. Enjoy your Easter weekend getaway among the beautiful scenery which you can see from the house! 

Best Restaurants in the Area

Lake harmony has plenty of amazing fine dining and gourmet restaurants. Check out Sunset Green Restaurant and Park, Nick’s Lake House and Lakeview Tavern!  Read more about the best restaurants in Lake Harmony, PA. 

Things to Do

  • Explore water parks in Lake Harmony
  • Take a hike around Hickory Run State Park
  • Enjoy activities like fishing and golfing. 

Best Time to Visit 

The best time to visit Lake Harmony is March, when it is least humid. 

Pros and Cons of Visiting Lake Harmony 

Pros: 

  • Lake Harmony has amazing views and plenty of outdoor activities
  • Lots of activities and waterparks

Cons: 

  • Lake Harmony is the most expensive city in Poconos
  • It can get really humid in the months of August

Staycation Prices 

The staycation prices can vary from $300 per night and can go up to even $2,725. 

Transportation Details

Lake Harmony is reachable through car, bus, train or even flight. 

Jim Thorpe

Major Attractions in Jim Thorpe 

  • Old Jail Museum
  • Asa Packer Mansion Museum 
  • Mauch Chunk Opera House

Where to Stay

Find Luxury vacation homes and villas in Jim Thorpe! Enjoy your Easter weekend break staycationing in the Poconos!  

Best Restaurants in the Area: 

  • The 80s Bar
  • Bonnie and Clyde Pub and Grill 
  • Broadway Grille and Pub

Things to Do

  • Go on a local-guided tour of the town
  • Visit the Lehigh Gorge State Park and go for a hike
  • Explore the culture of Jim Thorpe, as it is the town with most history in Poconos

Read more about things to do in Jim Thorpe 

Best Time to Visit 

Fall season, around mid-September is the best time to visit Jim Thorpe. 

Pros and Cons  

Pros: 

  • Jim Thorpe is a central city, easily accessible 
  • Plenty of outdoor activities to be enjoyed 

Cons: 

  • Difficult to find parking around the town
  • Can be dull and boring during off-season times 

Staycation Prices 

The price range starts from  $300 and can go up to $1,700  

Transportation Details

You can reach Jim Thorpe by two ways through car or bus. 

Wrap Up

Haven’t begun planning your weekend trips? Read part 2 of this blog and begin your Easter getaway planning right away!

Find more places and activities to do in the Poconos for Easter in part 2! Check out Properties Listed by HolidayKeepers around Poconos

Contact Us now to begin your booking process! 

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