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Golf Courses
Buck Hill Golf Club
Ridgeline silhouettes, relentless undulations and classic subtleties punctuate this 27-hole golf course. Buck Hill Golf Club offers an exceptional way of life. Opening its first nine holes in 1907, Buck Hill Falls' golf club established itself as one of the premier courses in the Pocono Mountains. As golfers play through the wooded, rolling mountainside terrain, they experience the timeless design of legendary golf architects Donald Ross and Robert White.
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The Country Club at Woodloch Springs
The Country Club at Woodloch Springs is nationally recognized by GOLF Magazine as "one of the finest courses in America" and rated “4.5 stars” by Golf Digest’s Best Places to Play. Woodloch’s spectacular, 18-hole, championship, par-72 golf course winds its challenging way over 6,579 yards of fern-carpeted forest, lush wetlands and broad upland meadows. The outstanding signature 14th hole requires a dramatic 220-yard carry over Hell’s Gate Gorge, which is carved from the rugged mountainside by rushing water some 200 feet below.
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Mount Airy Golf Club
Opened in 1980, Mount Airy Golf Club is like no other course you’ve ever played before. Designed after Sports Illustrated's “Best 18 holes in Golf,” each hole is modeled after golf’s most legendary holes from Championship courses in America.The result is over 6,500 yards of stunning fairways, picturesque views and outstanding golf course conditions expected at private country clubs. Looks aside, the 72.4/132 rated golf course is a true test of skill for every level golfer that decides to take on the challenge. Numerous ponds, streams, hazards and elevation changes make for a great test to your game.
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Pocono Hills Golf Course
Rolling fairways beckon golfers at Pocono Hills Golf Course's Par 71, 18-hole resort course. Choose daily golf play or packages that include meals and accommodations in a luxurious villa. Golf shop, practice hole, convenient tee times and club rentals are available. After a day of golf, stop at the Warehouse Tavern & Grill overlooking the golf course and lake. All levels of play can be accommodated with ladies, men’s and championship tees. Keep Pocono Hills Golf Course in mind for your next golf outing, banquet, social gathering or vacation getaway. The resort boasts all-age, year-round activities.
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Jack Frost National Golf Club
Be thrilled by the forgiving fairways and undulating greens at this 7,200-yard golf paradise. Jack Frost National follows the natural contours of the mountain offering wooded valleys with lush foliage. An impressive state-of the-art practice facility is available prior to your round. An irresistible golf experience!
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Pocono Manor Golf Course
Pocono Manor offers 18 holes of championship golf, conveniently located less than two hours from New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia. Surrounded by the beauty of the Poconos, the East Course offers players unique challenges, water hazards and scenic mountain views. Touched by designers Donald Ross and William Flynn, the East Course has tested a number of legendary players since opening in 1912, including Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, and our own local Masters champion, Art Wall Jr. It has also played host to All-Star golf, including the LPGA, several PGA Senior events, and numerous group outings.
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The Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort
Located on the grounds of The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, our Shawnee Island Course is the crown jewel of our property. It was completed in 1910, a year before the Inn was built, and is A.W. Tillinghast’s first-ever design. 24 of our 27 holes are located on an island in the middle of the Delaware River. Our beautiful island course guarantees that there are no distractions from the outside world. No roads, homes, or buildings – just pure golf. Our course has tee-to-green irrigation, ensuring the best Pocono golf conditions possible. The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort boast a long line of greats who’ve played our championship courses, including Walter Hagen, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Lawson Little, Long Jim Barnes, and Johnny Farrell.
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Skytop Lodge Golf Course
Set atop the peak of a high plateau, no other Poconos golfing vacation offers a mountain-style track that plays over rolling terrain and boasts wide, tree-lined fairways and small greens that challenge players of all levels. Above average in speed, this course incorporates water on two holes and plenty of strategically placed bunkers over its 6,656 yards, enjoyable for the casual player and serious golfer alike.
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Split Rock Golf Club
Split Rock Golf Club is a 27-hole resort course with much to offer. It's majestic 585-yard 11th hole claims one of the most spectacular views in the entire Northeast, let alone one found on a golf course. Hit the links for special events, lessons and clinics. Refuel and hydrate at the on-site Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar.
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Paupack Hills Golf Course
Play on our Tom Fazio Championship Course. It was designed in 1966, and construction was completed in 1974. The signature 6th and 16th holes each have an unencumbered, spectacular view of Lake Wallenpaupack. Great play on our verdant fairways, impeccable greens, rolling berms and water hazards, complemented by over 70 acres of golf-side lakes, waterways and wooded areas, provide exceptional views from virtually every hole.
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Cricket Hill Golf Club
Cricket Hill Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep Cricket Hill Golf Club difficult yet friendly, and the staff can offer tips and tricks for playing your best round.
Cricket Hill Golf Club is Open to the Public!
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Sports
Pocono Raceway
The Tricky Triangle” is host to two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards races each year and added a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race in 2010. Pocono Raceway’s 2.5-mile triangular design makes it truly unique. Pocono is the only track on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Circuit with three turns, three different radii and three variant degrees of banking. All that ensures our fans will enjoy some serious action, meanwhile presenting a competitive challenge to the world’s best drivers and their crew chiefs. Pocono strives to create a family atmosphere with increased focus on the Fan Experience.
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Stock Car Racing Experience
You will feel like a pro race car driver when the experts teach you what you need to know and suit you up in an official race suit and safety gear. For the main event, you'll be strapped into a 600-horsepower NASCAR-style race car. Then you’re off for the ride or drive of your life, traveling up to 160mph around NASCAR’s famous 2.5-mile Pocono Raceway. Family and friends are welcome to come and watch at no additional charge. Stock Car Racing Experience offers a range of ride and drive experiences, all on a real NASCAR track at Pocono Raceway. Race car experiences make great gifts, and gift vouchers available for all experiences! For something really unique, visit Pocono Slingshot Rentals and take to the streets on three wheels.
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Scranton/Wilkes Barre RailRiders
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees and the pride of Lackawanna County. Having the opportunity to see tomorrow's Major League All-Stars earn their pinstripes is a must for anyone who visits Lackawanna County from April to September. Players such as Aaron Judge, Luis Severino, Gleyber Torres, and more have been on the RailRiders' roster. Located at the base of Montage Mountain, in Moosic, PA, the RailRiders call beautiful PNC Field home. Known for offering family-friendly, affordable entertainment, their schedule is packed with fun promotions, theme nights, celebrity appearances, giveaways, and Friday night fireworks. You can enjoy the game, take the kids to the giant bounce house, enjoy the hilarious mascots, or visit one of the many concession stands and enjoy great food and drinks.
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