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SHOPPING:
Many
of our guests come to the Poconos for its wonderful antiquing
and many outlet stores.
We would be happy to help you plan a day full of your favorite
shopping in a number of the surrounding villages.
HISTORIC
SITES / MUSEUMS
The
counties of the Pocono region – Wayne, Monroe, Pike,
Carbon and Northampton - each have its own rich history.
Below are a variety of links to historic sites, museums,
and other informational websites for our beautiful mountain
region.
- Lackawanna
Coal Mine — 30 minutes away.
- Steamtown
National Historic Site — 25 minutes away.
- Everhart
Museum, Scranton, PA – 30 minutes away.
- Grey
Towers, Milford, PA – 40 minute drive.
- Roebling
Bridge, Lackawaxen, PA – 40 minute drive.
- Zane
Grey Museum, Lackawaxen, PA – 40-minute drive.
- The
Stourbridge Line Railroad, Honesdale, PA – 40
minute drive.
- Victorian
Town of Jim Thorpe – 45 minute drive.
- Victorian
Town of Milford – 45 minute drive.
-
History
of the Lake Wallenpaupack Area.
STATE
PARKS:
Sitting
atop Huckleberry Mountain in the picturesque Poconos, the
French Manor is surrounded by natural beauty, including
3 major State Parks: Promised Land, Tobyhanna, and Gouldsboro.
Additionally, there are several other parks that are a short
drive from the Inn. Come and discover the mountains!!
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Recreation in the Pocono Mountains
The French Manor is centrally located in the Pocono Mountains –
convenient to many recreational facilities. For Region Details click
here.
Aug 30 - Sept 6, 2010 - GDS Fair!!
- Alpine
Mountain — 20 minutes away.
- Camelback
Ski Area / Camelbeach
— 25 minutes away.
- Sno Mountain — 35 minutes away.
- Elk
Mountain Ski Area — 55 minutes away.
- Big
Boulder / Jack Frost Ski Areas — 30 minutes away.
- Shawnee
Ski Area — 30 minutes away.
- Mountain
Creek Riding Stable — 20 minutes away.French
Manor
guests enjoy discounted rates.Horseback
riding vouchers available to purchase at The French Manor front
desk.
- Triple
W Riding Stables — 35 minutes away.
- Lacawac Santuary — 15 minutes away.
- Buck
Hill Falls Golf — 10 minutes away. French
Manor guests receive discounted rates. Golf
vouchers available to purchase at The French Manor front desk.
- Bushkill
Falls — 40 minutes away. Great
Lake Boat Rentals - Lake Wallenpaupack, Route 6, Lake Wallenpaupack,
Hawley, PA 18428 570-226-0980 Pine
Crest Yacht Club - Route 507, Lake Wallenpaupack, Box 277, Greentown,
PA 18426, 570-857-1136
- Pocono
Action Sports - PO Box 77, Greentown, PA 18426, 570-226-4556
- Claws
and Paws Wild Animal Park – 15 minute drive.
ENTERTAINMENT:
Choose
from a variety of entertainment venues in the local area: theatre,
movies, nightlife in either Scranton or Stroudsburg, and the Pocono
International Raceway.
LOCAL
EVENTS:
Enjoy
a baseball game, go to a concert, or have a great time at our local
fair. Here are a few links to help you complement your get-away.
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