Stroudsburg is located near the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. New York State and New Jersey are only minutes away. However, there is no need to leave Pennsylvania in search of great golf and hotels. Play at the historic Shawnee Golf Resort, architect A.W. Tillinghast's first course design. Check out the Skytop Golf Course, rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest in its Best Places to Play list. There are plenty of year-round activities for the entire family, including shopping, fishing, boating, swimming, skiing and other winter sports.
Hampton Inn Stroudsburg
Stay right in Stroudsburg at the Hampton Inn. The Inn is close to Interstate 80, easily accessible to all area attractions and has plenty of free parking. Suites have king-size beds, sofa beds, lap desks and work areas. Standard rooms have either two double beds or a queen-size bed. All rooms have high-speed Internet access. The Hampton Inn has an indoor pool, fitness center, business center and a large space for meetings. Play at the nearby Mount Airy Lodge casino, have a great meal, see a show in downtown Stroudsburg or walk the trails through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort is just minutes away.
Hampton Inn Stroudsburg
114 S. 8th St.
Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 424-0400
hamptoninn.hilton.com
Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
Stay at a resort with its own historic golf course, located just minutes from Stroudsburg. The course was designed by A. W. Tillinghast in 1911. The Shawnee Inn and Resort features an on-site fitness center, jacuzzi and pool. Golf lessons, canoeing, skiing, live entertainment and four dining options are available within the resort. There's so much within reach that you do not need to venture out. However, if you choose to explore the area, you will find much to do and great places to eat in the Poconos.
Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
One River Rd.
Shawnee on Delaware, PA
(800) 742-9633
shawneeinn.com
Cranberry Manor Bed and Breakfast
This 120-year-old, charming, impeccable bed and breakfast sits conveniently near all the fun of the Poconos, but away from the busy areas. The luxurious suites each have a fireplace, jacuzzi, lovely coordinated linens, DVD player, DirecTV and air conditioning. Common rooms include a library, dining room, butler's pantry and wraparound porch. Breakfast is served by candlelight.
Cranberry Manor Bed and Breakfast
114 Cherry Lane Rd.
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 620-2246
cranberrymanor.com
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Cheryl Waters Likins is a writer, educator, and pianist. Likins obtained her master's degree from Seton Hall University and Bachelor of Science degree from Upsala College. She completed doctoral-level studies in biomedicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She has been a freelance writer since 2007. Likins' work appears online at Tesi.com (Italy), GolfLink, Answerbag, Trails, eHow, and Associated Content.
