Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania
Mount Pocono is a borough of 3,072 people in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1927.
Why visit Mount Pocono
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Swiftwater Inn.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Mount Pocono
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mount Pocono
Mount Pocono is a borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The borough serves as a local highway nexus, and sees much tourist traffic making use of resources in the region. As of the 2020 census, the borough population was 3,083 residents.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks1
Swiftwater Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Fieldstone Farm Tank Creek Preserve
Hiking and trails · 1.2 mi
512 Devils Hole Road, Cresco
Kurmes Paradise Creek Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 1.5 mi
355 Devils Hole Road, Cresco
Yankee Run Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 0.6 mi
3525 Route 940, Mount Pocono
Restaurants and cafes38
Bitcoin Espresso Bar
Cafe
11 Knob Road, Mount Pocono
Sa 09:00-17:00; Su-Fr 09:00-15:00
Sabor Caribeño
Restaurant · Caribbean · 0.8 mi
3236 PA 940, Mount Pocono
Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Bella Villa
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
32 Sterling Road, Mount Pocono
Lakeside Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Burger, American, Sandwich, Grill, Barbecue · 1.9 mi
432 Grange Road, Mount Pocono
Mamma Maria's
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.0 mi
934 Memorial Boulevard, Tobyhanna
Thai Chang Restaurant II
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
3236 PA 940, Mount Pocono
Th,Su-Tu 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
All Caribbean
Restaurant · Caribbean · 0.6 mi
1245 Pocono Boulevard, Mount Pocono
Bistecca by Il Mulino
Restaurant · Italian · 2.0 mi
312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono
26 more on the map.
History
Early 19th-century settlers used the area for lumbering. The "New Mount Pocono" post office was established in 1848. The town's name was changed in 1864 to "Forks", because of its five-way intersection where Pennsylvania Route 611 and Pennsylvania Route 940 cross and Pennsylvania Route 196 begins. The name was changed again in 1886 to "Mount Pocono". The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad provided transportation from New York City and Philadelphia. Mount Pocono quickly developed as a summer resort, advertising clean mountain air, spring water, luxury hotels and excellent fishing.
Initially, the town was part of Coolbaugh Township. In 1927, Mount Pocono borough was incorporated on its own.
The boom times lasted into the mid-20th century. Most of the resort hotels burned or closed, and passenger service to the town ended in 1965.
Mount Airy Lodge in nearby Paradise Township grew into an 895-room mega-resort. In the mid- and late-20th century it was a popular honeymoon destination, famous for its heart-shaped bathtubs. It closed in 2001, and was demolished. Casino gambling in Pennsylvania became legal in 2004. Mount Airy Casino Resort was built on the Mount Airy Lodge's lakeside site, and opened in 2007.
From the History section of Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Carriage House Country Club
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
390 Manor Drive, Pocono Manor
Churches and places of worship10
Full Gospel Holiness
Church · Church Of God · 1.5 mi
167 Summit Avenue, Pocono Summit
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
Church · Lutheran · 1.0 mi
675 Belmont Avenue, Mount Pocono
Mount Pocono United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist
12 Church Avenue, Mount Pocono
St Nicholas Byzantine Catholic
Church · Catholic · 1.3 mi
2121 Commerce Street, Pocono Summit
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.2 mi
137 Trinity Hill Road, Mount Pocono
Dayspring Bible Fellowship’s Church
Church · 0.8 mi
1187 Pocono Boulevard, Mount Pocono
House of Praise Christian Fellowship
Church · 0.9 mi
170 Sterling Road, Mount Pocono
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Pocono Mountain East Hs
School · 2.3 mi
231 Pocono Mountain School Road, Swiftwater
Healthcare1
Map of Mount Pocono
84 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 15°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 17°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 24°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 34°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 65°F | 45°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 53°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 58°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 56°F | 4.6 in |
| Sep | 68°F | 50°F | 5.6 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 39°F | 5.2 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 30°F | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Pocono Mountains Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Monroe County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport (MPO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Emerald Lakes 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Arlington Heights 11 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Big Bass Lake 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Effort 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Brodheadsville 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Moscow 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Roseto 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Bangor 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- East Bangor 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Hemlock Farms 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- MP overlook, Nicholas A Tonelli, CC BY 2.0
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