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Barley Creek Brewing Company is the Poconos’
Original Brewpub and Restaurant! Everything is handcrafted, from the building
to the food to the beer. Originally an 1880’s farmhouse, Barley Creek has a
majestic timber frame, a deck for brews with a view, and an outdoor pavilion
and wiffle ball stadium available for catering, private parties, and pick-up
games. World-class ales and lagers brewed on site. Free Brewery Tour and
Beer Tasting every day at 12:30pm, or by appointment. Homemade soups and
awesome salads, genuine pub fare, monster steaks, fresh seafood, children’s
menu, treasure box, and game room. In the fork at Sullivan Trail and Camelback
Road, 1 mile past the Crossings Factory Outlets and 2 miles shy of Camelback
Mountain Resort (exit 299 off I-80). Open daily. Log on to www.barleycreek.com;
call (570) 629-9399.
Split Rock Resort & Golf Club is a 4-season, 1,000-acre resort in Lake Harmony offering the ultimate
in activities and accommodations. Check out H2Ooooh! Indoor Waterpark!
Enjoy championship 27-hole golf, 18-hole miniature golf, fitness center,
outdoor and indoor pools, tennis, and basketball. Also, bowling, video games,
racquetball, archery, billiards, ping-pong, and a daily activities program.
Cool off in the ice cream parlor, or catch the latest movie with popcorn at the
first-run movie theater. The Galleria Dining Room features a superb continental
menu, while Bell’ago overlooks beautiful Lake Harmony and serves fine Italian cuisine.
The Galleria Nightclub, and Benchwarmers Sports Bar at the Lodge, will
entertain you. You’ll love the convenience of the coffee shop, hair gallery,
and gift shop. The resort has 23 meeting rooms, 77,000 square feet of exhibit
area/function space, onsite banquet facilities, and conference services. Call
1-800-255-7625 or (570) 722-9111, and visit www.splitrockresort.com.
Live bait is best! If you plan to fish on any of the Poconos’ pristine
streams and lakes, first pay a visit to Woehrle’s Bait Shop in Mount
Pocono. They’re open every day from 7:00am to 5:00pm, offering anglers healthy
live bait for all types of fishing. You can choose from hellgramites, fat
heads, leeches, night crawlers, minnows, red worms, giant mealworms, crickets,
wax worms, and more. Gift certificates are available for your favorite angler!
Woehrle’s is located off Route 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono. To find out
what’s working today, call “The Poconos’ Most Complete Bait Shop” at (570)
839-7338, or visit www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.
Transport yourself to a world where the action sizzles 24/7 and the
service makes you feel “at home.” There’s so much to see, do, and experience at
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs! Over 2,500 high-voltage slots. Electric-hot
virtual table games. Savor the good life at one of 10 distinctive dining
options. There’s a place for every taste and budget, from Ruth’s Chris Steak
House to Timbers Buffet to Wolfgang Puck Express. Stroll through Brookstone,
and Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop. Sunburst Bar and Breakers Bar
offer live entertainment every Friday and Saturday evening. Harness racing,
when in season. Gaming. Dining. Shopping. Nightlife. All in one place. Mohegan
Sun at Pocono Downs. The out-of-the-ordinary escape that’s as close as your car
keys. Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre; call 1-888-WIN-INPA, or visit www.mohegansunpocono.com.
Located on Business Route 209 in Snydersville, S&S Speedways
is an indoor kart-racing track equipped with specially designed cars. Test your
skills against other racers on the fast indoor track, at speeds of up to 26mph.
With the slipping, sliding, and over-steering characteristics of the karts,
you're as close as you can come to the real thing. Professional racecar drivers
practice here in the off-season! A four-point safety harness and side-impact
bumpers keep you safe. Must be at least 54" tall. Hours are 5:00pm to 10:00pm
on Thursdays and Fridays, 12:00pm to 10:00pm on Saturdays, 12:00pm until 9:00pm
on Sundays, and 12:00pm to 5:00pm Monday through Wednesday. Time can be
reserved for private parties, special occasions, and league racing; be sure to
ask about the Rookie Special. Snack bar and video arcade. Bring the
display ad for a free race ticket! Call (570) 420-5500, or log on to www.ssspeedways.com.