The Poconos Mountains are one big amusement park and activities are scattered all over the 2400 square miles of this region of Pennsylvania. Brier Crest Woods is located in the more western section of the Southern tier along Rt I-80 which we call the “Ski region” since all of the major ski resorts are located in this area. Another region is the more northern region we call the “lake region” and it is along Rt I-84 with no major ski resorts, but more lakes.
Major Pocono Activities located near Brier Crest Woods and all within a 30 minute drive are:
Jack Frost Ski Resort.
Big Boulder Ski Resort
Lake Harmony Motor boating
A Small indoor water park at Split Rock Resort
A larger (and more expensive for day visitors) indoor waterpark at Kahahari resort
35 restaurants from fast food chains to smaller more intimate places to eat.
Shopping at the Crossings Outlet Complex
Mt Airy Casino Resort
The Pocono Raceway NASCAR racing – Less than 2 miles
Whitewater rafting (canoeing and kayaking) on the Lehigh River
Camelback Adventure Park
Camelback Outdoor Water Park
Jack Frost National Golf
Golf at Split Rock Resort
Golf at Pocono Manor Resort
Four Wheeling on ATVs at two commercial ATV parks
Antiquing (all over the Poconos)
Horseback riding
Paintball
Shooting Range(s)
Race Car Experience
Axe Throwing
Snow mobiling
Fishing (both in the community and at various state lakes)
Access to Big Boulder Lake Club with Beach, Canoeing, kayaking and small sailboating