What are some fun things to do in the Summer in the Poconos area?|161116

We are headed up to that area the beginning of August with a 4 1/2 yr old and would love suggestions of fun things to do. Reviews of theme parks, museums, Zoos, aquariums, factories, etc are welcome. We would love for this to be a learning experience for her (and us) . Thanks!

Some suggestions are-
Camelbeach waterpark-----
http://www.camelbeach.com/

Claws and Paws-----
http://www.clawsnpaws.com/

Bushkill Falls------
http://www.visitbushkillfalls.com/

Shawnee Playhouse-----
http://www.theshawneeplayhouse.com/

Pocono Indian Museum----
http://www.poconoindianmuseumonline.com/��

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm-----
http://www.quietvalley.org/

Bell School House---
http://mcha-pa.org/school.html

Cresco Station Museum-------
http://www.delawareandlehigh.org/site.as��

Callie_s Candy Kitchen-------
http://www.calliescandy.com/

Callie_s Pretzel Factory-----
http://www.calliescandy.com/

Promised Land State Park----
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/p��

Beltzville State Park----
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/p��

The Crayola Factory is a lot of fun for little ones- but it is in Bethlehem about an hour drive from the Poconos--
http://www.crayola.com/Factory/


There is so much to do for kids here in the Poconos but one of our favorites is to go canoeing down the Delaware and camping off the river- we do it every summer!--
http://www.adventuresport.com/RentRate.a��


I hope you all have a blast in the Poconos!!!!!!!

Kriskez had a great answer. In addition, consider rafting on the Lehigh, I think their called Whitewater Challenge and Pocono whitewater rafting, try googling it. Also Hickory Run State Park offers plenty of hiking (Don_t goto Bushkill Fall, you just pay money to hike, it_s absurd). Also just hike anywhere, have fun. Jim Thorpe is a quaint little town, worth visiting.

Also, for the wife there are outlet stores on I-80 (Tannersville Outlets). Alot of great stores right near Camelback/Camelbeach, check it out.

you could leave the kids with your mom or something, and just go with your spouse then maybe you could have some real fun like skinny dipping....??
:D

Not that this is where you zone but the pass very well!!!!!