{"id":43344,"date":"2023-07-15T14:00:45","date_gmt":"2023-07-15T18:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.holidaykeepers.com\/?p=43344"},"modified":"2025-03-19T09:55:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T09:55:13","slug":"non-touristy-things-to-do-at-poconos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holidaykeepers.com\/blogs\/non-touristy-things-to-do-at-poconos\/","title":{"rendered":"Non-Touristy Things to Do at Poconos"},"content":{"rendered":"

Poconos, which is a popular vacation spot located in northeastern Pennsylvania. This beautiful destination offers you the <\/span>best non-touristy places to visit<\/span>, where you can find thrilling outdoor activities. This year-round spot is popular for all-season activities and for all ages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a non-tourist for the Poconos and you are bored of exploring the same spots. Then, don\u2019t worry here in this blog, you will discover the hidden gems of the Poconos where I have enjoyed a great weekend with my family.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Non-Touristy Places to Visit <\/span>in the Poconos<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t miss out on visiting this oldest coal mine in the United States, where you can discover the real inner workings of a coal mine. This longest-operating anthracite deep coal mine in the world was opened in 1855 by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company.<\/span><\/p>\n

Carved pieces of coal, historic photographs, paintings and some of the other artifacts are the unique traits of this historic place. Go for this preserved mine where you can get the perfect guide for your visit about the coal mine. This is one of the perfect <\/span>non-tourist things to do<\/span> in Poconos which delves you with the different activities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Entertainment and Activities:<\/span><\/h4>\n
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  1. Have a mine ride by rail into the mountain.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Visit the miners\u2019 hospital.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Examine the original 900-foot elevator shaft.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Discover Wash Shanty used for clothes washing and the tools that were used by miners.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Reservation:<\/span><\/h4>\n

    If you’re planning to go as a group with more than 20 members, then don\u2019t forget to make a prior reservation. Other than that tour tickets should be purchased only on site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Entry Fee:<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Category<\/b><\/td>\nAdult\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nChild (4 to 12 years)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    General\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$12<\/span><\/td>\n$9<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Group\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$10<\/span><\/td>\n$8<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Disclaimer:<\/strong><\/h4>\n