The Most Cheerful Ways to Celebrate Christmas in the Poconos

Is a refreshing getaway on your wish list this year? If so, make your wish come true by spending Christmas in the Poconos! As the calendar approaches December, the Pocono Mountain region decks the halls and fills the air with an endless supply of holiday spirit. 

Whether you’re enjoying holiday shopping, attending a winter celebration, or looking for a pampering retreat, there are numerous things to do in the Poconos during the holiday season. To make the most of your holiday getaway, look at our free Vacation Guide and prepare for the best Christmas you’ve ever had.

Old Time Christmas Tours are a holiday tradition here in the Poconos. Quiet Valley offers guided lantern tours through the 19th-century farm during the first two weekends in December. Enjoy a live barnyard Nativity scene, listen to the carolers, and learn about farm life in the 1820s. Then, do your holiday shopping and warm up with hot cocoa and cookies at the gift shop. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Christmas in the Poconos!

Jim Thorpe’s Olde Time Christmas is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season! Bring the whole family out for train rides with Santa, caroling, live entertainment, and plenty of Christmas shopping. The event's highlight is the annual tree-lighting ceremony in Josiah White Park.

Christmas in the Poconos is incomplete without a visit to the annual Hawley Winterfest! This three-day holiday event is excellent for a fun family outing or a casual date. Take a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride around town and then tour all the decorated historic homes. Enjoy ice-carving, delicious seasonal food, hot cocoa, arts and crafts, and endless holiday entertainment. There is even a Beer Tour and an ugly Christmas sweater party!

One of the best things about Christmas is the shopping! If you still need to do your holiday shopping, head to Historic Honesdale for a delightful Winter Wonderland. You can listen to great holiday music while browsing various shops. There is also a Christmas tree lighting and an annual Santa Parade!

You will find our enchanting chateau in some of the most incredible mountains. With gorgeous views, warm hospitality, and proximity to the best Christmas happenings in the Poconos, there is no better place to stay during the holidays and the coming year! Whether you celebrate in the great outdoors, a nearby town, or the comfort of your elegant accommodation, you’ll wish to stay all winter.

The French Manor is one of the Pocono Mountain’s most beautiful and historic bed & breakfasts. You’ll love your room’s hand-picked, elegant decor and open-air balcony overlooking the natural beauty that surrounds the property. 

Suppose you plan on enjoying at least one high-end holiday meal in our candlelit dining room, with drinks, decadent desserts, and endless serenity. In that case, you won’t have to leave the inn because our acclaimed restaurant has everything you need for a memorable Christmas meal! 

And don’t forget to snag a gift certificate! Giving the gift of an elegant and romantic getaway is the ultimate present — and will provide lasting memories for years to come.

If you are ready to start planning your Christmas vacation, check our availability and book your stay. We wish you a holly, jolly Christmas from The French Manor!