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Pennsylvania · Couples · Two nights

Pocono Mountains

Mountain lodges, spa resorts and waterfalls.

The Poconos have been a couples’ getaway for a century, and the classics are still the best. Stay at the 1928 Skytop Lodge or the adults-only Lodge at Woodloch, hike to Bushkill Falls, paddle the Delaware Water Gap, ride the train from the Victorian town of Jim Thorpe and settle in by a fire.

Spa resortsWaterfallsMountain lodge
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Fall color at Bushkill Falls in the Pocono Mountains
Bushkill Falls, Pocono Mountains
YOUR ROUTEKMYR to KMPO
STRAIGHT-LINE DISTANCE~479 NM
ILLUSTRATIVE FLIGHT TIME~3 hr 26 min
WEEKEND STYLETwo nights · Rental car

Time illustration: direct distance at 150 KTAS plus 15 minutes for departure and arrival, matching the discovery page. Use ForeFlight for your actual flight plan.

01 / Aviation & getting around

Land on the mountain.

KMPO, Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport, sits at about 1,900 feet near Mount Pocono.

The FBO

Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport

Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport, Mount Pocono, PA

570-839-0258

Confirm FBO hours, fees and ground transportation. No live fuel price is shown.

Mountain weather: watch for low ceilings and fog. About 480 nm from Myrtle Beach. A long nonstop leg or a fuel stop.

02 / Where to stay

A grand lodge or a spa resort.

Rates and availability need travel dates.

03 / Where to eat

Mountain dining.

Reserve weekend dinners.

04 / Things to do

Falls, gorges and a Victorian town.

Outdoors by day, by the fire at night.

01

Bushkill Falls

A series of eight waterfalls on wooden walkways.

Bushkill Falls
02

Delaware Water Gap

Trails, river paddling and overlooks.

Park
03

Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway

A train ride from Jim Thorpe through the gorge.

Train
04

Jim Thorpe

A Victorian town with shops and cafés.

Poconos
Optional / Spa & relaxation

The spa at The Lodge at Woodloch · Time for two

A full destination spa with couples treatments; Skytop also has a spa.

Booking: Ask about couples treatments, access for non-guests, current pricing and cancellation policy. No prices are shown here, and no appointment has been booked.

05 / What’s happening

Sometimes the season is the reason to fly.

This prototype links to the local visitor site. It does not yet match events to your travel dates.

Winter

Ski season

Nearby ski areas and snowshoeing.

Summer

Lake season

Cool mountain weather.

Concerts, festivals & local happenings

Check the local calendar when choosing a weekend, and confirm dates and tickets with the organizer.

Browse Poconos events
06 / Suggested itinerary

Friday in. Sunday home.

A sample weekend: a waterfall, a spa and a mountain lodge. No bookings or availability confirmed.

DAY 1

Arrive & settle in

  1. Arrival

    Land at KMPO, subject to weather and your actual flight plan.

  2. Afternoon

    Check in at your lodge.

  3. Evening

    Dinner at the lodge.

DAY 2

Falls & spa

  1. Morning

    Bushkill Falls.

  2. Afternoon

    The spa.

  3. Evening

    Dinner by the fire.

DAY 3

Train & home

  1. Morning

    The Lehigh Gorge train from Jim Thorpe.

  2. Before leaving

    Allow time at the airport.

  3. Fly home

    Mountain weather changes fast; leave early.

07 / Good to know

Keep the weekend easy to change.

These details make the difference between an appealing list and a usable getaway.

Book in this order

Lodging and spa first, then a car.

Mountain flying

Watch ceilings and fog.

Ground transport

Arrange a car before you land.

Best seasons

Fall and summer.

Reviewed · Destination 95

Reviewed November 4, 2026.

Picks and links reviewed by WingAway Weekends. Hours, prices, menus and availability change often, so confirm directly with each place before booking.

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