Entertainment & Family Activities Near Lake Wallenpaupack

Pocono Raceway

Best for: Major NASCAR & high-speed experiences

• Home to NASCAR Cup Series races

• Ride-along and driving experiences available

• Large, professional superspeedway

👉 View Events & Experiences

Motorsports & Racing Experiences

S&S Speedway

Best for: Short-track local racing

• Dirt oval with regular race nights

• Stock cars, modifieds & local divisions

• Family-friendly spectator environment

👉 See Race Nights

Snydersville Raceway

Best for: Go-kart racing & casual competition

• Kart racing for beginners and enthusiasts

• Great for families and groups

• Open practice and race sessions

👉 Check Hours & Sessions

Oakland Valley Race Park

Best for: Off-road racing & motorsports variety

• Motocross and off-road racing events

• Multiple track layouts and classes

• Regional racing venue with competitive events

👉 View Event Calendar

Pikes Creek Raceway Park

Best for: Dirt track racing close to NEPA

• Dirt oval racing with local drivers

• Regular weekend events during season

• Laid-back, community racing atmosphere

👉 Check Race Schedule

Indoor Activities (Rainy Day)

The Wake Zone

Best for: Indoor golf + games + drinks in one spot

• High-tech golf simulators with real courses from around the world

• Multi-sport games (soccer, hockey, darts, mini-games) for non-golfers

• Taproom with local craft beer + social, group-friendly atmosphere

👉 Book a Simulator / Plan Your Visit

Pocono Axe Works

Best for: Unique indoor activity

• Axe throwing lanes with instruction

• Great for groups and adults

• Competitive but beginner-friendly

👉 Reserve a Lane

Lahey Family Fun Center

Best for: Arcade + multi-activity fun

• Indoor arcade games

• Family-friendly entertainment space

• Good option for mixed-age groups

👉 Explore Activities

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Best for: Kids & high-energy fun

• Wall-to-wall trampolines

• Dodgeball, foam pits & freestyle jumping

• Birthday parties & group activities

👉 Book Jump Time

Wallenpaupack Bowling Center

Best for: Easy family outing

• Bowling lanes + casual games

• Food and drinks available

• Great for groups, kids, and rainy days

👉 View Lane Availability

Great Wolf Lodge Water Park

Best for: Younger kids

• Kid-friendly slides & splash areas

• Indoor, open year-round

• Easy day trip from the lake

Kalahari Resorts Indoor Waterpark

Best for: All ages

• One of the largest indoor waterparks in the U.S.

• Slides, wave pool, lazy river

• Year-round, weather-proof fun

Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark

Best for: Big outdoor summer waterpark days

• PA’s largest outdoor waterpark with slides, wave pool & lazy river

• Mountain views + tons of space (doesn’t feel cramped like smaller parks)

• Easy combo with Camelback Mountain Resort activities

• Also has Aquatopia - an Indoor Water Park for fun all year long!

Waterparks

Winter Fun (Skiing, Tubing & More)

Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain

Best for: Families & beginners

• Skiing & snowboarding

• Snow tubing park

• Short drive from Lake Wallenpaupack

👉 Check Conditions & Tickets

Camelback Mountain Resort

Best for: Full winter day trips

• Skiing, snowboarding & tubing

• Largest snow tubing park in the area

• Also has indoor waterpark (year-round option)

👉 View Winter Activities

Montage Mountain Resorts

Best for: Variety + shorter drive

• Skiing, snowboarding & night skiing

• Terrain for beginners to advanced

• Snow tubing park

👉 Check Lift Tickets & Hours

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

Best for: Families, Snowtubing, Ice Skating

• Dedicated tubing lanes

• No experience needed

• Easy day trip

• Pocono Ice Arena- Indoor Hockey & Ice Skating

👉 Reserve Tubing Times

Blue Mountain Resort

Best for: Biggest tubing park

• One of the largest in PA

• Fast lanes + lift service

• Great group activity

👉 Book Tubing Tickets

Shopping

Hawley & Lake Wallenpaupack Area Shops

Best for: Local finds

• Boutiques, gifts & lake-themed items

• Small-town shopping in Hawley

• Coffee shops + walkable spots

👉 Explore Local Shops

Hawley Silk Mill

Best for: Unique local shopping + easy walkable experience

A restored historic mill turned into one of the most unique shopping spots near Lake Wallenpaupack.

• Boutique clothing & accessories

• Handmade goods & artisan gifts

• Home décor & specialty items

• Local art and crafts

• Easy indoor activity (great backup for weather)

• 👉 Explore Shops at the Silk Mill

The Crossings Premium Outlets

Best for: Brand-name deals

• 100+ outlet stores

• Nike, Coach, Under Armour & more

• Easy half-day trip

👉 Browse Stores

Farmers Markets

Stroudsburg Old Time Farmers Market

Best for: Year-round indoor option

• Indoor market open beyond summer months

• Local produce, baked goods & deli items

• Good backup for bad weather days

👉 View Hours & Vendors

Milford Farmers Market

Best for: Weekend outing + scenic town

• One of the more popular markets in the area

• Great mix of food, crafts & local products

• Pair with a walk around downtown Milford

👉 See Market Info

Hawley Farmers Market

Best for: Small-town local vibe

• Fresh produce, baked goods & handmade items

• Seasonal market with local vendors

• Easy stop while exploring downtown Hawley

👉 Check Market Days

Wayne County Farmers Market

Best for: Variety + larger selection

• Wide range of local farms & food vendors

• Meats, dairy, produce & specialty goods

• Worth the short drive from the lake

👉 Plan Your Visit