Pocono Lake, PA

Pocono Lake is a small town located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The population was 2,811 at the 2010 census. Pocono Lake is home to many businesses and attractions that make it a popular tourist destination.

The town of Pocono Lake was founded in 1892 by George W. Farrar and his wife, Caroline (née Hahn). They named the town after the Pocono Mountains, which are located just to the east of the town. The Farrars were early settlers in Monroe County and played an important role in its development.

Pocono Lake is located in southwestern Pennsylvania near the New York state line. It is bordered by East Stroudsburg to the north, Monroe Township to the east, North Whitehall Township to the south, and West Stroudsburg to the west. The lake occupies much of what is now Pocono Lake Park and includes a number of beaches as well as parks and recreational areas.

The economy of Pocono Lake revolves around tourism and commerce related to its many businesses and attractions:

-Lakeview Resort offers lodging, dining facilities, golf courses, tennis courts, a spa facility, boat rentals/sailing/fishing cruises on Lake Pocono; -The Inn at Little America offers rooms with views of Little America Ski Resort; -The Carousel at Pocono Raceway features hand-carved horses that rotate; -Pocono Mountain Ski Area has slopes for skiing/riding; -Snow tubing can be enjoyed at Winter Wonderland Tubing Park; -Golfers can play at several courses including Pine Valley Golf Club (18 holes), Fox Hollow Golf Club (6 holes), or Indian Hills Golf Course (9 holes); –There are also several shops including an ice cream parlor/café called Scoops & Joes as well as boutiques such as Gilded Lily Boutique & Spa