Best of Poconos Kids and Family

• Ski/Board/Tubing Area For Kids - Camelback, Tannersville. 570-629-1661. The Best all around Ski Resort of 2012.

• Restaurant with Kids - Friendly's, Rt 611, Tannersville, (It's the ice cream)

• Historical Adventure - Quiet Valley, 1000 Turkey Hill Rd., Stroudsburg, On a fall festival weekend it's an actual trip (non virtual) through history. They'll think they went back in time. You can show them what it was like when you were a kid, (no tv, walking 13 miles through the snow to school) and they'll really appreciate what they have today.

• Resort for Kids (well.. ok - Parents, too) - Woodloch Pines , All kids (ages 5 and older) can maximize the fun experience of the Woodloch Resort for both youngsters and parents/guardians with an offering of an extensive roster of action-packed and fun-filled activities hosted by an Activities Directors. While parents/guardians are enjoying time together, kids are welcome to participate in a wide range of exciting social & recreational interests, from volleyball to arts & crafts.

• Animal Experience - Claws and Paws, Ledgewood Road, Lake Ariel, PA

• Festival for Kids - Shawnee Timber Festival, Shawnee Resort, Shawnee. But, go early, leave late eat funnel cakes and expect lots of traffic.

• Kid Friendly Movie Theater - Casino, Main Street, Mt. Pocono. . Like the old days, a family movie with ice cream after.

• Nature Experience - Pocono Environmental Education Center, Bushkill. Check out the Family Nature Weekends.

• Overwhelming Natural Wonder - Gotta be the Delaware Water Gap,. Rt 611 South of the Town. Walk the Applicahian Trail to get the full experience.

• Waterpark - Camelbeach, at Camelback Resort, Tannersville. 570-629-1661. Open in the Summer only.