Today, the Poconos draw nearly 24 million annual visitors, thanks to year-round recreational opportunities and stunning natural scenery. The area has been a popular vacation destination ever since Pennsylvania Quakers opened a hotel here on the Delaware River in 1829.

The Poconos region of northeastern Pennsylvania accounts for some 2,400 square miles of mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and forests.

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Take a spa day: Therapists at Spa Kalahari can refresh your feet with a pedicure or soothe sore muscles with a hot-stone massage.

Afterwards, indulge in a caramel apple sprinkled with gummy worms at the onsite Last Bite dessert shoppe

Where to eat: Families can gather around the table at one of four restaurants, ranging from a wide-ranging buffet dinner to a tavern and grill.

Splish spash down high-speed water coasters, and soak up sunshine in the lazy river at the resort’s indoor water park.

Family-friendly accommodations: Up to four people can stay in the comfy desert room, which features an HDTV and free WiFi access.

These onsite attractions are only the beginning: the park will continue to expand the indoor and outdoor park during a second phase of development. The brand-new Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in the Poconos packs a an outdoor pool, a spa, and several restaurants and bars into its 150-acres complex. About This Deal Hotel at a Glance: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions

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