The most beautiful time of year is here for the Poconos. With the fantastic fall foliage ready to help the Pocono Mountains show off their excellent red, oranges, and yellows along the landscape, you and your family are out to experience the wonders of the mountains.

There is a multitude of ways to enjoy the fall, from booking Airbnbs with FORTECA ;) to exploring the mountains and taking part in a number of outdoor activities…Find Fall day trip ideas and deals to add flavor to your stay with us!

Let us start off with some scenic activities:

Scenic Lift Rides:

Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday up until October 29, 2023

Located in the Blue Mountain Resort

Get yourself a ski lift, and take in the wonderful views and colors from PA’s Highest Vertical Lift!

While you are there, enjoy the quick .6 mile hike and enjoy some lunch at the Slopeside Pub & Grill

Pine Ridge Fall Festival

Located in Albrightsville, PA, the Pine Ridge Festival is back for the next upcoming weekend from Sept. 15-Sept. 17

Grab you some friends and family and head over to one of our cabins, take a trip to the fest and have a wonderful time… Enjoy up to 20 plus music acts on side-by-side stages. Festivals always instill core memories into all of us. By the year this festival is becoming a special part of the Poconos as they scale the entertainment up to a level to where it is the most famous festival of the region!

OKtoberfest!!!!

Celebrate the most famous fest of all, OKTOBERFEST! raise your beers high and enjoy the German tradition at Blue Mountain Resort. This celebration is FREE for all as you enjoy German music, hayrides, and a lot of traditional food and culture. The fest is is recurring daily up until October 1, 2023.

In addition to the Blue Mountain Resort hosting it’s OKTOBERFEST, Settlers Inn is also hosting a one day one-of-a-kind Oktoberfest on Sept. 20, from 12 pm to 5 pm.

This is a special day as Settlers Inn is featuring Billy Spanton Band, a la carte craft beer.

Start off Halloween at the zoo!

Come down for the weekend of Oct. 7-8th to enjoy Halloween at Claws ‘N’ Paws Wild Animal Park. Take part in the animal parade, piñata, games and much more!

Come in costume and you will receive a discount for admission ;)

Fright TIme zip & climb

Recurring weekly on Saturdays from October 7-October 28, 2023

Experience the high-ropes adventure park with a little bit of Halloween spook! Climb, zip and swing through the trees with a bunch of surprises and cool laser lights. Located in Blue Mountain Resort, take your family and little ones to get the best taste of Halloween.

Want some more Halloween fun for older friends?

Hotel of horror and altered nightmares 🎃

From Sept. 22-Nov. 4, 2023, recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

The most haunted house attraction is here. Enjoy the nightmares and have a fun night at the Legendary Lake House Hotel located within the amazing Poconos. Made into an Asylum, you’ll see inmates running around and souls traveling throughout the rooms. Open rain or shine, this is the most adventure-packed Halloween event in the Poconos. Grab your friends and enjoy the real thrill of this Holiday.

With most of the events located at Blue Mountain Resort, book a stay with FORTECA and enjoy the whole Fall season with us!

If you prefer a more relaxed approach to experiencing the fall foliage, the Poconos offer several scenic drives that are perfect for a leisurely afternoon outing. The Pocono Mountains Scenic Drive and the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway will take you through some of the most stunning vistas, ensuring you don't miss out on the beauty of the season.

Fall in the Poconos is a time when nature's beauty reaches its zenith. It's a season of vibrant colors, outdoor adventures, cozy getaways, and a celebration of all things autumn. Whether you're a leaf-peeper, an outdoor enthusiast, or someone looking for a serene escape, the Pocono Mountains offer a captivating experience that will leave you with lasting memories of the magic of fall. So, pack your bags and set off to this enchanting destination to witness the transformation of the Poconos into a fall wonderland