Winona Lakes is in the eastern Poconos Mountains and not far from a few of the major attractions. Shawnee skiing, Bushkill Falls, the Delaware Water Gap recreation area and all kinds of shopping including food, antiques and clothing shopping is close by. Major Pocono Activities near Winona Lakes and all within a 30 minute drive are:
45 restaurants from fast food chains to smaller more intimate places to eat.
Shopping at the Crossings Outlet Complex
Mt Airy Casino
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation area
The Pocono Raceway NASCAR racing (somewhat outside the 30 minute criteria)
Whitewater rafting / canoeing / kayaking on the Delaware River
Camelback Outdoor Water Par and Adventure Park
Four Wheeling on ATVs at two commercial ATV parks
Antiquing
Horseback riding
Paintball
Race Car Experience
Axe Throwing
Snow mobiling
Fishing (both in the community and at various state lakes)
Concerts and play at locations in Downtown Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg and Shawnee