NASCAR, FISHING, CLASSIC CARS & GOLF FOR FATHER’S DAY in pocono mountains

05-06-2008

 

Pocono Mountains Region Honors Dad with Packages and Events

 

POCONO MOUNTAINS, PA, May 5, 2008 – Father’s Day gift-shoppers are urged to step away from that necktie and consider a distinctly testosterone-fueled present for the dad who already has everything: a relaxing/invigorating/custom-made getaway in the 2,400-square-mile Pocono Mountains region.  Whether pops prefers to swoon over an exquisite automobile chassis, embark on a fishing sojourn or cheer on his favorite NASCAR driver, the Pocono Mountains has a package or event designed to get dad’s motor running.  Distinctive Father’s Day gifts and activities include:

 

Pocono 500 Weekend NASCAR Packages

Pocono Raceway is one of NASCAR's most competitive speedways with a 2.5-mile track featuring three turns.  Pocono Raceway will host the Pocono 500 June 7-9 and the Pennsylvania 500 August 3-5, 2008.  Multiple Pocono Mountains properties, including Brookview Manor Inn, Brookview Country Cottage, East Shore Lodging, Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Paradise Stream Resort, Penn Hills Resort and Pocmont Resort & Conference Center will offer packages for the NASCAR weekends.  Full details can be found at www.800poconos.com.

 

12^th Annual Classic Car Show - Cove Haven Resort

Cove Haven Resort’s 12th Annual Classic Car Show will display automobiles from all eras on July 12 from noon to 5 p.m.  Dads can stay overnight at the all-inclusive resort nestled on a cove of beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack, one of Pennsylvania's largest man-made lakes.  Rooms start at $240 per night; reservations required.  Call 570-226-4506 or visit www.caesarspoconoresorts.com for details. 

 

East Shore Lodging Father’s Day Weekend Package, June 13-15, 2008

Charming East Shore Lodging, located on the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack, will offer a two-night retreat for the entire family over Father’s Day weekend.  Package includes two nights accommodation for a family of four, continental breakfast both mornings, dinner at an area restaurant ($75 gift card) and four tickets for a Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour.  Tax is included; rates start at $339 per night.  Call 570-226-3293 or visit www.eastshorelodging.com for details.

 

Fernwood Hotel & Resort Summer Golf Package, June 20-August 31, 2008

Fernwood Hotel & Resort knows how hard it can be to secure an early morning or later afternoon tee time during warm spring and summer months, so they offer dads a special golf package that secures preferred early and late tee times on the 18 hole, par 71 course; the package can be reserved with either villa or hotel room accommodations and includes two rounds of golf for each night stayed per room.  Midweek rates are $175 per night for a hotel room that sleeps two.  Call 570-588-9500 or visit www.resortsusa.com/fernwood.php for details.

 

Penn Hills Resort Father’s Day Package, June 13-15, 2008

Penn Hills Resort’s 500 acre estate offers dads a getaway with woodlands, streams, brooks and hiking trails.  Package includes: two free green fees daily for golfing at Evergreen Golf Club; breakfast and dinner daily in the Candelabra Dining Room; a choice of accommodations in either the Riviera Tower Suites or the Private Mountain Villas; and entertainment in the night club.  Rates start at $99 per person, per night.  Extended stay for three nights is $69 per person for the third night. Reservations required.  Call 570-421-6464 or visit www.pennhillsresort.com.

 

Pocmont Resort & Conference Center’s Father’s Day Package, June 13-15, 2008

It's the time of year to treat dad like a king!  Give him a fun filled weekend with the kids enjoying fishing, swimming, tennis and boating.  Dads with big appetites will savor the Grand Buffet, featuring delectable king crab legs and jumbo shrimp.  Included are breakfast and dinner daily starting with dinner on arrival and ending with breakfast on departure.  Rates start at $95 per person, per night; based on double occupancy.  Reservations required. Call 570-588-6671 or visit www.pocmont.com.

 

The Resort at Split Rock’s Play and Stay Package, May 24-September 28, 2008

Dads can enjoy 18 holes of golf with cart.  Package includes breakfast at Galleria or Bell'ago, dinner at Sunset Green Bell'ago or Galleria Restaurant.  Midweek rates start at $145; weekend rates start at $170.  Rates do not include a 6% sales tax, hotel tax or 17% service charge.  Rates are per person, per night based on double occupancy. Call 570-722-9111 or visit www.splitrockresort.com.

 

Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort’s River Adventures, valid through October 12, 2008

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