POCONO MOUNTAINS’ SETTLERS INN CHOSEN TOP HISTORIC HOTEL BY AAA

07-07-2009

 

 

POCONO MOUNTAINS, Pa., July 7, 2009 – The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is proud to announce that the Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, located in the Lake Region of the Pocono Mountains, has been recognized as one of AAA’s Top 10 Historic Hotels.

            In the spirit of Independence Day, AAA lodging inspectors were asked to name their favorite historic hotel.  A list of 41 Diamond Rated properties was compiled. From there, the top 10 were chosen with the Four Diamond rated Settlers Inn making the prestigious list.  The full article can be viewed at http://www.aaatravelviews.com/post/2009/06/23/AAA-Inspectors-Pick-Top-Historic-Hotels.aspx.

The 21 guest-room inn was built in 1927 and has been beautifully restored in English arts and crafts tradition.  Guest rooms are furnished with an eclectic blend of antiques, stained-glass lamps, luxury bedding and modern amenities.  A terrace overlooks their herb garden and guests can stroll along the banks of the Lackawaxen River.  The inn’s AAA Four Diamond “farm to table” restaurant features quality ingredients from local farms and has received the Wine Spectator Award for the past eight years.

            The Settlers Inn is a member of the PMVB, the official destination marketing organization for the four counties of Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne in northeastern Pennsylvania.  Comprehensive Pocono Mountains visitor information is available online at www.800poconos.com or by phone at 800-POCONOS (800-762-6667).

About the Pocono Mountains

With 2,400 square miles encompassing Pennsylvania’s Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties, the Pocono Mountains region is home to rolling mountain terrain, breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls, thriving woodlands and 170 miles of winding rivers.  Winters offer guests the opportunity to ski, snowboard, snow tube and even snowshoe their way through snowy wonderlands encompassing over 163 ski trails, while summers also cater to the active traveler allowing exploration of 261miles of hiking and biking trails, over 35 golf courses, whitewater rafting, boating, fishing and open access to nine state and two national parks.

 

Any time of year is a good time to visit the Pocono Mountains, located within driving distance of most major East Coast cities.  This region teeming with history offers year-round cultural tours and art exhibitions, abundant antiquing and brand-name shopping and a full calendar of festivals showcasing the heritage, music and food of the Pocono Mountains.

 

Even the most discerning traveler will find comfortable accommodations in the Pocono Mountains, which offers an eclectic mix of resorts, distinctive properties and quaint, country inns and bed and breakfasts.

                                                                                                                                 

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