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Pocono
Balloon Festival Lodging  Shawnee, PA.
This will be the 24th Annual Autumn Balloon Festival. Thank you for your
interest in the Balloon Festival held in the Pocono Mountains. For 23 years
fresh, clean air and a Fun Balloon Festival have provided people from all
over the chance to relax and enjoy themselves. This 3-day event captures
the scenery's splendid Fall Colors. The Appalachian Mountains, Delaware
River and Delaware Water Gap National Park make this a wonderfule site for
a Balloon Festival. Here's what will go on: ~Mass Balloon Ascensions ~Hot Air Balloon Rides and Tethered Balloon Rides ~Children's Entertainment ~Live Bands ~Balloon Glow (Friday) Virtual Tour of Balloon Glow ~Fireworks (Weathering Permitting on Friday) ~Special Appearances by Specialty Balloons ~Face Painting, Crafts & Food Concessions The 22nd Annual Balloon Festival was a huge success. Close to 12,000 people came to the festival over the three day weekend to enjoy the music, crafters, entertainment and exciting balloon activity. Tickets are about: Adults - $12.00, Children - $10.00 Children under 5 - Free  The
fun filled weekend at Shawnee kicks off Friday the 13th at 3P.M. with the
initial liftoff and the Annual Balloon Glow Event. Local craft vendors and
scrumptious food and drink should wet your appetite as you enjoy the live
entertainment.And for the youngsters, they can thrill to the rides or kick
back as they pet the animals at the petting zoo. Then retreat to your choice
of resorts that host over 8 million visitors each year. You'll find, less
than one and a half hours from New York City or Philadelphia, festivals,
restaurants, nightlife, canoeing and rafting and golf courses. Shawnee Inn and Resort is the closest place to stay (For More Information Call 1-800-805-3559). The Shannon Inn in East Stroudsburg is a short drive away. For the romantics The Caesars Resorts have a warm atmosphere. Families will enjoy Pocmont Resort. And for the budget minded - Budget, and Value Inn are Best. For reservations at any of these hotels call 1-800-805-3559.
Autumn sports include horseback riding, hiking and waterfall hikes Many people come to stay, during the festival, to enjoy the trees ever changing tapestry with a leisurely drive over mountain roads filled with lakes and breathtaking views or just to relax or to renew a romantic relationship. During the Autumn, golf, boating, camping, fishing, picnicking, whitewater, biking, hiking, or tennis are the preferred activities. Honeymooning in the Poconos is as popular as ever with many couples returning to enjoy their anniversaries. Pocono attractions are family oriented. Waterparks, petting zoos, museums, canoe and rafting trips make for family bonding and memories that (as the Pennsylvania motto goes) "last a lifetime". Come, visit, stay a while and enjoy all the Pocono Mountains has to offer.We're here to help you plan your trip and to make your stay more enjoyable. Feel free to request information, ask our advice, or arrange your stay with our staff. Once you're here be sure to look for the PoconosBest.com "Best of the Poconos" awards or PoconosBest.com recommended business plaques displayed in those businesses that we have chosen as outstanding. Wander through our website and discover for yourself the "Best of the Poconos" The staff of PoconosBest.com Call 1-800-805-3559
for resort and hotel reservations during the festival.
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With
over 40 golf courses, countless campgrounds, the largest lake in Pennsylvania,
and thousands of acres of state parklands, you can make your trip to the
festival a complete vacation. Thousands of visitors have vacation, second
homes or timeshare here and enjoy the surroundings on more than just a
visitor basis, they've become neighbors. Once you've visited a few times
you'll understand why these families opted to invest in "The Mountains".