Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Question: The Pocono Mountains became known as the “Honeymoon Capital of the World” thanks to what kitschy bathroom feature a resort owner invented there in 1963?

Answer: The heart-shaped bathtub, invented by Cove Haven Resort owner Morris Wilkins in 1963 to attract honeymooners. It became a national sensation after a 1971 LIFE magazine feature, cementing the Poconos as America’s honeymoon capital.