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DestinationsWayne CountyLake Wallenpaupack
5,700 Acres · Hawley
About Lake Wallenpaupack
The largest lake in the Poconos, Lake Wallenpaupack spans 5,700 acres and 52 miles of shoreline, making it the region's premier destination for boating, fishing, and watersports. Its size means it never feels crowded, even in peak summer, with quiet coves for kayaking and open water for waterskiing within the same afternoon. The surrounding town of Hawley adds a walkable downtown of restaurants and shops just minutes from the water. Few lakes in the entire Northeast offer this much open water paired with a genuinely walkable town — most places to stay around Wallenpaupack put readers within a short drive of both a quiet private cove and a full evening out in Hawley, without having to choose between the two experiences. The lake's scale also supports a fuller range of watersports outfitters and marinas than most of the region's smaller lakes, so groups arriving without their own boat still have plenty of ways to get out on the water.
- Best Season
- Late Spring – Early Fall
- Shoreline
- 52 Miles
- Popular For
- Boating & Watersports
- Nearest Town
- Hawley, PA
- Lake Origin
- Man-Made Reservoir (1926)
How It Came to Be
Lake Wallenpaupack isn't a natural lake at all — it's a 5,700-acre reservoir created in 1926, when the Pennsylvania Power & Light Company dammed the Wallenpaupack Creek to generate hydroelectric power. Building the 1,280-foot concrete dam and the 3.5-mile flow line that carries water to the powerhouse took roughly 2,700 workers two years; once the dam closed, it took another seven months for the valley to fill.
That valley wasn't empty. PP&L purchased land from around 100 property owners at roughly $20 an acre, clearing and, in some cases, moving what stood on it — including the small village of Wilsonville and the Purdytown cemetery, both relocated before the water rose. Seventeen miles of roads and utility lines were rerouted in the process. In 2026, the lake marked its 100th anniversary — still generating power for PPL and, these days, generating a great deal more in lakefront tourism than its builders likely imagined.
Where to Eat
Promised Land Inn
$$American · Greentown, PA
Casual family-style American spot in Greentown near the park, known for elk meatloaf and the Beef-alo burger.
Elk Meatloaf
Get DirectionsThe Boathouse
$$American · Lakeville, PA
A casual, dock-adjacent lakeside eatery on Wallenpaupack in Lakeville, serving simple American fare like burgers and sandwiches.
Get DirectionsRavyn & Robyn Food & Wine
$$$Italian · Hawley, PA
Italian restaurant in Hawley known for well-executed classics, especially a standout vodka sauce rigatoni.
Get DirectionsThe Dock on Wallenpaupack
$$$American / Seafood · Hawley, PA
Lakefront seafood restaurant on Lake Wallenpaupack in Hawley known for sunset deck views and weekly live music.
Get DirectionsGlass – wine.bar.kitchen
$$$Contemporary / Small Plates · Hawley, PA
Upscale wine bar at The Ledges in Hawley with striking views above Paupack High Falls and shareable small plates.
Get DirectionsMountainhouse Tavern
$$American · Greentown, PA
A cozy, family-friendly Greentown tavern serving hearty American comfort food and drinks in a casual, wood-toned setting.
Get DirectionsThe Fairview Cafe
$$Farm-to-Table American · Hawley, PA
A casual fine-dining farm-to-table restaurant in Hawley offering historic fireplace-room or wraparound deck seating.
Get DirectionsBackroads Cafe & Dairy Bar
$Cafe / American · Greentown, PA
A casual, family-friendly roadside cafe and dairy bar in Greentown, PA, near Promised Land State Park.
Get DirectionsSettlers Inn
$$$American · Hawley, PA
A historic Tudor Revival inn in Hawley serving seasonal, farm-to-table American cooking with classic Pocono hospitality.
Get DirectionsApple Valley Restaurant
$$American · Milford, PA
A casual Milford restaurant with steaks, burgers, ribs, pastas, and a full bar, offering something for everyone.
Get DirectionsColosseum Restaurant at Cove Haven
· Lakeville, PA
A convenient sit-down restaurant inside Cove Haven Resort in Lakeville.
Get DirectionsBar Louis at the Hotel Fauchére
$$$American · Milford, PA
Stylish American-with-Asian-touches bistro at Hotel Fauchére, known for burgers, steak, and sushi pizza in a casual-trendy setting.
Get DirectionsCrazy Country Club
· Hawley, PA
A casual, unfussy bar and restaurant in Hawley, PA, perfect for a low-key drink or bite with no occasion needed.
Get DirectionsThe Delmonico Room at the Hotel Fauchére
$$$$New American · Milford, PA
Milford's upscale white-tablecloth restaurant inside the Hotel Fauchére, serving New American regional cuisine for special occasions.
Get DirectionsLukan's Farm Resort
· Hawley, PA
A restaurant at a working farm resort near Hawley, PA.
Get DirectionsThe Dimmick Inn
$$American · Milford, PA
A family-owned Milford tavern serving casual American food, drinks, and specials for lunch and dinner.
Get DirectionsGresham's Chop House
$$$Steak & Seafood · Hawley, PA
Waterfront steakhouse in Hawley with lake views over Lake Wallenpaupack from its dining room and deck.
Get DirectionsNative
· Honesdale, PA
A highly-rated Main Street restaurant in walkable downtown Honesdale, popular with locals and visitors alike.
Get DirectionsThe Clubhouse at The Springs at Woodloch
$$$American · Hawley, PA
A casual American steakhouse in Hawley overlooking Woodloch's 9th and 18th golf holes.
Get DirectionsSpooner's Sports Bar & Grille at Cove Haven
· Lakeville, PA
A casual, no-reservation sports bar at Cove Haven Resort serving pub and American fare while games play on.
Get DirectionsCamp Umpy's Bagels & Stuff
$Bagels & Bakery · Honesdale, PA
A casual, budget-friendly bagel shop and bakery on Main Street in Honesdale, popular for a quick breakfast before a day out.
Get DirectionsJive Bar & Lounge
· Milford, PA
A casual, lively pub-and-bar along the Delaware River in Milford, PA, perfect for an unfussy night out.
Get DirectionsCocoon Coffee House & Bakery
$Coffee & Bakery · Hawley, PA
A casual, budget-friendly Hawley coffee house and bakery, well-reviewed by locals and travelers alike.
Get DirectionsLa Posada & Felix's Cantina
$$Mexican · Milford, PA
A moderately priced Milford, PA restaurant specializing in Yucatan and southern Mexican cuisine, well-rated by locals.
Get DirectionsMr. Shane's Restaurant
$$Soul Food / American · Matamoras, PA
A casual Matamoras spot serving soul food classics, wings, burgers, and loaded fries at mid-range prices.
Get DirectionsPenny Lane Candies & Candles
$Sweets · Hawley, PA
A budget-friendly candy and candle shop in Hawley, great for a quick, well-reviewed sweet treat stop.
Get DirectionsSound Bites Restaurant at The Jam Room
· Greentown, PA
A casual Greentown pub serving American fare alongside house-brewed beer from the on-site Jam Room Brewing Company.
Get DirectionsTanLines Outdoor Bar & Grille at Cove Haven
· Lakeville, PA
Relaxed outdoor bar & grille at Cove Haven Resort in Lakeville, PA, serving casual pub-style American food.
Get DirectionsTom Quick Inn Restaurant
$$$American · Milford, PA
Upscale American dining and craft cocktails in Milford, PA, set in a renovated 100-person dining room with a vintage bar.
Get DirectionsTREE Restaurant & Bar
$$$$New American · Hawley, PA
Upscale farm-to-table restaurant at The Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley, serving naturally-raised meats and organic vegetables; reservations required.
Get DirectionsWaterwheel Café, Bakery & Bar
$$American · Milford, PA
A casual café, bakery, pub and restaurant set in a restored 19th-century water-powered mill in Milford.
Get DirectionsBetterWorld Store & Café
$Café · Milford, PA
A casual, budget-friendly health-food store and café in Milford, loved by locals and easy to drop into anytime.
Get DirectionsCosta's Family Fun Park
$Snack Bar · Hawley, PA
A Hawley family fun park with a casual snack bar serving burgers, chicken sandwiches, and soft-serve between activities.
Get DirectionsMilford Wine & Cheese Co.
$$Wine & Cheese Shop · Milford, PA
A wine and cheese shop pairing curated cheeses with the full Three Hammers Wine collection—great for grabbing provisions before Delaware Water Gap.
Get DirectionsCocoon Coffeehouse & Bakery
$Cafe & Bakery · Hawley, PA
Fair-trade coffee and scratch-made pastries inside the historic Hawley Silk Mill.
Get DirectionsThe Delmonico Room at the Hotel Fauchere
$$$$French / American Fine Dining · Milford, PA
Casual-elegant French-American fine dining tracing back to Delmonico's in 1850s New York.
Get DirectionsThe Lager Haus
$$American / German-Influenced Tavern · Tafton, PA
Scratch-made steaks and pork chops with a German accent, minutes from Lake Wallenpaupack.
Get DirectionsThe Varsity Room Speakeasy
$$$Cocktail Speakeasy · Milford, PA
A hidden Prohibition-era speakeasy behind the historic Tom Quick Inn.
Get DirectionsWhere to Hike
Little Falls Trail
EasyAn easy 1.4-mile loop past small waterfalls, and the most popular hike in Promised Land State Park.
View on AllTrailsShuman Point Natural Area (Shuman Blue Loop)
ModerateA 2.9-mile moderate loop near Hawley with an early climb followed by easy shoreline walking along Lake Wallenpaupack.
View on AllTrailsEgypt Meadow Lake Loop
EasyAn easy, flat 3.7-mile loop around Egypt Meadow Lake, the park's most popular hike, with steady lake views and wildlife sightings.
View on AllTrailsRaymondskill Falls Trail
ModerateA short, steep 0.3-mile hike to Pennsylvania's tallest waterfall, a cascade of more than 150 feet near Milford.
View on AllTrailsDingmans Falls & Silverthread Falls Trail
EasyAn easy 0.8-mile boardwalk trail leading to two waterfalls, including Pennsylvania's second-tallest, Dingmans Falls.
View on AllTrailsGeorge W. Childs Park Trail
EasyAn easy 1.4-mile loop past three waterfalls and old woolen mill ruins along Dingmans Creek.
View on AllTrailsTumbling Waters Trail
ModerateA moderate 3.1-mile loop from PEEC through forest and ravine to a namesake waterfall, with Kittatinny Mountain overlooks.
View on AllTrailsD&H Canal Park at Lock 31
EasyA preserved lock on the historic Delaware & Hudson Canal near Lake Wallenpaupack, ideal for a quick, easy walk.
View on AllTrailsIrving Cliff
ModerateA steady uphill trail above Honesdale leading to a rewarding cliff-top view over town.
View on AllTrailsShohola Falls
EasyAn easy waterfall walk at Shohola Recreation Center near Promised Land Lake, great for mixed-ability groups.
View on AllTrailsWallenpaupack Lake Trail
EasyAn easy, unhurried shoreline walk along Lake Wallenpaupack near Hawley with steady lake views throughout.
View on AllTrailsWallenpaupack Creek Trail
EasyAn easy-rated out-and-back route in Lake Wallenpaupack, running 3.2 miles with about 334 ft of elevation gain.
View on AllTrailsLake Wallenpaupack Blue Trail
EasyAn easy-rated loop in Greentown, running 1.3 miles with about 144 ft of elevation gain.
View on AllTrailsBruce Lake Trail (long)
ModerateA moderate-rated out-and-back route in Bruce Lake Natural Area, running 14.6 miles with about 954 ft of elevation gain.
View on AllTrailsBruce Lake Trail (short)
ModerateA moderate-rated out-and-back route in Bruce Lake Natural Area, running 5.7 miles with about 341 ft of elevation gain.
View on AllTrailsRock Oak Ridge Trail, Boundary Trail, and 1800 Trail Loop
EasyAn easy-rated loop in Promised Land State Park, running 1.2 miles with about 85 ft of elevation gain.
View on AllTrailsWhittaker Trail
EasyAn easy-rated out-and-back route in Promised Land State Park, running 3.3 miles with about 360 ft of elevation gain.
View on AllTrailsHemlock Hill, Song Dog, Bear Wallow, and Lower Lake Trail
EasyAn easy-rated loop in Promised Land State Park, running 5.4 miles with about 311 ft of elevation gain.
View on AllTrailsTree Tower, Bear Wallow, Big Dam Ridge, Song Dog, and Overlook Trail
EasyAn easy-rated out-and-back route in Promised Land State Park, running 6 miles with about 377 ft of elevation gain.
View on AllTrailsKleinhans Trail
EasyAn easy-rated loop in Delaware State Forest, running 2.7 miles with about 209 ft of elevation gain.
View on AllTrailsThings to Do
Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park
Natural Attraction Seasonal
An outdoor animal park with over 100 species, including hand-feeding giraffes, lory parrots, and petting zoo animals, plus Turtle Town and Dino Dig.
Get DirectionsLacawac Sanctuary
Natural Attraction Year-Round
Eight miles of hiking trails, educational programs, summer camps, and a historic lodge and venue, perfect for families and nature lovers.
Get DirectionsDelaware Highlands Conservancy — Van Scott Nature Reserve
Natural Attraction Year-Round
A 144-acre nature reserve with three miles of scenic walking trails through woods, wildflower meadows, and wetlands, hosting year-round community programs.
Get DirectionsPocono Environmental Education Center
Natural Attraction Year-Round
Six hiking trails, weekend educational programs, and summer camp — a favorite for nature lovers, families, photographers, and birders.
Get DirectionsDorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary
Natural Attraction Year-Round (Concerts July–August)
A wildlife sanctuary with year-round hiking trails and an outdoor Wildflower Concert Series each July and August; the adjoining Dorflinger Glass Museum is open May to November.
Get DirectionsThe Wake Zone Indoor Golf & Taproom
Casino & Entertainment Year-Round (Indoor)
A year-round indoor entertainment venue on Route 507 in Tafton, near Lake Wallenpaupack. The 6,000-square-foot building houses six golf simulator bays with access to more than 75 courses, plus sports and party games such as darts, skee ball and mini-golf. A taproom pours Wallenpaupack Brewing Company beer, with cans to go. The venue describes itself as family friendly, takes online bay bookings, and hosts leagues and private events. Hours vary by day, so check the website before you go.
Get DirectionsWallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour
Water Sports Seasonal
A 50-minute guided, history-filled tour on Lake Wallenpaupack, plus pontoon, kayak, and SUP rentals.
Get DirectionsNortheast Wilderness Experience
Outdoor Recreation
An outdoor guiding outfitter based in Honesdale.
Get DirectionsThe Stourbridge Line
Scenic Railway Seasonal
A scenic excursion railway departing from Honesdale. Its fall Pocono Foliage Express runs on select dates from September 27 through October 31, 2026, a 1.5-hour round trip along the Lackawaxen River with heated cars; tickets are listed at $35 per adult and $30 per child, infants free. Source: DiscoverNEPA's Pocono Foliage Express listing, which names The Stourbridge Line as host and links its FareHarbor booking page, retrieved October 18, 2026; confirm fares when booking.
Get DirectionsMilford Beach
Outdoor Recreation
A state boat launch plus sand beach along the Delaware River (fee area). Accessible parking, restrooms, and picnic sites.
Get DirectionsPalmyra Township Public Beach
Outdoor Recreation Seasonal (Memorial Day–Labor Day)
The only public beach on Lake Wallenpaupack. Open weekends Memorial Day through mid-June, then daily through Labor Day. Admission $5, children under 10 $3, seniors 65+ free.
Get DirectionsPromised Land Lake Beach
Outdoor Recreation Seasonal (Late May–Mid-September)
Two sand beaches within Promised Land State Park, open late May to mid-September, 8am to sunset. The main beach is in the picnic area; Pickerel Point Beach is on the end of Pickerel Point.
Get DirectionsBingham Park Access on the Lackawaxen River
Water Sports
A boat launch and river access point on the Lackawaxen River in Hawley.
Get DirectionsDingmans Ferry Boat Access
Water Sports
Restrooms and public phone (fee area). Activities: canoeing, kayaking, rafting, fishing, hiking, picnicking.
Get DirectionsCaffrey Ramp on Lake Wallenpaupack
Water Sports
A boat ramp off Route 590, about 3 miles west of the state ramp. $5 launching fee, gas pump, two ramps and a dock.
Get DirectionsGreeley Lake
Water Sports
Shallow and weedy with a large patch of water lilies and a stump field — fishing is well worth it. Electric motors only.
Get DirectionsClayton Park Recreational Area
Outdoor Recreation
A recreational area with camping in Lake Ariel.
Get Directions1st Klas Marina
Water Sports
New and used boat sales, authorized Bayliner/Crownline/Harris FloteBote/Lund dealer. Boat rentals, dock slips, winter storage, ship's store, gas dock.
Get DirectionsIndian Orchard River Access on the Lackawaxen River
Water Sports
A river access point on the Lackawaxen River near Honesdale.
Get DirectionsSycamore Point Park on the Lackawaxen River
Water Sports
A riverside park and access point on the Lackawaxen River near Honesdale.
Get DirectionsThe Boat Shop
Water Sports
Lake Wallenpaupack boat & waverunner sales, service, storage and rentals.
Get DirectionsKittatinny Canoes
Water Sports Seasonal
Raft, kayak, canoe or tube down the Delaware River — the most diverse selection of routes for any skill level.
Get DirectionsWhite Mills River Access Park on the Lackawaxen River
Water Sports
A river access park on the Lackawaxen River in White Mills.
Get DirectionsPine Crest Marina
Water Sports
Daily & multi-day pontoon boat, runabout, deck boat or jet ski rentals. Seasonal, weekly and daily boat slips.
Get DirectionsWilsonville Ramp on Lake Wallenpaupack
Water Sports
A boat ramp on Lake Wallenpaupack near Hawley.
Get DirectionsPirate's Cove Marina
Water Sports Year-Round
A year-round marina specializing in watercraft, ATV, UTV, golf cart and accessory sales and service.
Get DirectionsPocono Action Sports at Lighthouse Harbor Marina
Water Sports
Half and full day motorized boat rentals, kayaks and paddleboards. Pontoon, slide boat and tiki boat charters available.
Get DirectionsUpper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Natural Attraction Year-Round
A National Park Service-designated scenic and recreational river corridor along the Upper Delaware.
Get DirectionsWallenpaupack Boat Rentals
Water Sports
Boat rentals on Lake Wallenpaupack: pontoon boats, kayaks, and SUPs (stand up paddleboards).
Get DirectionsDeerfield Campground at Promised Land State Park
Outdoor Recreation Seasonal (Memorial Day–Labor Day)
A rustic campground south of Promised Land Lake with flush toilets and pay showers; ADA accessible.
Get DirectionsDingmans Campground
Outdoor Recreation
Riverfront tent sites, RV sites, camp store, and ADA accessible bathrooms with showers along the Delaware River.
Get DirectionsFerncrest Campground
Outdoor Recreation
Unique dome tents, cozy and stylish, immersed in nature.
Get DirectionsIronwood Point Recreation Area
Outdoor Recreation
A scenic campground on Lake Wallenpaupack offering family camping in a wooded setting overlooking the lake, plus a boat launch, marina, camp store and bait shop.
Get DirectionsKim's Cozy Campers
Outdoor Recreation
Motorhomes available for US adventures; campers ready for pick-up and full service, Poconos delivery and set-up.
Get DirectionsKittatinny Canoes & River Beach Campsites
Outdoor Recreation
Riverside RV and tent camping, rustic tent camping, and cozy cabins just steps from the Delaware River.
Get DirectionsLedgedale Campground at Ledgedale Recreation Area
Outdoor Recreation
Seventy campsites and over 150 boat slips on Lake Wallenpaupack. Ship's store, boat launch, gas dock, kayak rental, and 70-acre natural area.
Get DirectionsLander's River Trips
Water Sports Seasonal (April–October)
Rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and tubing from seven locations on the scenic Upper Delaware River.
Get DirectionsBlooming Grove Trail System
Outdoor Recreation
A trail system on Route 402 near Hawley.
Get DirectionsNearby History
Grey Towers National Historic Site
National Historic Site Built 1886
The Pinchot family's French Renaissance-style chateau and boyhood home of Gifford Pinchot, first Chief of the U.S. Forest Service and two-term Pennsylvania governor. Now maintained by the Forest Service, with guided mansion tours and forested grounds open to walk. The estate is as much about American conservation history as it is about the Pinchot family — Gifford Pinchot's work here helped shape the national forest system still in use today, and the surrounding grounds put that legacy in a genuinely beautiful, walkable setting. The free grounds access makes it easy to stop by even without booking a full guided tour.
Get DirectionsColumns Museum
Museum
Home of the Pike County Historical Society, with exhibits spanning Lenape history through the Lincoln assassination — Milford was home to Lincoln bodyguard William H. Crook, and the museum holds related artifacts alongside broader county heritage displays. The collection is broader than its Lincoln connection alone, covering Pike County's Native American history, early settlement, and industrial era across several exhibit rooms inside the historic Columns building itself. It's a manageable, well-curated stop for a group that wants a dose of regional history without committing a full day to it.
Get DirectionsDorflinger Glass Museum
Museum
Set on the wooded grounds of the former Dorflinger glassworks, this museum showcases the exquisite cut and engraved glass produced here for U.S. presidents and the Gilded Age elite, alongside a wildlife sanctuary with walking trails. The factory operated from the 1860s into the early 20th century, and the museum's collection traces the full range of its output, from presidential state-dinner sets to everyday glassware. Beyond the exhibits, the surrounding sanctuary's trails make it easy to turn a museum visit into a longer outdoor stop, especially in nice weather.
Get DirectionsCharles S. Peirce House
Historic Home
Noted philosopher, logician, and scientist Charles S. Peirce — founder of pragmatism — lived in this house from 1887-1914.
Get DirectionsDelaware & Hudson Canal
Historic Home
A preserved section of the historic Delaware & Hudson Canal in Beach Lake.
Get DirectionsDingmans Bridge
Historic Home
A historic toll bridge providing passage over the Delaware River, connecting Route 739 in Dingmans Ferry, PA with Route 560 in Layton, NJ.
Get DirectionsForest Hall
Historic Home Built 1903
Designed by Hunt & Hunt and built in 1903 through an endowment by the Pinchot family, the building served for years as Yale University's School of Forestry. Today it is privately owned and houses fine galleries & antique shops.
Get DirectionsMilford Historical Buildings & Walking Tour
Historic Home
A self-guided walking tour through Milford's historical buildings.
Get DirectionsWayne County Historical Society
Museum
The county historical society's museum on Main Street in Honesdale.
Get DirectionsWallenpaupack Historical Society
Museum
Keeping the history of the Wallenpaupack area alive and accessible to present & future generations.
Get DirectionsThe Schocopee Schoolhouse
Historic Home
The last remaining one-room school in Pike County.
Get DirectionsUpper Mill Historic District & Jervis Gordon Gristmill
Historic Home
A fully restored 19th-century working hydro-powered grist mill. Take a self-guided tour of all three levels for a unique glimpse of rural America 150 years ago.
Get DirectionsBethany Public Library
Get DirectionsBethel School
Get DirectionsDorflinger Factory Museum
Get DirectionsHistoric Forest Hall
Get DirectionsMilford Community House
Get DirectionsPike County Courthouse
Get DirectionsWayne County Courthouse
Get DirectionsWhere to Shop
Hawley Silk Mill
Artisan Marketplace
A converted 19th-century silk mill on the banks of the Lackawaxen River, now home to artisan studios, a marketplace of local vendors, and a riverside restaurant. The industrial-era building's exposed brick and timber has been thoughtfully preserved, giving the shopping experience a genuine sense of place rather than a generic retail feel, and the working artisan studios mean some of what's for sale is being made on-site. The riverside setting makes it easy to turn a browse into a longer stop with a meal on the water.
Get DirectionsAcross the Tracks Antiques & More
Antique Mall
A shopping experience comprised of over thirty vendors, each with their own tastes and collections of vintage, antiques, collectibles and handmade merchandise.
Get DirectionsApple Valley Village & Shopping Plaza
Artisan Marketplace
Seven specialty shops offering Columbia sportswear, gourmet candy, handrolled cigars, gift baskets, motorcycle apparel, hunting/fishing supplies and natural health products.
Get DirectionsEarthly Treasures
Artisan Marketplace
A metaphysical & gift shop selling crystals, sage, candles, and local artists' work, inside the Historic Upper Mill. Also offers Reiki, Tarot, Rune & Psychic readings, classes, and a salt room.
Get DirectionsEast Shore Gifts
Artisan Marketplace
Lake Wallenpaupack merchandise headquarters — hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, beach bags, and more.
Get DirectionsLake Art
Artisan Marketplace
Unique apparel, home décor, art prints, and gifts inspired by Lake Wallenpaupack and the Poconos.
Get DirectionsGorgeous Floral
Artisan Marketplace
A florist offering retail flower arranging, workshops on gardening & more.
Get DirectionsRedress by Tamar
Antique Shop
An eclectic thrift shop with an expansive inventory of unique women's and men's clothes, jewelry, handbags, and shoes.
Get DirectionsThe Grains Bookstore and Gift Shop
Artisan Marketplace
A charming bookstore and gift shop in downtown Hawley sharing local history, including stories of the historic Vogler Feed Store building.
Get DirectionsSchrader Creations
Artisan Marketplace
Showcasing the talents of local artisans from the Tri-State region, specializing in unique handmade products. Also offers classes for adults and children.
Get DirectionsWallflower
Artisan Marketplace
A mini department store 'boutique' offering Willow Tree, candles, Thyme lotions, mosaic and Tiffany lamps, furniture, women & children's clothing, jewelry, glassware, art prints, incense, chess, authentic Roman helmets, and an eclectic mix of merchandise.
Get DirectionsHawley Farmer's Market
Farmers Market
A weekly farmers market at Bingham Park in Hawley, Fridays 2-5 PM, May through October.
Get DirectionsCalkins Creamery
Get DirectionsNorth of the Border Fireworks
Get DirectionsThe Art Factory of White Mills
Get DirectionsThe Looking Glass Art Gallery at the Hawley Silk Mill
Get DirectionsVan Gorders' Furniture
Get DirectionsWCAA HQ and gallery
Get DirectionsSpa & Wellness
Fair Hill Therapeutic Riding Center
Wellness Retreat
A therapeutic horseback riding center in Waymart.
Get DirectionsHimalayan Institute
Wellness Retreat
A yoga and meditation retreat center on Bethany Turnpike in Honesdale.
Get DirectionsDrink Local
Ritter's Winery & Cidery
Winery & Cidery
A working farm winery and cidery near Lake Ariel producing fruit wines and hard ciders from apples grown on-site, with a tasting room that keeps a genuine farm-stand feel. The focus on fruit wines and hard ciders, rather than traditional grape wines alone, gives the tasting menu a distinctive regional character built around what actually grows on the property. It's a lower-key, more rustic stop than some of the area's larger wine-trail destinations, which is part of its appeal.
Get DirectionsWallenpaupack Brewing Company
Brewery
A downtown Hawley taproom brewing small-batch beer a short walk from Lake Wallenpaupack's shops and restaurants, with rotating seasonal releases and a regularly changing tap list. Its downtown Hawley location makes it easy to combine with a day of shopping or dining in the same walkable area, and the rotating tap list means regular visitors are likely to find something new each time. Small-batch brewing keeps the lineup more experimental than what you'd find from a larger regional producer.
Get DirectionsHere & Now Brewing Company
Brewery
Here & Now Brewing Company is a 7-barrel brewery and restaurant on Main Street in downtown Honesdale, set in the former Woolworth's building. The interior keeps the exposed brick and original tin ceiling, with custom murals and a wood-topped bar. Beer is brewed on site and sold only here, and the rotating list runs from crisp lagers and IPAs to stouts and farmhouse ales, with house-made hard sodas and teas as well. A one-barrel system is used for small experimental batches. The kitchen cooks from scratch and buys from local farms when it can; the menu changes, but pizza is a staple. There is also a craft cocktail bar and a gift shop stocked with locally made goods and curated beer. Weekly programming has included trivia and live jazz and other music, which makes it a good evening stop after walking Main Street.
Lagers, IPAs and Farmhouse Ales
Get DirectionsLog Tavern Brewing Company
Brewery
Log Tavern Brewing Co. opened its Milford taproom in November 2018, founded by Ryan Scott and Joe Fischer after years of homebrewing. The brewery occupies a converted light-industrial building on East Harford Street that the owners largely built out themselves, with hand-welded bar stools, reclaimed schoolhouse slate and other salvaged materials giving it a rustic, log-cabin feel. The wooded site overlooks Raymondskill Ridge and Sawkill Creek, and the outdoor area has fire pits and open seating. All Log Tavern beer is brewed here, and the tap list rotates through IPAs, hazy IPAs, stouts, cream ales, sours and seasonal releases. Food is limited to casual snacks such as personal pizzas and pretzels, so plan dinner elsewhere in Milford. Live music is a regular feature. The same beers are also poured at the brewery's larger second taproom in Tafton, near Lake Wallenpaupack.
IPAs, Stouts and Cream Ales
Get DirectionsRunaway Train Brewery
Brewery
Runaway Train Brewery opened in 2023 at 2 Chapel Street in Honesdale, in the building that once housed the Irving Cliff Brewery, right beside the historic Delaware & Hudson rail line. It is operated by Honesdale's Settlers Hospitality group, and the railroad theme carries through the decor and the murals by local artists. The house beer list rotates through about a dozen taps of ales, IPAs, lagers, porters and stouts, served by the pint, by the flight or to go. The full-service kitchen turns out pub food such as smash burgers, wings, a Cuban sandwich and beer-battered fish and chips. Upstairs is a game room with pool and darts, and outside there is a pet-friendly patio with seasonal seating beside the tracks. Live music is offered on select nights, and the brewery also takes private party bookings.
Ales, IPAs and Lagers
Get DirectionsLog Tavern Brewing Company - Tafton
Brewery
The Tafton taproom is Log Tavern Brewing Co.'s second location, opened in 2024 on Route 390 a few minutes from Lake Wallenpaupack. All of the beer is brewed at the original Milford brewery, so the tap list carries the same house range of IPAs, hazy IPAs, stouts, wheat beers and cream ales, along with wine, mixed drinks and four-packs to go. The property covers more than nine acres, and the timber-frame taproom opens onto a large outdoor area with a stone fireplace, fire pits and two covered pavilions that add seating and host live music. The kitchen keeps it simple with personal pizzas, pretzels, empanadas and snacks, and local food trucks rotate through on weekends. It suits a stop after a day on the lake or a relaxed evening outdoors with a group.
House Ales and IPAs
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Winery
Three Hammers Winery makes small-batch wines on a restored 15-acre homestead on Welcome Lake Road outside Hawley, in the Pocono Lake Region. Wines are handcrafted on site in a classic style, and the list includes Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and an oaked Chardonnay, with seasonal releases. Tastings in the rustic-chic tasting room feature rotating selections. The grounds are a large part of the visit: a pond with Adirondack chairs, a nature trail and patio seating in summer, and a stone fireplace with heated outdoor seating in winter. Live musicians play most Saturdays in season, and the winery also hosts art receptions and sip-and-paint events. Food is light, built around cheese boxes and boards from its sister shop, Milford Wine & Cheese Co. The 1820 Hammer House on the property is available as a vacation rental.
Small-Batch Classic Wines
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Hawley Winterfest
Holiday EventMid-December Weekend Downtown Hawley
A weekend-long holiday celebration through downtown Hawley with a parade, horse and carriage rides, live theater and music, a Christmas tree train, and a holiday lights display along the Lackawaxen River. The sheer range of programming — a parade, live performances, carriage rides, and a lights display all in one compact downtown — makes it worth building a weekend visit around if the dates line up. The riverside lights display in particular gives the town a genuinely festive, small-town holiday atmosphere.
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Farmers MarketFridays, May Through October Bingham Park
A weekly outdoor farmers market on the banks of the Lackawaxen River, with local produce, fresh eggs and meats, baked goods, and cold brew coffee from Wayne County growers and makers. The riverside Bingham Park setting makes for a pleasant weekly stroll as much as a shopping errand, and the vendor mix runs deep enough — produce, proteins, baked goods, coffee — to genuinely stock a group's kitchen for the week rather than just picking up a few extras. Running from May through October, it's a reliable weekly rhythm for any stay that overlaps with the season.
Get DirectionsPEEC Annual Harvest Festival
Seasonal EventMid-October Pocono Environmental Education Center
A family-friendly harvest celebration at the Pocono Environmental Education Center inside the Delaware Water Gap, with conservation exhibits, live entertainment, and local food that's been running for well over a decade. Held on PEEC's grounds inside the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, the festival leans more toward conservation education than a typical carnival-style fall event, making it a good fit for a group that wants festival fun with a bit of substance behind it. Its long running history speaks to steady local support year after year. For 2026 it is listed for Saturday, October 10, 11 AM to 4 PM, with admission listed at $5 per car.
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Promised Land State Park
2,971 acPike County Est. 1905
Promised Land State Park sits on the Pocono Plateau in Pike County, 1,800 feet above sea level, and covers almost 3,000 acres surrounded by 12,464 acres of Delaware State Forest. The 422-acre Promised Land Lake has about 9 miles of shoreline and the 173-acre Lower Lake has almost 4, with electric-motors-only boating, five boat launches and 170 mooring spaces. Two sand beaches are open from late May to mid-September, with no lifeguards. The park has seven camping areas, 12 rustic Civilian Conservation Corps cabins at the Bear Wallow Cabin Colony, equestrian campsites, and about 50 miles of hiking trails in the park and the surrounding state forest. The Masker Museum is one of the largest Civilian Conservation Corps museums in the Commonwealth, and bald eagles have nested in the park since 1999. The land was once home to the Minsi Tribe of the Wolf Clan of the Lenni Lenape, was clear-cut by 1903, was bought by the Commonwealth from 1902 to 1904 at $0.18 to $2.00 an acre, and became Pennsylvania's fourth state park in 1905. In winter, more than 23 miles of snowmobile trails are open, and skiing and snowshoeing are permitted on all trails.
Hiking · Camping · Fishing · Boating · Swimming · Snowmobiling · Cross-Country Skiing · Ice Fishing · Horseback Riding · Bald Eagle Viewing
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