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Lake Wallenpaupack

5,700 Acres · Hawley

The Region

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)
Places to Eat & Drink
The Origin Story

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.

Dining
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Activities
Landmarks
Shopping
Spa & Wellness
Wine & Beer
Events
State Parks

Where to Eat

Promised Land Inn

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American · Greentown, PA

Casual family-style American spot in Greentown near the park, known for elk meatloaf and the Beef-alo burger.

Elk Meatloaf

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The Boathouse

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American · Lakeville, PA

A casual, dock-adjacent lakeside eatery on Wallenpaupack in Lakeville, serving simple American fare like burgers and sandwiches.

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Ravyn & Robyn Food & Wine

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Italian · Hawley, PA

Italian restaurant in Hawley known for well-executed classics, especially a standout vodka sauce rigatoni.

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The Dock on Wallenpaupack

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American / Seafood · Hawley, PA

Lakefront seafood restaurant on Lake Wallenpaupack in Hawley known for sunset deck views and weekly live music.

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Glass – wine.bar.kitchen

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Contemporary / Small Plates · Hawley, PA

Upscale wine bar at The Ledges in Hawley with striking views above Paupack High Falls and shareable small plates.

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Mountainhouse Tavern

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American · Greentown, PA

A cozy, family-friendly Greentown tavern serving hearty American comfort food and drinks in a casual, wood-toned setting.

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The Fairview Cafe

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Farm-to-Table American · Hawley, PA

A casual fine-dining farm-to-table restaurant in Hawley offering historic fireplace-room or wraparound deck seating.

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Backroads Cafe & Dairy Bar

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Cafe / American · Greentown, PA

A casual, family-friendly roadside cafe and dairy bar in Greentown, PA, near Promised Land State Park.

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Settlers Inn

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American · Hawley, PA

A historic Tudor Revival inn in Hawley serving seasonal, farm-to-table American cooking with classic Pocono hospitality.

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Apple Valley Restaurant

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American · Milford, PA

A casual Milford restaurant with steaks, burgers, ribs, pastas, and a full bar, offering something for everyone.

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Colosseum Restaurant at Cove Haven

· Lakeville, PA

A convenient sit-down restaurant inside Cove Haven Resort in Lakeville.

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Bar Louis at the Hotel Fauchére

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American · Milford, PA

Stylish American-with-Asian-touches bistro at Hotel Fauchére, known for burgers, steak, and sushi pizza in a casual-trendy setting.

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Crazy 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.

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The Delmonico Room at the Hotel Fauchére

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New American · Milford, PA

Milford's upscale white-tablecloth restaurant inside the Hotel Fauchére, serving New American regional cuisine for special occasions.

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Lukan's Farm Resort

· Hawley, PA

A restaurant at a working farm resort near Hawley, PA.

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The Dimmick Inn

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American · Milford, PA

A family-owned Milford tavern serving casual American food, drinks, and specials for lunch and dinner.

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Gresham's Chop House

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Steak & Seafood · Hawley, PA

Waterfront steakhouse in Hawley with lake views over Lake Wallenpaupack from its dining room and deck.

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Native

· Honesdale, PA

A highly-rated Main Street restaurant in walkable downtown Honesdale, popular with locals and visitors alike.

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The Clubhouse at The Springs at Woodloch

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American · Hawley, PA

A casual American steakhouse in Hawley overlooking Woodloch's 9th and 18th golf holes.

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Spooner'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.

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Camp Umpy's Bagels & Stuff

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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.

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Jive Bar & Lounge

· Milford, PA

A casual, lively pub-and-bar along the Delaware River in Milford, PA, perfect for an unfussy night out.

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Cocoon Coffee House & Bakery

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Coffee & Bakery · Hawley, PA

A casual, budget-friendly Hawley coffee house and bakery, well-reviewed by locals and travelers alike.

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La Posada & Felix's Cantina

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Mexican · Milford, PA

A moderately priced Milford, PA restaurant specializing in Yucatan and southern Mexican cuisine, well-rated by locals.

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Mr. Shane's Restaurant

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Soul Food / American · Matamoras, PA

A casual Matamoras spot serving soul food classics, wings, burgers, and loaded fries at mid-range prices.

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Penny Lane Candies & Candles

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Sweets · Hawley, PA

A budget-friendly candy and candle shop in Hawley, great for a quick, well-reviewed sweet treat stop.

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Sound 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.

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TanLines 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.

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Tom Quick Inn Restaurant

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American · Milford, PA

Upscale American dining and craft cocktails in Milford, PA, set in a renovated 100-person dining room with a vintage bar.

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TREE Restaurant & Bar

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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.

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Waterwheel Café, Bakery & Bar

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American · Milford, PA

A casual café, bakery, pub and restaurant set in a restored 19th-century water-powered mill in Milford.

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BetterWorld Store & Café

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Café · Milford, PA

A casual, budget-friendly health-food store and café in Milford, loved by locals and easy to drop into anytime.

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Costa's Family Fun Park

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Snack Bar · Hawley, PA

A Hawley family fun park with a casual snack bar serving burgers, chicken sandwiches, and soft-serve between activities.

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Milford Wine & Cheese Co.

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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.

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Cocoon Coffeehouse & Bakery

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Cafe & Bakery · Hawley, PA

Fair-trade coffee and scratch-made pastries inside the historic Hawley Silk Mill.

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The Delmonico Room at the Hotel Fauchere

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French / American Fine Dining · Milford, PA

Casual-elegant French-American fine dining tracing back to Delmonico's in 1850s New York.

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The Lager Haus

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American / German-Influenced Tavern · Tafton, PA

Scratch-made steaks and pork chops with a German accent, minutes from Lake Wallenpaupack.

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The Varsity Room Speakeasy

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Cocktail Speakeasy · Milford, PA

A hidden Prohibition-era speakeasy behind the historic Tom Quick Inn.

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Where to Hike

Little Falls Trail

Easy
1.4 mi111 ft

An easy 1.4-mile loop past small waterfalls, and the most popular hike in Promised Land State Park.

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Shuman Point Natural Area (Shuman Blue Loop)

Moderate
2.9 mi285 ft

A 2.9-mile moderate loop near Hawley with an early climb followed by easy shoreline walking along Lake Wallenpaupack.

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Egypt Meadow Lake Loop

Easy
3.7 mi88 ft~1.5 hrs

An easy, flat 3.7-mile loop around Egypt Meadow Lake, the park's most popular hike, with steady lake views and wildlife sightings.

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Raymondskill Falls Trail

Moderate
0.3 mi178 ft20–30 min

A short, steep 0.3-mile hike to Pennsylvania's tallest waterfall, a cascade of more than 150 feet near Milford.

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Dingmans Falls & Silverthread Falls Trail

Easy
0.8 mi246 ft30–45 min

An easy 0.8-mile boardwalk trail leading to two waterfalls, including Pennsylvania's second-tallest, Dingmans Falls.

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George W. Childs Park Trail

Easy
1.4 mi173 ft45 min – 1 hr

An easy 1.4-mile loop past three waterfalls and old woolen mill ruins along Dingmans Creek.

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Tumbling Waters Trail

Moderate
3.1 mi524 ft1.5–2 hrs

A moderate 3.1-mile loop from PEEC through forest and ravine to a namesake waterfall, with Kittatinny Mountain overlooks.

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D&H Canal Park at Lock 31

Easy
1.5 mi19 ft

A preserved lock on the historic Delaware & Hudson Canal near Lake Wallenpaupack, ideal for a quick, easy walk.

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Irving Cliff

Moderate
1.1 mi324 ft

A steady uphill trail above Honesdale leading to a rewarding cliff-top view over town.

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Shohola Falls

Easy
0.6 mi55 ft

An easy waterfall walk at Shohola Recreation Center near Promised Land Lake, great for mixed-ability groups.

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Wallenpaupack Lake Trail

Easy
2.6 mi85 ft

An easy, unhurried shoreline walk along Lake Wallenpaupack near Hawley with steady lake views throughout.

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Wallenpaupack Creek Trail

Easy
3.2 mi334 ft1–1.5 hrs

An easy-rated out-and-back route in Lake Wallenpaupack, running 3.2 miles with about 334 ft of elevation gain.

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Lake Wallenpaupack Blue Trail

Easy
1.3 mi144 ft31–41 min

An easy-rated loop in Greentown, running 1.3 miles with about 144 ft of elevation gain.

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Bruce Lake Trail (long)

Moderate
14.6 mi954 ft5–5.5 hrs

A moderate-rated out-and-back route in Bruce Lake Natural Area, running 14.6 miles with about 954 ft of elevation gain.

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Bruce Lake Trail (short)

Moderate
5.7 mi341 ft1.5–2 hrs

A moderate-rated out-and-back route in Bruce Lake Natural Area, running 5.7 miles with about 341 ft of elevation gain.

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Rock Oak Ridge Trail, Boundary Trail, and 1800 Trail Loop

Easy
1.2 mi85 ft26–36 min

An easy-rated loop in Promised Land State Park, running 1.2 miles with about 85 ft of elevation gain.

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Whittaker Trail

Easy
3.3 mi360 ft1–1.5 hrs

An easy-rated out-and-back route in Promised Land State Park, running 3.3 miles with about 360 ft of elevation gain.

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Hemlock Hill, Song Dog, Bear Wallow, and Lower Lake Trail

Easy
5.4 mi311 ft1.5–2 hrs

An easy-rated loop in Promised Land State Park, running 5.4 miles with about 311 ft of elevation gain.

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Tree Tower, Bear Wallow, Big Dam Ridge, Song Dog, and Overlook Trail

Easy
6 mi377 ft2–2.5 hrs

An easy-rated out-and-back route in Promised Land State Park, running 6 miles with about 377 ft of elevation gain.

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Kleinhans Trail

Easy
2.7 mi209 ft59–69 min

An easy-rated loop in Delaware State Forest, running 2.7 miles with about 209 ft of elevation gain.

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Things 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.

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Lacawac 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.

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Delaware 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.

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Pocono 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.

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Dorflinger-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.

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The 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.

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Dropshots Pickleball

Outdoor Recreation

A pickleball facility in White Mills.

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Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour

Water Sports Seasonal

A 50-minute guided, history-filled tour on Lake Wallenpaupack, plus pontoon, kayak, and SUP rentals.

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Northeast Wilderness Experience

Outdoor Recreation

An outdoor guiding outfitter based in Honesdale.

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Pocono Axe Works

Casino & Entertainment

An axe-throwing venue in Lakeville.

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PA Rail Bike

Outdoor Recreation

A rail bike experience in Hawley.

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The 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.

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Honesdale Pool

Outdoor Recreation Seasonal

A public pool in Honesdale.

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Milford Beach

Outdoor Recreation

A state boat launch plus sand beach along the Delaware River (fee area). Accessible parking, restrooms, and picnic sites.

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Palmyra 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.

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Promised 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.

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Bingham Park Access on the Lackawaxen River

Water Sports

A boat launch and river access point on the Lackawaxen River in Hawley.

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Dingmans Ferry Boat Access

Water Sports

Restrooms and public phone (fee area). Activities: canoeing, kayaking, rafting, fishing, hiking, picnicking.

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Caffrey 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.

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Greeley 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.

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Clayton Park Recreational Area

Outdoor Recreation

A recreational area with camping in Lake Ariel.

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1st 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.

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Indian Orchard River Access on the Lackawaxen River

Water Sports

A river access point on the Lackawaxen River near Honesdale.

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Sycamore Point Park on the Lackawaxen River

Water Sports

A riverside park and access point on the Lackawaxen River near Honesdale.

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The Boat Shop

Water Sports

Lake Wallenpaupack boat & waverunner sales, service, storage and rentals.

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Kittatinny Canoes

Water Sports Seasonal

Raft, kayak, canoe or tube down the Delaware River — the most diverse selection of routes for any skill level.

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White Mills River Access Park on the Lackawaxen River

Water Sports

A river access park on the Lackawaxen River in White Mills.

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Pine Crest Marina

Water Sports

Daily & multi-day pontoon boat, runabout, deck boat or jet ski rentals. Seasonal, weekly and daily boat slips.

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Wilsonville Ramp on Lake Wallenpaupack

Water Sports

A boat ramp on Lake Wallenpaupack near Hawley.

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Pirate's Cove Marina

Water Sports Year-Round

A year-round marina specializing in watercraft, ATV, UTV, golf cart and accessory sales and service.

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Sterling Marina

Water Sports

A marina near Lake Ariel.

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Pocono 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.

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Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River

Natural Attraction Year-Round

A National Park Service-designated scenic and recreational river corridor along the Upper Delaware.

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Wallenpaupack Boat Rentals

Water Sports

Boat rentals on Lake Wallenpaupack: pontoon boats, kayaks, and SUPs (stand up paddleboards).

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Deerfield 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.

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Dingmans Campground

Outdoor Recreation

Riverfront tent sites, RV sites, camp store, and ADA accessible bathrooms with showers along the Delaware River.

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Ferncrest Campground

Outdoor Recreation

Unique dome tents, cozy and stylish, immersed in nature.

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Ironwood 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.

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Kim's Cozy Campers

Outdoor Recreation

Motorhomes available for US adventures; campers ready for pick-up and full service, Poconos delivery and set-up.

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Kittatinny Canoes & River Beach Campsites

Outdoor Recreation

Riverside RV and tent camping, rustic tent camping, and cozy cabins just steps from the Delaware River.

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Ledgedale 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.

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Lander's River Trips

Water Sports Seasonal (April–October)

Rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and tubing from seven locations on the scenic Upper Delaware River.

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Airport Park

Outdoor Recreation

A community park in Matamoras.

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Blooming Grove Trail System

Outdoor Recreation

A trail system on Route 402 near Hawley.

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Pecks Pond

Water Sports

A pond and recreation area in Pecks Pond, Pike County.

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Nearby 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.

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Columns 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.

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Dorflinger 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.

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Charles S. Peirce House

Historic Home

Noted philosopher, logician, and scientist Charles S. Peirce — founder of pragmatism — lived in this house from 1887-1914.

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Delaware & Hudson Canal

Historic Home

A preserved section of the historic Delaware & Hudson Canal in Beach Lake.

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Dingmans 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.

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Forest 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.

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Milford Historical Buildings & Walking Tour

Historic Home

A self-guided walking tour through Milford's historical buildings.

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Old Stone Jail

Museum

A historic stone jail building in downtown Honesdale.

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Old Paupack Cemetery

Historic Home

Grave sites dating prior to 1800.

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Wayne County Historical Society

Museum

The county historical society's museum on Main Street in Honesdale.

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Wallenpaupack Historical Society

Museum

Keeping the history of the Wallenpaupack area alive and accessible to present & future generations.

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The Schocopee Schoolhouse

Historic Home

The last remaining one-room school in Pike County.

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Upper 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.

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Bethany Public Library

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Bethel School

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Dorflinger Factory Museum

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Historic Forest Hall

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Milford Community House

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Pike County Courthouse

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Wayne County Courthouse

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Where 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.

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Across 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.

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Apple 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.

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Der Jaeger Unique Arts

Artisan Marketplace

An arts and gift shop in Lake Ariel.

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Earthly 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.

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Dyberry Mercantile

Artisan Marketplace

A mercantile shop on Main Street in Honesdale.

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East Shore Gifts

Artisan Marketplace

Lake Wallenpaupack merchandise headquarters — hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, beach bags, and more.

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Gather

Artisan Marketplace

A gift and home shop on Main Street in Honesdale.

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Lake Art

Artisan Marketplace

Unique apparel, home décor, art prints, and gifts inspired by Lake Wallenpaupack and the Poconos.

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Gorgeous Floral

Artisan Marketplace

A florist offering retail flower arranging, workshops on gardening & more.

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Redress by Tamar

Antique Shop

An eclectic thrift shop with an expansive inventory of unique women's and men's clothes, jewelry, handbags, and shoes.

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The 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.

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Schrader 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.

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Maude & Main

Artisan Marketplace

A boutique shop on Main Street in Honesdale.

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Wallflower

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.

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Wayne County Farmers Market

Farmers Market

The county farmers market in Honesdale.

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Hawley Farmer's Market

Farmers Market

A weekly farmers market at Bingham Park in Hawley, Fridays 2-5 PM, May through October.

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Calkins Creamery

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North of the Border Fireworks

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The Art Factory of White Mills

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The Looking Glass Art Gallery at the Hawley Silk Mill

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Van Gorders' Furniture

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WCAA HQ and gallery

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Spa & Wellness

Fair Hill Therapeutic Riding Center

Wellness Retreat

A therapeutic horseback riding center in Waymart.

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Himalayan Institute

Wellness Retreat

A yoga and meditation retreat center on Bethany Turnpike in Honesdale.

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Drink 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.

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Wallenpaupack 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.

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Here & 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

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Log 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

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Runaway 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

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Log 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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Three Hammers Winery

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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On the Calendar

Hawley Winterfest

Holiday Event

Mid-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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Hawley Farmers Market

Farmers Market

Fridays, 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.

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PEEC Annual Harvest Festival

Seasonal Event

Mid-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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State Land

Promised Land State Park

2,971 ac

Pike 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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