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DELAWARE HIGHLANDS VACATION GUIDE

Encompassing the Upper Delaware and Lake Region of the and the Southern Tier Catskill Mountains of TABLE OF CONTENTS

Hawley is located in the Northern Pocono Mountains in and our playground is the Delaware Highlands Region which Outdoor Activities 4 encompasses three counties in two states: Hiking ...... 5 Wayne and Pike County in the Pocono Mountains Geocaching, Downhill Skiing, Biking . . . . 7 in Pennsylvania and Sullivan County in the Catskill Horseback riding, Golf, Tennis 8 Mountains in New York. Our vacation guide Zip lining, Swimming ...... 9 includes these mountains and the waterways of Boating 10 and the Delaware River. Fishing 11

Four Historic Small Towns 12 Hawley, PA ...... 13 Honesdale, PA 16 Milford, PA ...... 18 Narrowsburg, NY 20

Annual Festivals & Events 21

Family 22 Accommodations 23 Hiking

Waterfalls of Pike County Tour Shuman Point A combination of driving and hiking, explore Travel time – 5 minute drive.

the waterfalls of Pike County. Bring your Natural Area Hiking Trail – a 3-mile hiking trail walking sticks or borrow ours and enjoy on 250-acre PPL nature preserve on Lake Along with the outdoor activities our beautiful region provides, four lovely small towns in this nature’s scenic beauty. Wallenpaupack. region, Hawley, Honesdale and Milford in the Poconos and Narrowsburg in the Catskills offer  http://www.thesettlersinn.com/wonderful-  http://wallenpaupacklaketrail.com/Shuman_ theaters, galleries, shopping and dining. Drive times to these communities range from twenty waterfall-tour/ Point.html minutes to a half hour. The innkeepers are outdoor enthusiasts and delighted to share our

beautiful region with you. River Walk Trail Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary Travel time – 5 minute walk. Travel time – 5 minutes to White Mills. A short walk out the door. Take a loop Five miles of trails through the wildlife OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES around Bingham Park and enjoy the scenic sanctuary. Bring binoculars – great for overlook of the . birding.  http://www.dorflinger.org/wildlife_

Lake Trail sanctuary.html Travel time - 5 minute drive. Promised Land State Park Scenic trail adjacent to Lake Wallenpaupack Travel time – 20 minute drive. that meanders along the original creek 3,000 acres of natural forest and lakes in the bed. Stop and tour the PPL Wallenpaupack beautiful state park. There are 50 miles of Join the “roof rack” crowd. Bring your backpacks, bikes, kayaks and canoes, or rent them here. Environmental Learning Center hiking trails. Spring, Summer or Fall and Winter all have something great to offer the outdoor enthusiast.  www.pplpreserves.com/preserves/lake-  www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/

wallenpaupack/hiking promisedland

4 5 Prompton State Park George W. Childs Park If you are into Geocaching bring your GPS 1,500 acres of land and a 290 acre lake with Travel time – 30 minute drive. and enjoy the experience in the Pike County 26 miles of trails operated the US Army Corp Part of the Delaware Water Gap National Region.

of Engineers. This trail is a mix of rocky paths Recreation Area. Part of the National Trail

and smooth forest floor. System with cascading waterfalls. 67,000 In the Winter months we suggest Snow  http://www.friendsofprompton.com/ acres of mountain ridge, forest and floodplain Shoeing and Cross Country Skiing at both on both sides of the Delaware River. Promised Land State Park and Dorflinger Biking Lacawac Sanctuary  http://www.poconowaterfalls.com/ Wildlife Sanctuary. Travel time – 25 minute drive. ChildsParkFalls.html Shared Bikes Natural glacier lake. Five hiking trails for Hawley has a shared bike program. Settlers

wildlife spotting, bird watching, photography Dingmans Ferry Waterfalls Inn and Ledges Hotel each have bikes to sign and more. Travel time 30 minutes. out. These bikes are great to explore the town  www.lacawac.org Beautiful hiking and waterfalls. A short hike and for short pedals nearby. View more about to the bottom of the falls and a great 200 step the suggested route at VisitHawleyPa.com. walk to the top of the falls for a great view. Down Hill Skiing  www.dingmansferry.com/dingmansferry For some suggested innkeeper biking tours, waterfalls.htm click here. Ski Big Bear is our local mountain and great for families and beginners. Check out the ski Sickler Bike Shop conditions and lift ticket pricing at Sickler Bike Shop at The Hawley Silk Mill rents Elk Mountain, Montage Mountain, Camelback, adventure, mountain and road bikes for a day and Shawnee. All are within about an hour or a weekend. range and are larger ski areas.  www.sicklerbikes.com 6 7 Golf Horseback Riding Zip Line Adventures Swimming The Country Club at Woodloch Springs Triple W Riding Stables Travel time – 15 minute drive. Kittatinny Canoes Woodloch Springs Sports Complex Travel time – 10 minute drive. Nationally recognized by GOLF Magazine Travel time – 30 minute drive. Travel time – 15 minute drive. Horseback riding on a 200-acre peaceful, as “one of the finest courses in America” and This adrenaline filled ride will thrill the zip out A complete recreation facility that includes secluded mountain top setting. Located at rated “4.5 Stars” by Golf Digest’s Best Places of you! Whether you are zipping to take in the a fitness center, waveless indoor pool, and a the highest point in the Lake Region area with to Play. An 18-Hole championship golf course view, or for bragging rights, this ride is sure to variety of programs and services that meets spectacular scenery. Horse-drawn sleigh rides - 6,579 yards of fern-carpeted forest, lush excite you. everyone’s fitness and aquatic needs. in the winter are also offered. wetlands and broad upland meadows.  http://kittatinny.com  http://www.woodlochsportscomplex.com  http://www.woodloch.com/things-to-do/

golf/ The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge Palmyra Township Public Beach Travel time – 30 minute drive. Located on Lake Wallenpaupack by the A three-hour Treetop Adventure Course Visitor’s Center. Open Memorial weekend is just over 3,000 feet in its entirety with through Labor Day weekend 11am - 7pm varying obstacles including, but not limited to, (weather permitting). Lifeguards, concession elevated bridge ways from one tree platform stand, bathrooms, picnic tables and grills to the next, logs hanging from ropes to walk available. Tennis across, ladders, a cargo net, and a total of

seven different zip lines. Promised Land State Park Beach There are public tennis courts in Bingham  http://www.skytop.com/the-adventure- Travel time – 20 minute drive. Park directly across the street from The center A public beach to spend the day in the lake, Settlers Inn. Bring your gear. Settlers Inn has a rent a self-propelled water craft or, if the kids limited supply of rackets for guest use. are with you, enjoy the playground. 8 9 Boating Pocono Action Sports Power Boats, Pontoon Boats, Sail Boats,

Lake Wallenpaupack Fishing Boats, Paddleboards and Jet Skis. Lake Wallenpaupack is 1.5 miles from town  www.poconoactionsports.com and is a boater’s paradise. The lake is 52 Fishing miles in circumference, 13 miles long and is Parasailing fabulous for any boating activity, from a quiet Located at Light House Harbor Marina Casting and Fly Fishing are great on the Lackawaxen River. The backyard of the Settlers Inn is water kayak or paddle board to a powerboat Imagine soaring high above Lake bordered by the Lackawaxen River - a haven for anglers. Put on your hip boots or waders or or sail. There is a public access area at Wallenpaupack in a specially designed fish along the banks of the river. Enjoy the natural sand beach and easy access to the river. The Mangan Cove (one mile from town) for your parachute while being towed behind a Lackawaxen is stocked each spring with trout. John Appert, with more than 50 years of fishing own boat or rent from the following: high tech speed boat. Enjoy breathtaking experience, is a fly fishing guide on the Lackawaxen.

• Lighthouse Harbor Marina panoramic views of the Pocono Mountains  www.johnappert.com • Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour & Boat area as you are gently lifted from the boat’s Rentals flight deck up into the sky. Monday - Friday Lake Wallenpaupack is THE place to fish for striped  www.poconoactionsports.com bass - the elusive stripers! Wallenpaupack Sports

Delaware River Shop can provide you with fishing tips as well as The upper Delaware region is great for bait and fishing licenses, which are required in canoeing or kayaking. Liveries align both sides Pennsylvania. The Big Lake is also a cool spot for of the river. Spend a day on the river enjoying to set up your tip-ups for ice fishing in the winter a quiet float or be more adventurous and take months.

on the class 2 and 3 rapids. Kittatinny offers

rivers adventures for every level. Landers Skytop Lodge has a fishing and shooting center endorsed by Orvis, the Sporting Traditionists. River Trips is another good option.

10 11 FOUR HISTORIC SMALL TOWNS Shopping

Hawley, Pennsylvania The Potting Shed Gift Shop at the Settlers Inn has seasonal merchandise that is carefully curated to offer merchandise of the highest quality craftsmanship and environmental friendliness. Items in the shop include jewelry, pottery, and goods for the home and garden. The center of commerce for the Lake Region of the Pocono Mountains, this little town offers many activities for visitors. It has more than 17 acres of open space at the confluence of three

rivers. VisitHawleyPa.com will give an updated calendar of news and events along with a complete listing of shop and eateries.

The Hawley Silk Mill is the gateway to Hawley on the southern end of town. Originally known as The Bellemonte Silk Mill, the building is the largest bluestone building in the world. In 2009, the Lake Wallenpaupack property underwent a multimillion dollar renovation and now houses a retail complex, fitness Affectionately known as The Big Lake, Lake Wallenpaupack is just two miles east of town. Be sure center, college, performing arts center and many other independent businesses. Antique Shops to stop in at the Visitor’s Center and the PPL Environmental Learning Center to find out more are abundant in Hawley including Miss Elly’s, The Antique Emporium, Timely Treasures and about the history of the lake and collect maps and brochures. Sand Stone Antiques, just to name a few.

The historic Main Street has recently been restored and was voted one of 20 small towns in

America to receive a facelift from the Benjamin Moore Paint Company. 12 13 Sicklers Bikes The Mill Market One stop shop to purchase, rent or repair a Source for all locally produced provisions from Dining bicycle and all related amenities. produce to specialty cheeses, charcuterie,

 www.sicklerbikes.com baked goods and much more. Take home Ledges Hotel and Glass- wine. bar. kitchen. some of our local flavors! are adjacent to the Silk Mill Campus and Looking Glass Gallery  http://millmarketpa.com/ feature an “All American Wine and Beer List” Home to artist Juan Espino and the other with an emphasis on American Spirits. Enjoy talented artists he represents. Lake Region Fitness snacks and small plates in the panoramic  http://www.lookingglassartgallery.com/ Lake Region Fitness offers classes in yoga, dining room or on the deck overlooking the spin, and Zumba along with state of the art Restaurant at the Settlers Inn gorge. Open Wednesday thru Sunday from Art on the Edge machines for working out. A farm-to-table restaurant offering innovative 4:30pm The inspiration of Heather Hoffman this is a  http://www.lakeregionfitness.net/ regional Pennsylvania cuisine prepared with  http://ledgeshotel.com/glass-wine-bar- multifaceted gallery plus 10 pop-up shops of the freshest and healthiest ingredients. Open kitchen/ local designers and artisans. for Breakfast and Dinner daily and Brunch on  http://www.facebook.com/ArtOnTheEdge the weekends. Outdoor dining in season. Cocoon Coffee House  http://www.thesettlersinn.com/restaurant/ Located in the historic building that once housed the silk cocoons for the mill is the The Chestnut Tavern at the Settlers Inn local gathering spot for many townies and Full bar with a fantastic selection of wine, students. beer and liquor as well as a menu of classic  http://www.cocooncoffeehouse.com/ dishes with a fresh twist.  http://www.thesettlersinn.com/dining-

menu/tavern-menu/

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Lock House 31 The Wildflower Theatre Lock House 31, circa 1820, is on the old This outdoor concert venue has Saturday Honesdale, Pennsylvania Delaware and Hudson Canal, just a mile west evening performances on the lawn in July and

of Hawley. Here you can learn about the August. The property also offers 5 miles of Travel west of Hawley on Route 6 for nine miles, and you will arrive in Honesdale; the county seat history of the canal, the first million-dollar hiking trails. of Wayne County. It was established in a coal mining region during the 19th century and was the enterprise in the . Stroll along  http://www.dorflinger.org/wildflower_ starting point of the Delaware and Hudson Canal, which provided transport of coal to Kingston, the towpath and imagine the canal boats and music_festival.html NY and then down the Hudson river to New York City.

mules. Greater Honesdale Partnership  http://www.waynehistorypa.org/plid/126 Harmony Presents This venue is great for concerts on Saturday Shopping emporium for sales and restoration. Art’s A few miles west on Hawley on the way to nights. This small theatre is in the “boiler for Him and Her Too – Home town store Honesdale is the hamlet of White Mills. The room” of the Silk Mill and hosts great Wallflower is a main street store features featuring men’s and ladies’ clothing. Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, entertainment in a club like atmosphere. It clothing and gifts - everything from the Dorflinger Glass Museum and The features an outdoor terrace overlooking the practical to whimsical. Gentle Arts is a full service knit shop offering Wildflower Theatre are all located on this beautiful Paupack River Gorge and Waterfalls. lessons, yarn and all things “knitting.” 600 acre former home and property of  http://www.silkmillharmony.com/ Maude Alley – shops include, Alley Whey Christian Dorflinger who was a famous glass Cheese Shoppe – cheese specialty shop, cutter for many years is the 1800’s. The firm Ritz Company Playhouse Moody Road Studio – books and limited fine cut glass for the Lincoln White House and This community art deco style theatre has art, Milkweed – women’s clothing, The Joy many fine examples are in the museum. been offering performances during the of Art – fine art restoration and framing,The summer for more than 40 years. Wayne County Arts Alliance – fine art gallery.  http://www.ritzplayhouse.com/ Antique Emporium – a multi dealer antique

16 17 Milford, Pennsylvania

Travel east of Hawley on Route 6 for 25 miles and you will arrive in Milford, This village is on Dining Arts, Culture & History the National Register of Historic Places. The US Department of Forestry was born here at Gray Towers, home of Gifford Pinchot. Milford is on the eastern edge of the Pocono Plateau and there Branko’s Patisserie du Jour This small town has great offerings for Arts are many scenic waterfalls within a short drive. Broad Street is the spot for shopping and dining. Offering French pastries, fresh fruit tarts, and and Entertainment. their signature Parisian chocolate dome, as

well as other baked specialties. The Cooperage Project offers performances,  http://www.brankos-patisserie.com/ children’s programs and a farmers market.

Fiesta on Main Art is on display at the Hanson Gallery and Authentic Mexican cuisine cooked fresh. The Willow River Gallery featuring art and  https://www.facebook.com/ artisans from the area. FiestaOnMainMexicanRestaurant Shopping

The historic Forest Hall is the anchor building On Route 6, halfway between Hawley and in town and houses some delightful shops Milford is Alice’s Wonderland. This “outfitter” such as Up River Home and the David has been here for generations. It is the perfect Greenbaum Gallery, The Artery, and several place to find everything you need for your antique shops. There are many more shops outdoor adventures from sun glasses to hiking and galleries in Milford. boots to life jackets and kayaks.

18 19 Narrowsburg, New York

Traveling west on Route 6 for 5.3 miles then PA-652 E for 10.6 miles you will arrive in the quaint hamlet of Narrowsburg located in the western part of the Town of Tusten in Sullivan County.

Arts, Culture & History

The Columns is the home of Pike County were written here. Grey was an avid fisherman Historic Society and Museum. and loved to fly fish in the Lackawaxen River at

the confluence of the Delaware.

The Milford Theatre is the home of Kindred Spirits Arts Program. This theatre is home to The towns of MIlford, Hawley, and Honesdale Shopping Arts, Culture & History the Black Bear Festival. Special music nights are all on US Route 6, a national scenic byway. are also offered. 4 Corners of Artful Living, and Tom’s The Tusten Theatre – an art-deco style Treasures and Furniture both located on the theatre built in the 1930’s - a favorite Touring the Mansion and Grounds of Grey Main street offering antiques and collectibles. Catskills venue for concerts, opera, theatre Towers is highly recommended. Be sure to performances, as well as film. see the outside “serving pool” where Mrs. The Nest, a small town department store with Pinchot entertained her guests around a unique offerings. Not far out of town is Bethel Woods Center floating table. for the Arts; a modern venue on the former Dining For the arts and artisans, visit the River Woodstock site. This not-for-profit cultural Between Milford and Hawley there are several Gallery. center offers Performance & Festivals, Arts noteworthy excursions. The tiny village of The Patisserie is a scrumptious bakery in & Education and houses the Woodstock Lackawaxen is home to the Roebling Bridge town where you can have a lazy lunch on the Dining Museum. and Zane Grey Museum. The bridge was porch and relax. originally an aqueduct that allowed canal The Heron Restaurant is a wonderful Visit Fort Delaware, the museum of Colonial boats traveling the D&H corridor to cross the Bar Louis at The Hotel Fauchere is a favorite café with a deck for dining overlooking the History located on the outskirts of town. river. The Zane Grey museum was the home spot for lunch or dinner. Delaware River. of the famous author and several of his novels 20 21 Family

ANNUAL FESTIVALS AND EVENTS Casual Eateries Fun For Families

Date Event Location Gresham’s Chop House – Route 6 Wallenpaupack Bowling Center  http://www.greshamschophouse.com  www.wallenpaupackbowlingcenter.com/

May - August Blues, Brews & Barbeques Ledges Hotel July & August Jazz on the Deck The Settlers Inn The Boat House Restaurant – Route 507 Costa’s Family Fun Park – laser tag, June Roots & Rhythm Honesdale  http://the-boathouse-restaurant.com/ miniature golf, driving range, batting cages, go June Milford Music Fest Milford carts, water park and kids playground June Arts & Crafts Fair Hawley Erhardt’s Restaurant – Route 507  http://www.costasfamilyfunpark.com/ July Fourth of July Parade Hawley  http://www.ehrhardts.com/restaurant/ July Fireworks on Lake Wallenpaupack Hawley Cinema 6 Movie Theatre July Narrowsburg River Fest Narrowsburg  www.moviesatcinema6.com July Wayne County Fair Honesdale August Wayne/Pike Antique Show Hawley Claws & Paws Animal Park August Wally Lake Fest Hawley  www.clawsnpaws.com August Greene Dreher Sterling Fair Newfoundland August Festival of Wood at Grey Towers Milford Bingham Park

October Hawley Harvest Hoedown Hawley Hawley is a great spot for the family featuring October Black Bear Film Festival Milford a kid’s playground, basketball and tennis December Winterfest Hawley courts, and skateboard park and ball fields.  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bingham-

22 Park/148367381865047 23 Accommodations One Bedroom Suites Our One Bedroom Suites offer two story accommodations and feature a living space with wet bar, king or queen bed, adaptive reuse desks, Japanese style soaking tubs, water and energy While you’re exploring the Delaware Highlands, Ledges Hotel is the perfect home away from efficient rain showers, and 32” flat screen TV in the living area and bedroom. home. Our luxurious hotel offers the highest quality accommodations and some of the most  http://ledgeshotel.com/accommodations/one-bedroom-suites/ spectacular scenery in the area. Nestled between rock ledges and Paupack High Falls, many of our rooms have breathtaking views. Choose from three lodging types to fit your needs.  http://ledgeshotel.com/accommodations/

Hotel Rooms Two Bedroom Suites Our Two Bedroom Suites are two stories and include living spaces with full kitchens and dining Guests staying in our Hotel Rooms have three contemporary room types to choose from. areas, two bedrooms with queen beds share a full bath. All have TV in living room and in the Contemporary 1 rooms feature a queen platform bed and are ideal for those just looking for bedrooms. a place to rest overnight. Contemporary 2 rooms are medium sized and include a desk and  http://ledgeshotel.com/accommodations/two-bedroom-suites/ comfortable chair along with the queen sized bed. Contemporary 3 rooms are the largest and include a queen sized bed and two chairs or a chaise lounge. Each Hotel Room has a bathroom featuring energy and water efficient rain shower and glass bowl sink.

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The Ledges Hotel offers guest amazing amenities such as Green Earth bamboo towels, Comphy sheets, Whether you’re out enjoying popular outdoor adaptive reuse furnishings from original Silk Mill activities, relaxing in one of our beautifully trusses, flat screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Room service appointed rooms or sharing a small plate is also available during restaurant hours. Guests may and cocktails at Glass wine. bar. kitchen, a take advantage of a reduced rate gym membership to stay at Ledges Hotel will make any trip into a Lake Region Fitness Center at the Hawley Silk Mill. memorable getaway.

For an unparalleled getaway to the Delaware For assistance with booking, call 570.226.1337 Highlands, the Ledges Hotel is the ideal destination. or visit  http://ledgeshotel.com. Set upon rock ledges and Paupack High Falls, our rustic yet sophisticated hotel brings out the best We hope to see you soon! of its surroundings and offers guest luxurious accommodations. The historic building was originally built in 1890 for the John S. O’Connor Glass Factory, so you’ll be connected to the culture and history of the area during your stay. Our sustainable design is carefully integrated with the environment, providing fantastic views of the falls from stone set windows and

outdoor decks.

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