Delaware River
- 21 handmade flavors of ice cream, sherbets, and sorbets, 25 different toppings. Peach cobbler, banana pudding, sundaes, and malts.
- Pieces of the Past Antiques is an absolute lollapalooza of STUFF. There’s a shop and 8 outbuildings full of antiques and collectibles.
- Products are clean, pure, and healthful. Their eco-friendly goods are handmade and locally sourced in the Pocono Mountains.
- The Pocono Indian Museum is dedicated to the history of the Delaware River Tribe know as the Lenape. Recorded audio tour guide, gift shop.
- Classic A.W. Tillinghast 1911 course. 27 holes, putting green, club rental, driving range. Stunning backdrops.
- Ah, the mighty Delaware and its river towns! Choose a B&B, a cottage resort, a vintage LBGT resort, or a campground in the wild and wonderful river region.
- Bakery/diner with a huge fan base. 30 types of homemade pies. Pastries, cakes, muffins, cookies. Breakfast all day, lunch.
- This darling old-fashioned grand resort offers 5 wedding packages starting with a two-person and ranging in capacity to 300+.
- Victorian architecture with large windows, grand entranceways, high ceilings in a sweet small river town. Catering available, overall a great place for the do-it-yourselfer.
- Slope side seating, bring your own blankets and chairs. Gates at 7 pm, fireworks at dusk, around 9 pm. Food vendors on site.
- A darling old-fashioned resort since 1911. 250 acres of private property and a river runs through it. 27-hole golf course, skiing, boating.
- 1853 B&B in center of charming village 2 blocks from Delaware River. Private baths, comfortable beds, free breakfast. Edge of the DWGNRA.
- Tiny, friendly, Peruvian restaurant. Authentic cuisine, cheerful dining room. Operated by the Llama Ice Cream family reviewed by the New York Times.
- Outdoor hikes, snowshoeing, mountain biking, trail hikes, fishing, yoga, and meditation. They’ll meet you with equipment, maps, and instructions.
- 1869 four-story hotel. On the ground floor is the longest continually running jazz club in the U.S.
- Family-friendly ski area best for beginners, kids. Kids’ programs, beginners’ packages, 125 skiable acres, 23 trails, snow tubing, night ski.
- Premier dog sled adventure located at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. Hour-long tour with sleds in the snow or a UTV when there’s no snow.
- Watering hole in 1740s building on winding River Road. Tavern-style menu of cheesesteaks, wings, burgers, sandwiches. Cold beer, covered footbridge out back. Great food.
- Casual restaurant. Seafood, steaks, and pasta, wings, burgers, and cheesesteaks. Martini list and specialty drinks. Live music.
- 12 extensive and flexible spaces include a ballroom, boardrooms, and banquet facilities. Team building is a Shawnee specialty. Riverfront golf course.
- A luxurious outdoor retreat overlooking the wild and scenic Delaware River. One queen bed and one daybed, and a private deck overlooking the beautiful Delaware River.
- Homemade small-batch artisanal ice cream, natural fruits & ingredients. 40 flavors including Tamarind, Chirimoya, and Guanabana. Excellent.
- Pull-through sites for tents/ RVs. Patio sites, cabins from basic to luxurious. Near DWGNRA. Dog park, WiFi.
- You’ll find Sango Kura’s vintage food truck in their parking lot serving Tex-Mex style burritos, quesadillas, and tacos, sometimes with live music. Yay, vacation!
- Great eats at this at this charming deli and general store. Penny candy and provisions, toys, sunscreen, sundries, and tourist kitsch. Wine bar.
- Guided and self-guided canoe, raft, kayak, trips on the Delaware River. Day trips, overnight river camping trips. Rentals.
- Canoe, kayak, and raft the Delaware River. Fishing and guided river trips. Slow-moving, calm water. Equipment rentals, helpful staff and guides.
- Rough-and-ready warehouse looks where they serve up to 16 handmade ShawneeCraft beers and hard seltzers on tap. Outdoor garden, wood-oven pizza. Dogs are welcome!
- Art gallery/museum. Regional artists and the history of Delaware Water Gap. Open Sat/Sun afternoon, Memorial Day to Columbus Day.
- Labor Day hardneck garlic harvest fest. 60 food & craft vendors. Live music, demos, kids’ activities, Garlic Eating Contest.
- The tiny town of Delaware Water Gap is a frenzy of hikers, paddlers, fishermen, tubers, and cyclists that flock to its trailhead to the Appalachian Trail.
- Driftstone Campground is a private family campground on the Delaware River for over 50 years. Tons of family activities, boating on the river.
- This live theatre was built in 1904. Shawnee offers a variety of high-quality productions and affordable entertainment year-round.
- A 2-day fall event with 20 food trucks, art show, and art and sale. Live music, scenic chairlift ride. Free parking. 11 am ’til 5 pm.
- Outdoor stage, fire pits, live music, lots of seating. Pub menu, wood-fired oven pizza, and your dogs are welcome!
- Unassuming storefront housing a terrific little restaurant. Mexican and Spanish food made to order, friendly service. BYOB.
- Organic and fair trade coffee. Order their subscription service to get fresh beans sent right to your door, or stop in on Sat/Sun from 9 – 2 pm.
- Tons of antique, vintage, upcycled, and salvaged items. Hardware, decor, jewelry, and furniture. You can easily spend an afternoon browsing.
- Casual after-ski or a day on the river brewpub. Burgers, steaks, pork chops, salmon. Daily specials like tacos or chili. Growlers to go.
- Small, friendly shop with a well-curated inventory of quality outdoor gear. Expert advice from the folks who run Edge of the Woods Outfitters river trips.
- Longest continually running jazz club in U.S. Live music 4/ 5 nights a week. Burgers, quesadillas, Thai ginger salad, sesame Ahi tuna, roast chicken.
- Cool, shady, and dense with trees offering rich habitat for wildlife, passes over and under busy Route 80. Stepping stones over Cherry Creek, overlook of town at the top.
- “Family Owned, Quick Serve Authentic Smokehouse BBQ.” Made from scratch with the freshest ingredients and all Prime meat. Casual and fun.
- Charming, authentic ice cream parlor, circa 1906. Lunch daily. Sundaes, banana splits, ice cream floats, milkshakes or malteds, waffles with fruit and ice cream.
- Dine at the oldest operating jazz club in America, try a sake brewer with Japanese street food, Peruvian cuisine, a historic tavern, or an exotic ice cream shop.
- The oldest hiker hostel on the Appalachian Trail. Bunk in or tent on the property. Shower, lavatory, sitting room. Post office located next door.
- Sushi, ramen, udon, and authentic Japanese street food in a casual, hip atmosphere. Pennsylvania’s first and only sake brewery.
- DWGNRA adventure outfitter. Delaware River trips, guided hikes, bike rentals, outdoor gear shop in the town of Delaware Water Gap at the base of the national park.
- Typical bar grub, including cheesesteaks, quesadillas, burgers, wings. Kids are welcome, pet friendly porch. Live music on weekends.
- Want to experience the great outdoors with a little pampering? Try an island in the middle of the gorgeous Delaware River.