Honesdale
- Co-ed sleepaway camp for ages 6 to 16, in business since 1957. 350-acre estate, private Lake Cayuga. Outdoor activities and skills.
- Historic farmhouse on 5 acres. Stocked fishing, boating, swimming pond w/ sand beach. Easily accessible, wonderfully quiet.
- Upscale Lock 31 Outfitters is inspired by the mountains, rivers, and forests of the community of Honesdale. Clothing, shoes, sunglasses.
- Old-fashioned week-long county fair held in the beginning of August. Rides, games, shows, exhibits, animals, food.
- Sat market. Produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, all locally grown/produced. Honey and maple products, hanging baskets, plants.
- Full of fun one-of-a-kind finds. Home décor, candles, soaps, jewelry, purses, t-shirts, pottery, outdoor décor, pet items, and so much more.
- Friendly hometown restaurant serves pizza, pasta, sandwiches, daily specials. Soups, salads, burgers. Desserts made fresh daily.
- See real chocolate production happening onsite and sip delicious drinks, taste chocolate, and enjoy baked goods in the roastery’s cafe.
- New and used/consignment bikes, kayaks, canoes, car racks, snowshoes, and outdoor gear. Bike repair. 2 locations in Honesdale and Hawley. Bike rides, tours, and trails.
- Specialty wedding rental boutique located in Honesdale rents wedding furniture, china, glassware, and décor. Table settings, couches, side tables, archways, bars, and more.
- Bagels are hand-rolled, kettle boiled, and baked DAILY. Soups, sandwiches, pastries, coffee, all New York style.
- Honesdale pizzeria with pasta dishes, calzones, and sandwiches. Dinners include lasagna, shells, ravioli, Fettuccini Alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, and calamari.
- Selection of gifts, kitchen/ barware, gourmet food, specialty bitters, men’s clothing, baby/kid’s gifts in Maude Alley.
- Basic Honesdale Weis supermarket with prepared foods, bakery, pharmacy, sushi, beer. In-store cafe.
- Guided tours and rentals of kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, bicycles, and snowshoes. 18 years of programming experience.
- Independent bookstore features new, used, rate, and vintage books. They accept trades for used book credits.
- Similar concept to Chipotle offer rice bowls:Middle Eastern, Korean, Japanese, India, Southwestern/Mexican, and more. Gluten-free and vegan options.
- Darling hometown cafe, omelets for breakfast, homemade soups, sandwiches, burgers. Don’t forget the pie.
- Classic Vietnamese dishes, fresh, high-quality ingredients. Noodle soups, sandwiches, summer rolls, rice and noodle salads. Vegan offerings, Vietnamese coffee.
- Sweet little shop outside of Honesdale jammed with vintage collectibles. Jewelry, bakeware, dishware, art, much more.
- French breakfast and lunch restaurant. Croissants, pastries, waffles. Daily lunch specials. Fresh, organic food. Can’t Make It to Paris? Eat at Branko’s.
- 136-year-old family-run log home company. Personal service, precision craftsmanship, stunningly beautiful homes.
- 6 guests in a 3 bedrooms loft with 5 beds and 1 bath in a remodeled 1800s building in downtown Honesdale.
- Lake Bryn Mawr Camp is one of the oldest traditional all-girls sleepaway summer camps in North America, established in 1921 for girls from 2nd to 10th grades
- Honesdale habituée Washington Irving slept here. Birthplace of the American railroad. Homestead of Dwight Shute of The Office. Great restaurants and a state park. Beautiful.
- Super cheap movie theatre in a mall offering first-run films. Sodas come with unlimited refills. Staff is friendly and helpful.
- Tucked away on a back road with a good selection of display fireworks and consumer fireworks that are pretty affordable. Very nice people.
- offers locally made plant-based & gluten-free foods from scratch. They provide healthy gluten-free/vegan meals.
- Brewery dining room with gastropub fare and craft cocktails. Pizza, tacos, soups, salads, desserts, and snacks. Flights, pints, and growlers to go.
- Named by Narrowsburg’s River Reporter in their “Best of 2022 for 2023” as the Best of Wedding/Specialty Cakes in the Southern Catskills and Pocono Mountains.
- Sleepaway summer camp for youth that have social and emotional learning challenges. any age from 8 years to 21 years. Sessions of any length from 1-9 weeks.
- Casual, rustic-style at Lake Wanoka Resort. Wings, burgers, sandwiches, dinner entrees. Play area for the kids. Outdoor dining.
- Tiny breakfast/lunch storefront. Baked goods include apple fritters and cookies. French toast, pancakes, omelets, burgers, sandwiches.
- Casual fine dining, sophisticated New American. Menu focuses on high-quality from local farmers and artisans. Lovely decor and great service.
- Bring the kids to this 1870 schoolhouse to look at a day at school with eight grades taught by one teacher. Call for hours.
- Quirky hotel built in 1827. Understated rooms offer Wi-Fi and cable TV. Suites add 1 or 2 bedrooms; upgraded suites provide kitchens.
- Official historical society for Wayne County is a first-class museum and research library. See the history of the first steam locomotive to run on American soil.
- Casual, farm-to-fork dining. Meats, produce, and cheeses locally sourced. Seasonal menus. Signature cocktails, beer and wine lists.
- Scenic tours on 25-mile train ride from Honesdale, birthplace of American railroad. Restored vintage cars, fall foliage tours.
- Storefront on Main Street serves bread, galettes, scones, cakes, cookies, pies. Menu varies as each of these items is made daily. Gluten-free options.
- Papa’s Ice Cream Cottage sells cones, flurries, milkshakes, Italian ices, and sundaes. Delicious strawberry shakes and very pleasant servers. Kid’s milkshakes for the littles.
- Rustic quiet family camping in the northern Pocono Mountains on Lake Ponderosa. Cabin, RV, tent, group sites. Tons of activities.
- Bar and eatery inside the brewery warehouse. Fish and chips, burgers, wings. Very good food and beer flights, pints, growlers to go.
- Wood-fired organic sourdough artisan pizza and live music during Friday pizza nights during the summer. Fun and laid-back.
- Budget alternative that may end up being the best of all. 50-acre farm on Dyberry stream. Streamside and covered ceremonies.
- A “boutique mini-department store” with 4000 square feet of unique merchandise. Women’s and children’s clothes, glassware, art prints, incense, chess, checkers, more.
- Campgrounds and cottages are the places to stay in wild and wooly Wayne County. Lakes and forests abound, and farm stands dot the countryside. It’s heavenly.
- On the creek. Queen memory foam bed, waterside hammock, fire pit, grill, hiking, biking. 5 minutes to Honesdale.