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Nearby Parks:
 Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
 Stokes State Forest
 Swartswood State Park
 High Point State Park
 Promised Land State Park
 Delaware State Forest
 Kittatinny Valley State Park
 Worthington State Forest


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Perfect picnic spot

Great family day trip and picnic spot.Lots of picnic tables.Beautiful waterfalls and neat bridges and streams.Barbecue pits too.Summer weekends this park is very busy.

Written by annabean  30-Apr-2008

Beautiful

(name not given)  12-Jun-2008

A jewel in the Delaware Water Gap

A gem of a park! A great way to spend a lazy summer day enjoying the falls, the water, and the cool soft trail along the creek.

Written by Netsurfer  30-Jul-2008

Beautiful

Some of the best times in my childhood were spent in this park.

Written by Ed  12-Sep-2008

Wonderful, except ....

dogs are not welcome in the park.

(name not given)  7-Jun-2009

Great place to take kids

Exciting for the kids, beautiful for the adults! this creak and chain of different styles of falls is beautiful.

Written by Tommy G  24-Jun-2009

Beautiful!

I went with my sisters and friends! We took tons of pics! I am glad we discovered this neat place.

Written by Celia  9-Jul-2009

Best Park!!

I have the fondest childhood memories from this enchanting place!! Jason-Fiji

(name not given)  14-Jul-2009

A BEAUTIFUL SPOT TO SPEND THE DAY

IT HAS BEEN SEVERAL YEARS SINCE I HAVE BEEN HERE...I ALWAYS HAD A WONDERFUL TIME...AND I AM GOING BACK IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS...

Written by LINDA  4-Aug-2009

Written by Randy Palmer  23-Jan-2010


Area Activities
Arts & Crafts
Peters Valley Craft Center Store - Layton , NJ
The store at Peters Valley Craft Center offers original handcrafted art, jewelry, clothing, ceramics, and home furnishings. Unique items from over 300 artists offer distinctive ideas to embellish the home, treat yourself, or to select for a gift. Visit the Gallery upstairs for our latest exhibit of fine art craft.

Web Site: http://www.petersvalley.org

Area Activities
Arts/Cultural/Drama
Peters Valley Craft Center - Layton , NJ
Peters Valley is a non-profit education center and gallery for craft arts. Tour the studios on weekends during summer. Workshops May to September, 2 to 5 days. Expert instructors from US and abroad. Commute or sleep over for a mini-vacation close-to-home. Wood turning, weaving, jewelry, ceramics, blacksmithing, photography, papermaking, beading and more.

Web Site: http://www.petersvalley.org
Horseback Riding
Black Walnut Country Inn and Stables - Milford, PA
The Black Walnut Inn is a delightful English Tudor-style Bed & Breakfast, tucked away on a 162-acre wooded estate in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, minutes from the Delaware River. Adjacent to thousands of acres of wooded trails. Overnight boarding available to Inn guests. Trail Rides.

Web Site: http://www.theblackwalnutinn.com
Area Accommodations
The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park - Hawley, PA
Discover quiet, simple pleasures at the Settlers Inn.We offer country inn accommodations, creative cuisine, and a tradition of fine inn keeping and hospitality throughout the four seasons.
Price Range: $140 - $250
Web Site: http://www.thesettlersinn.com
B&Bs / Inns
Black Walnut Country Inn and Stables - Milford, PA
The Black Walnut Inn is a delightful English Tudor-style Bed & Breakfast, tucked away on a 162-acre wooded estate in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, minutes from the Delaware River. Adjacent to thousands of acres of wooded trails. Overnight boarding available to Inn guests. Trail Rides.
Web Site: http://www.theblackwalnutinn.com
Cottages and Cabins
Cedar Lakes Cottages - Port Jervis, NY
Cedar Lakes is a gorgeous 500-acre estate surrounding twin cedar lakes. We have a selection of deluxe cottages for nightly or weekly rentals. Enjoy hiking, boating, fishing, tennis, and swimming on the property. Cottages have full kitchens, fireplaces, WIFI, and great amenities--all for the price of a hotel.
Web Site: http://www.cedarlakescottages.com
B&Bs / Inns
The Wooden Duck Bed & Breakfast - Newton, NJ
A brick patio & in ground swimming pool invite guests to step outdoors and enjoy their picturesque surroundings and provide a lovely spot for seasonal breakfasting, sunbathing or just plain relaxing!
Web Site: http://www.woodenduckinn.com/
Glenwood House B&B and Cottage Suites - Deluxe Cottage Suites & Private Rooms. Jacuzzi Whirlpool Tubs for Two, Fireplaces, Candles, CATV, VCRs, CD Players, AC. Full Candlelight Breakfast. 1 hr.15 min. from NYC.
Whistling Swan Inn - Stanhope, NJ
Nestled in the beautiful Skylands Region of New Jersey, the house now known as The Whistling Swan Inn was built in 1905 by Justice of the Peace, Daniel Best, for his wife, Sarah. Come visit Northwest NJ's finest Victorian Inn Voted "Top Ten B&B in US" by Inn Traveler Magazine
Web Site: http://www.whistlingswaninn.com
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Local Visitor Information Web Sites
E.J. Bowman House, A Bed and Breakfast
Welcome to our Lancaster,PA restored 1860's Italianate Victorian home, where Alice and E.Y. Murphey provide hospitalities for personal or business stays. Elegant good tastes are at home for you!

Web Site: http://www.ejbowmanhouse.com
Barnyard Inn Bed & Breakfast
Step back in time in this restored 150 year old German schoolhouse located in the antiques capital of the U.S.!

Web Site: http://www.barnyardinn.com
Waynebrook Inn
Come experience the rich history and refined hospitality of the Waynebrook Inn, Est. 1865. Our charming full service hotel has been splendidly refurbished and is nestled in the midst of beautiful Amish farm country near Lancaster in historic Chester County. At the Waynebrook you can experience that rarity among country inns along with the amenities of a full service hotel...the elegance and beguiling charm of American Inns of yesteryear coupled with the modern conveniences today's travelers demand.

Web Site: www.WaynebrookInn.com
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