When you're ready to travel, the Pocono Mountains will be ready for you. Ease back into things with a road trip to our humble home.
Our area continues to be a haven for family and friends to visit together for reconnecting and relaxation. From delicious food to specialty shops, Pocono towns have something for everyone. When you're ready to visit, choose the trip that's right for you: visit midweek, weekend or a day trip.
On our second road trip, we're travelling to the town of Milford. Located in the northeastern part of the Poconos, Milford is known as the birthplace of the American Conservation Movement. Continuing that legacy today, Milford also melds outdoor, heritage and cultural activities throughout the town.
Be sure to call ahead to your destination for accurate information to confirm trip details. Read on and save future trip ideas for a three-day itinerary vacation to Milford, Pa.
Day One: Discover Downtown
Morning: Once arriving in Milford, start your day off exploring downtown. Walking Tours of Historic Milford are self-guided tours you can enjoy at your own pace. Stroll the streets and learn about the town's history with markers and museums like the Columns Museum.
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Walking Tours of Historic Milford
Strolling these tree-lined streets fills you with peace, beauty and a touch of nostalgia. (A section of Broad and Harford Streets receive designation as National Historic District in 1999).
Afternoon: Get some food at Apple Valley Restaurant. Just off the main street, they feature American-style cuisine in a friendly atmosphere in addition to their gift shops and Koi pond.
Evening: While visiting, you must experience the farm-to-table fine dining scene. Maintaining a culinary legacy since the late 18th century, The Delmonico Room at the Hotel Fauchere continues to innovate their menu and create delicious dishes. These signature plates are often seasonally crafted with locally sourced ingredients.
When you're finished with your meal, check in to your room upstairs at the Hotel Fauchere. The Harrington House is also located downtown, and is another option to book in town to stay close to the action.
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Hotel Fauchere
Hotel Fauchère Relais & Chateaux is a European-style boutique hotel in the heart of Milford's Historic…
Day Two: Experience a Day of Adventure
Morning: Visit nearby Bushkill Falls and the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC). Bushkill Falls features eight waterfalls throughout its hiking trails in addition to gold mining, maze running, mini golfing and paddle boating activities. PEEC not only has its own trails and waterfalls, but they also host workshops, events and guided tours during the year.
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Bushkill Falls - Hiking
As you hike the trails or walk the grounds of Bushkill Falls, you'll have a first-hand opportunity to see the…
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Pocono Environmental Education…
There are no fees to hike the six trails at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC). All trails vary…
Afternoon: Make your way back to Milford and refuel at Bar Louis at the Hotel Fauchere. They offer a creative yet classic menu, which is known for its sushi pizza.
Evening: Choose from three different activities with Kittatinny Canoes on water, land or air. Open until 8 p.m., you can whitewater raft, canoe or kayak on the Delaware River, play paintball, or take to the dual zip lines which are one of the largest zip lines in the country! Be sure to call ahead and make your reservation to guarantee your spot.
Ran by Kittatinny Canoes, River Beach Campsites is located along the scenic Delaware River. Offering tents, cabins and RV sites, pick your campsite and relax among nature with a fire and some s'mores.
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River Beach Campsites
This location consists of over 160 sites built on 18 acres of beautiful wooded grounds. Catering to tents and recreational vehicles with new cabin facilities, this facility provides guests with river…
Day Three: Explore National Landmarks
Morning: Start your historic day off with a visit to where American conservation took root; Grey Towers National Historic Landmark. Self-guided tours of the grounds are available year-round from sunrise to sunset.
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Grey Towers National Historic…
The estate, built on nearly 100 acres, is one of the Forest Service's most significant cultural resources. In 1963, John F. Kennedy dedicated the Pinchot Institute for Conservation Studies as a…
Afternoon: Take a self-guided tour of the Upper Mill, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and still turns today. You can even sit and observe the mill through glass walls while eating at the Waterwheel Cafe Bakery and Bar.
Evening: As you leave Milford, try to make a stop at the Roebling Aqueduct Bridge. This is oldest wire-suspension bridge in the country and is designated as both a National Historic Landmark and National Civil Engineering Landmark. Less than 20 miles from Milford, the bridge is located on the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River - perfect for a vacation photo opt.
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Roebling Aqueduct Bridge
Begun in 1847 as one of four suspension aqueducts on the Delaware and Hudson Canal, it was designed by and built under the supervision of John A. Roebling, future engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge.…
This itinerary is modeled after a Friday through Sunday schedule, but you could create your own Milford itinerary for any day of the week! We recommend calling businesses to confirm their current offerings and operation status.
Find more information on Milford hotels and things to do while visiting including maps of the town and surrounding areas. You can also explore other accommodations, activities and restaurants in the Pocono Mountains.
Where will we go next? Check back next month when we take you on another road trip to our next town!
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