Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River Trip Ideas

If you're looking to escape the city for awhile, the area around the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is an ideal destination to getaway from the concrete jungle and immerse yourself in a pastoral landscape. Enjoy the site of green hills as far as the eye can see in the spring, take a whitewater rafting trip in the summer, view the brilliant foliage in the autumn, and hunt for bald eagles in the winter. There's lots of rich history to discover along this section of the Delaware River as well, including a National Historic Landmark built by the same engineer who designed the Brooklyn Bridge.

Don't forget to follow the river south to explore the Delaware River Region of the Poconos as well.

Things to Do for the History Lover
Things to Do for the Outdoor Adventurer
Things to Do near the Upper Delaware for Families
Things to Do near the Upper Delaware for Adults & Couples

A man and his dog enjoy a peaceful walk in the Pocono Mountains.

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Escape NYC for a Weekend in the Pocono Mountains

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In need of some fresh mountain air? Take a break from the city's summer heat: escape from NYC to the Poconos!

Things to Do for the History Lover

Travel to Lackawaxen to see the Zane Gray Museum, the beautiful riverside home where wester fiction writer Zane Grey once lived.
Walk across the oldest existing wire suspension bridge in the U.S., the Roebling Aqueduct Bridge.
Learn more about the route that coal used to travel on its way to NYC at the Delaware & Hudson Canal.
Visit the Wayne County Historical Society & Museum in Honesdale to see a replica of the first commercial locomotive in the U.S.
Celebrate Honesdale's railroading legacy with a train trip aboard The Stourbridge Line.

Things to Do for the Outdoor Adventurer

Spend a day fishing along the Upper Delaware Recreational & Scenic River.
Hike the short but steep path to view the beautiful Shohola Falls.
Explore the 600-acre grounds of the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary.
Take a scenic drive along US Route 6, which runs through Wayne and Pike counties.
Sign up for a day of whitewater rafting with Kittatinny Canoes.
Enjoy a peaceful canoeing or kayaking trip with Northeast Wilderness Experience.
In the winter, take a ski or snowboard lesson at Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain.

Things to Do near the Upper Delaware for Families

Join the Van Scott Reserve of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for environmental and educational workshops, including bald eagle hunting trips.
Play the day away with water slides, mini golf, laser tag, and more at Costa's Family Fun Park.
Plan an overnight stay at the renowned, family-friendly Woodloch Resort.

Things to Do near the Upper Delaware for Adults & Couples

Play 18 holes of championship golf at The Country Club at Woodloch Springs.
Get a rejuvenating massage or facial at The Lodge at Woodloch.
Savor the postcard-perfect views at Second District Brew Farm, with a delicious drink in hand.
Sign up for a yoga class or wellness retreat at the Himalayan Institute.
Sample small-batch, ethically-sourced coffee and chocolate at Moka Origins Roasters Cafe and Chocolate Factory.