I maybe a beach bum but I must admit the mountains always call me. Are you looking for a relaxing weekend away in the woods along the Delaware River? Well I got the place + itinerary for you.
Whether you’re looking for a family getaway, trip with friends or a girls trip, read on for my list of the places to stay along the Delaware, as well as the best places to eat, things to do + more as well as recommendations from a local.
Where to stay in the Upper Delaware River Valley
Nestled up on a hill in Milanville, PA you will find Pond and Perch, a stunning AirBNB with all the amenities you need + everything that nature has to offer for a perfect getaway in the mountains.
The property is on 26 acres of cornfields with a private pond, trails + a short 5 minute walk you will be on the "beach" along the Delaware River. It is equipped with kayaks, tubes, chairs + everything else you may need to enjoy the water. There are bikes, games, fire pit, + nature bingo, which my daughter loved. The home is beautifully decorated, with three bedrooms and two baths, a fully equipped kitchen for all your cooking needs + two living rooms to snuggle up to watch TV. I would highly recommend this property for families with kids, a group of friends or couples wanting to getaway from the hustle + bustle. (Use code BAYSHORE in your message when booking to get 15% off your daily rate.)
You can spend your whole stay on the property but you shouldn't because there is so much to explore just a short drive away. The property is located on the boarder of upstate New York specifically Sullivan County area of the Catskills. Here are some spots + towns we checked out during our stay.
Listen to a local, recommendations of places to stay:
Where to Explore in the Upper Delaware River
Narrowsburg, NY
The town of Narrowsburg, part of Sullivan County in the Western Catskills, is a short drive away with a Main Street that is a block long with a few stores, coffee shop, bar + restaurants with a few new spots opening up. It is a cute Catskills town to walk with beautiful views of the Delaware River. There is a killer pizza spot - see more below. It is a very small town that can be explored in less than an hour so tack it on to something you already are planning like tubing on the Delaware.
Stalk their Instagram: @narrowsburgny
Callicoon, NY
Another town to explore minutes away with a slightly bigger Main Street is Callicoon located in Sullivan County of the Catskills. Callicoon has cool stores to shops, restaurants, plenty of thrifting, Catskills Provisions Distillery + a spot with the best roast beef sandwich I ever had - more below. Callicoon is bigger than Narrowsburg + you can definitely spend a fun afternoon there exploring the shops, grabbing food + stopping to enjoy a drink.
Stalk their Instagram: @visitcallicoon
Special thanks to Nicole from Visit Callicoon for all the local recommendations.
Honesdale, PA
A half hour away you will find the town of Honesdale, PA. A quirky town in the Poconos area of Pennsylvania with a large Main Street to walk, stores to browse, art to enjoy + places to eat. Hot tip: don't leave without a dollar cone from the ice cream spot.
Listen to a local, recommendations of things to do:
Lander's River Trips for tubing
Places to Eat + Drink in the Upper Delaware River
Cochecton Pump House
Talk about a vibe. Cochecton Pump House located less than ten minutes away from Pond + Perch is the perfect spot to grab food, drinks, listen to music + hang out in this open air, unique venue. The menu was Asian street food inspired with dishes like chicken adobo, banh mi, wings, burger + more. The place is your quintessential cool Catskills spot that you need to check out.
Stalk their Instagram: @cochectonpumphouse
The Laundrette
A spot that has killer views of the Delaware + killer pizzas is The Laundrette located in Narrowsburg. It is off the Main Street but follow the smell of the wood burning stove + you found it. They are cooking up Napoleon pies from regular margarita to mortadella, meatballs + more.
Stalk their Instagram: @thelaundrette
Callicoon Brewery
If you are looking for a casual spot to grab delicious food, Callicoon Brewery is it. I had the best roast beef sandwich ever here + my husband had a delicious burger. The beef was beyond delicious because it is sourced from local cows right down the road. This is a casual spot to grab a delicious bite + a drink.
Catskills Provisions Distillery
Relax + grab a drink at the Catskills Provisions Distillery in Callicoon. They are mixing up unique + delicious drinks with their very own Pollinator Spirits, an artisinal craft spirit with honey at it’s core. They don't stop there, they are also cooking up delicious food. It is the perfect place to relax, hang outside watching the bustle of Callicoon + enjoy a drink.
Stalk their Instagram: @catskillprovisionsny
Listen to a local, places to eat + drink:
Creek House Grill - Callicoon
We only scratched the surface of this area of the Delaware River Valley + Western Catskills which means we will be back.
Let me know if you visit any of these suggestions on your trip or if this influenced you to visit the area! And if there are places I’m missing you’d recommend checking out, drop them in the comments below.
Stalk me on Instagram @bayshorebeyond for more places to check out at the Bayshore + beyond.
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