Hawley and Nearby Area Guidebook
Food scene
The Ridge is located in downtown Hawley just a few minutes down the road. Their Italian food is the best around and they have great nightly specials. Takeout is available. Reservations are definitely recommended. ($$)
33 locals recommend
The Ridge Restaurant @ The Hotel Belvidere
330 Main AveThe Ridge is located in downtown Hawley just a few minutes down the road. Their Italian food is the best around and they have great nightly specials. Takeout is available. Reservations are definitely recommended. ($$)
Glass is located in the Ledges Hotel which was formerly a glass factory. It is directly behind the old silk mill. They serve fantastic small plates with incredible waterfall views. Reservations recommended. ($$$)
68 locals recommend
glass – wine. bar. kitchen
119 Falls AveGlass is located in the Ledges Hotel which was formerly a glass factory. It is directly behind the old silk mill. They serve fantastic small plates with incredible waterfall views. Reservations recommended. ($$$)
Cora's serves nightly specials right near the Lackawaxen River. ($)
23 locals recommend
Cora's 1850 Bistro
525 Welwood AveCora's serves nightly specials right near the Lackawaxen River. ($)
Settlers has great food and gardens along the banks of the Lackawaxen River. ($$$)
99 locals recommend
The Settlers Inn
4 Main AveSettlers has great food and gardens along the banks of the Lackawaxen River. ($$$)
Tre Sazón Kitchen & Bar
1381 Purdytown TurnpikeGreat Mexican food with takeout available. ($)
Paupack Watering Hole
153 Welwood AvenueGreat local bar with fantastic burgers. ($)
The Dock on Wallenpaupack
201 PA-507Wallenpaupack lakeside dining. ($$)
Lake Side Deli & Grill
2531 U.S. 6Great to grab some sandwiches before going out on your boat or a hike. ($)
Enjoy freshly made sweets, breakfast and lunch. They serve delicious Electric City coffee. ($$)
49 locals recommend
Cocoon Coffee House
8 Silk Mill DriveEnjoy freshly made sweets, breakfast and lunch. They serve delicious Electric City coffee. ($$)
China House
322 Main AvenueVery tasty Chinese food in the center of Hawley. ($)
Fantastic breakfast and lunch spot. Serves fresh bagels from Vinny's in Honesdale. ($)
9 locals recommend
Lake Wally Cafe
401 Main AveFantastic breakfast and lunch spot. Serves fresh bagels from Vinny's in Honesdale. ($)
Vinny's Original Brooklyn Bagels
1114 Texas Palmyra HwyBest bagels around! ($)
Mike's Pizzeria
1313 Purdytown TurnpikeTraditional pizza and Italian food very nearby with nightly specials. ($)
Reno's pizzeria
154 PA-507Best pizza around. ($$)
Joe & Lorenzos
121 Main AveTasty pizza at a new location along the Lackawaxen. ($)
Fantastic steaks and fish located near historic Fairview lake. Neighboring property has mini golf and ice cream. ($$$)
24 locals recommend
Fairview Cafe
250 PA-390Fantastic steaks and fish located near historic Fairview lake. Neighboring property has mini golf and ice cream. ($$$)
Tsunami Asian Restaurant
1095 Texas Palmyra HighwayGreat sushi. ($$)
Lovely dinner spot located in a historic bank in the center of Hawley. ($$$)
26 locals recommend
Ravyn & Robyn Food & Wine
301 Main AveLovely dinner spot located in a historic bank in the center of Hawley. ($$$)
Homemade ice cream. Try the blueberry and blueberry cheesecake varieties as they come from their local blueberry farm.
18 locals recommend
Coutts Ice Cream
2575 Silk Mill DriveHomemade ice cream. Try the blueberry and blueberry cheesecake varieties as they come from their local blueberry farm.
Gresham's Ice Cream Shoppe
2489 US-6Variety of ice cream flavors as well as prepared carnival foods. Don't miss the fresh fish available that is sold along the side of the ice cream shop.
17 locals recommend
Dairy Twist
38 Welwood AveVariety of ice cream flavors as well as prepared carnival foods. Don't miss the fresh fish available that is sold along the side of the ice cream shop.
City/town information
Honesdale, originally known as “Dyberry Forks,” was the terminus of the D&H Canal which ran 108 miles to Rondout, New York. Honesdale was re-named for Philip Hone in 1829, the first president of the D&H Canal Company and former Mayor of New York City. It was used to carry coal from the coal fields to the market in New York City, New York. It was laid out as a village in 1826 when the D&H Canal was created. It was incorporated as a borough on January 28, 1831.
On August 8, 1829, with engineer Horatio Allen at the throttle, a locomotive purchased from England and called the “Stourbridge Lion” became the first locomotive to turn a wheel on a commercial track in the western hemisphere. It ran three miles to Seelyville and returned. A working full-sized model of the Lion was built in 1932 for the Chicago Century of Progress and is currently on display at the Wayne County Historical Society in Honesdale. The Stourbridge Lion was regrettably considered too heavy for further use. D&H transported anthracite coal from mines near Carbondale to New York City via Honesdale and Kingston, NY. Coal was moved by a unique gravity railroad from the mines to Honesdale where it was transferred to barges and transported via a 108-mile canal to Kingston, New York, then shipped by river barges down the Hudson River to New York City.
Honesdale has been experiencing a rebirth over the past several years. There are several breweries, antique shops, and dining options available.
119 locals recommend
Honesdale
Honesdale, originally known as “Dyberry Forks,” was the terminus of the D&H Canal which ran 108 miles to Rondout, New York. Honesdale was re-named for Philip Hone in 1829, the first president of the D&H Canal Company and former Mayor of New York City. It was used to carry coal from the coal fields to the market in New York City, New York. It was laid out as a village in 1826 when the D&H Canal was created. It was incorporated as a borough on January 28, 1831.
On August 8, 1829, with engineer Horatio Allen at the throttle, a locomotive purchased from England and called the “Stourbridge Lion” became the first locomotive to turn a wheel on a commercial track in the western hemisphere. It ran three miles to Seelyville and returned. A working full-sized model of the Lion was built in 1932 for the Chicago Century of Progress and is currently on display at the Wayne County Historical Society in Honesdale. The Stourbridge Lion was regrettably considered too heavy for further use. D&H transported anthracite coal from mines near Carbondale to New York City via Honesdale and Kingston, NY. Coal was moved by a unique gravity railroad from the mines to Honesdale where it was transferred to barges and transported via a 108-mile canal to Kingston, New York, then shipped by river barges down the Hudson River to New York City.
Honesdale has been experiencing a rebirth over the past several years. There are several breweries, antique shops, and dining options available.
Don't miss the seasonal events in and around Hawley and Lake Wallenpaupack including: Wally Wine Fest, Hawley Harvest Hoedown, Hawley Winterfest, Wally Lake Fest and Wally Ice Fest.
72 locals recommend
Hawley
Don't miss the seasonal events in and around Hawley and Lake Wallenpaupack including: Wally Wine Fest, Hawley Harvest Hoedown, Hawley Winterfest, Wally Lake Fest and Wally Ice Fest.
Sightseeing
Costa's Family Fun Park
2111 US-6The Silk Mill has a number of small shops selling local products.
33 locals recommend
Hawley Silk Mill
8 Silk Mill DriveThe Silk Mill has a number of small shops selling local products.
Paupack Blueberry Farm
184 Gumbletown RdEnjoy picking your own blueberries.
Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour
2487 US-6Dorflinger Glass Museum
55 Suydam DrClaws 'N' Paws
1475 Ledgedale RdBingham Park
133-179 Main AveLovely playground for kids.
Enjoy scenic train rides from Hawley or Honesdale along the Lackawaxen river. Various special events are held throughout the year.
50 locals recommend
The Stourbridge Line Train Excursions
812 Main StEnjoy scenic train rides from Hawley or Honesdale along the Lackawaxen river. Various special events are held throughout the year.
Ride a 2 or 4 seater bike along the train tracks on a guided tour.
56 locals recommend
Soarin Eagle Rail Tours, LLC
4 Columbus AveRide a 2 or 4 seater bike along the train tracks on a guided tour.
Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center
126 Lamberton LaneEnjoy a stroll along the canal towpath at the Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Canal Park. While there, check out the historic Daniels Farmhouse and fishing in the Lackawaxen.
7 locals recommend
Lock 31 House
179 Texas Palmyra HighwayEnjoy a stroll along the canal towpath at the Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Canal Park. While there, check out the historic Daniels Farmhouse and fishing in the Lackawaxen.
Breweries
Irving Cliff Brewery
2 Chapel StThe food at this brewery is almost as good as the beer.
49 locals recommend
Here & Now Brewing Company
645 Main StThe food at this brewery is almost as good as the beer.
Hopping Eagle Brewing
8 Silk Mill DriveLargest brewery around with outdoor seating, and cans and growlers to go.
126 locals recommend
Wallenpaupack Brewing Company
73 Welwood AveLargest brewery around with outdoor seating, and cans and growlers to go.
Boating
Launch your boat in Lake Wallenpaupack for free just down the road at the Mangan Public Boat Launch.
9 locals recommend
Mangan Cove
Pennsylvania 590Launch your boat in Lake Wallenpaupack for free just down the road at the Mangan Public Boat Launch.
Walt's Landing
32 Paupack Point RdLaunch your boat in Lake Wallenpaupack just down the road.
Power boat rentals on Lake Wallenpaupack. Reserve early!
45 locals recommend
Rubber Duckie Boat Rentals
9 Crest DrivePower boat rentals on Lake Wallenpaupack. Reserve early!
Shopping
Lake Art
222 PA-507Lake Region IGA Super Market
52 Welwood AveWeis Markets
1199 Texas Palmyra HwyWineries
Three Hammers Winery
877 Welcome Lake RdEnjoy the beautiful scenery at this winery.