Honesdale
Around Honesdale
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Honesdale
Locals say The Poconos · “Lake Region”
Where the mountains meet the lakes, and the quiet is loud.
Deep forest greenLake blue
Welcome to Wayne County, where the lakes are clear and the hills are green. Whether you're a lifelong local or just passing through, you'll find a friendly wave and a good story. Come for the scenery, stay for the community.
Clubs for Honesdale
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The room
One room for everyone around Honesdale. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Honesdale. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Lake Wallenpaupack A 13-mile-long reservoir, the heart of the region's water recreation.
- Stourbridge Line Rail Excursions Scenic train rides through the countryside from Honesdale.
- Dorflinger Glass Museum Showcases the area's 19th-century glassmaking heritage.
- Prompton State Park A quiet lake and forested hills, great for fishing and hiking.
- Varden Conservation Area Trails through wetlands and woods along the Lackawaxen River.
- Hawley Silk Mill A restored silk mill now housing shops and a brewery.
- Outdoors Boat and fish on Lake Wallenpaupack
- Outdoors Hike the Varden Conservation Area trails
- With kids Ride the Stourbridge Line train
- With kids Explore the Dorflinger Glass Museum
- Evenings Catch live music at a local tavern
- Evenings Enjoy craft beer at a brewery taproom
- Locals love Mountain lakes
- Locals love Ski areas
Through the year
- Wayne County Fair August Agricultural fair with rides, livestock, and local food.
- Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival June Live music and arts in the downtown.
- Hawley Winterfest February Winter celebration with ice sculptures and activities.
- Hawley Summerfest July Street fair with vendors and entertainment.
- Dorflinger Glass Museum Antique Show July Antique glass and collectibles show.
The region has four distinct seasons with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. The best time to be out is late spring through early fall. Best: Late spring through early fall
Talk like a local
- “The Pack”
- Short for Lake Wallenpaupack.
- “Crick”
- Local pronunciation of 'creek'.
- “Up the lake”
- The northern end of Lake Wallenpaupack.
- “Down the lake”
- The southern end of Lake Wallenpaupack.
Getaways
- Montrose Historic town with antique shops and a charming square.
- Scranton–Wilkes-Barre Bigger city amenities, museums, and minor league sports.
- Hemlock Farms Another lake community, quiet getaway.
- Monticello Catskills town with racetrack and casinos.
Local flavour
Rooting for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Triple-A baseball), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL hockey)
Eat and drink
- Pierogies A staple from the area's Eastern European heritage
- Haluski Buttered cabbage and noodles, a comfort classic
- Apple cider donuts A must at local orchards and farm stands
Where people go
- Mountain lakes For swimming, boating, and fishing
- Ski areas Winter slopes for all levels
- Hiking trails Miles of forest paths
- Hunting camps Deer season rituals
- Ice fishing spots Winter on the frozen lakes
- Historic canal towns Remnants of the D&H Canal era
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Nearby
Every areaMontrosePennsylvaniaWhere the river bends and the mountains rollScranton–Wilkes-BarrePennsylvaniaWhere the mountains meet the minesHemlock FarmsPennsylvaniaLakes, woods, and four seasons of calm.MonticelloNew YorkCatskill comfort and borscht belt warmth.East StroudsburgPennsylvaniaWhere the mountains meet your soul.BinghamtonNew YorkA carousel of charmHudson ValleyNew YorkRiver, ridge, and orchard.OneontaNew YorkWhere the hills meet the Hall of Fame
Wayne County, PA. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.