Heather's Guidebook
Food scene
I love the food (breakfast and lunch only) and views of the Bear Creek Cafe. There’s an outdoor eating area next to a brook and a country style store that sells local goods. Come early because there will be a wait, but it’s totally worth it.
13 locals recommend
Bear Creek Cafe
98 White Haven RdI love the food (breakfast and lunch only) and views of the Bear Creek Cafe. There’s an outdoor eating area next to a brook and a country style store that sells local goods. Come early because there will be a wait, but it’s totally worth it.
Enjoy a cold draught beer with a fun ambiance and arcade! The food is also great! (This across the street from Callie’s Candy Kitchen.)
55 locals recommend
The Pour House
1014 PA-390Enjoy a cold draught beer with a fun ambiance and arcade! The food is also great! (This across the street from Callie’s Candy Kitchen.)
Stock up on chocolate for s’mores and sweets to bring home to your loved ones or coworkers! The drive to Callie’s is on beautiful back roads.
62 locals recommend
Callies Candy Kitchen
1111 PA-390Stock up on chocolate for s’mores and sweets to bring home to your loved ones or coworkers! The drive to Callie’s is on beautiful back roads.
Shenanigans
286 Lake Harmony RdGreat service and local spot about 25 minutes from my house.
Moyer's Country Kitchen
965 PA-940Only 12 mins from my place and delicious pancakes!
Mizu Sushi
244 Highland Park BoulevardIn Wilkes Barre - worth the 36 min drive!
Murphy's Loft
5102 PA-115Diamond in the rough dive bar with great food!
Jubilee has great food and is only 18 minutes from my house. Cozy mountain town vibe.
419 locals recommend
Jubilee Restaurant
2067 PA-940Jubilee has great food and is only 18 minutes from my house. Cozy mountain town vibe.
Sightseeing
Totally worth the 1.5 hour drive for some of the most gorgeous hiking trails in PA! It closes in the winter, so check the park website before heading there.
133 locals recommend
Ricketts Glen State Park
695 Pennsylvania 487Totally worth the 1.5 hour drive for some of the most gorgeous hiking trails in PA! It closes in the winter, so check the park website before heading there.
Sunsets are beautiful on the lake. Go to one of the beaches for the best views. (Search for Beaches 1-4 in your map app.)
31 locals recommend
Arrowhead Lake
Sunsets are beautiful on the lake. Go to one of the beaches for the best views. (Search for Beaches 1-4 in your map app.)
Adventures
Activities for the active traveler
Rent a canoe or kayak from the rental shack at the Island Pool to paddle around the lake!
31 locals recommend
Arrowhead Lake
Rent a canoe or kayak from the rental shack at the Island Pool to paddle around the lake!
This is the closest ski resort to my house- only a 25 minute drive.
465 locals recommend
Jack Frost Ski Resort
434 Jack Frost Mountain RdThis is the closest ski resort to my house- only a 25 minute drive.
Blue Mountain has some great trails and a beautiful new Summit Lodge to eat. It’s bigger than Jack Frost, so more experienced riders and skiers will enjoy it.
221 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Resort
1660 Blue Mountain DrBlue Mountain has some great trails and a beautiful new Summit Lodge to eat. It’s bigger than Jack Frost, so more experienced riders and skiers will enjoy it.
This is a really well-guided whitewater rafting organization. There’s plenty of parking on site to make the drive.
54 locals recommend
Whitewater Challengers
288 N Stagecoach RdThis is a really well-guided whitewater rafting organization. There’s plenty of parking on site to make the drive.
Natural Lands Trust's Bear Creek Preserve
47 Rabbit Run LnGreat hiking trails!
Great ride starting at the Delaware Water Gap. The northern most trailhead (Milford Beach Trailhead) is and hour and 15 minutes from my house.
40 locals recommend
McDade Recreational Trail
McDade Recreational TrailGreat ride starting at the Delaware Water Gap. The northern most trailhead (Milford Beach Trailhead) is and hour and 15 minutes from my house.