The 7 Best Things to do in Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania (PA)

Edge of the Woods Outfitters offers self guided Delaware River Trips and Bike Rentals in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. We also operate a retail store that serves as a popular resupply for Appalachian Trail Hikers, and visitors interested in outdoor adventure. EOW is proud to offer free trip planning and National Park information. Each day during the summer season, EOW offers family outdoor adventures that are perfect for first timers. We also handle groups that want an extreme, multi day biking and boating adventures. For groups we offer guided trips, and pickup and drop off service, biking and hiking tours, canoe, kayak and raft trips. Call today to book your trip!

This 70,000-acre park is named for the point at which the Delaware River cuts through Kittatinny Mountain.

Explore Delaware Water Gap's fascinating history as one of the top US tourist destinations a century ago, as well as an art gallery showcasing some of the best art in the Poconos! The Dutot Museum & Gallery is housed in a charming brick schoolhouse (circa 1850). On the second floor is a museum which displays and interprets artifacts pertaining to the history of the town. A video presentation is shown to visitors. Among the many displays are native American artifacts, Kentucky rifles, a drum from the war of 1812, land deeds and documents dating back to 1707, and resort memorabilia with pictures of famous visitors such as Fred Astaire and President Theodore Roosevelt. Also on the second floor is a recreated old time school room, with walls lined with class pictures from its 99 years as a school. You can still ring the original school bell in the belfry. The first floor features an art gallery with rotating exhibits of high caliber regional art. A second building contains a restored 1926 American LaFrance fire truck and other antiques.

Built in the era of the Titanic and Henry Ford’s Model T. The Castle Inn was the last of the great resorts built in the Borough of Delaware Water Gap which saw over 500,000 visitors a year at the turn of the century. Delaware Water Gap was the playground for the socialites of New York City & Philadelphia that traveled there by train. This tour will take you back to 1906 when Dimmick Daniel Drake built the Castle Inn. The Inn saw many fruitful years from thousands of guests, John Philip Sousa playing in the famed Music Hall to the 1930s when the Castle was used as a training ground for Madison Square Garden boxers. Fred Waring bought the Inn in 1952 and made it the home of his vast music empire. In 2005, the Castle was bought by Frank & Theresa Paccione who have been refurbishing it to its former grandeur. Check our Facebook page for In-person historical tours.

Your one stop shop for antiquity! Asparagus Sunshine specializing in all types of antiques and vintage wares ranging from the 1800’s to 1980’s. We also carry local handcrafted items from a variety of artists, feature local artwork and architectural salvage for your renovation projects. Plan some time because there is a lot to see in a little store.