Location: Matamoras
Top Things to do in Matamoras
What to do and see in Matamoras, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Matamoras is a borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,469 at the 2010 census. It is the easternmost municipality of any kind in Pennsylvania. Matamoras is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area, as well as the larger New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Matamoras
1. Matamoras Welcome Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Christopher M - Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania
For visitors coming to Pa. on I-84, this is an excellent stop to get acquainted with the Poconos and the attractions in Pa. The center is filled with useful and informative maps and brochures and is a good pit stop to use the restroom and stretch your legs.
2. Hawk's Nest Highway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By GreaseMonkey1499 - Barryville New York
I know Hawk's Nest very well. Go over it (thru it) at least 8 time a week. It is park of the scenic byway of the Delaware River (Rt. 97) Going up (or down) in Orange County and Sullivan County in New York. On the other side of the river is Pennsylvania. The road is a fun road if you are not afraid of rock falling on your car. There are rest stops for cars and motorcycles in several places. The scariest park of the road is the 3 foot high wall that is the only barrier that seperates you from a 400 ft. drop into the Delaware River. The view is beyond description. Right on the other side as your driving is a rock face wall as far as you can look up.
This road has been used for many car and motorcycle commercials over the years. As soon as last week when they stopped the traffic for filming. The speed limit is 25 miles and hour but what a joke. The Japanese bike riders like to use to road to test their skills (mostly on weekends) and go thru at 70 mph or more. It's about a two hour drive from NYC and worth the ride. There use to be a small restaurant on the top of the road but burned down about 10 years or so and was never rebuilt.
3. High Point State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By Phyllis10 - Holbrook, New York
This is a very nice park! We drove the scenic drive, stopped at the observation platform and saw some great views. Then we went the point, then drove around looking for a hiking trail, stopped at a lake and walked around. We went back up to the point just in time to see the sunset! You can see really far at the point, many mountains in view! Definaitely check it out!
4. Grey Towers National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By Nellie727 - Pennsylvania
Grey Towers is the family home of the Pinchot family. Gifford Pinchot was the first American born forester, and worked in Teddy Roosevelt's administration, before coming home to Pennsylvania and serving as governor twice.
Only the first floor of the house us open for most tours, although the entire house is occasionally viewable. It's an interesting place, with a vast entry hall, an interesting library and sitting room, and, out back, the best picnic table ever.
A separate building houses a place to view some short videos on the family and the house. I have to say I got a little chill watching JFK riding in that open convertible, barely two months before his death, when he came to dedicate the house as a national historic site.
There's a tiny little shop, with some interesting books and a few souvenirs.
I was surprised how many people were visiting on a weekday in October.
5. Westfall Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By rex e - Union City, New Jersey
this winery never disappoints! nice folks who run the place, very knowledgeable about the wines; the wines are great, recommend the Spanish Passion and Skylands Blush. Very scenic area of north Jersey, ( Sussex County ), bring a picnic and enjoy a glass or a bottle on the grounds. Live music in the summer- check website for events. Free tastings!
6. Tri-States Rock
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By schmutaki - new jersey
This is a fun thing to do if you want to be in three states at once! There is a New Jersey monument there as well as the tri states marker. You are under a highway so there is not much else. Surprisingly, there were a number of other people there as well. We drove through the Laurel Grove cemetery to get there but did not stop in the cemetery. Enjoy!
7. Ravonia Gift Shoppe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
From the minute you enter Ravonia you realize that you have discovered a most unique shopping experience. Wandering through the shop of seven beautifully appointed theme rooms will allow you to enjoy our selections of Natural Organic Bath & Body products, Artisan Candles, Jewelry, Home Decor, Tea Shop & Clothing Boutique & array of Gourmet Foods & Chocolates.
Reviewed By Annette S - Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania
Had to stop while driving through this town after reading review on Trip Advisor. Probably best spot in this town. Lovely, friendly owner. Great soaps, essential oils and other gift items. Great stop to bring something home to someone who didn't make the trip with you. Pleasant surprise for this town.
8. Raymondskill Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By ttiottn1 - Ohio
When we stopped at the Dingmans Falls Visitor Center we were told by the Ranger this is a must see Falls in the area because it is the tallest Falls in PA. But once we got there, we learned from a Ranger on site that only the path to the very top of the Falls was open. The other two trails to view the middle and bottom of the Falls were closed for renovations. The only path currently open is very short & easy but all you see if the top of the falls; not worth the drive so skip it until the main viewing areas are reopened.
9. Elks Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By mistry5 - Matamoras, Pennsylvania
Driving from the base of the park entrance on Skyline Drive, just off Rt 42, driving up to the peak Point Peter is a distance of 2.2 miles reaching to an elevation of about 865 ft. It has many picnic tables and grills along the way to rest and have an outdoor meal. There are no restroom facilities available. There are hiking and bike riding trails in this park.
From Point Peter a large vista spreads before the eyes of the Delaware Valley, the Delaware River separating the states of NY and NJ from PA. The panoramic view of the city of Port Jervis, NY and Matamoras, PA is stunning with the mid-Delaware bridge linking the two.
On the horizon towards the middle of the expansive vista (Southward), more than 4 miles distant, is High Point Monument, a 220ft tall obelisk, the highest elevation of the Kittatiny mountain range in the state of NJ at 1,803ft. To the left side of the field of vision (Eastward) is Interstate I-84 in NY. To the right side (Westward) is Matamoras & Westfall in PA, and I-84 heading towards Milford, PA.
Spectacular views on a clear day and an enjoyable hour or two.
10. The Columns Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By SuzeeQL - Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Abe Lincoln certainly is loved by this museum! What neat things to share with the public. The flag that cradled Lincolns bleeding head, a replica of the revolver that killed him. Old phonographs, the old camps from the area and so much more. It took us about an hour and a half to walk through as we stopped and chatted by exhibits. The theater must have been something else in it's day. I count us lucky to have found this adventure.
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