Things to do in Milford, PA: a local’s guide to the perfect day in town
Tucked into the corner where Pennsylvania meets New York and New Jersey, Milford is one of those small towns that punches far above its weight — historic streets, big forests, waterfalls, and some of the best food and browsing in the Poconos. Whether you’re up for the weekend or passing through the Delaware Water Gap, here’s how the locals would spend a day.
Start with the waterfalls. Raymondskill Falls, Pennsylvania’s tallest waterfall, is ten minutes from town in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and the short trail to the viewing decks is manageable for most walkers. Closer still is Grey Towers, the grand French-château-style home of Gifford Pinchot, first chief of the US Forest Service — the grounds are free to wander and the view over the Delaware Valley earns every step.
Then give yourself the afternoon on Broad Street and Harford Street, the heart of Milford’s historic district. The town is compact, walkable and genuinely independent — independent shops, antique dealers, galleries and cafés run by people who live here. Stop by us at BetterWorld Store & Café at 320-322 Broad Street: organic espresso, a gluten-free bakehouse, a fresh juice bar, a self-sufficiency bookstore and shelves of made-in-America goods all under one roof. We’re open daily, no reservation needed, and the coffee is pulled with intention.
In summer, the Upper Delaware River is your playground: kayaking, tubing and swimming holes are all within twenty minutes.
If wellness is your thing, Milford has quietly become a destination for it. One block from us on Catharine Street, our sister venue Health House offers red light saunas, cold plunges, oxygen training, massage and natural facials — the perfect recovery stop after a morning of waterfall hiking.
Round out the day with a stroll to the Columns Museum, home of the famous Lincoln Flag, or catch a film or live show at the restored Milford Theater. Dinner at the Dimmick Inn, Bar Louis, The Delmonico Room, or grab a pizza from John’s of Arthur Avenue to eat at Barkley Park on Ann St. Or grab something to eat with a brew from the Log Tavern Brewery or Backroads Brewery on the outskirts of town.
Milford rewards the unhurried. Come for the falls, stay for the coffee — we’ll be here on Broad Street when you’re ready for a refill.