Things to Do in Milford, PA: A Perfect Day Itinerary
Tucked into Pike County along the Delaware River, Milford, PA is one of the most picturesque small towns in the state — tree-lined streets, preserved architecture, and the wild beauty of the Pocono Mountains right on its doorstep. If you’ve got a day to explore, here’s how to spend it, with the right fuel along the way.
Morning: coffee, then history
Start where the locals start — with an organic coffee at Better World on Broad Street. Grab a flat white and a gluten-free pastry, then walk into downtown Milford’s historic district. Two must-sees are close by: Grey Towers National Historic Site, the 1886 summer estate of the Pinchot family and home to Gifford Pinchot — Pennsylvania governor and founder of the US Forest Service — and the Columns Museum, which houses one of the country’s most remarkable artifacts: the flag President Lincoln was wrapped in the night he was shot.
Midday: chase a waterfall
You can walk almost straight from downtown into the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Don’t miss Raymondskill Falls, the tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania at a combined 150 feet — just a few feet shy of Niagara. If you’d rather stretch your legs, the McDade Trail, Milford Knob, and Cliff Trail all serve up river and ridge views.
Afternoon: refuel and refresh
All that fresh air earns you a stop back at our juice bar. A cold-pressed juice like Pine For You (pineapple, apple, mint, and lime) or an açaí bowl is exactly the reset you need before the drive home. Prefer something indulgent? Our floatte — an iced drink made with ice cream instead of ice — is a local secret.
And if recovery is calling after all that hiking, our sister venue Health House is just one block away on Catharine Street, with red light saunas, cold plunges, oxygen training, massage and all the latest wellness tech to satisfy even a seasoned biohacker.
Before you go: shop with purpose
Round out your day in our health food and sustainability store, where you’ll find organics, wholesome goods, vetted books, and toys made to last — much of it sourced as locally as possible. Every purchase helps us demonstrate that the world can run without supporting slavery, while also helping us save Santos Farm from development and build a regenerative food forest for the community.
Evening: a show or dine in style
Cap the day with a film or live show at the restored Milford Theatre, or stroll down Broad Street for the best foodie experiences, from fine dining at the Hotel Fauchere through to a solid family meal at the Dimmick Inn. Then carry on at the Log Tavern Brewery or Backroads Brewery on the outskirts of town.
The details
Better World is at 320–322 Broad Street, Milford, PA 18337. Café: 8:00am–6:00pm daily. Juice bar and store: 9:00am–5:00pm daily. Call 570-832-8555. Make us your first and last stop — your perfect Milford day starts and ends here.