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Explore the area near Babbling Brook Cottages

Theres something for you to enjoy each season: The rejuvenating sounds of spring waterfalls, the cooling shade of the forest in summer, the brilliant colors of autumn, & the magical snow-covered winters. 

Babbling Brook Cottages is in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania, on the eastern side of the Poconos.  Its proximity to large cities, make it perfect for both quick romantic getaways and extended vacations.  â€‹

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​Scranton - 60 minutes

Allentown - 75 minutes

New York City - 90 minutes

Philadelphia - 2 1/2 hours â€‹  

Babbling Brook Cottages Location Map
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HIKING

 Located in the heart of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, hundreds of miles of hiking trails are just outside your front door.  Babbling Brook Cottages can suggest a trail that is just what you are looking for.  Amazing views? A walk along the water?  A challenging uphill climb?  Dog Friendly trail? We have them all.  

Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area Trail System and Babbling Brook Cottages

WATERFALLS

Babbling Brook Cottages is your home base to visit the best waterfalls in Pennsylvania. We have over 20 waterfalls within 20 minutes of your private cabin and 3 are just 1 minute away!  Click here for detailed information. 

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Dingmans Falls. A group of three large waterfalls just 3 miles from Babbling Brook Cottages

SHOPPING

Babbling Brook Cottages is just 10 miles south of the charming town of Milford, Pennsylvania and 25 miles north from East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.  Are you looking for locally made artisan goodness?  Want to browse through interesting eclectic mixes of unique gifts?  Find a fabulous new outfit? Want to pick up a souvenir? Stroll along quaint buildings and purchase from awesome business owners?  Our area is brimming with small businesses that you will want to tell your friends about.  

Better World Store Milford Pa
Bashful Blooms Milford PA
Ghiggeri's Fine Olive Oils and Balsamics, Milford PA

BEER, WINE, CIDER, & DISTILLERIES

The region is exploding with microbreweries, and wineries. Over 20 options within 30 miles of your reserved cottage. Log Tavern Brewing Co. & Back Road Brewing Co. are just a few miles from Babbling Brook Cottages. 

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YES – 20 options!!!   

Log Tavern Brewing Co. Milford Pennsylvania

GOOD EATS

Are you a foodie? A short drive from your reserved cottage there are many unique restaurants.  Do you want upscale cuisine?  Fabulous Italian? All Plant Based?  Farm to Table?  Gluten Free? A Juicy Burger? Dine In? Take Out? We can give you our local recommendations.   

Dimmick Inn Milford Pa

FESTIVALS & FAIRS

Our location offers you the best of three states!  A quick jaunt over the historic bridge into New Jersey and you can experience everything Sussex County and its State Fairgrounds has to offer.  Head north into New York for unique festivals and markets. Stay in PA for one-of-a-kind events in Stroudsburg, Shawnee on the Delaware, Milford, Port Jervis, Hawley, Honesdale and more.   

US Forestry Service Festival of Wood | Places to stay near Grey Towers Milford
Black Bear Film Festival Milford Pennsylvania | Places to stay near Milford Pennsylvania
Wally Lake Fest | Lake Wallenpaupack | Places to stay near Lake Wallenpaupack | Babbling Brook Cottages
Kayaking | Edge of the Woods Outfitters Delaware Water Gap
Milford Readers and Writers Festival | Places to stay near Milford | Babbling Brook Cottages
Milford Music Fest | Places to stay near Milford Pennsylvania | Babbling Brook Cottages

HISTORY IS EVERYWHERE

Nearby historical attractions include the Columns Museum with the famous Lincoln Flag, Grey Towers National Historic Site and home of Gifford Pinchot, Dingmans Bridge - one of the last remaining privately owned bridges in the USA (and the sweetest toll takers!).  Milford's National Historic District has galleries and boutiques housed in stunning buildings. Many buildings throughout the area are listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Dingmans Ferry Bridge, Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania
Abraham Lincoln Assassination Blood Stained Flag Milford Pennsylvania
US Forestry Service - Grey Towers Milford Pennsylvania
Pottery Instruction Classes in the Poconos | Babbling Brook Cottages

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

 Want to capture a moment that will invigorate your soul? Create memories that will last a lifetime? Canoe the Delaware River? Live your "Ghost" movie moment and learn to throw pottery on a wheel? See the largest Sunflower Maze in New Jersey? Enjoy horseback riding through the forest? We have it all within 30 minutes from Babbling Brook Cottages.

Kayaking Canoeing Rafting in the Poconos | Stay at Babbling Brook Cottages
Sussex County Sunflower Maze | Babbling Brook Cottages | Places to stay near a sunflower maze

MOUNTAIN BIKING

 Looking to ride on a flat trail or challenge yourself and your bike to a mountain? The McDade Trail is just a few miles from Babbling Brook Cottages and offers a variety of terrain and scenery.   

 

Mountain Biking in the Poconos | Action Bikes in Milford Pennsylvania

SKI/SNOW/TUBE

 Babbling Brook Cottages is open year-round so you can enjoy winter too! We are just 20 miles north of Ski Shawnee Mountain. You can take a ski or snowboarding lesson, enjoy a day on the slopes, or tube your way into awesome memories.   

Ski Shawnee Snowtubing Snowboarding Babbling Brook Cottages

DIGITAL GUIDEBOOK

To unlock the full potential of this extraordinary area, as our guest, you’ll receive a FREE exclusive digital guidebook and detailed paper map, packed with insider tips and direct links to the best local restaurants, charming shops, must-see attractions, exciting activities, seasonal events, and so much more.  

Babbling Brook Cottages Digital Guidebook to Milford Dingmans Ferry
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